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Wisk[0], backed by Kittyhawk and Boeing seems like they may have a more practical vehicle, and in some ways it is much further along. Flight Chops has a great
by consumer451 4y ago
Wisk[0], backed by Kittyhawk and Boeing seems like they may have a more practical vehicle, and in some ways it is much further along.
Flight Chops has a great video[1] showing a bunch of details, including the addition of "Digital Flight Rules" to VFR and IFR. Though I do love Lilium's aircraft, it is definitely more of a sports car.
[0] https://wisk.aero https://wisk.aero
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrEeCp5xJj8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrEeCp5xJj8
- googlryas 4y agoWhy is kittyhawk investing in airplane startups, when they themselves are an airplane startup? Is that just a sign of too much cash to burn with too few ideas? Not that it matters much anymore...
- addaon 4y agoWisk was spun off from Kitty Hawk when Boeing invested.
- rootusrootus 4y agoSounds like Kittyhawk is shutting down [0]. Is the future of Wisk in question? [0] https://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/kittyhawk-shut-down-wisk-aero-continue https://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/kittyhawk-shut-do...
- rgmerk 4y agoWisk claims not: https://twitter.com/wiskaero/status/1572677287455358976?s=46&t=qTX7rXKti4XeLNNt4eH5Ig https://twitter.com/wiskaero/status/1572677287455358976?s=46...