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HOME OF THE SKYDOC BALLOON |
| SkyDoc Images |
| Click Icon To Down Load and View "In Flight Video Clip" - Size:
4 Megs |
 HERE. |
Click Icon To Down Load and View "Operations Video Clip" - Size:
7 Megs |
HERE. |
Click Icon To Down Load and View "Operations 2 Video Clip" - Size:
5 Megs |
HERE. |
| Compare the SkyDoc Balloon with a Blimp (same net lift). |
| This comparision is based on a SkyDoc Balloon that has been trimmed at +4 degrees of attack angle, and no payload. Changes in the attack angle and payload will vary the height the SkyDoc Balloon will settle at in wind conditions. Varying the attack angle from +4 to -8 degrees, changes in wind speed, and amount of payload can vary the angle of the tethered SkyDoc from 90 Degrees to 20 Degrees. Greatest stability with lift, is generally found by trimming the balloon to a -4 degrees attack angle. |
HIGH WINDS
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LOW WINDS
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| Note: SkyDoc Balloon Sizes are stated as un-filled sizes. Once filled, the width will reduce up to 20 percent of listed width. |
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Sky-Doc™ Balloons |
Designed for outdoor use in wind speeds up to 90 MPH. | |||
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DIAMETER |
Cu. Ft. |
NET Lift - @ no wind |
MAX Lift - @ 90 mph wind |
Price USD |
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6' |
45 |
1.6 lbs |
150 lbs |
$2,840 |
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9' |
153 |
5.5 lbs |
500 lbs |
$3,440 |
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11' |
279 |
10 lbs |
650 lbs |
$4,050 |
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13' |
460 |
16.4 lbs |
800 lbs |
$4,470 |
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14' |
580 |
20 lbs |
900 lbs |
$5,250 |
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| 15' | 708 |
25 lbs |
1,000 lbs |
$5,850 |
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| 16' | 756 |
31 lbs |
1,350 lbs |
$6,295 |
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18' |
1220 |
43.6 lbs |
2,000 lbs |
$7,340 |
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20' |
1676 |
59.7 lbs |
3,000 lbs |
$9,450 |
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25' |
3272 |
116.9 lbs |
4,912 lbs |
$11,800 |
Need a Non Standard Size? - Contact Us For Quote.
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Sky-Doc™ Balloons |
Designed for outdoor use in wind speeds up to 90 MPH. | |||
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DIAMETER |
Cu. Ft. |
NET Lift - @ no wind |
MAX Lift - @ 90 mph wind |
Price USD |
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9' |
152.8 |
1.75 lbs |
500 lbs |
$5,400 |
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11' |
279 |
4 lbs |
650 lbs |
$7,200 |
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13' |
460 |
11 lbs |
800 lbs |
$8,640 |
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15' |
708 |
20 lbs |
1,000 lbs |
$8,440 |
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18' |
1220 |
32 lbs |
2,000 lbs |
$14,040 |
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20' |
1676 |
45 lbs |
3,000 lbs |
$16,980 |
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25' |
3272 |
90 lbs |
4,912 lbs |
$21,200 |
| Replacement Urethane Bladder | |
| SkyDoc Size | Price USD |
| 9 Ft | $2,250 |
| 11 Ft | $2,700 |
| 13 Ft | $2,940 |
| 15 Ft | $3,600 |
| 18 Ft | $5,100 |
| 20 Ft | $6,600 |
| 25 Ft | $8,250 |
Need a Non Standard Size? - Contact Us For Quote.
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| For Single Ply Balloons, Choose below color for body. |
| Top of balloon may not be a different color than the bottom of the balloon. |
| 2 ply balloons may be almost any color. |
| WHITE | RED | BLUE | YELLOW |
| LOGO's Quoted. Not recommended for Single Ply Balloon. May tend to Flake Off. |
This Helium platform balloon is designed to meet criteria that has been requested by many operators of aerial specialised equipment. This balloon has been developed through intense research of fabrics, materials and designs that are tuned to the needs of these users. The balloon is designed with state of the art components that offer optimum performance and reliability.
The single-ply balloon is made from a single-ply material consisting of urethane.
The 2 ply balloon is made with a nylon shell and utilizes a urethane bladder for holding the Helium.
The tether apex is fabricated for attaching photo equipment and and other platforms. Special Mounting Patches for belly of balloon available.
A large area can be painted with your logo or sign on 2 ply balloon. Unlike a blimp, the message is seen 340+ degrees from the ground.
The balloon is stabilized better than a blimp and is designed for ease of assembly and set up.
If you do not have a leak, it will not need much additional helium (Temperature variations will expand and contract the helium. The single ply balloon will expand and contract with the pressure.) Average loss per day is 1 percent. If it is punctured, it can be repaired.
The 2 ply balloon has an pressure release valve that will open with increased temperature. If there is major damage to the balloon, an inexpensive replacement bladder will facilitate the repair. Average loss is dependent on temperature swings.
The balloon design allows for extreme lift with increased wind speed.
| Tether Lines Per Quote. Example: 12 Foot SkyDoc 500 pound test Polyester covered Spectra Tether is .75 per foot per 1000 feet. 15 Foot SkyDoc 1000 pound test Polyester covered Spectra Tether is 1.55 per foot per 1000 feet. Sold per 1000 foot units. 20 Foot SkyDoc 3000 pound test Polyester covered Spectra Tether is 3.50 per foot per 1000 feet. Sold per 1000 foot units. Includes Eye Splice Thimble. |
| 1500 pound test swivel supplied with 15 foot and smaller SkyDoc Balloons. 3000 pound test ball bearing swivel available for larger SkyDoc Balloons. Quote. |
| Radio Controlled Emergency Deflation Valve Is Available. Single Ply, $1,800. 2 Ply, $2,400. Adds two pounds to payload. |
| Tether Line and retrieval system are extra. Repair kit, Fill Hose and instructions are included. |
| 6 foot single ply balloon can not use belly banner or large vertical banner. |
| Click Icon To Down Load and View "In Flight Video Clip" - Size:
3.42 Megs |
| or HERE. |
| Click Icon To Down Load and View "Operations Video Clip" - Size:
7 Megs |
| or HERE. |
| Click Icon To Down Load and View "Operations 2 Video Clip" - Size:
5 Megs |
| or HERE. |
Other Tethers per QUOTE.
RECOVERY
Recovery is not normally required until the operation has been completed.
Recovery is quick and easy. The
compacted balloon is then ready to re-pack into the container for
storage until
the next deployment.
TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE
Skydock™ is easily transported by truck, vessel or aircraft.
New - Truckbed Transport System.
Launch, retrieve, patrol, transport small SkyDoc Balloons.
Quote Plus Shipping
Perfect for the SkyHawke System.
The special design of the SKY-DOC™ balloon allows for increased lift with increased winds. Thereby the system stays in the sky in Hurricane Force Winds. Since it can stay aloft, no special enclosure is required for the system during heavy winds. Once it has been launched, the system will operate until the task is completed. Because of its special Patented design, the amount of Helium required is keep to a minimum.
Due to the bow of the tether line in high flying configerations, a maximum of 5,000 feet of tether line is recommended.
Single Ply Balloon is not recommended for areas that may have flying ice particles.
Wind Tunnel Tests. |
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| NOTE: Altitude, ambient temperature, attack angle, payload, wind conditions, air density, and about 25 other factors determine the final lifting force available. |
