Autonomous four-passenger eVTOL developer progressing Generation 6 through FAA type certification while expanding its flight-test fleet.
Propulsion Architecture
Generation 6 is an all-electric lift+cruise eVTOL with 12 propellers and autonomous flight supervised from the ground.
Primary Certification Context
FAA Powered-Lift
Strengths
Generation 6 is the subject of Wisk's active FAA type-certification project. Two Gen 6 aircraft were flying by May 2026, expanding the test program. The architecture is explicitly designed around autonomous passenger operations rather than adding autonomy after piloted certification.
Primary sources: Wisk Gen 6 first flight; second Gen 6 aircraft.
Weaknesses / Open Questions
No FAA type certificate has been issued. Wisk has publicly described an active type-certification application and earlier G-1/G-2 work, but current public material does not establish closure of those issue papers. Autonomous operations also add certification and operational-assurance questions beyond the powered-lift airframe itself.
Last Updated
September 14, 2026
