Allsopp Helikite
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The Allsopp Helikite is a kite balloon or kytoon designed by Sandy Allsopp in the United Kingdom in 1993. This Helikite comprises a combination of a helium balloon and a kite to form a single, aerodyn
A Helikite lifting a gyro-stabilized camera
Aerostatics
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A subfield of fluid statics, aerostatics is the study of gases that are not in motion with respect to the coordinate system in which they are considered. The corresponding study of gases in motion is
Allsopp Helikite
…oblate-spheroid in shape in which solid spars provide attachment points for payload equipment. In most winds, the aerodynamic lift is greater than the aerostatic lift from the helium. The Helikite design is intended for all-weather, high-altitude operations. The balloon's shape allows it to be flown in any weather…
A hot air balloon produced through the application of Aerostatic principles