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OCEANFLIGHT UNLOCKS SUSTAINABLE BOATING
OCEANFLIGHT HYDROFOIL TECHNOLOGIES
Revolutionizing the way you experience the water
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GET READY FOR THE FUTURE OF BOATS TODAY
Hydrofoil boats create a new way of boating. They enable sustainable electric drive trains and significantly outperform conventional boats in efficiency. It’s the new way of cruising on water: Super comfortable and minimal-invasive for the environment.
80% More Energy Efficiency
With the increase of speed the hydrofoils lift the boat above the water surface. The take-off reduces the drag so that the power consumption of the boat is decreasing up to 80% compared to traditional boats. This technology unlocks the opportunity of boating without wasting the most precious resource of the next decades by pushing water aside.
Next Level Comfort
Modern hydrofoils need active stabilization and control. Oceanflight’s sensing, computing and actuation system adjusts the hydrofoil control surfaces hundreds of times per second for a comfortable and safe ride. Never get seasick again!
HOW IT WORKS
FLYING ABOVE WATER
The Oceanflight control system comprises three essential components:
sensing, computing and actuation.
Superior Understanding of the Situation
Sensing
All together gives us a concrete & fast understanding of the environment
- RTK GPS and Inertial Measurement Unit with ultra-fast tightly coupled sensor-fusion algorithms for precise attitude, heading and position measurements
- Multiple sensors enabling flying height and wave height detection
- Short- and mid-range obstacle avoidance sensors, over and under water
Redundancy, Speed and Optimized Data Handling
Computing & Communication
Oceanflight’s Central Control Unit (CCU) serves as both a flight controller and a central communication hub for the entire boat
- Redundant and proven flight control stack, based on 15 years of drone experience
- Fully redundant high speed FDCAN-network between all Oceanflight components
- Save and flexible interface of diverse maritime standard components:
Control motors, thrusters, helm stations, anchors, etc with ease - Embedded high level Linux-based compute for non-critical tasks, exhaustive logging, data analysis and remote support via a state-of-the-art encrypted cloud link
Highly Dynamic and Precise Movement
Actuation
Oceanflight’s actuators are purposely designed for foiling boats and deliver a smooth ride in combination with the flight control system.
- Actuator and flap dynamics define control authority and bandwidth.
- Multiple sizes available.
- Designed for reliability, easy integration and maintenance.
JOIN THE HYDROFOIL REVOLUTION
OCEANFLIGHT'S THIRD-PARTY INTEGRATION
- Made for customization to your needs
- IP protected hardware and connectors
- Scaleable design
- Flexible system for any size of boat, tested from 2m RC boats up to a 14m yacht
- Easy initial setup and testing
- Exhaustive data logging and analysis
- Secure remote support via built-in LTE/5G
- Flexible license system
OceanFlight Team & Partners
A Crew You Can Trust
The Oceanflight team consists of four founders who are passionate water sports and aviation enthusiasts, deeply connected to surfing, sailing, and flying. Their first venture together was a drone company that influenced and revolutionized the modern drone industry over the past 15 years and amazed billions of people with drone shows at prominent global events such as the Superbowl and the Olympics.
The new journey builds on their knowledge and passion and takes it onto a new level impacting sea travel and enhancing sustainability and comfort. The team has a proven track record demonstrating to efficiently execute innovative projects, consistently achieve results and drive innovations forward.
- 4
Team Members
- 50
Years Combined Experience
A PARTNER WITH A PROVEN TRACK RECORD
DELIVERING SUCCESS
Prototyping Model
As kick-off for the cooperation between Oceanflight and Tyde, a radio-controlled prototype of THE ICON was developed. This scaled model, measuring 1.9 meters in length and weighing 35 kilograms, is a 1:7 scale representation of the final design. The prototype was put to the test in a series of trials conducted at a lake near Munich. The model's performance successfully showcased the potential of THE ICON.
Full Scale Prototype
Next step in the cooperation with Tyde was to equip a full-scale 14 meter long 10-ton prototype of THE ICON in Portoroz, Slovenia with a foil control system. This full-scale test boat was subjected to extensive on-water testing, offering invaluable insights to enhance its systems.
Kai Concepts Partnership
Oceanflight partnered with San Francisco based Kai Concepts to transform a catamaran used as a hydrofoil technology demonstrator from all mechanical to electronic stabilization. The result of this collaboration is a testimonial to the potential of hydrofoil technology and reinforces Oceanflight's continued dedication to transforming maritime experiences.
ICON Launch
TYDE and BMW proudly revealed THE ICON, controlled by Oceanflight’s foil control components, in Cannes, France, during the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. This impressive 14 meter 10-ton hydrofoil boat is the result of a shared vision to reshape the maritime landscape.
Careers
Do you love being out on the water and want to be a part of something revolutionary? Then become a part of the Oceanflight team and help us to bring the revolution of mobility on the water.
APPLY NOWOCEANFLIGHT Technologies has made it their mission to revolutionise the boat market through technology and enable fast, long-range electric boats. The key to this are so-called hydrofoils: wings under water. However, modern and efficient hydrofoil boats are only possible in combination with complex flight control and sensing systems.
As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on the most advanced flight control and sensing systems for hydrofoil boats, which means you’ll be at the forefront of technological innovation. No day is the same in this role, with the opportunity to contribute your own ideas and work on everything from the concept phase to testing on the water and international business trips to the most stunning locations worldwide.
What you bring:
- Degree in electrical & information technology or a comparable field of study
- Experience in developing & testing electronic circuits
- Experience in C/C++ (or comparable) and microcontroller programming
- Experience in python and Linux preferred
- Experience with power electronics components and systems preferred
- Experience in programming and working with bus systems preferred
- Self-reliant and structured way of working
- Affinity for water sports
- Enthusiasm for practical development
What we offer:
- Up-and-coming start-up & the opportunity to grow with the team and the challenges
- Free and independent work
- Regular test campaigns on the lake or sea
- Oceanflight Testsite at Lake Starnberg
- A lot of leeway to contribute and implement your own ideas
- Flexible work around Munich
- A dynamic and motivated team – we get shit done!
Interested?
Then send your meaningful application to: durchstarten@ocean-flight.com
Be sure to include some pictures and information about your previous projects to help us get to know you better. Join the OCEANFLIGHT team today and be a part of shaping the future of electric boats!
OCEANFLIGHT Technologies has made it their mission to revolutionise the boat market through technology and enable fast, long-range electric boats. The key to this are so-called hydrofoils: wings under water. However, modern and efficient hydrofoil boats are only possible in combination with complex flight control and sensing systems.
As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on the most advanced flight control and sensing systems for hydrofoil boats, which means you’ll be at the forefront of technological innovation. No day is the same in this role, with the opportunity to contribute your own ideas and work on everything from the concept phase to testing on the water and international business trips to the most stunning locations worldwide.
What you bring:
- Degree in electrical & information technology or a comparable field of study
- Experience in C/C++, Python or JavaScript
- Experience in API-Development preferred
- Experience with Linux preferred
- Experience in web development preferred
- Self-reliant and structured way of working
- Affinity for water sports
- Enthusiasm for practical development
What we offer:
- Up-and-coming start-up & the opportunity to grow with the team and the challenges
- Free and independent work
- Regular test campaigns on the lake or sea
- Oceanflight Testsite at Lake Starnberg
- A lot of leeway to contribute and implement your own ideas
- Flexible work around Munich
- A dynamic and motivated team – we get shit done!
Interested?
Then send your meaningful application to: durchstarten@ocean-flight.com
Be sure to include some pictures and information about your previous projects to help us get to know you better. Join the OCEANFLIGHT team today and be a part of shaping the future of electric boats!
OCEANFLIGHT Technologies has made it their mission to revolutionise the boat market through technology and enable fast, long-range electric boats. The key to this are so-called hydrofoils: wings under water. However, modern and efficient hydrofoil boats are only possible in combination with complex flight control and sensing systems.
As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on the most advanced flight control and sensing systems for hydrofoil boats, which means you’ll be at the forefront of technological innovation. No day is the same in this role, with the opportunity to contribute your own ideas and work on everything from the concept phase to testing on the water and international business trips to the most stunning locations worldwide.
What you bring:
- Student in electrical & information technology or a comparable field of study
- You want to work on an exciting topic for your thesis
- You have already gained experience with electronics, sensor, or software projects (e.g., through internships, hobbies, part-time jobs).
- Affinity for water sports
- Enthusiasm for practical development
What we offer:
- Many exciting topics to choose from
- Emerging start-up & the opportunity to grow with the team and its challenges
- Successful founding team with decades of experience
- Free and independent work
- Regular test campaigns on the lake or sea
- Oceanflight Testsite at Lake Starnberg
- A lot of leeway to contribute and implement your own ideas
- Flexible work around Munich
- A dynamic and motivated team – we get shit done!
Interested?
Then send your meaningful application to: durchstarten@ocean-flight.com
Be sure to include some pictures and information about your previous projects to help us get to know you better. Join the OCEANFLIGHT team today and be a part of shaping the future of electric boats!
