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The typical foam based hobby flying wing has a 10:1 glide ratio & cargo capacity of about weight of a can of coke?https://t.co/frrIzoCHLQ
Here's notes on shooting meshnet of balloons (out a canon) to survey large area for lawnmowing/rescue/firefighting. https://t.co/e5voftHCu7
I have a suspicion that winged flight is predominant mostly because of economic effects of war. Still: https://t.co/9aGpHy6mq0
There are still valid use cases for balloons due to longevity & efficiency. Floating an aerial wind-turbine anyone? https://t.co/Q3MvHGiS4P
Unless you want to do something insane like Loon's upper atmosphere craziness, there are great economies of scale. https://t.co/j6bSFv5VQp
We need more creativity in the space of drones. https://t.co/U2SPgQ7Iv9
"balloons in the constellation would communicate with one another in a mesh network" https://t.co/1tGklFiC2w (via @LinuxSocist)
"the Times asked a hot-air-balloon tycoon whether humans may fly someday." https://t.co/JE67T5YIhV
"The world needs fresh approaches like Project Loon, which can help overcome terrestrial obstacles..."https://t.co/ZXR8v7t3xA
Solar dirigible drone swarm base stations you say? HuhLittle Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland + Operation Dumbo Drophttps://t.co/P0Jawvx9Hq
Airships suck... But using as mobile warehouses for drones might to solve last mile problem? Learn some history:https://t.co/jA2e01d4Pt https://t.co/8srjZGRqyt
Travel via airship isn't great, but for lifting & short distances from train yard? 250tons = ~10 cargo containers.https://t.co/EJ2mxLQest https://t.co/es1xmPDtYC
