Unlike a simple balloon, the Lightweight Helikite is a true aerostat, capable of keeping station steadily in winds up to 25 mph. It has 30 grams of pure helium lift and far more in a breeze. The Lightweight Helikite flies reliably near buildings, trees, etc. The Lightweight Helikite is formed by combining an extra large Mylar balloon with a specially made kite to form a Helikite which is aerodynamically sound and pushed up by the wind rather than pushed down. These Helikites have excellent helium holding properties so that topping up is only necessary once a week. Lightweight Helikites are very portable. When uninflated they can be folded up to fit in a coat pocket and yet will fly to over 1000ft once inflated. The cost of the basic Lightweight Helikite is £98.00 + Delivery + VAT.
USES
Amateur Radio - Lifting long-wire-antennas for excellent long-range reception and propogation.
Falconry - Raising and dropping training lures to encourage dramatic dives.
Position Marking - To show the height of proposed buildings, cell-phone towers etc
