Above and Beyond

In addition to the required independent lab tests for safety and shipping certification, we’ve done numerous safety tests including 2 metre drop tests, testing power and temperature extremes, nail puncture tests and filling running batteries with salt water.

Phase Change Material

Phase Change Material is used in our entire Flitecell range for Series 3. PCM dramatically improves thermal management, safety and longevity. One of its functions is to absorb heat from cells; isolating and cooling faulty cells in particular, before a problem can spread.

Lowest Impendance Cells

Not all cells on the market offer the same safety profile. We use premium 21700 cells that offer the lowest impedance on the market and highest current rating. This means our cells stay cooler and are used well below their maximum operating thresholds for discharging and charging.

Real Time Feedback

While Fliteboarding, you can monitor the temperature of the battery using the Flite Controller. In the unlikely event that the battery overheats, Flite Controller alerts the user as step one, and if the battery keeps getting hotter, the safety systems will shut off the Flitecell as needed.

Arming Procedure

Fliteboard uses a safety lock for arming the motor. This feature removes the risk of accidentally pulling the trigger and running the motor when you don't want to.

Automatic Tilt Detection

Every board has an Inertial Measurement Unit, which can detect the angle of the board. If the board goes beyond a certain angle, the motor cuts off. In a crash, the board will typically cut out before you hit the water even if you’re still holding your finger on the trigger.

Flite Controller

Flite Controller’s trigger position is measured with extreme accuracy and reliability, like the accelerator pedal in a car. The Bluetooth signal between the Fliteboard and Flite Controller is continuously monitored. Fliteboard detects when the Flite Controller is submerged and immediately shuts down the motor to avoid injury.

Unibody Fuselage

One of the innovations that holds Fliteboard above others in the market is our patented unibody fuselage. It is machined from a single block of aircraft grade aluminium during a 14 hour process. This gives the foil added strength, as we don’t clamp the motor to the mast like others do. Efficient design also removes the need for cumbersome cooling tubes, which can easily get blocked with sand and other debris.