What is a Seaglider?
A seaglider is an all-electric, passenger-carrying, wing-in-ground-effect vehicle built to service coastal routes, building on real-world-proven tech.
Float. Foil. Fly!
Seagliders operate as nautical transport vessels that begin floating on a hull before transitioning to gliding on underwater hydrofoils and ultimately taking off to fly above the water’s surface staying in ground effect.
Proven Technology
All-electric seagliders are possible due to tested aerodynamic principles and built to the highest safety standards.
Industry Leaders
Seagliders are brought to Hawai’i by world-class engineers in conjunction with local community leaders and organizations
Powered By REGENT
REGENT’s flagship seaglider, Viceroy, is a 12 passenger vehicle that operates exclusively over water, traversing the sea in one of three modes: hull, hydrofoil, or flight in ground effect. Seagliders have 160 nautical mile range with existing battery technology (upgradeable to over 400 nautical mile range with next generation battery technology) and are expected to enter service by mid decade. Full-scale prototypes will begin human flight trials by 2024.
Multi-Use
Seagliders can be adopted to fly both passengers and cargo
All-Electric
Seagliders are 100% electric with zero emissions
Built To Serve
Seagliders will provide Hawaii's residents and visitors affordable travel, lower cargo costs, quicker emergency response and reduced highway congestion all without any carbon emissions. The Hawai’i Seaglider Initiative is built on the core value of serving the community with every effort taken to include local voices and ensure that the benefits of seagliders are shared by the entire Hawaiian ecosystem.
Seagliders offer numerous benefits for Hawai‘i.
Good for Our Environment
Seagliders are 100% electric vehicles with zero emissions
Survey of Hawai’i residents show that many believe seagliders can help us meet the Hawa’i Clean Energy Initiative goals
Seagliders help address our state’s largest gap – clean air and maritime transportation
Affordable Travel
Preliminary feasibility study showed strong resident and visitor sentiment that the islands need more affordable passenger and cargo transportation
Seagliders have substantially lower operating costs and simpler infrastructure requirements compared with airplanes which translates to more affordable and accessible travel for residents
Unparalleled Convenience
With no TSA line and speeds of 180 miles per hour, seagliders offer faster and more efficient regional travel than boats and airplanes
Fesibility study results indicate a need and desire for Hawai’i to diversify its transportation system
Emergency Care
Seagliders can be used as air ambulances, transporting patients between the islands or transporting patients for routine follow-up treatment
Seagliders can be used for natural disaster preparedness and supply chain resiliency
Lower Cargo Costs
Bringing down transportation costs between the islands will help bring down the price of goods
Preliminary survey indicates that many residents of Hawai’i believe that Hawai’I’s economy will benefit from a seaglider network due to increased efficiency of inter-island commerce
Reduced Highway Traffic
Seaglider use for intra-island travel will reduce traffic congestion and make travel faster, easier, and less stressful
In a preliminary study, 30% of O’ahu residents indicated that they would be likely to use a commuter seaglider service regularly. On Hawai’i island, 35% of residents support an intra-island route between Kona and Hilo
A Complete System
Seagliders enable more resilient transportation systems that can bounce back from disruptions
Seagliders charged with renewable energy will help decarbonize our islands
Improve Access to Affordable Housing
Low cost, zero-carbon transportation will help democratize transit across the islands
Expanded service areas and increased access means that more residents can access affordable housing
Initiative Partners
HSI brings together local private, government & non profit sector stakeholders across critical workspaces to further accelerate Hawai‘i’s energy resiliency and clean energy mandates through the adoption of seagliders
Community
Corporate
