Idefx Prototype 2 Test Flight
This prototype has a few changes compared to the last build. First, it uses a PVDC gas barrier. Second, it is slightly larger. Finally,...
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Mark Summers
May 22, 20221 min read
PVDC Gas Barrier Envelope
In our continuing efforts to improve gas retention over the lifespan of the envelope, a new envelope has been constructed using...
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Mark Summers
Mar 13, 20221 min read
Idefx prototype 2 build
This is the newest idefx prototype using the new all polymer envelope. A few other changes from the first prototype include using ducted...
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Mark Summers
Feb 5, 20222 min read
Increasing envelope gas retention
I have been working to improve the gas retention of the idefx prototype. Previously an aluminized gas barrier was used. However it was...
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Mark Summers
Dec 12, 20211 min read
Seasons greetings with a new envelope
Using lessons learned from the Airship Regatta competition, the idefx prototype is being rebuilt. One change will be to separate the...
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Mark Summers
Nov 19, 20211 min read
Little Ghost Exhibition Flight
During the event in Friedrichshafen there was much more flying than just the race itself. We also flew regularly during the day to...
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Dr. Daniel Wibbing
Nov 18, 20211 min read
Mark Summers: A big guy's way to tiny blimps
In scope of the Airship Regatta (German Open F7B) on November 6, 2021 in Friedrichshafen, Mark Summers, our head of special projects,...
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Dr. Daniel Wibbing
Nov 14, 20211 min read
Airship Regatta 2021 | FAI German Open F7B
Racing competitions are always an excellent means to show and push the boundary of what's possible with a technology and a wonderful...
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Dr. Daniel Wibbing
Nov 11, 20211 min read
Making Electrons fly with Arkadiusz Smyla
Here we are introducing our intern, Arkadiusz. Learn about his work at roboloon and why he preferred gaining experiences in our "garage"...
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Mark Summers
Oct 3, 20211 min read
Racing Blimp First Test Flight
This blimp was created for entry into the Airship Regatta in Friedrichshafen. It is a smaller blimp implementing a DOVe system similar to...
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Mark Summers
Jun 6, 20211 min read
idefx test flight with partially filled envelope
The idefx prototype is being constructed and tested on the edge of the Great Basin Desert. It is high altitude, has large temperature...
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Dr. Daniel Wibbing
Jun 4, 20211 min read
Keeping up the speed with Jan Beck
While our intern, Max, has helped us progress on building the prototype of oblX at an incredible quality and speed, his time as intern is...
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Mark Summers
May 2, 20211 min read
idefX test flight with new electronics
A brief opening of favorable weather conditions appeared over the weekend, so I was able to take the idefx prototype out for a few quick...
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Dr. Daniel Wibbing
Apr 2, 20211 min read
Our Intern no. 1
We warmly welcome our newest team member, Max Holzer, who is doing his internship at roboloon. Studying aeronautical engineering at the...
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Mark Summers
Jan 31, 20211 min read
Blimp Envelope Material Comparison: Balloon Foil vs LoonTex
We developed LoonTex for use in small blimp drones, where weight savings are important. In this video we compare it with traditional...
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