![]() ![]() It was to have been a "secret project" of Fossett's to be the first to solo the Challenger Deep, and was secret at the time of his death in 2007. At the time of the order, this would have doubled the depth that a single-place sub would be capable of going. The craft was named "Challenger" after the Challenger Deep by Fossett. ![]() It was put on the ordersheet in 2005, with a depth capability of 37,000 ft. Planning for the submarine started in 2000. It was originally ordered by Steve Fossett for an attempt on the Challenger Deep, to become the first solo dive there. Sign up here.The submarine was designed by Graham Hawkes and Hawkes Ocean Technologies. We are offering access to the superyacht industry’s most comprehensive and longstanding archive of business-critical information, as well as a comprehensive, real-time superyacht fleet database, for just £10 per month, because we are One Industry with One Mission. accepts no liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors made by the submitter in this regard.Ĭlick here to become part of The Superyacht Group community, and join us in our mission to make this industry accessible to all, and prosperous for the long-term. All content and mediums submitted are an acknowledgement of the suitability for publication. The entity that submits this press release to hereby accepts sole responsibility for the facts, accuracy and completeness of the content. Contact Karen Hawkes to schedule interviews and/or check availability for demo dives. Please visit us at the Monaco Yacht Show at Stand QR4. Learn more at DeepFlight Dragon General Specifications: In 2012, the company transitioned from a research and development firm to focus on commercializing its series of advanced personal submarines for the private ownership and recreational markets, including superyachts and tourism. The Company has made significant technological breakthroughs, including creating the only positively- buoyant personal submarines and applying the principles of flight underwater. We believe the Dragon, which was designed with feedback from superyacht owners and the superyacht industry in mind, is a game changer in opening the oceans for undersea recreation."ĭeepFlight was founded in 1996 by world-renowned engineer Graham Hawkes, with the goal of innovating underwater craft to open human access to the oceans. ![]() DeepFlight has removed all of the barriers to owning and operating a personal submarine, and DeepFlight craft are already in use on superyachts and at resorts and marinas around the world. After all, you don’t hand the keys to your Ferrari over to your chauffeur!"Īdam Wright, President of DeepFlight added, "Over the past five years, we have transitioned the company to address the growing market for personal submarines. You can take the controls and explore under the waves. Whether you are a superyacht owner or a resort guest, there is no need for a specially trained pilot. Graham Hawkes, Founder and Chief Technology Officer of DeepFlight stated, "The big leap forward with our newest model, the Dragon, is its ease of operation. The Dragon is also equipped with the DeepFlight Dive Manager, a proprietary system that monitors and manages critical dive functions, allowing the operator to set depth and other limits. Moreover, the Dragon’s battery management system allows for up to six hours of diving on one charge. The all-electric Dragon is the only personal submarine that has enough power to rely solely on vertical thrust to dive, eliminating the complexity of the ballast systems that all competing submersibles use to get heavy and sink to depth. Maintenance is minimal and can be easily carried out by existing crew. For shore-based operations, the Dragon launches from beaches or boat ramps. The two-person Dragon is also the most compact and lightweight submarine on the market, readily fitting into existing superyacht garages or deck areas and launching as easily as a tender. The Dragon is designed for easy use from a yacht or shore base, and is the only personal submarine that is so intuitive to use that individuals can safely pilot the craft without lengthy training.ĭeepFlight designs and builds an entirely new class of personal submarine that offers the inherent safety of positive buoyancy and automatically float to the surface. ![]() September 2, 2015: Pt Richmond, CA - DeepFlight announced today that it will officially launch its sixth generation personal submarine, the Dragon, at the Monaco Yacht Show 2015 (23rd to 26th September, Stand QR4). ![]()
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