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极光工程的专业知识为 Wisk 和自动驾驶航空的首次历史性飞行提供动力

Aurora Flight Sciences provides critical engineering support for the successful maiden flight of Wisk’s autonomous air taxi

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The first flight of Wisk’s Generation 6 aircraft was made possible through the extensive engineering expertise provided by Aurora Flight Sciences.

This milestone marks a significant step forward for the Generation 6 platform, which is thought to stand as the first-ever candidate for an FAA-certified commercial autonomous passenger aircraft. During the recent flight test, the aircraft successfully performed vertical takeoff, hover, and stabilized flight maneuvers, confirming the viability of its core systems.

Clint Church, Aurora’s Interim President and CEO, commented, “The first flight is the culmination of years of collaboration with Wisk to design and build the Generation 6 aircraft. It’s a testament to the team’s collective expertise and it lays the groundwork for certification of the world’s first all-electric, autonomous 4-seat air taxi.”

Aurora, a Boeing company, contributed to the program through aircraft design, subsystem integration, and materials processing. A key area of responsibility was the development and validation of the energy storage systems. Engineers conducted evaluations to ensure the battery system could safely store energy, manage heat, and maintain wiring integrity under stress, mitigating the risks inherent in high-performance electric propulsion.

The flight physics team at Aurora focused on the aircraft’s aerodynamic stability and control. Achieving a stable hover and responsive balance is essential for operational reliability and serves as the foundation for more complex autonomous maneuvers. These efforts were paired with work in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems, providing the precision required for the aircraft to operate and land without a pilot on board.

Structural safety was addressed by Aurora’s materials, processes, and testing (MPT) team. Their work involved engineering tests to confirm bonding strength, surface preparation methods, and lightning strike protection to ensure the aircraft is prepared for real-world environmental conditions.

The collaboration continues as Aurora supports Wisk in its ongoing flight test program. Current efforts are focused on further validating the design, simulation models, and overall performance of the Generation 6 aircraft.

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