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Wisk Opens Vertiport for Autonomous eVTOL Testing
Hollister pad will test GPS-free landings and low-visibility navigation
Wisk has opened a vertiport as part of its autonomous eVTOL testing program, expanding flight-test infrastructure. The site will be used to evaluate operations for unmanned air vehicles in controlled conditions.
The testing focus includes GPS-free landings, a capability that would allow vehicles to land without satellite navigation. Operators will also assess navigation in low-visibility scenarios, aiming to improve reliability under challenging weather or environmental conditions.
The vertiport is located at Hollister, where the facility will support ongoing development of autonomous eVTOL technology. This location provides a dedicated environment for evaluating precision landing and navigation performance.
The initiative reflects broader efforts to advance autonomous urban aircraft by validating critical flight phases and navigation resilience. Details on dates, specific test schedules, or outcomes were not provided in the material.