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I like how you think! There are a lot of electrical connections which need to be made, at least five separate wires?

While I don't disagree that I must be careful as to rate of climb, my feeling is that as long as I climb no faster than the normal rate of rise of the balloon I should be OK. Again, the balloon tether will be run thru a lightweight, rigid tube for the first 15" or so to try and keep the...

Greatly enjoyed your video! I would love to see some video hovering near a rail line with some BritRail trains going by.

In order to keep costs reasonable I am going with the traditional white weather balloon. It will be a 4' (capable) balloon inflated to just over 3' diameter. I shouldn't have to worry about bursting as I will not be near max inflation and I bought a quality product -just like the pro's use. The...

C'est magnifique!

I will have some ground based video as well as telemetrics to review flight time and conditions. Not trying for anything epic, just experimenting. Who knows what the future holds? ;)

Hi Rod. No, I haven't factored that variable in, along with many other variables mentioned in Post 24. That's why I'm starting out small and with only a pound of lift. I'm erring on the side of saving my P3P.

I will be very careful about flying when gusts are likely, early morning and evening are my best bets. I'll probably go just after sunrise when the air is usually calm. Around here 0-2mph is common in the morning. I am not going to be anywhere near a condition where lift=mass so the craft will...

I will. My first flight will be with the smaller balloon and the one pound reduction. Helium is expensive. And it leaks no matter what the balloon is made of. Must be very small molecules. If that works out I will go with the larger balloon and see what happens. My goal is to double flight...

I am not interested at all in horizontal speed. What I want is a maneuverable platform for my video camera. As for the balloon into the props concern, I've got it handled. The string for the harness passes down a plastic tube about two feet long. Unless I do something stupid the balloon should...

I'm not releasing the balloon. The weight of the entire setup is still greater than the displaced air, so I can still maneuver up and down. It's just that the net effect of the balloon is to offset some of the weight in an attempt to gain longer flight time.

No Alex, not having a laugh. You've sorta guessed it. I have purchased two weather balloons, one is a 4' dia balloon inflated to a little over three feet, and the other a 5' dia. balloon. I have inflated them with Helium purchased (rented cylinder) from a local industrial gas supplier. The...

Just having a bit of intrigue. I WILL describe exactly what I've done this evening. I am not kidding about the 'weight' reduction. If you put my P3P on a scale you would see it weighs just under a pound less than it did in the box. I haven't flown it because I am suffering with a miserable...