OUR JOURNEY
The story of Speeder Systems started at the University of Southampton where Tadao was testing different ground-effect wings. From the first test to S30 design; the team has tested various prototypes for ground-effect and VTOL flight and optimised the design to fit the mission and the human needs.
OUR MISSION
Redefining the Maritime Transpotation
Speeder Systems aims to extend this technology for diverse maritime areas with wide range of specifically designed WIG vehicles.
Our Journey So Far
2024
FULL SCALE PROTOTYPE COMPLETED, WIND TUNNEL VTOL AND WATER TAKEOFF TESTING
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SHOWCASE WINNER; AMSTERDAM DRONE WEEK
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SELECTED TO SHELL STARTUP ENGINE FROM 1200 APPLICANTS
2023
WINNER; DUBAI AIRSHOW DRONE DELIVERY PITCH CHALLENGE
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METIP COLLABORATION AGREEMENT SIGNED
2022
SUSTAINABLE AEROLAB PROGRAM
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INTERNATIONAL PATENT PUBLISHED
(WO2022086321A1)
2021
40% SCALE PROTOTYPE TESTED FOR FLIGHT AND VTOL
2020
Ground-effect & VTOL tests with mini prototypes
2019
Ground effect tests with mini prototypes
2017
Flight tests with conventional wing in ground effect vehicle prototypes at Istanbul Technical University (ITU-WIG-2)
2016
Flight tests with conventional wing in ground effect vehicle prototypes at Istanbul Technical University (ITU-WIG-1)
2010
Ground effect tests at the wind tunnel of University of Southampton
Our Team
Founders
Tadao Deniz YOKOYAMA
(MSc. Naval Architect)
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Co-Founder
A. Erdem KAZAKLI
(MSc. Engineering Management
BS. Aerospace Engineering)
Co-Founder
Robert SCHURINGA
(Airline Pilot)
Co-Founder