Boeing-Backed Wisk Air Taxi Has No Onboard Pilot

SEATTLE – The race is on to see which air taxi will be the first to market and Boeing’s Wisk hopes to cross the finish line first ahead of Uber, Airbus, Honda, and a host of other competitors.

The Wisk Aero Generation 6 is the first candidate for Federal Aviation Administration certification of a self-flying, passenger-ready electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle, according to the Boeing-backed company.

The goal of air taxis is simple: fly above vehicle traffic to the office, dinner, or airport.
The Wisk Gen6 has a top speed of 138 mph and a range of 90 miles.
The WiFi-enabled air taxi has mobile device charging docks and cup holders.

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By Mike Brennan|2022-10-18T16:20:44-04:00October 18th, 2022|Industry 4.0|

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