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Wisk Aero Generation 6 vs SkyDrive SD-05
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
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Model
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Wisk Aero Generation 6
SD-05 |
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Manufacturer
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Wisk Aero
SkyDrive Inc. (Japan) |
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Announced
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2022
2022 |
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launched
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Expo 2025 (public display & demo flights) |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
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Aircraft Type
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All-electric autonomous eVTOL air taxi
Passenger eVTOL (multicopter / flying car) |
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Length
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~11.5 m |
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Wingspan / Rotor Diameter
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50 ft (15 m)
11.3 m (including rotors) |
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Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
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1,400 kg (3,100 lbs) |
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Passenger Capacity
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4 passengers
3 (1 pilot + 2 passengers) |
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Cargo Capacity
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Nose luggage compartment
Small luggage only |
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Landing Gear Type
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Fixed skid landing gear
Fixed skids with stabilizing fins |
Power & Propulsion
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Battery Type
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All-electric
Electric (chemistry not disclosed) |
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Charging Time
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15 minutes fast recharge
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Solar / Hybrid Assist
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None
None (battery only) |
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Motor
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12 electric motors (distributed propulsion)
12 electric motors / 12 propellers |
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Propulsion System
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12-propeller system – 6 tilting front for lift + forward flight, 6
Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) |
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transmission
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Direct drive |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
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Cruising speed
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120 knots (222 km/h)
~100 km/h |
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Top Speed
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138 mph (222 km/h)
~100 km/h |
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Maximum Range
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90 miles (144 km)
15 km (future goal: 30–40 km) |
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Endurance (Flight Time)
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5–50 minutes
5–10 minutes |
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Service Ceiling (Max Altitude)
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2,500–4,000 ft AGL
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Takeoff / Landing Type
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Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)
VTOL |
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Noise Level (dB)
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85 dB at 100 ft hover, 40 dB at cruise
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Flight Modes
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Hover, transition, cruise
Piloted with stability assist; remote piloting possible |
Safety & Systems
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Avionics
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Redundant fly-by-wire flight control system
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Flight Control
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Fully autonomous with human supervisory oversight
Computer-controlled stability system |
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Safety Features
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Multiple redundant motors, no single point of failure
Redundant motors (DEP), lightweight composite structure |
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Emergency Landing System
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Capable of safe landing with rotor failures
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Certifications
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FAA type certification in progress
Under JCAB (Japan) & FAA (US) certification process |
Interior & Comfort
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Seating Layout
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2×2 passenger configuration
1 pilot front, 2 passengers rear |
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Cabin Type
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Automotive-inspired, panoramic windows
Enclosed, panoramic windows |
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Infotainment & Displays
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Onboard WiFi, seat charging ports
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Storage Compartments
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Nose luggage compartment, space for carry-on
Small luggage space |
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Other Features
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Accessibility for passengers with disabilities
Large windows, carbon fiber/aluminum build, rooftop/vertiport use |
Capacities
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Passenger Capacity
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4
3 (1 pilot + 2 passengers) |
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Payload Capacity
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900 lb (408 kg)
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Disclaimer Note
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