Watch Video: Wisk Aero Shares “Behind-The-Scenes Content of Gen 6 Autonomous eVTOL Construction”
Wisk Aero is to share a series of videos over the coming months showing the construction process of the company’s Generation 6 autonomous eVTOL, reports a press release.
The first is a two minute explainer about the making of ‘Iron Bird’ at Wisk’s HQ in Mountain View, California. The release explains, “Unlike other testing equipment, the Iron Bird isn’t just about individual system tests. It is really the grand stage where all the aircraft’s subsystems — avionics, ESPS, flight controls, and more — come together for a symphony of functionality. Think of it as a dress rehearsal before the big flight.”
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Sebastien Vigneron, Wisk’s SVP Engineering and Programs, remarked, “At Wisk, we’re using the Iron Bird as a system integration test rig for the entire Gen 6 aircraft. It’s not only used during early development testing, but also for certification testing activities.”
He continued, “Constructing an Iron Bird allows for thorough testing and validation of aircraft systems and of their integration in a controlled environment, reducing the likelihood of costly errors or design flaws during flight testing phases. By simulating real-world conditions and interactions between various systems, the Iron Bird helps identify potential issues early in the development process, mitigating risks associated with flight testing and ensuring a higher level of safety.”
Adding, “It also ensures that our systems are safe for flight and meet regulatory requirements before we fly in the air.”
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