Wisk Becomes First to Fly in Greater Los Angeles Wisk Aero 2023-10-23 | We just expanded our leadership in the AAM industry and in Los Angeles by becoming the first eVTOL air taxi company to conduct public flights in Los Angeles County! In October, we demonstrated the safety and reality of autonomous passenger flight at Long Beach Airport during the Festival of Flight, which marked the 100th Anniversary of the airport. Learn more about this record-setting flight here: https://wisk.aero/news/press-release/wisk-flies-in-la/
Integrated Boom Test Wisk Aero 2024-09-17 | 🔧✈️ Testing is key to ensuring reliability and performance in the real world. At Wisk, one of the critical steps in advancing our Generation 6 aircraft propulsion systems is the Integrated Boom Cross-Flow Test.This testing phase simulates the transition between vertical and horizontal flight, giving us valuable insights into how our propulsion systems perform in cross-flow environments. We do this to:🌬 Simulate real-world conditions🔍 De-risk critical hardware🔧 Optimize system integration📊 Lay the foundation for more advanced testsEach step brings us closer to making safe, autonomous flight a reality. #IntegratedBoom #AutonomousFlight #Testing #Propulsion #Sustainability
Wisk at ICAO Wisk Aero 2024-09-16 | And that's a wrap! A huge thank you to the International Civil Aviation Organization for hosting this incredible event focused on the future of Advanced Air Mobility. We’re grateful to everyone who stopped by to check out our aircraft and catch us on stage! 'Till next time!
Autonomy 101: Autonomy and Human Operations Wisk Aero 2024-09-13 | We are elevating urban transport using certified aircraft to test our technology, simulating every possible flight scenario so we can design aircraft systems that meet or exceed safety requirements and bring our autonomous air taxis to your city.
Autonomy 101: Autonomy Testing Wisk Aero 2024-09-12 | Did you know we test our hardware and software on our surrogate helicopter? The aircraft integrates with our proprietary hardware and software, allowing us to simulate real-world flight scenarios and pave the way for safe, autonomous flight. Learn more about autonomy in our concept of operations here: https://wisk.aero/conops/
Autonomy 101: Airspace Testing Wisk Aero 2024-09-12 | Autonomous flight isn't the future; it's the present. Step-by-step, test-by-test, and flight-by-flight, we are redefining urban transport in ways you never thought possible. Learn more about autonomous flight on our autonomy page: https://wisk.aero/autonomy/
Autonomy 101: Human Operations Wisk Aero 2024-09-10 | Our Fleet Operations Center is at the heart of our autonomous air taxi development. From monitoring weather to managing traffic, and every data point in between, our team ensures every detail is covered for safe, smooth flights. See how this center makes it all possible and paves the way for the future of air travel.
Autonomy 101: Detect And Avoid Wisk Aero 2024-08-29 | Aviation is one of the safest forms of transportation. 🛫 At Wisk, we’re developing an autonomous capability that leverages existing, proven technology (like autopilots and precision navigation) and augments it with our proprietary software to meet or exceed commercial aviation standards.
2024 Summer at Wisk Wisk Aero 2024-08-20 | At Wisk, interns don’t just observe—they innovate, create, and leave their mark on the future of flight. 🌟From driving sustainable impact to working on cutting-edge composites, propulsion, and test planning, our interns tackle projects that are shaping the next generation of advanced air mobility. Hear firsthand from our talented interns about the confidence they've gained and the unique opportunities Wisk offers. Thank you to our very own Marketing Intern, Jett Felder, for making this video! #WorkAtWisk | #AAM | #EngineeringInternships
Autonomy: How & Why Wisk Aero 2024-08-14 | ✈️ At Wisk, we're building the world's first self-flying, four-passenger air taxi. ✈️Did you know that you've likely already experienced autonomous flight? Around 90% of pilot functions on commercial airplanes are handled autonomously today! Discover how and why autonomous flight is revolutionizing the future of aviation in this video.#Autonomy | #AirTaxi | #ExplainerVideo
Iron Bird Testing Wisk Aero 2024-07-31 | ✈️ Let's take another look at the Iron Bird.Wisk's Iron Bird is where we test the Gen 6 aircraft subsystems. It simulates flight to ensure safety and peak performance, paving the way to certification of our Gen 6 aircraft. 🛠️💫 #IronBird #Aircraft #Flight #Gen6
Path to First Flight Wisk Aero 2024-07-16 | At Wisk, our path to first flight consists of many, many tests across our aircraft and autonomous system. Each test is designed to ensure the highest standards of safety, all leading us to the inaugural takeoff of our Generation 6 aircraft.
Getting Ready to Propel: Check out Wisks Wind Tunnel Test Wisk Aero 2024-06-12 | Wisk is performing its wind tunnel tests at Boeing’s Vertical/Short Take-Off and Landing Wind Tunnel (BVWT) outside of Philadelphia, PA. The wind tunnel is one of the largest in the country and is purpose-built for testing rotors and propellers. This also gave Wisk access to 50 years of vertical lift testing experience and the opportunity to collaborate with Boeing's aerodynamic test engineers.
Iron Bird, a Key Player in Aircraft Flight Testing: Unraveling the Mystery of Aviation Development Wisk Aero 2024-05-15 | In the dynamic world of aviation, where every component must work flawlessly together, there's a silent grounded hero known as the Iron Bird. The Iron Bird is a grand stage where all the aircraft's subsystems - avionics, ESPs, flight controls, and more - come together for a symphony of functionality.
Autonomous Flight Benefits - Wisk at the HeliExpo 2024 Wisk Aero 2024-03-08 | Hear from our CMO Becky Tanner, Policy Manager David Oord, and Director of Ecosystem Partnerships Emilien Marchand about how autonomous flight will benefit urban areas like Los Angeles County.
Advancing Autonomy: Remote System Simulation Wisk Aero 2024-02-28 | Advancing Autonomous Aviation:Learn how simulation contributes to Wisk's overarching mission of autonomous flight. From airspace integration to workload optimization, new technologies are shaping the future of aviation.For more information on our autonomy program, visit https://wisk.aero/autonomy/.
Proving Autonomy: Integrating Uncrewed Aircraft into Controlled Airspace Wisk Aero 2024-01-16 | In November 2023, we led a partnership of aviation leaders that successfully completed a first-of-its-kind trial, including a series of test flights aimed at evaluating the operational integration of uncrewed aircraft flying beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) into controlled airspace.Together, we demonstrated that uncrewed aircraft can be safely integrated into controlled airspace among piloted aircraft. Learn more about this trial program and the impact our work is having on the future of aviation at https://wisk.aero/news/press-release/aitp-flight-trials/
Wisks Away Flight Operations: Behind-the-Scenes Wisk Aero 2024-01-08 | For nearly 14+ years, we’ve flown multiple generations of our #eVTOL #airtaxi and we've completed more than 1700+ full-scale test flights! Recently, we’ve started flying away from our home base to strengthen our operational capabilities and capture vital lessons for our path to certification. For each of these flights, we worked closely with the FAA to ensure that safety remains at the center of everything we do! This video explores the meticulous preparations involved in pulling off these away flights - including several first-of-their-kind flights! We look at the process for regulatory approvals, crafting a ground control center from scratch, collaborating with local officials, engaging in practice flights.
2023: A Year in Review with Wisk Wisk Aero 2023-12-21 | 2023 was a momentous year for Wisk. We pushed forward in our mission to make everyday flight a reality for everyone, and we did so through collaboration. Collaboration between employees, Boeing, partners, industry stakeholders, municipalities, and many more. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights and milestones from 2023.Learn more at https://hubs.li/Q02dzbj50
Autonomy Explained: Concept of Operations for Autonomous Air Taxis Wisk Aero 2023-12-18 | Our mission is to deliver safe, everyday flight through our autonomous, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi. Our Concept of Operations - jointly developed with Boeing - defines our vision for autonomous advanced air mobility operations and how we plan to integrate our air taxi into the current aviation ecosystem. Specifically, the document provides a template for scaled passenger-carrying operations using highly automated, electric aircraft - including our approach to the aircraft, ground-based supervisors, infrastructure, airspace integration, and more. To learn more about our vision and read the full document, visit wisk.aero/conops
Autonomy Explained: Autonomous Avoidance and Separation Wisk Aero 2023-12-11 | At Wisk, our electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis fly themselves. Even though there's no pilot on board, we must still avoid other aircraft and adhere to separation requirements. This includes maintaining a safe distance between the aircraft and other air traffic, terrain, obstacles, and other potential conflicts. We are able to meet this requirement through a robust, multi-layer deconfliction process, including route design, flight plan deconfliction, air traffic control, and onboard sensors. Learn more about our autonomous approach at https://wisk.aero/autonomy/
Proving Autonomy: Wisk-Led Flights Integrate Uncrewed Aircraft into Controlled Airspace Wisk Aero 2023-12-04 | We've successfully completed a series of first-of-their-kind flight trials! We led a partnership of aviation leaders in integrating uncrewed aircraft into controlled airspace with other piloted aircraft. We're proving that autonomous flight operations are possible in today's controlled airspace. Learn more at https://wisk.aero/news/press-release/aitp-flight-trials/
Autonomy Development: Surrogate Flight Testing Wisk Aero 2023-11-06 | At Wisk, our aircraft fly themselves using our proprietary autonomous system. A key piece in the development and testing of that autonomous system involves the use of surrogates.Surrogate testing, or leveraging other, certified aircraft to test our autonomous capabilities and technology, allows us to accelerate development through quick test cycles using real data in an operational environment.Learn more about our multi-pronged autonomy development approach - including simulations, surrogate aircraft, and integration labs - at https://wisk.aero/news/blog/developing-certifiable-autonomous-passenger-flight/
Wisk Introduces Los Angeles to Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxis Wisk Aero 2023-10-26 | Wisk Launches Test Flights in Los Angeles! Check out this short highlight reel of our LA Flight Test Program.In October 2023, we began test flights at Long Beach airport in the greater Los Angeles area, making Wisk the first-ever company to complete eVTOL flights in Los Angeles! These flights allowed us to conduct autonomous flight operations in a complex, real-world, commercial airport environment, alongside other passenger airline operations. Most importantly, it allowed us to demonstrate the safety of autonomous passenger flight and prove that autonomous flight is happening today! We concluded our Long Beach test flights with a public demonstration flight during Long Beach Airport's Festival of Flight on October 21 (video here: youtu.be/6TiIE7ll7Eg?si=rdx-dx0EX1D-Gs47).Learn more at: www.wisk.aero
Autonomy Explained: Autonomy Development Process Wisk Aero 2023-08-28 | At Wisk, we're in the process of doing something that's never been done before: securing FAA certification for autonomous, commercial, passenger flight. We're doing that with our 6th Generation self-flying air taxi and ground system. We recognize that our self-flying first approach is unique - so too is the development process behind our autonomous technology. With our simulation, surrogate, and human integration strategy - combined with our broader aircraft development program - we are confident in our ability to make autonomous everyday flight a reality within the next several years.Learn more about the development process behind our autonomous technology in this video, and our broader autonomy platform at https://wisk.aero/autonomy/
Full, Unedited Test Flight of Wisks Autonomous eVTOL - with SOUND! Wisk Aero 2023-08-16 | Watch a complete test flight for our 5th-generation air taxi. Flight includes sounds. Turn on closed captioning for additional information about the flight, our Gen 5 aircraft, and our newly-revealed Gen 6 aircraft. For more information on:- Autonomy: youtu.be/guD_RrE0uZQ- Accessibility: youtube.com/watch?v=CMbg3542INg&t=26s- Gen 6: youtube.com/watch?v=RLmeMgXbF9Q- Partnership with Japan Airlines: youtube.com/watch?v=2tPXlEQ8g7YWisk is an advanced air mobility (AAM) company dedicated to delivering safe, everyday flight for everyone. Wisk’s self-flying, eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) air taxi will make it possible for passengers to skip the traffic and get to their destination faster. Wisk is a fully-owned Boeing subsidiary that operates separately from Boeing and is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with locations around the world. With over a decade of experience and over 1600 test flights, Wisk is shaping the future of daily commutes and urban travel, safely and sustainably. Wisk is on a journey to deliver safe, autonomous, all-electric, everyday flight.
Onboard Wisks Autonomous Air Taxi at Oshkosh 2023 Wisk Aero 2023-08-09 | Following our history-making flight at @EAA AirVenture 2023 on Tuesday, July 25, we decided to do another demonstration flight during the famous Oshkosh night air show (Wednesday, July 26, 2023).Check out this video of the second-ever public demonstration of our autonomous, #eVTOL #airtaxi and get a sense of what it's like to fly in a Wisk air taxi (filmed with cameras mounted onboard the aircraft). Learn more about - and watch - our history-making, world-first demonstration flight at youtube.com/watch?v=X56faC_qrKAYou can also read about the flight and our self-flying first approach at https://wisk.aero
Wisks Debut at Oshkosh 2023 Wisk Aero 2023-08-02 | Here’s a quick look back at our week during EAA AirVenture / #KOSH23!Oshkosh 2023 was an amazing, memorable, and important week for us here at Wisk. From completing the first public flight of an autonomous, eVTOL, fixed-wing aircraft to our forum session and the display of our Gen 6 air taxi, we couldn't have asked for a better debut experience. Thank you again to everyone who stopped by to say hello, check out our Gen 6 aircraft, and watch our record-setting flight. Stay up-to-date with Wisk and our happenings at https://wisk.aero/
Thats a Wrap on #Osh23 | Wisk #Shorts Wisk Aero 2023-07-30 | We couldn't say it better! This video pretty much sums up the past week at @EAA #AirVenture in #Oshkosh. Thanks to everyone who came out to see our history-making flight and check out our Gen 6 eVTOL air taxi this past week!
Wisk Makes Oshkosh and Aviation History at EAA AirVenture! Wisk Aero 2023-07-26 | Wisk Completes First-Ever Public Demonstration Flight at EAA AirVenture!Wisk successfully completed the world’s first public demonstration flight of a fully autonomous, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), fixed-wing air taxi. The milestone flight, which took place at EAA AirVenture, also marked the company’s first public demonstration of its 5th Generation autonomous, eVTOL technology demonstrator (Cora). Learn more about the flight at wisk.aero/news
Autonomy Explained: Autonomous Flight with Human Oversight Wisk Aero 2023-07-17 | At Wisk, we’re on a mission to make safe, everyday flight a reality for everyone. We’re achieving that mission with our autonomous, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi. While our air taxis fly themselves, we haven’t removed humans from the equation entirely. Our Concept of Operations includes a well-trained and closely-coordinated team to help ensure safety, passenger comfort, and smooth operations. This team, combined with our self-flying air taxi, represents the Wisk ecosystem that makes autonomous flight possible. To learn more about how autonomous flight works - including an in-depth look at the human roles that make autonomous flight possible - visit our website and read our Concept of Operations for Uncrewed Urban Air Mobility, jointly developed with Boeing: www.wisk.aero/autonomy
Wisk Aero Partners with Japan Airlines! Wisk Aero 2023-05-09 | Wisk is proud to announce a new partnership with Japan Airlines (JAL), a leading international airline based in Japan. The partnership will bring Wisk’s self-flying, all-electric air taxi services to Japan. Additionally, Wisk and JAL Engineering (JALEC), will work closely together to develop plans for the maintenance and operation of Wisk’s autonomous air taxis.For more information, visit: https://wisk.aero/news/press-release/wisk-jal/
Amsterdam Drone Week Virtual Keynote: Wisk CEO, Brian Yutko Wisk Aero 2023-03-22 | Missed Amsterdam Drone Week 2023? Check out the virtual keynote from Wisk CEO, Brian Yutko. Brian shares more about Wisk, our 6th Generation aircraft, and our vision for the future - and, a look inside the cockpit of our self-flying air taxi! Wisk is an advanced air mobility (AAM) company dedicated to delivering safe, everyday flight for everyone. Wisk’s self-flying, eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) air taxi will make it possible for passengers to skip the traffic and get to their destination faster. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and New Zealand, Wisk is an independent company backed by The Boeing Company and Kitty Hawk Corporation. With over a decade of experience and over 1600 test flights, Wisk is shaping the future of daily commutes and urban travel, safely and sustainably. Wisk is on a journey to deliver safe, autonomous, all-electric, everyday flight.
Generation 6: Product Design and Passenger Interface with Uri Tzarnotzky Wisk Aero 2023-03-15 | At Wisk, we believe that to truly change lives we must focus on accessibility and the useful innovations fueled by human-centered design. Our Director of Product Design, Uri Tzarnotzky, shares how he and his team are working to make safe and affordable flight accessible to everyone.Generation 6 is the culmination of more than 12+ years of experience and the key learnings from our previous 5 generations of aircraft. Learn more about the world's first four-passenger, autonomous eVTOL air taxi at https://wisk.aero/aircraft/
Generation 6: Aircraft Configuration with Sebastien Vigneron Wisk Aero 2023-03-06 | Sebastien Vigneron, Wisk's Sr. Vice President of Engineering and Programs, shares more on the configuration of our 6th Generation aircraft. Generation 6 is the culmination of more than 12+ years of experience and the key learnings from our previous 5 generations of aircraft. Learn more about the world's first four-passenger, autonomous eVTOL air taxi at https://wisk.aero/aircraft/
Generation 6: Product Design and Customer Experience with Uri Tzarnotzky Wisk Aero 2023-02-15 | At Wisk, we've conducted some of the industry's most extensive customer research. Our Director of Product Design, Uri Tzarnotzky, shares some of the insights we've gained and how this direct, consumer research has shaped the design and accessibility of our 6th Generation aircraft. Generation 6 is the culmination of more than 12+ years of experience and the key learnings from our previous 5 generations of aircraft. Learn more about the world's first four-passenger, autonomous eVTOL air taxi at https://wisk.aero/aircraft/
#LoveAtFirstFlight | Wisk Aero Wisk Aero 2023-02-14 | At Wisk, we love what we do and we do it all to make safe, everyday, autonomous flight a reality for you. We can't wait for you to experience #LoveAtFirstFlight.Wisk #Shorts
Generation 6: Safety at the Core with Sebastien Vigneron Wisk Aero 2023-01-11 | Sebastien Vigneron, Wisk's Sr. Vice President of Engineering and Programs, shares how safety is at the core of Generation 6. Through a multifaceted approach — including autonomous flight with human oversight, a simplified design with fewer moving parts, fully redundant systems, and no single point of failure — Wisk’s aircraft is being designed to exceed today’s rigorous aviation safety standards. Learn more at https://wisk.aero/autonomy/
Generation 6: Autonomy with Jon Lovegren Wisk Aero 2022-12-14 | In October 2022, we revealed our 6th Generation all-electric, self-flying air taxi. In this video, our Head of Autonomy, Jon Lovegren, explains exactly what we mean by autonomy and the work we're doing today to make autonomous, everyday flight a reality. Learn more at https://wisk.aero/autonomy/
Wisk - Weve Arrived Wisk Aero 2022-10-28 | Follow us on our journey toward an electric future where safe, everyday flight belongs to everyone.
Favorite Flight Moments + Dual Flight (Generation 5) Wisk Aero 2022-10-07 | It’s been exciting at Wisk with the reveal of our 6th Generation #airtaxi! We also want to share that our 5th Generation air taxi (Cora), isn’t going anywhere! Our fleet of 5th Generation aircraft is one of the largest #eVTOL air taxi fleets in the world and will continue to be a visible part of our program going forward. We will continue to take Cora on the road to events and airshows (so, stay tuned!). In the meantime, we're sharing a few of our favorite flight moments, including a special milestone flight where we flew 2 self-flying aircraft at the same time (scenes at the end!).Visit our website to learn more about Cora and all of our previous generations of aircraft: https://wisk.aero/generations/
Self-Flying eVTOL Air Taxi: Passenger Experience Wisk Aero 2022-10-04 | Wifi, wireless charging, a spacious automotive interior with comfortable seating, ample room for baggage, and yes… even cup holders. You spoke and we listened. Wisk leads the AAM industry in customer research. Learn more about how we’ve incorporated key design aspects based on direct feedback from future passengers and explore our 6th Generation aircraft for yourself!Generation 6 Aircraft: https://wisk.aero/aircraft For more information on the future of mobility, check out these links: Wisk Aero: https://wisk.aero/Autonomy Explained: youtu.be/guD_RrE0uZQ
The Worlds First Autonomous, All-Electric, Four-Seat eVTOL AirTaxi Wisk Aero 2022-10-03 | Wisk Aero is proud to introduce our 6th Generation airtaxi! As the world's first autonomous, all-electric, four-seat, eVTOL air taxi, Generation 6 represents the first-ever candidate for FAA certification of an autonomous, passenger-carrying eVTOL air taxi. Generation 6 - the most advanced in the world - is designed to meet and exceed rigorous commercial safety standards, making it one of the safest systems in aviation.Autonomous flight with human oversight, industry-leading accessibility design, and an environmentally-conscious approach makes Wisk’s 6th Generation air taxi accessible, affordable, and sustainable. For more information on Wisk, our mission to transform the future of mobility, or our 6th Generation aircraft, visit one of the links below. Wisk Aero: www.wisk.aeroHow it works - Autonomy Explained: youtu.be/guD_RrE0uZQ
Autonomy Explained: Wisks Self-Flying First Approach Wisk Aero 2022-10-03 | Wisk is one of the only AAM companies to pursue a self-flying first approach. This approach is core to the company’s overall strategy and is most importantly a critical element in bringing one of the safest systems to market in aviation. It is also the key to unlocking the scale and the full potential for the broader AAM industry.But, what exactly does "autonomous flight with human oversight" mean?This video explains our unique self-flying first approach from the perspective of the aircraft, the passengers, and our multi-vehicle (MVS) supervisors on the ground.
First Piloted Flight (June 2015, Generation 2) Wisk Aero 2022-09-12 | In June of 2015, we had one of our biggest milestones along our journey to date! This was when we flew our first ever piloted flight, using our 2nd generation aircraft (also known as “ZP101”). Not only was it our first flight but, based on the publicly available information, this was also the world’s first flight of an all-electric, GA-sized/purpose-built, fly-by-wire aircraft!Subscribe, follow us on social media and visit our website for more historic firsts and future milestones: Wisk Aero: https://wisk.aero/ Twitter: twitter.com/WiskAero Instagram: instagram.com/wisk.aero Facebook: facebook.com/wiskaero LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/wisk-aeroAbout Wisk’s Journey to Everyday Flight for Everyone Video CampaignFor more than a decade, we’ve been designing, testing and flying 5 generations of aircraft, making Wisk an industry-recognized leader in eVTOL flight. However, we have always celebrated these milestones internally and have never publicly shared the moments that have led us to where we are. We’re changing that. Through this video series, we’re sharing the milestones and industry-firsts that we’ve accomplished as part of our broader mission to make everyday flight a reality for everyone. We hope that you enjoy watching!
