Category Archives: Blimps

Lockheed Built a Blimp-Crawling Robot That Finds and Fixes Leaks

Posted on July 27, 2016 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Gizmodo – gizmodo.com By Andrew Liszewski Satellites and autonomous drones have reduced our need for cutting-edge spy planes and stealth fighters. So Lockheed’s famed Skunk Works, creators of the SR-71 Blackbird, have now built a unique robot called the … Continue reading →

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Airships Are Back. And This Time They Use Graphene

Posted on July 3, 2016 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Techradar – techradar.com By Jamie Carter Helium-filled Zeppelins will stay airborne 24/7

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Goodyear celebrates Carson blimp’s 10th birthday

Posted on June 19, 2016 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Daily Breeze – dailybreeze.com By Sandy Mazza A community celebration for the 10th anniversary of the “Spirit of Innovation” blimp now housed at Carson’s Goodyear base will take place Tuesday [June 21].

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Your Summer Guide to Spotting Blimps

Posted on May 13, 2016 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Atlas Obscura – atlasobscura.com by Cara Giaimo There are only six true blimps left in the U.S.

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Goodyear’s newest airship holds first flight

Posted on March 13, 2016 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Akron Beacon Journal – ohio.com By Jim Mackinnon After months of blimp-free skies, there’s a new Goodyear airship flying over the Akron area.

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