Watch the first flight of Candela’s upcoming C-8 flying electric boat

Watch the first flight of Candela’s upcoming C-8 flying electric boat ahead of full-scale production

Electrek.co by Micah Toll

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It was only publicly announced as an upcoming model last August.

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A year ago it was nothing more than sketches on paper.

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But no one expects a flying electric boat company to move slow.

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Learn more about Candela's flying electric boat and watch the video of the C-8's maiden voyage at Electrek.co.

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