The Lighter-Than-Air Society

Source: fastcompany.com

 By Neal Ungerleider

A new unmanned surveillance device tethers a blimp-shaped balloon to a flatbed truck or military vehicle for up to two days. Yes, it comes in a box.

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Source: Zeppelin Brief

The largest project that the Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik has ever undertaken in its history is now taking shape. Continue reading →

Source: cinemablend.com

Author: Kelly West

Among the more memorable disasters in human history is the Hindenburg fire and crash, which took place in 1937. The fact that the airship disaster, which took the lives of 35 passengers on board was captured on camera likely contributes to how well the incident is remembered decades later. Continue reading →

Source: WashingtonPost.com

By Kevin Ambrose

Has anyone heard of Washington’s Blimp Snowstorm of 1921? I never knew about the event until I stumbled upon it while researching snowstorms of the 1921-22 winter season – same season as the Knickerbocker Snowstorm. Continue reading →

Source: Winnipegfreepress.com

By Martin Cash

Barry Prentice has been telling everyone who will listen for more than 10 years that there is a future for lighter-than-air airships, especially for heavy cargo transportation and especially in Canada’s North. Continue reading →