08/05/2026
ARON USA/PATRIOT3 is excited to be featured on the One Wingspan Above YouTube Channel for an in-depth look at the ARON Wing-In-Ground (WIG) Craft and the technology behind the next generation of maritime transport.
As part of the feature, ARON USA & Patriot3 CEO, Charles Fuqua, sat down with One Wingspan Above content creator, Paul Dutch, to discuss the ARON platform - its origins and development, certification, production, and the growing role WIG technology can play across defense, maritime security, logistics, commercial transport, and other mission sets.
The ARON M- (Military) & C- (Commercial) Series Crafts combine aircraft-level speed with maritime operating flexibility, flying in ground effect just above the water while delivering significant range, payload, and access advantages. The M/C80
(8 Seater Vessel - 6+2) is capable of speeds up to 250 km/h (155 mph) and a range of approximately 650 km (350 NM) in WIG-effect operation. As the world's first Wing-In-Ground craft to receive full maritime classification from an internationally recognized classification body, the ARON WIG represents a significant advancement in maritime mobility.
The conversation between Charles & Paul provides a deeper look at not only what the ARON WIG Craft is, but where this technology is headed and why WIG platforms represent an increasingly relevant capability for organizations operating across the maritime domain. With the milestones ARON has already achieved and its capabilities proven, a foundation has been established for widespread adoption, opening the door to virtually limitless deployment opportunities.
A big thank you to Paul Dutch & One Wingspan Above for taking the time to sit down with our team and feature the ARON WIG platform.
ARON USA | PATRIOT3
www.aronusa.com
The Next Generation of Maritime Transport.
Watch the full interview and feature: https://youtu.be/0NRm6btNCjA?si=8Ld2PS-qdrAbSbtG