Regent's Ground-Effect Vehicle Reimagines Coastal Travel
Summary
IEEE Spectrum covers Regent Craft's Viceroy Seaglider, a ground-effect craft designed for coastal mobility. It combines hydrofoils, a dozen electric motors, and a ~500 kWh battery to float near docks, foil at speed, and fly up to 10 meters above the water at speeds around 290 km/h with a 290 km range, carrying 12 passengers and two captains. The piece also discusses regulatory considerations under maritime law, production timelines, and a smaller drone variant (Squire Seaglider) for military and communications applications, highlighting funding and potential coastal-fleet deployments.