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Comment · 3 years ago
Seems resolved
Comment · 5 years ago
These are great questions! I'll let Billy and Mike chime in, but it's meant to take advantage of WIG efficiencies (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground-effect_vehicle) which lets the aircraft have a much longer range and a shorter certification pathway.
Comment · 5 years ago
Check this out: http://regentcraft.com/video
It actually flies, taking off after the hydrofoil kicks in.
Comment · 5 years ago
Everything is going electric. Aircraft, cars, boats, trains, etc.
Love seeing somebody invent an entire new vehicle. REGENT is going far beyond just strapping batteries to an existing mode of transport.
I’ve had the opportunity to work with the founders from the very early days. If anybody can pull it off, it’s Billy and Mike.