Generations of design,
development, and testing.
Our Generation 1 aircraft was our full-sized Proof of Concept that proved our design was viable. The aircraft was initially designed to fit into a single parking space but came up against the limitations of existing aviation and battery technology.
Years Operational: 2011 - 2014
Pilot Type: Autonomous
Number of Test Flights: 207
Aircraft Type:
Power: Electric
TO/L: VTOL
Lift: Fixed wing; lift + cruise
Key Milestones and Firsts: The first full-transition flight (vertical takeoff, transition to wingborne flight, transition back to hover and vertical landing).
Generation 2
Our Generation 2 aircraft was our first piloted aircraft. This aircraft was used to test wing-borne characteristics, validate systems, and mature the flight-test team in preparation for future development. Gen 2 was piloted to prepare the safety-critical systems and processes required for flight with passengers.
Years Operational: 2015
Pilot Type: Piloted
Number of Test Flights: 5
Aircraft Type:
Power: Electric
TO/L: CTOL
Lift: Fixed wing
Key Milestones and Firsts:
First-ever piloted flight for Wisk
Industry’s first all-electric, fly-by-wire, piloted general aviation-sized aircraft
Generation 3
Our 3rd Generation aircraft incorporated many components from Gen 2 and was used for testing a new wing configuration. Many components of this generation of aircraft made it into future generations, such as the aircraft structure and wing shape. Gen 3 was a Collier Trophy finalist for the demonstration of the full envelope of a piloted eVTOL aircraft.
Years Operational: 2015 – 2017
Pilot Type: Piloted
Number of Test Flights: 70
Aircraft Type:
Power: Electric
TO/L: Initially CTOL, and then VTOL
Lift: Fixed wing
Key Milestones and Firsts: Wisk’s first piloted eVTOL hover, Wisk’s first piloted eVTOL transition
Generation 4
With our 4th Generation aircraft, we began testing new software, autonomy architectures, sensors, hardware and other components. The aircraft also allowed us to begin development of the broader ecosystem, such as airspace integration, infrastructure, and providers of service for AAM.
Years Operational: 2017 – 2018
Pilot Type: Autonomous
Number of Test Flights: 1311
Aircraft Type:
Power: Electric
TO/L: VTOL
Lift: Fixed wing; lift + cruise
Key Milestones and Firsts: Wisk’s first-ever autonomous off-runway flight
Generation 5
Generation 5 (also known as Cora) visually resembles Generation 4, with a few exceptions, such as a refined boom structure, tail, and fans. Generation 5 also differs from Generation 4 in its internal systems, such as improved sensors and software, and represents a major step toward a commercial product with additional redundancy and certifiable components.
Years Operational: 2017 – 2024
Pilot Type: Autonomous
Number of Test Flights: 196
Aircraft Type:
Power: Electric
TO/L: VTOL
Lift: Fixed wing; lift + cruise
Key Milestones and Firsts: Industry’s first eVTOL public flight in Los Angeles County; industry’s first public flight of an autonomous eVTOL fixed-wing aircraft during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI.
Generation 6
Generation 6 will be the first FAA-certified commercial autonomous passenger aircraft. Leveraging learnings from the previous 5 designs, Gen 6 provides more space for passengers and baggage, while ensuring a service that is accessible for those with disabilities. We kept our proprietary 12-propeller design and boom configuration with improved propulsion systems. With a 50 ft wingspan, a range of 90 miles, and higher payloads, this aircraft’s larger capacity opens the door to future use cases.
Years Operational: 2020 - TODAY
Pilot Type: Autonomous
Aircraft Type:
Power: Electric
TO/L: VTOL
Lift: Fixed wing; lift + cruise
Key Milestones and Firsts: Stay tuned for updates!
