A man in Calgary tried that and got charged with mischief. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-s-balloon-man-describes-soaring-over-city-in-lawn-chair-1.3139591
Ideally, the balloons are limited to what is necessary to nearly achieve neutral buoyancy, so that the fans are sufficient to maintain altitude as well as provide lateral motion.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Right up until the moment a drone starts popping your balloons… which, by the way, need to be a lot bigger.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 7 years ago
A man in Calgary tried that and got charged with mischief. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-s-balloon-man-describes-soaring-over-city-in-lawn-chair-1.3139591
Brass Orchid Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Ideally, the balloons are limited to what is necessary to nearly achieve neutral buoyancy, so that the fans are sufficient to maintain altitude as well as provide lateral motion.
KEA almost 7 years ago
Darwin Award nominees.
Daniel Jacobson almost 7 years ago
Uh, is the wind blowing the right way? What, if it changes direction? I am just offering a rough idea as to why no one has tried this before.
Hippogriff almost 7 years ago
To lift all that, the balloon bundle would need to be about a half block in diameter. Hot air in a single envelope would be more efficient.