Wisk Aero has successfully completed the inaugural flight of its second Generation 6 aircraft, marking a significant expansion of the company’s autonomous flight test program.
Conducted at a flight test facility in Hollister, the flight included vertical takeoff, hover, and chirp maneuvers to begin characterizing the performance of the new vehicle. The addition of a second active Generation 6 flight test vehicle significantly expands the capacity to collect data and validate systems. This milestone follows shortly after the first Generation 6 aircraft began its own flight test campaign in mid-December.
“Seeing the second Gen 6 aircraft take to the skies is a proud moment for Wisk,” said Sebastien Vigneron, CEO of Wisk. “This pace of execution is exactly what is required to meet the rigorous safety standards of commercial aviation. Having multiple aircraft in flight testing allows us to move faster, learn quicker, and stay on the leading edge of autonomous aviation. Every flight provides crucial data that matures our aircraft and autonomous system, bringing us one step closer to delivering a certified, autonomous air taxi service.”
The dual-aircraft testing phase will focus on expanding the flight envelope, including transitions from hover to wing-borne flight, while continuing to refine the control laws and system performance. The Generation 6 aircraft is an all-electric and autonomous design, featuring human oversight from a ground-based operator. This model is intended to meet or exceed current commercial aviation safety standards while ensuring scalability and affordability.
This increase in flight test capacity directly supports the path to commercialization and the company’s partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation. As part of the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program, the company will use its autonomous systems and aircraft to drive operational execution through real-world flight operations in the U.S. National Airspace. These efforts continue alongside close collaborations with the FAA and NASA to cement leadership in the Advanced Air Mobility sector.
