Photographers, meteorologists or those looking to
expand communication to their projects may be interested in a new balloon kite
hybrid device aptly named the Airpup which has been created by a team based in
Portland, Oregon. The Airpup can be used for a wide variety of different aerial
photography applications and uses 40 percent less helium than spherical
balloons.
Possible applications for the Airpup include :
– Videographers looking for a new way to shoot
– Radio experimenters lifting antennas
– Researchers flying weather and air sensors
Specifications
– Payload capacity: 500g, 17.6 oz
– Flight time: 2 days (no night flying)
– Inflated dimensions: 1830 mm x 990 mm x 1120 mm,
72” x 39” x 44”
– Volume: 1040-1080L, 36-38 cu ft
– Flight conditions: Winds from 0-20 mph
– Standard 1/4-20 tripod mounts for payloads
– Puncture- and abrasion-resistant polyurethane
envelope
– Designed for easy transport both deflated and
inflated
– FAA-exempt moored balloon, not an aircraft
– No registration required
Early bird backers can now make a pledge from US$ 399
to be one of the very first to own the Airpup. For more details. Is an complete
list of all available page options jump over to the Crowd Supply website by
following the link below.
