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Billy Thalheimer recently spoke with Nolan Carroll at AtomsNotBits about why REGENT chose Rhode Island as our headquarters, our recent U.S. Coast Guard approval for seaglider prototype testing, and how seagliders address challenges of past attempts at wing-in-ground vehicles. Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/erMVjx5r?

Speaker alert!! ?? Michael Proulx, Business Development & Ecosystems at REGENT, will be joining us at?#CoMotionLA. REGENT is revolutionizing maritime mobility?— and has proved with their quarter-scale prototype, that their all-electric #Seagliders are real and that their float-foil-fly functionality is ready for the world. They are now entering the next phase of their seaglider development by building a full-scale seaglider prototype out of their headquarters in Rhode Island. Recently, REGENT?partnered with our friends at UrbanLink Air Mobility, who?ordered 27 seagliders to provide a high-speed, long-range, sustainable transportation solution to passengers in Miami and San Juan.? We can’t wait to hear from Michael at CoMotion LA ‘24, Nov 13-14, to learn about what’s on the horizon for REGENT, best practices and strategies for widespread acceptance and integration of new and innovative transportation solutions. ?? Check out our Speakers: https://lnkd.in/evcYgjv2 ?? View the Program: https://lnkd.in/d7_NMYnU ??? Get your pass now: https://lnkd.in/gBRfBcfT

“This is a boat, not a plane.” Billy Thalheimer recently chatted with AOPA about our all-electric seagliders and what operating in ground effect over water means for the regulation, passengers, and the future of transportation.

How do seagliders operate? This animation shows their three modes: float, foil, and fly. Would you ride a seaglider? Learn more about the new vessel here: https://lnkd.in/epAPA_z7 #seaglider #floatfoilfly #REGENT??

REGENT has entered the next phase of development for its full-scale seaglider prototype. The ‘Viceroy’ 12-passenger seaglider operates above water in three modes. In “Float” mode it floats on its hull. In “Foil” mode it rises above water on hydrofoils, and in “Fly” mode it can fly above water on a cushion of air. “Seagliders offer faster speeds and smoother passenger experiences than sea vessels thanks to their three modes of operation,” Regent Co-Founder Michael Klinker told Zag Daily. “Flying in “ground effect” increases aerodynamic efficiency, allowing the Viceroy seaglider to travel at speeds up to 180 miles per hour for up to 180 miles, offering a further range than eVTOLs and low operation and maintenance costs to increase their accessibility.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAgdg8ph

Applications for REGENT’s Summer 2025 internship "fourth wave" are now open! We’re focused on?rising seniors and recent graduates who are passionate about designing and developing a new mode of transportation. Our interns work on real projects that advance seaglider development, while gaining hands-on experience and building relationships with experts across industries. Launch your career with REGENT and apply today: https://lnkd.in/erFgSQsu ?

Seagliders: so easy to operate that even children can do it. We saw this in action last week at #UPSummit as hundreds of community members lined up to fly our full-scale seaglider simulator, the exact program we use to test seaglider systems and train operators. Captains as young as 3-years-old navigated left and right, fast and slow as their parents reclined in the comfy seats in the cabin. It was exciting to see such enthusiasm for seagliders, and it’s clear that the next generation of seaglider captains is ready!??

REGENT Craft representatives will attend the Association of the United States Army - AUSA Symposium in Washington from October 14th - 16th. If you are interested in learning more about our vessels, you can take a look at www.regentcraft.com. We develop & manufacture?all-electric, passenger-carrying, hyrdrofoiling wing-in-ground-effect vehicles to service coastal routes, building on real-world-proven technology. We look forward to seeing you there. Tom Huntley, Derek S., Walker Sullivan, Kristin Pedersen, Charlotte Purkey #Seagliders

Just announced at UP.Partners #UPSummit24: We’re entering our next phase of seaglider development and revealing never-before-shared footage of the full-scale seaglider prototype hull as it takes shape at our headquarters in Rhode Island.?? ? After successfully proving seaglider technology with our quarter-scale prototype and developing and testing the seaglider subsystems — from motors and batteries to mechanical and control systems — we’re now moving quickly and safely to assemble the structures and integrate the systems in our full-scale prototype. This is a major step forward to putting humans on board the world’s first passenger-carrying seaglider. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e9KPs-9M #REGENT #seagliders #nextphase #sustainabletransportation #advancedmobility #UPSummit #engineering #worldfirst??

Rhode Island Commerce has approved new state incentives to support REGENT's expansion as we build the world’s first seaglider manufacturing center right here in the Ocean State. This will catalyze the creation of hundreds of well-paying jobs and continue to drive innovation and economic growth in the Blue Economy.? #RhodeIsland #innovation #manufacturing #madeintheUS #seaglider