Camera blimps are designed to lift your camera equipment and smaller payloads. They range in size from 9 feet to 20 feet. Your choice of blimp size depends on the weight of your rig and your wind load. Please see the chart below for sizes and specifications. The camera blimps from 9-20 feet typically operate in lower winds and are designed to get your camera or other payload up to 1,000 feet above ground. Their tails are normally configured in an "X" formation for easier storage in a trailer. Models 26 feet and above are also available. If you are interested in our high-wind capable design, please visit our Kingfisher Aerostat page where we discuss the merits of a mission-critical balloon deployment for heavier payloads and demanding surveillance requirements.  Payload blimps are not designed for use for RC propulsion systems.  For a better RC shape, please take a look at our Advertising Blimps page.

Size *6ft. man used for scale	Price No Graphics	Price w/ Vinyl Graphics	Price w/ Digital Graphics	Specifications
9 ft. (2.8m)	$405	$505	$605	He Req.: ±96 cu. ft. (2.7m3) Net Lift: ±2.25 lbs. (1.0kg) Max. Wind: 12mph (19kph) Download .pdf template
12 ft. (3.7m)	$455	$565	$675	He Req.: ±160 cu. ft. (4.5m3) Net Lift: ±5 lbs. (2.3kg) Max. Wind: 12mph (19kph) Download .pdf template
13 ft. (4.0m)	$525	$645	$765	He Req.: ±210 cu. ft. (6m3) Net Lift: ±7 lbs. (3.2kg) Max. Wind: 15mph (24kph) Download .pdf template
15 ft. (4.6m)	$625	$755	$885	He Req.: ±300 cu. ft. (8.5m3) Net Lift: ±9 lbs. (4.1kg) Max. Wind: 15mph (24kph) Download .pdf template
16 ft. (4.9m)	$705	$845	$985	He Req.: ±450 cu. ft. (12.7m3) Net Lift: ±11 lbs. (5kg) Max. Wind: 15mph (24kph) Download .pdf template
20 ft. (6.1m)	$1085	$1325	$1565	He Req.: ±750 cu. ft. (21.2m3) Net Lift: ±27 lbs. (12.3kg) Max. Wind: 15mph (24kph) Download .pdf template

Options:
Nylon Cover - Adds another level of durability and increases your graphic options. Can be added to payload blimps 16 ft. and 20ft. Comes standard on the 26 ft. and 30 ft. models. Call for colors and pricing.
Banner Attachments - Attachments placed on your balloon to allow you to switch out your message. Note that banners will affect your net lift. Call us for pricing on custom printed urethane banners. -- $20 (Attachments only)
Pennants - A long string of triangular pennants available in a variety of colors! (16 oz. / 454g) -- $35

Graphics Requirements:
Vectored art works best for all graphics since they can be resized without loss of quality. Typical programs used for vectored art are Illustrator, Freehand, CorelDraw! and QuarkXpress. (.ai, .eps, .pdf, .cdr, with all fonts converted to curves)
Rastered art will work only for digital graphics but MUST BE ACTUAL PRINTED SIZE. Anything smaller will not reproduce well. Typical programs used for rastered art are Adobe Photoshop and Paintshop Pro. (.jpg, .tif, .psd, 100dpi) Rastered art is not useable for vinyl or insignia graphics.
Digital graphics are only available on white or two-toned inflatables.