Wisk Unveils Generation 6 eVTOL Air Taxi Prototype

The four-passenger, all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is the first candidate for FAA certification for autonomous, passenger-carrying air taxi, the company said.

Kimberly Johnson

Monday, October 03, 2022 at 08:32 AM ET

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The all-electric four-seat Generation 6 air taxi has a 36-foot wingspan and a cruising speed of about 120 knots. [Courtesy: Wisk Aero]

Key Takeaways:

Wisk Aero has unveiled its Generation 6 eVTOL air taxi, which it states is the first candidate for FAA type certification of an autonomous eVTOL.
This all-electric, four-seat aircraft boasts a 90-mile range, a cruising speed of 120 knots, and features 12 tilt-rotor propellers.
Wisk's business model prioritizes fully autonomous flight from the start, monitored by ground operators, aiming to enhance safety by eliminating human pilot error.
The company is significantly backed by a $450 million investment from Boeing, with whom it has also developed a comprehensive concept operations report for uncrewed air taxis.

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Wisk Aero, the California-based developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has unveiled its Generation 6 air taxi, which it says is the first candidate for type certification of an autonomous eVTOL by the FAA.

The all-electric four-seat air taxi with a 36-foot wingspan will have a range of about 90 sm, with reserves, and a cruising speed of about 120 knots. It features 12 tilt-rotor propellers mounted ahead of the wings.