RC Blimps are Lighter Than Air (LTA) flying objects. To have that attribute they use Helium as a main "fuel". So with helium inside the envelope they are able to Lift all the Equipment attached to the envelope in the air. That is achieved with carefull design and exact calculations for desired RC Blimp size. Main parts of an RC Blimp are: - Envelope (Balloon), valve, Fins, Cabin and electronics. Envelopes (The envelopes are made of Polyurethane with reinforced (double) welding to assure the minimum of helium loss. The fins are for stability reasons and are made of light weight materials. Our cabins are made of Styrofoam or Fiber Glass and hold the complete electronic used to control an RC Blimp.
How to set the RC Blimp for the first Flight
You can use Balloon Gas (Helium for balloons), Helium 4.6 or helium 5.0. The difference between them is in purity. (1m3 of helium lifts 1 kg of weight) .But there is no big lift difference. so we recommend that you use helium for balloons. It is cheaper and we design our blimps for this helium type. Use the provided filing hose that fits exactly to the balloon valve and do give to much pressure from the helium container (you risk to froze the envelope). Inflate the envelope to its 80 to 85% capacity. Leave the helium (now in envelope) to accommodate to the outside temperature for 10 to 15 minutes. After that add more helium if needed. IMPORTANT: Always attach the Blimp with a line to the ground while inflating.
When you set all the components on the RC Blimp add weight to provided weight/balance pockets. This is very important as the blimp has to be in horizontal line with the ground to be able to fly well. The balancing affects flying of the blimp, battery consumption and flight duration.
IMPORTANT
- Never fly a Blimp with uncharged batteries - Always check the balance before releasing the RC Blimp - Add helium before flying if you notice that the RC Blimp has lost some helium - Never leave the RC Blimp unattended or cut the RC Control while flying - Always switch ON the RC control first and last - The main axis servo controlled with 2 main brushless motors have to be lubricated from time to time to assure a smooth turning of the axis - Always check all systems before releasing and flying the RC Blimp (Main 2 front motors, Back reverse motor and axis servo) -
Aero Drum ltd do not assume any responsibility for the use of RC Blimps, Aerial Photo systems and other products by the end client. We make all our products with the best of our abilities. The actual real life use is up to client's choice and ability.
