ZEP-AIR Explorer RC Blimp Indoor Zeppelin Helium Party Balloon Electric Airship

This three channel infrared RC blimp is sure to turn heads at home or the office!  Hobby grade design features multi-speed directional and lift thrusters allowing more control than the ordinary single speed toy RC blimps. Multi-player mode allows up to 4 to fly together, enabling all kinds of exciting games and activities. Includes a rescue lift accessory kit that will challenge the most skillful pilots.  

Requires 1 "9V" and 2 "AA" alkaline batteries (not included) and helium to fill the balloon.  See the helium fill recommendations and altitude limitations below.
 
This product is not for use above 6000 ft.
Recommended for ages 8+ with adult supervision

 Features

• Reusable foil balloon sized for indoor flight.   Inflates to 800mm x 400mm [32in x 16in] .
• Multi-player mode allows up to 4 to fly.
• Innovative 3ch IR remote with multi-speed lift and direction control
• Uses low cost 9V battery for controller & 2xAA alkaline batteries for charging (not included)
• Rechargable 2.4V NiMH Vehicle AAA size Battery (included)
• Flys  (indoors only) in altitudes up to 6000 ft with pure helium.
• Ideal for room sizes up to 20 ft. Larger rooms may require following the vehicle from behind.
• Designed for easy and safe balloon filling using helium tanks packaged with balloon party kits.  (Not included - see where and how to buy below.)

 Includes:

• ZEP-AIR™ Explorer II Blimp Balloon with fins (requires assembly)
  
• Motor Vehicle and Controller
• Motor Vehicle to Balloon Connector (requires assembly)
• Vehicle Rechargeable AAA Battery
• AAA Battery Charger
• Rechargable 2.4V NiMH Vehicle AAA size Battery (included)
• Ballast Weights
• Lift Hook & Play Figures
• Adhesive Strips
• Instruction Manual

 Requires:

• 9V Battery for the Controller
• 2 x AA Alkaline Batteries for Charger
• Helium (see where and how to buy below)

Electronic motor vehicle and controller manufactured in Taiwan for exceptional quality, like the first generation BalloonCraft  for more than two decades.

Where to Buy Helium

Resources

Balloon Lift and Float Time Primer

ZEP-AIR RC Blimp FAQs

ZEP-AIR RC Blimp Assembly and Set-Up Videos

Hobbyists: Easy Conversion To Your Favorite Battery

If you're experienced with hobby battery installations, you'll like this.  The ZEP-AIR motor vehicle allows a wide input battery voltage range from 1V-5V.  It's easy to customize the ZEP-AIR power/speed & weight to your requirements.  The molded plastic AAA battery holder may be easily removed after cutting the terminal pins with wire snippers.  Simply solder a compatible battery connector in its place for use with your favorite Li-Ion, LiPo, or LiFePO4 cell.

Hobbyists: ZEP-AIR Lift Ability

The following data is helpful to access the lift ability of the ZEP-AIR using pure He.

• Motor Vehicle Weight without Battery and without AAA Battery Holder: 20g
• Motor Vehicle Weight with provided NiMH 2.4V battery: 30g
• Balloon Maximum Displacement Volume: 75L [2.6cuft]
• Balloon Material Weight: 30g
• Balloon Lift Ability in Grams (pure He max inflation @ 25C): 40-X/183 where X is elevation is in meters [40-Y/600 where Y is elevation in feet]