Aeroblimp 30

 

The ultimate in outdoor advertising for sporting events, concerts, festivals and fairs.  Our top-of-the-line 30 foot outdoor airship  is equipped with two giant 18' x 3.5' interchangeable banners for maximum advertising effect.  Everything about the Aeroblimp 30 outdoor airship has been designed with safety in  mind. With over ten years experience in the manufacture and sale of radio controlled airships, our systems are continuously changing and improving to meet this end.

Powered by twin 49cc gas powered engines,  the Aeroblimp 30 can operate in winds up to 12 mph with full 360 degree vectoring possible for complete reverse flight.  The fuel system is totally separate for each engine.  If there is a problem with one engine, there is no effect on the other. The airship can be flown on one engine in an emergency situation.

The gondola is molded fiberglass. The internal floor of the gondola is Microlite-Ply with two vector bearing mounts.  The vector arm (movable arm which holds and rotates the motors) rotates 360 degrees and is made of FAA-approved T-6 aircraft aluminum, as are the motor mounts. This facilitates infinite hovering control  as well as enabling the airship to  reverse if needed.

The rear fins are constructed of foam core material with plastic coating on some surfaces. This is proven to be extremely durable as well as quickly repairable in the field. Motivating the movable surfaces are high torque servos in each fin and activation connections are of very high strength Kevlar.

The servos in the rear fins are powered by a separate battery pack (one needed  to fly, two included in the package) and controlled by a separate radio receiverwith its own power source (one 4.8-volt pack to fly, two supplied). This totally isolates the rear empennage electronically from the gondola providing a further safety factor.

With the individual systems separately powered, there is no possibility of a short in any of the subsystems (fin servos, tail rotor, vector servo) causing radio failure.  The fail-safe capabilities of the radio enable the blimp to be completely shut down in caseof radio failure or interference. This allows the airship to slowly settle to the ground due to its being flown slightly heavier than air. Additional options for the Aeroblimp 30 include a broadcast-quality video camera system and a tethering system for when weather does not permit free flight.

• FAA regulations do not become applicable unless flying within three miles from the boundary of an airport or over 500 ft. of altitude
• It is not recommended that the outdoor airship be flown in winds in excess of 10 - 12 mph (or less if turbulent or gusty)
• Operational area recommended size for takeoff and landing is 100 ft. x 100 ft. with minimum of 300 ft distance from any large obstructions (i.e. power lines, radio tower, large trees, etc)
• A large truck, hanger facility or protective area be available for banner attachment, servicing (refueling and battery changing) and protection for the blimp in case of inclement weather
• It is not recommended to fly the Aeroblimp 30 be flown in close proximity to power lines or directly overhead of spectators 

Flight characteristics:

• The Aeroblimp 30 can takeoff and land vertically in a rather limited area and switch to forward flight capability at any desired altitude
• In the forward flight mode, the airship is flown like a fixed wing aircraft
• In the hover mode, the operation is similar to that of a helicopter
• During slow forward flight or hover in wind, the combination of these two techniques is used

Training and Flight Operations:

• Operation of the Aeroblimp 30 should be conducted only by fully experienced R/C pilots with knowledge of glow engines, NiCd batteries, radio transmitter, receiver, servo operations and the airship's capabilities
• Two qualified pilots must be trained and certified in writing by our RC staff at Airworks Enterprises in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. The price of the Aeroblimp 30 includes two days of training in Jackson. In the event another location is selected by the customer, there will be an additional charge set forth in the price quotation.

Specifications:
Length:  30'
Diameter:  7' 6"
Volume:  900 cu. ft.
Net lift:  7 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 48 oz.
Top speed:  25 mph
Ceiling:  500 ft.
Operational height:  100-300 ft. (recommended)
Max. run time:  45 minutes depending upon wind
Fabric:  proprietary 5 oz. 3-ply rip-stop nylon aircraft-grade fabric with urethane coating
Base fabric color:  white, red or yellow
Helium loss:  less than .1% by volume per day
Banners:  two blank banners included, 18' long x 3.5' wide, artwork is priced upon review
Selective drop device:   included
Warranty:  two year limited on manufacturer's defect

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