Airfoiler tech video

[@GryCkt]

This is absolutely fascinating, now put some solar and it become hyperfascinating.

[@Kondensater]

Cool soundtrack, what is this music?

[@russellhawkins366]

Cool. Great experimentation. Is it more efficient to have the propellers mounted above the water due to the performance nature of the electric engines? Normally it’s considered more efficient to have the propeller in the water, there’s a ratio for it of 1 rotation underwater to 15 rotations above for the same prop. due to the extra resistance of the water. - or less resistance from the air..... Yet low torque, hi rotation electric engines, above the waterline looks like it might be the most suitable place for them given their performance characteristics..... I’m thinking..... Especially the better option of mounting the engines above the waterline. Better for easy maintenance, ease of servicing, and it’s always a good idea to keep saltwater away from electrical currents.

[@Matx5901]

I would say that the aim is to test the boat close to real conditions, which will be under sail. That said, your question is really interesting.

[@Ургеня]

Вот это летучий голландец. Лайк.

[@marvinmartinsYT]

Impressive. Applause all round 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. But wouldn’t one set of props be more efficient?

[@jimmycoffelletto9283]

Wonderful love you guys

[@1CHRAM]

It's cool idea! What is the power of one engine? And what is the autonomy of this ship?

[@kevintravis1807]

What speed?

[@kpetro1675]

Why not use a propeller in the water? Isn't that a lot more efficient for thrust?

[@tomthompson7400]

so its a fast swamp boat ??

[@atascaderoca8584]

I'd like to see it get up.

[@mrt9781]

That’s what she said. Sorry I had to

[@atascaderoca8584]

@@mrt9781 Well, OK...

[@chiraldude]

what happens if you hit something floating in the water?

[@chrisgriffiths2533]

WOW, Well Done.

[@richardjohnholden5104]

I have this in mind

[@Zahid899]

Can you make it for me plz 👏

[@laprepper]

This kite boat is going to be crazy fast with hydrofoils. Waterworks 2 anyone?!

[@Badmike53]

This machine has "class".

[@Bafang-lz3xc]

👍👌😎

[@danceswithstone]

1:21 Is that Stephen King? I thought those fans looked horrifying.

[@TheAnical]

Solar panels next step.. 80 foot solar tail/ kite generator....

[@TobyLovesLife]

whatever happened to this innovative company?

[@ВасилийМанеров]

Круто

[@ek9772]

This is so incredibly dangerous.

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

My Grandma and I built a craft like that in the 70s.

[@hoptoads]

Cool!

[@boufie9997]

High speed...powerful motors...un-shrouded propellers...WHAT COULD GO WRONG?

[@georgeescaped6035]

...until you run out of battery power..hello coast guard..

[@samualwhittemore228]

You do know that you can buy a voltage gauge.. don't you?

[@10babiscar]

Propelling a vehicle by fan is literally the worst way to.

[@DonMontague]

Thanks for the insight. This was posted on April fool's day

[@simonl7784]

@@DonMontague ; )

[@danceswithstone]

@@mikeb1039 Well yah, except for that vehicle.

[@danceswithstone]

@Stuckgrenadepin Well of course the swamp boat, that goes without sayin'. Probably those whirly things that land on hospitals too. Heck, I fly a powered paraglider that is literally stuck to the ground unless you turn on the fan. Literally.

[@samualwhittemore228]

Oh yeah!! Then why don't airplanes use tires instead of propellers? . . 😝 Edit:: just saw the other like minded post. Genius is rare but I guess not that rare.