TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY
REGENT’s seaglider is an all-electric hydrofoiling wing-in-ground (WIG) vehicle for high-speed, low-cost maritime mobility. Seagliders fly within a half-wingspan of the water’s surface in an aerodynamic regime called “ground effect” which doubles the range compared to electric aircraft due to increased flight efficiency and decreased reserve fuel requirements.
AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS
Primary Application Area: Autonomy, Mobility, Space, Defense
Technology Development Status: Concept
Technology Readiness Level: TRL 5
GOVT/EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES