How Autonomous Flight Works

The first autonomous
passenger aircraft candidate
for FAA certification.

The first autonomous
passenger aircraft candidate
for FAA certification.

The first autonomous
passenger aircraft
candidate for FAA
certification.

Our Gen 6 aircraft is and operates Powered by advanced onboard intelligence and backed by , we’re building an integrated ecosystem to safely lead the future of autonomous flight.

Our Gen 6 aircraft is and operates Powered by advanced onboard intelligence and backed by , we’re building an integrated ecosystem to safely lead the future of autonomous flight.

Our Gen 6 aircraft is and operates Powered by advanced onboard intelligence and backed by , we’re building an integrated ecosystem to safely lead the future of autonomous flight.

Why are Wisk's flights autonomous?

Safety built into every flight

Built to fly at scale

Flexible & reliable operations

Safety built into every flight

Built to fly at scale

Flexible & reliable operations

autonomy safety

The human role in
autonomous flight.

Wisk pairs advanced autonomous technology with real-time human oversight to guarantee safety, comfort, and seamless operations.

  • Fleet Manager

    The Fleet Manager oversees aircraft operations, and ensures your air taxi is ready for your flight.

  • Multi-Vehicle Supervisor

    The Multi-Vehicle Supervisor coordinates with Air Traffic Control, initiates flight, and monitors the entire journey via the aircraft’s avionics software.

  • Ground Crew

    The Ground Crew assists with boarding, deplaning, and getting the aircraft ready to depart again.

  • Hospitality Manager

    The Hospitality Manager ensures passengers’ comfort throughout the flight and responds to calls for assistance.

Diagram of the human oversight roles supporting autonomous flight
Ops Center staff coordinating with Air Traffic Control
Multi-Vehicle Supervisor monitoring flights from the ops center
Fleet Manager overseeing aircraft operations at the ops center

  • Fleet Manager

    The Fleet Manager oversees aircraft operations, and ensures your air taxi is ready for your flight.

  • Multi-Vehicle Supervisor

    The Multi-Vehicle Supervisor coordinates with Air Traffic Control, initiates flight, and monitors the entire journey via the aircraft’s avionics software.

  • Ground Crew

    The Ground Crew assists with boarding, deplaning, and getting the aircraft ready to depart again.

  • Hospitality Manager

    The Hospitality Manager ensures passengers’ comfort throughout the flight and responds to calls for assistance.

Diagram of the human oversight roles supporting autonomous flight
Ops Center staff coordinating with Air Traffic Control
Multi-Vehicle Supervisor monitoring flights from the ops center
Fleet Manager overseeing aircraft operations at the ops center

  • Fleet Manager

    The Fleet Manager oversees aircraft operations, and ensures your air taxi is ready for your flight.

  • Multi-Vehicle Supervisor

    The Multi-Vehicle Supervisor coordinates with Air Traffic Control, initiates flight, and monitors the entire journey via the aircraft’s avionics software.

  • Ground Crew

    The Ground Crew assists with boarding, deplaning, and getting the aircraft ready to depart again.

  • Hospitality Manager

    The Hospitality Manager ensures passengers’ comfort throughout the flight and responds to calls for assistance.

Fleet Manager overseeing aircraft operations at the ops center

Advanced technology keeps passengers safe on the ground and in the air.

Our proprietary technology starts preparing for a safe journey long before the aircraft takes to the sky. From route planning to ground support systems to flight execution and beyond, multiple layers of predictive hardware and software help navigate a safe journey every time.

DEEP DIVE

How Wisk validates its autonomy stack

Putting autonomy 


to the test.

To build a safe and reliable autonomous system, we conduct extensive testing across simulations, surrogate aircraft, and integration labs. These learnings directly inform our design and development process. We also collaborate with NASA to shape airspace design, safety requirements, ATC communications, and operational procedures.

Remote Simulation

Human-Machine Sim

Surrogate Flight Testing

Full Stack Autonomy

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Remote Simulation

Remote Simulation

Human-Machine Sim

Surrogate Flight Testing

Full Stack Autonomy

Built-In Redundancy

Safety across every layer

We build safety into every part of the flight. By linking redundant flight computers with secure data networks and live air traffic oversight, our system ensures seamless, reliable performance across every mile.

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Triple-modular flight compute

Generation 6 features three independent, logic-driven flight computers running in parallel. Using voting logic algorithms, the system cross-checks flight controls in real time, isolating software or computer faults instantly.

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Triple-modular flight compute

Generation 6 features three independent, logic-driven flight computers running in parallel. Using voting logic algorithms, the system cross-checks flight controls in real time, isolating software or computer faults instantly.

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Multi-modal sensing (Detect & Avoid)

Multiple independent perception systems constantly monitor 360 degrees of surrounding airspace. If one sensor degrades, the remaining suite maintains full situational awareness to avoid obstacles and traffic.

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Multi-modal sensing (Detect & Avoid)

Multiple independent perception systems constantly monitor 360 degrees of surrounding airspace. If one sensor degrades, the remaining suite maintains full situational awareness to avoid obstacles and traffic.

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Redundant positioning & navigation

Combines high-precision navigation with total GPS independence. The aircraft tolerates GPS-denied or jammed environments across the entire flight profile without compromising performance.

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Redundant positioning & navigation

Combines high-precision navigation with total GPS independence. The aircraft tolerates GPS-denied or jammed environments across the entire flight profile without compromising performance.

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Encrypted command & ground supervision

High-bandwidth Command & Control (C2) radio and satellite datalinks operate over dual-encrypted channels. Continuous links connect the aircraft to Multi-Vehicle Supervisors on the ground, with automated on-board logic executing safe landing procedures if communication drops.

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Encrypted command & ground supervision

High-bandwidth Command & Control (C2) radio and satellite datalinks operate over dual-encrypted channels. Continuous links connect the aircraft to Multi-Vehicle Supervisors on the ground, with automated on-board logic executing safe landing procedures if communication drops.

Icon: three arrows cycling in a ring

Triple-modular flight compute

Generation 6 features three independent, logic-driven flight computers running in parallel. Using voting logic algorithms, the system cross-checks flight controls in real time, isolating software or computer faults instantly.

Icon: radar sweep with detection marker

Multi-modal sensing (Detect & Avoid)

Multiple independent perception systems constantly monitor 360 degrees of surrounding airspace. If one sensor degrades, the remaining suite maintains full situational awareness to avoid obstacles and traffic.

Icon: positioning marker in a ring

Redundant positioning & navigation

Combines high-precision navigation with total GPS independence. The aircraft tolerates GPS-denied or jammed environments across the entire flight profile without compromising performance.

Icon: paired up and down data arrows

Encrypted command & ground supervision

High-bandwidth Command & Control (C2) radio and satellite datalinks operate over dual-encrypted channels. Continuous links connect the aircraft to Multi-Vehicle Supervisors on the ground, with automated on-board logic executing safe landing procedures if communication drops.

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