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Increasingly complex blimps, blimp-drone design and flying "scenography"

From flying whale animatronics to flying Dutchman to various fully designed Blimps. Extremely demanding clients with their own ideas of how the Blimp should look and function. At the same time, we are also developing a four-engine Blimp-Drone, which, according to the project definition, would have most of the flight functions that other rigid-wing or mutirotor drones have.

A few thoughts on Blimps as flying scenography:

Flying blimp scenography involves the creative use of blimps or dirigibles as visual and spatial elements in a stage or event setting. They can serve as dynamic props, backdrops, or even moving set pieces that enhance the storytelling and atmosphere. Here are some key points about flying blimp scenography: Visual Impact: Flying blimps create a captivating spectacle, offering a sense of grandeur and movement that can elevate the overall aesthetic. Thematic Elements: They are often used in events or performances related to aviation, adventure, or futuristic themes, symbolizing innovation and freedom. Technical Aspects: Incorporating flying blimps involves complex technical planning, including rigging, safety measures, and sometimes remote or automated control systems for movement. Usage in Staging: Blimps can be used as floating screens for projections, or as part of a larger set, with lasers, lighting, and sound enhancing their presence. Examples: Large-scale concerts, festivals, theme park attractions, and theatrical shows occasionally use flying blimps for dramatic effect.

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Total design Blimp and several indoor Blimps

The end of 2023 was marked by custom blimps and in several cases completely new techniques and technologies that we had to adopt. Further improvement of the nacelle for outdoor blimps as well as finding new ways to print polyurethane.

Great blimp and fantastic logo

In August 2022, we worked on a 2 m indoor RC Blimp for the hockey team from Nashville. We also installed a dropping mechanism for dropping caps, t-shirts, flyers,... It turned out great, so make sure your logos are effective.

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Blimps made in the last months of 2021

Last months of the last year where busy making several Blimps. From standard 2 m indoor RC Blimps to 4.5 m custom made. The clients where Accenture, Bristol University, Navan New Portal from Accenture, … and more.

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Great looking Logos on Blimps and internal RGB light

There are several techniques for advertising on Blimp envelopes. Self-adhesive banner foils, banners made of ultra-light material for flags and our favorite - airbrush directly on the envelope. With special colors and airbrush technique, we manage to get the impression that the logo is another "skin". We have been developing this airbrush technique for several years since Polyurethane is extremely ungrateful for painting – It simply resist to receive and accept paint. Now after years of experience we manage to paint blimps of 10 and more meters. It all depends on whether you want a permanent logo or change it as needed, so you choose the logo technique that suits you. In order to make our Blimps as attractive and noticeable as possible, we have developed and adopted the technique of placing RGB lighting in the center of the envelope. The effect is remarkable especially at dusk and at night. The power consumption is minimal and hardly affects the air autonomy of our Blimps. This is one of the options on our blimps that you can choose to be set.