Aero-Marine Systems is building the software-defined future of GBA maritime transit. By integrating aerospace-grade flight control algorithms with Pearl River Delta carbon-composite supply chains, the EF-150 architecture completely decouples the hull from hydrodynamic drag—slashing energy requirements by 80% and making high-speed electric commuter routes commercially viable.
High-speed hydrofoiling is fundamentally an aerospace control problem. Because dynamic instability scales inversely with physical size, a sub-scale 3.56-meter vessel experiences higher natural oscillation frequencies than the full 28.5-meter craft. Successfully stabilizing the D1 in real-world harbor sea-states completely de-risks the flight control stack before scaling up to intermediate 20–30 passenger hulls and the final EF-150 platform.
Dual deterministic microcontrollers running real-time RTOS. Ingests dual IMUs, high-speed ultrasonic ride-height sensors, and a forward-scanning micro-LiDAR for wave feedforward compensation.
Scaled strictly according to Froude number criteria (Fn = v/√(gL)). Operating at 13.4 knots simulates the wave-making, cavitation boundaries, and flap dynamics of the full-scale vessel at 38 knots.
Tested directly offshore at Hong Kong Science Park (Pak Shek Kok waterfront / Tolo Harbour). Swappable 48V LFP batteries eliminate shore charging needs during R&D, slashing sea-trial costs.
| Engineering Parameter | Full-Scale EF-150 (Commercial) | BAYWING-D1 (1:8 Demonstrator) | Scaling Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length Overall (LOA) | 28.50 m (93.5 ft) | 3.56 m (11.7 ft) | 1 : λ (λ = 8) |
| Foil Span (Beam) | 9.80 m | 1.22 m | 1 : λ |
| All-Up Displacement Mass | ~56,000 kg | ~109 kg | 1 : λ³ (× 1/512) |
| Cruise Take-off Speed | 18.0 Knots (Take-off) / 38.0 Knots (Cruise) | 6.4 Knots (Take-off) / 13.4 Knots (Cruise) | 1 : √λ (× 1/2.83) |
| Installed Powertrain | 2x 650 kW Pod Drives (1,300 kW Total) | 2x 5.0 kW Brushless Pods (10 kW Total) | Power Reqd ∝ λ3.5 |
| Flight Controller Frequency | 100 Hz Loop (Triple Redundant) | 100 Hz Loop (Deterministic Dual-Core) | Oversampled (Higher bandwidth vs scaled craft) |
| Primary Development Phase | Phase 3 (Full Commercial Build) | Phase 1 & 2 (HKSTP Incubation Core) | Zero-capex risk burn-in |
Legacy fast ferries rely on multi-megawatt diesel gas turbines pushing heavy displacement hulls. High marine fuel costs and escalating engine overhaul expenses compress operating margins. Our Fly-by-Wire control system enables a thermodynamic shift.
Fully submerged T-foils lift the hull completely above the waves at 18+ knots, decoupling the vessel from hydrodynamic displacement drag.
Triple-redundant Fly-by-Wire software reads IMUs and LiDAR, adjusting submerged flaps 100x/sec to neutralize Victoria Harbour wake pitch and roll.
Dockside battery storage buffers the 3.5 MW Megawatt Charging System (MCS), enabling rapid turnarounds without crashing the local municipal grid.
Direct electric pod drives yield ~$4.90 USD/NM energy costs, compared to ~$22.50 USD/NM for legacy marine gas oil turbines.
Simulate the financial viability of replacing legacy diesel vessels with the EF-150 platform across major Greater Bay Area transit corridors.
Baseline structural and operational parameters proposed for the EF-150 platform architecture, updated for physics constraints and marine certification standards.
| 1. Vessel Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|
| Length Overall (LOA) | 28.50 Meters (93.5 ft) |
| Beam Overall (BoA) | 8.20 Meters (Foil Span 9.80m) |
| Passenger Capacity | 150 Passengers + 4 Crew |
| 2. Hydrodynamics & Efficiency | |
| Foil Configuration | Fully Submerged T-Foil (Forward) & Inverted V-Foil (Aft) |
| Target Drag Reduction | 80% vs Equivalent Displacement Catamaran |
| Harbor Wake Wash | < 0.15m at Cruise Speed |
| 3. Power & Infrastructure Target | |
| Storage Architecture | 2,400 kWh (2.4 MWh), 800V DC Nominal |
| Cruise Power Draw | ~1,100 kW @ 38 Knots |
| Operational Range | 45 NM (Incorporating 20% Regulatory Safety Reserve) |
| 4. Flight Control System (FCS) | |
| Flight Controller | Triple-Redundant Active Fly-by-Wire Flight Management Unit |
| Control Loop Rate | 100 Hz Dynamic Flap & Trim Actuation Loop |
| Sensor Fusion | Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), Ultrasonic Height, Forward LiDAR |
| 5. Shore Charging & Energy Buffer | |
| Stationary BESS Buffer | 4.0 MWh Containerized Battery Buffer (Dockside Peak Shaving) |
| Charging Standard | 3.5 MW Automated MCS (Megawatt Charging System) Arm |
Aero-Marine Systems is structured to require $0 founder private bankroll. By stacking HKSTP Incu-Tech milestones with the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Commission’s Research Talent Hub (RTH-SPC) and Green Tech/Smart Mobility grant allowances, 100% of the BAYWING-D1 demonstrator build is subsidized by non-dilutive government capital.
| Metric | Legacy Diesel | EF-150 Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Energy/Fuel | ~$22.50 USD / NM | ~$4.90 USD / NM |
| Powertrain Maintenance | High (Gas Turbines) | Low (Pod Drives) |
| Crew Complement | Standard (8-10) | Reduced (4) |