Balloon Test Flight Part I

Balloon takes off.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• RC
• Balloon
• Remote
• Sensing

[Comhippy]

I think the guy at 8:21 sums this all up

[MicheleTobias]

Ah yes, that moment is quite often re-lived at gatherings of this particular group of friends. We were all so excited that the balloon actually worked. I think at every stage of this research project there's been a "holy f*ing s***" moment. :)

[MicheleTobias]

I don't think it's appropriate for me to post cost information and the like on this page. See my user page for contact info. I'm happy to talk about it by email.

[MicheleTobias]

I didn't make this balloon myself. I bought the balloon and gondola from someone in Texas and modified the gondola to fit the cameras and remote control the cameras. The envelope is thin nylon and the gondola is aluminum.

[MicheleTobias]

This is my first and only remote controlled hot air balloon. I think the wow-factor is great for my research, but it's not easy to fly over my research sites because of wind.

[Fascistburrito43]

do you know how many cubic feet this is?

i have that same exact burner/gondola setup. i love it!

[hotairballoons1]

have you got the rc yet

[bluesrockfanatic]

@hotairballoons1 Awesome!!!!

[hotairballoons1]

i hope to get it by march 1st thats my birthday

[bluesrockfanatic]

That's cool. When are you planning on getting it?

[hotairballoons1]

yea i am getting one of them from someone whos doesnt want it anymore it is a modelballoon just like your getting but not stars

[bluesrockfanatic]

I will put some on whenever possible. The balloon just got finished being built and should be shipped this week.

[hotairballoons1]

put videos on