REGENT Craft has received approval from the U.S. Coast Guard to begin testing its prototype Seaglider, an innovative electric hydrofoil that promises to revolutionize intercoastal mobility. With this authorization, the company will be able to test its full-scale marine glider in the waters of Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound, in a key step toward full certification of its technology.
The glider can hover, laminate and fly. Source: REGENT
REGENT Marine Glider Approval
The approval followed a comprehensive navigational safety risk assessment, in which REGENT consulted with more than 20 local entities, ranging from the U.S. Navy to environmental groups, to address concerns about economic and environmental impacts. Following this rigorous analysis, the Coast Guard gave the green light without requesting changes to the project.
Ted Lester, vice president of certification at REGENT, noted that the approval reinforces the company’s commitment to safety and emphasized that these tests bring the company closer to commercial operation of its SeaglidersSeagliders, capable of carrying 12 passengers at speeds of up to 180 mph.
Future tests with humans on board
REGENT has already successfully tested scaled-down versions of its Seaglider and the company plans to begin testing with humans on board later this year. The first flight of this sustainable maritime mobility vehicle is expected to take place early next year.
With more than 600 orders for its Seagliders, valued at $9 billion, REGENT is cementing its role as a leader in the maritime transport electric.
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