CEO Gary Gysin on Wisk’s Next Self-Flying Air Taxi

Wisk’s 6th generation air taxi prototype popped up in a presentation at the UP.Summit for mobility innovators. [Courtesy: Wisk Aero]

Key Takeaways:

Wisk Aero is developing a 6th generation, four-passenger, self-flying eVTOL air taxi, slated for reveal later this year, with a strategic focus on achieving certification directly for autonomous operations.
Backed by Boeing, Wisk differentiates itself by planning to launch directly with autonomous aircraft, monitored by ground operators, aiming for an affordable and scalable air taxi service.
The company emphasizes that its autonomous approach prioritizes safety by eliminating human error, which is considered the leading cause of most general aviation accidents.
Wisk is expanding globally, including a new presence in Australia, and recognizes that regulatory bodies like the FAA and CASA will dictate the timeline for commercial service launch.

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California-based Wisk Aero isn’t expected to reveal its 6th generation self-flying air taxi until later this year, but CEO Gary Gysin sat down with FLYING Wednesday to talk about its highly anticipated prototype.

Gysin, who spoke at this week’s UP.Summit on mobility innovation in Bentonville, Arkansas, offered attendees a quick glimpse of Wisk’s new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.