Wisk Aero
[ACQUIRED]Drones · HQ: Mountain View, California · Est. 2019 · 1 model registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Wisk Aero: 1 model, 4 deployments across 3 regions. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
ACQUIRED
Capital / Funding
$450M
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
IP / Patents
2 Active
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Wisk Aero is a Mountain View, California-based aerospace company developing self-flying, all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis. A joint venture between Boeing and Kitty Hawk Corporation formed in 2019, Wisk has completed 1,750+ test flights and received $450M in funding from Boeing. The company is developing its sixth-generation autonomous eVTOL aircraft, with CEO Sebastien Vigneron leading certification efforts. Former CEO Brian Yutko transitioned to VP of Product Development at Boeing commercial airplanes.
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 57 months ago.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Wisk Aero.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Archer Aviation acquires Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu from BoeingAug 16, 2026
MOST RECENT · Archer Aviation acquires Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu from Boeing · 2026-08-16 · with Archer Aviation · JUST ANNOUNCED · Archer Aviation acquires Wisk Aero, Insitu, and SkyGrid from Boeing · 2026-08-10 · with Archer Aviation · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Patents & Intellectual Property
- Filed: Jul 23, 2014Granted: Jun 27, 2017
- Filed: Oct 26, 2012Granted: Aug 12, 2014
Platform Models
Deployments
- Wisk Cora at Masterton[OPERATIONAL]
Masterton · Mar 12, 2019
- Wisk Cora at Hollister, California, USA[ANNOUNCED]
Hollister, California, USA · Aug 26, 2026
- Wisk Cora at Houston, Texas, USA[ANNOUNCED]
Houston, Texas, USA · Jan 1, 2026
- Wisk Cora at Hollister, California, USA[PILOT]
Hollister, California, USA · May 4, 2026
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Wisk Aero?
Wisk Aero is a Mountain View, California-based aerospace company developing self-flying, all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis. A joint venture between Boeing and Kitty Hawk Corporation formed in 2019, Wisk has completed 1,750+ test flights and received $450M in funding from Boeing. The company is developing its sixth-generation autonomous eVTOL aircraft, with CEO Sebastien Vigneron leading certification efforts. Former CEO Brian Yutko transitioned to VP of Product Development at Boeing commercial airplanes.
What does Wisk Aero make?
Wisk Aero has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Wisk Cora (Wisk Aero builds physical robots).
Is Wisk Aero publicly traded?
Wisk Aero is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Boeing since 2022 on the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Wisk Aero?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Wisk Aero building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Wisk Aero?
Sebastien Vigneron is the ceo of Wisk Aero, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Wisk Aero?
Wisk Aero has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Boeing since 2022 (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is Wisk Aero headquartered?
Wisk Aero is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA.
Who owns Wisk Aero?
Wisk Aero is owned by Boeing since 2022, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Wisk Aero operate robots?
Wisk Aero operates 4 verified deployments, including at Hollister, California, USA, Houston, Texas, USA, Masterton.
How many robots has Wisk Aero deployed?
DEPLOY has 4 verified Wisk Aero deployments on record at sites including Hollister, California, USA, Houston, Texas, USA, Masterton. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Wisk Aero a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Wisk Aero ranks in roughly the top 49% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Wisk Aero founded?
Wisk Aero was founded in 2019.
Is Wisk Aero safe?
Wisk Aero has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.