Airpup
by Head Full of Air LLC
A kite-balloon offering quiet, long-term flight for videography, communications, and meteorology.
Gluing and Shipping
All Airpup components are finished and delivered-- The sewn wings just need to be glued to the balloon envelopes and the carbon fiber spars must be cut to length. Read the full update.
Nearing the Finish Line
This update is a long time coming. There have been a few hiccups this spring with Covid-19 but sewing for Airpups is in-process with a contractor and I expect to begin shipping the first units by the end of June. Read the full update.
Production Prototype Video & Flight
After taking Airpup out for some flight testing, I recorded another studio update video, along with flight video. Read the full update.
Production Prototype Complete
I know this has been a long time coming, but the production prototype is now complete. I am going to do a round of flight testing over then next two weekends, and then will be ready to move to the production run. Read the full update.
Complete Patterns and Finalized CAD
I've finalized the CAD files and posted a new video. Read the full update.
Winders and Back to Work
Winder kits have been shipped out and I'm back to work on Airpup. Read the full update.
Blimpworks Shutdown & Even More Production Delays
Some production setbacks explained. Read the full update.
Production Delays and Studio Updates
I mailed out a notification to Airpup recipients in April about the production delays I've experienced setting up my studio. Read the full update.
Airpup Gets a Nose Job & Other Production Prep
After a lot of preparation with suppliers, manufacturers, and at my workspace, I've ensured delivery of all materials by the end of the month and the space and equipment for manufacturing a small run of Airpups. Read the full update.
Towards A Better, Stronger Airpup
Backers! This past month I have been visiting kite makers, acquiring materials, and preparing the design of Airpup’s production prototype. All this activity is adding up to make Airpup better looking and more durable. Read the full update.
Fully funded
Airpup was fully funded yesterday! Thank you so much for supporting this project and believing in a future for small balloons. Read the full update.
Ending Soon
The Airpup campaign is ending soon! Last Chance for $499 Airpup and $99 Rentals. Read the full update.
Event Videography with Airpup
Airpup can be a great tool for capturing events. Read the full update.
What is a Kite Balloon?
A historical overview of the kite balloon. Read the full update.
Airborne Networking
Airborne Networking: mesh node flies to 500ft on Airpup Read the full update.
Airpup has Taken Flight!
The Airpup crowdfunding campaign is now live. Read the full update.
