NORTH KINGSTON, R.I. -Rhode Island-based startup Regent Craft has successfully completed the first test of its full-size electric seaglider with passengers on board, validating the company's idea for a new kind of ocean-faring vessel, Abhimanyu Ghoshal writes for New Atlas. Continue reading original article.
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14 March 2025 -The 12-passenger Viceroy seaglider prototype, at 55ft long with a 65ft wingspan, operates exclusively over water in three modes — floating on the hull, foiling above the waves on hydrofoils, and flying in ground effect within one wingspan of the surface of the water.
"Sea trials are just the beginning," said Billy Thalheimer, REGENT Co-founder and CEO. "This is the first step toward delivering Viceroy seagliders around the world and fulfilling our global order book. It's a true testament to the dedication of our world-class team and partners across the globe that we've accomplished this historic milestone in just four years since our founding. Today, we’re one step closer to meeting what we have now validated as massive global market demand for seagliders."
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