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Reduced aerodynamic resistance index and increased maneuverability

Innovation and originality: One main engine is mounted on the "nose" of the UniBlimp, which creates overpressure and reduces front drag.

A simple solution after years of experimentation and development

Reduced energy consumption

Thanks to the previous work on the T-Blimp, the results showed us that placing the main engine in the horizontal axis of the blimp has the best energy transfer with the least losses

Higher maneuverability

Since the resulting design is the largest possible distance between the drive motor and the control surfaces, the minimum displacement of the aileron strongly deflects the UniBlimp in 3D space

Longer autonomy

As a result of all the radical changes (relocating the engine to the nose, large distance between the engine and the stabilizer, and a radical reduction of the necessary electronics and components,...) we got a far greater flight autonomy than with the classic Blimp design.

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Just one powerful engine in the right place

We asked ourselves why spend energy on numerous motors, servos and other electronics when the greatest use of motor power is in the horizontal axis of the Blimp - that's what we did!

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Narrow and elongated shape

The biggest problem with blimps is the ratio of length to width. This relationship directly affects the aerodynamic resistance. With Uniblimp, that ratio is 5:1 or higher.

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Easy to RC control

The following energy savings as well as increased maneuverability were obtained with a large distance in the position of the engine and stabilizer on the envelope. The greater the distance, the greater the sensitivity.

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Reduced weight - reduced volume or the same volume - greater load capacity

Since we reduced the total weight of the components to a minimum - for the same volume, we can have a higher load capacity. This is extremely important in order not to jeopardize the ratio of the length and width of the envelope and thus increase the aerodynamic resistance. The less resistance, the better the flight of the Blimp.

Blimps generally do not come into widespread use due to their natural characteristics of large surfaces. A large surface area generates a large resistance that directly affects energy consumption and directly causes the need for constant pursuit or redirection of that energy. This is the Achilles heel of LTA technology. So, regardless of the "antigravity" simulation of helium-filled balloons, it is still too hungry for energy. Through the UniBlimp design, we have changed the two problems mentioned above: large area and high energy consumption. An unexpected effect that further affects the favorable features of the UniBlimp design is that the engine mounted on the nose of the Blimp directly affects the resistance reduction of the Blimp itself while flying. The large air flow caused by the propeller located on the nose affects the reduction of side wind blows and the reduction of the overall resistance of the Blimp as a flying object. We think that this is the direction in which the development of blimps should go in the future.

AERO DRUM LTD DESIGNS AND PRODUCE BLIMPS SINCE 1999. OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS WE’VE HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO WORK FOR AIRBUS, ONERA, BBC, AERO SPACE USA, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, GREEN PEACE, THE OCEAN CLEANUP, EUROPEAN UNION, SKYLIFTER, EMBREY-RIDDLE, … AND A LONG LIST OF UNIVERSITIES, INSTITUTES, PRIVATE COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS. SO FAR, WE HAVE EXPORTED TO MORE THAN 80 COUNTRIES ON ALL CONTINENTS AND GROWING. OUR GOAL IS TO DESIGN RC BLIMPS WITHOUT COMPROMISES USING THE BEST POSSIBLE TECHNIQUES, MATERIALS AND ELECTRONICS. BY DECIDING TO PURCHASE OUR RC BLIMPS YOU CAN BE SURE THAT THEY WHERE MADE WITH OUTMOST CARE AND PRECISION WITH EXTENSIVE TESTS PRIOR TO DELIVERY. AFTER MORE THAN 20 YEARS IN RC BLIMPS DESIGN AND PRODUCTION WE ARE CERTAIN THAT YOU WILL BE QUITE HAPPY WITH YOUR RC BLIMP!

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