Wisk-ing You Away

Wave goodbye to those soul-crushing traffic jams and, wait, ditch the seatbelts! We’re talking self-flying, all-electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis. Welcome to Wisk, the advanced air mobility (AAM) wizards ready to swoop you away from your daily grind and elevate you to cloud nine—literally.

Picture this: you’re stuck in traffic on the highway, your coffee’s gone cold, and your playlist is on its third loop. Then it hits you—the future is now. You summon a Wisk air taxi. Moments later, you’re soaring above the chaos, sipping a fresh espresso, and arriving faster than you can say, “Are we there yet?”

Wisk, a full-fledged Boeing subsidiary, calls Mountain View, California home. But don’t be fooled by their Silicon Valley digs, they’re spreading their wings globally. With over a decade of experience and more than 1,750 test flights,

Wisk isn’t just imagining the future—they’re crafting it like Michelangelo did with David.

In 2023, Wisk officially became Boeing’s brainchild, running independently but with full access to Boeing's aerospace treasure trove. Think of them as the cool teenager with a garage full of the best gadgets. This dynamic duo ensures your autonomous ride is smoother than your uncle's questionable parallel parking.

High-Flying Tech

Wisk’s Generation 6 aircraft takes off and lands like a helicopter, with the grace of a swan gliding into a pristine lake. Fully electric and whisper-quiet, these flying marvels are designed to meet the highest aviation safety standards. After all, no one wants to star in “When Flying Taxis Go Wrong.”

Safety First, Always

• Highest Possible Safety Standard: Wisk designs its aircraft with the highest safety standards in mind.

• Autonomous Flight with Human Oversight: Combining industry-leading autonomy with human oversight ensures the best of both worlds.

• Simplified Design: Fewer moving parts mean fewer potential failures.

• No Single Point of Failure: Multiple redundant systems and no single points of failure make for an exceptionally safe ride.

Wisk’s grand vision isn’t just about point A to point B. They’re committed to sustainability and accessibility, becoming the eco-warriors of the skies. They value diversity and creativity, inviting visionaries to join their mission. If aviation, safety, and innovation are your jam, Wisk might be your ticket to history.

Recently, Wisk partnered with Houston Airports to bring their air taxis to Greater Houston. This partnership aims to develop vertiport infrastructure at major airports, connecting suburbs to business hubs and tourist hotspots. It’s like Uber for the Jetsons.

Houston’s Mayor John Whitmire is all in, calling it a huge leap for urban mobility. Over the next year, Wisk and Houston Airports will be busy bees, developing infrastructure, engaging the community, and working with the FAA. It’s a futuristic symphony of collaboration, setting Houston up as the epicenter of autonomous flight.

So, next time you’re stuck in traffic dreaming of teleportation, remember Wisk is here to make those dreams soar. They’re not just about dodging traffic, they’re creating a new, safe, sustainable, and downright cool form of urban mobility. The future is airborne, and Wisk is ready to take you there, one vertiport at a time.

And who knows? In a few years, “Taking a Wisk” in South Africa might be as common as hailing a Uber or Bolt. Keep your eyes on the skies because the age of autonomous air taxis is upon us, and it’s going to be one unforgettable ride.

Designed for Advanced Air Mobility

• Mission: Passenger air taxi

• Power: All-electric

• Aircraft Classification: eVTOL (electric, vertical take-off and landing)

• Configuration: Lift + lift/cruise

• Operation: Autonomous (self-flying) with human oversight

• Cruising Altitude: 2500 – 4000 feet above ground level

• Dimensions: <50 foot wingspan

• Range: 90 miles (with reserves) / 144 kilometers

• Cruising Speed: 110-120 knots

• Charge Time: 15 minutes

• Seats: 4 + room for carry-on luggage items

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