| Small Airship - E13
The 13ft Airship is the world’s smallest outdoor flying airship, it is also one of the highest performing.
The E13 can be transported in a suitcase to an event or photo shoot.
Alternatively, a small trailer or fit straight in the back of a Dodge Sprint/Mercedes Sprint type van which enables you to fly within seconds of arrival at a venue.
As with all Airship Solutions flying blimps the E13 can be tethered, by removing the motors and attaching the tether harness.
The E13 can operate with a camera gimbal to get the ultimate photographs of a venue or event.
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2006 Sydney Motor Show - E13 Holden Blimp
Very Simple to fly - The airship can be purchased with or without engines. If you are simply interested in photographs, you can start with the tethered version and attached the motor unit at a later stage.
Simple to operate and setup – From the trunk of a car, the hull (which is secured) is inflated. The 13ft airship’s gondola, fins and batteries velcro into place. The fins ropes are attached, power cables and servo wires are connected. You are then ready to fly.
Easy to transport, once flown, and the helium is released. The airship can deconstruct into the space of a suitcase.
Windspeed - They handle a wind of 10knts comfortably, or 15knts(30km/hr) with an experienced operator.
Small Payload – Payloads of up to one pound are possible. The payload can be used for increased endurances, aerial photography from small high resolutions cameras, video cameras, release mechanisms or advertising banners.
High Operational Time – fly for 20 minutes, change battery (20 seconds) and continue to fly. The airship has the capability of flying for 57 minutes in every hour, assuming the operator has the stamina. Multiple batteries are required.
Configured for Indoor OR Outdoor Use - Can be configured for indoor or outdoor use, by applying the indoor gondola, and indoor fins to the airship, it can be the hit at tradeshows, concerts, shopping malls, sporting events, the list is endless. The indoor application uses lower voltage motors/batteries and an engine unit that has 360 degree rotation for precise control. The moving fins (for outdoor configuration) are substituted for a thruster in the rear lower fin for turning on the spot.
E13 Standard Prices
| $4000 Outdoor Version |
$3600 Indoor Version |
| Basic Version |
Basic Version |
- E13 Blimp with ABS Gondola with Brushless motors
- Fins white choice of colour 40 to chose from
- Hull with three standard colours or combination of 3 standard colours. Any PMS can be matched for non-standard at a cost.
- 6Ch Standard Remote Control
- Battery Charger
- 14.8V NiMH Batteries
- Hull Repair Kit
- Fins with Rudders and Elevators
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- E13 Blimp with ABS Gondola with Brushed Motors
- Fins white choice of colour 40 to chose from
- Hull with three standard colours or combination of 3 standard colours. Any PMS can be matched for non-standard at a cost.
- 4Ch Standard Remote Control
- Battery Charger
- 7.2V NiMH Batteries
- HullRepair Kit
- Fins with lower fin rear thruster
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E13 Professional Prices
| $4900 Outdoor Version |
$4200 Indoor Version |
| Professional Version |
Professional Version |
- E13 Blimp with ABS Gondola with Brushless motors
- Fins white choice of colour 40 to chose from
- Hull with three standard colours or combination of 3 standard colours. Any PMS can be matched for non-standard at a cost.
- 7Ch Standard Remote Control
- AC/DC Digital Battery Charger
- 5s1p Lithium Polymer Batteries
- Hull Repair Kit
- Fins with Rudders and Elevators
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- E13 Blimp with ABS Gondola with Brushless Motors
- Fins white choice of colour 40 to chose from
- Hull with three standard colours or combination of 3 standard colours. Any PMS can be matched for non-standard at a cost.
- 6Ch Standard Remote Control
- AC/DC Digital Battery Charger
- 2s1p Lithium Polymer Batteries
- HullRepair Kit
- Fins with lower fin rear thruster
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Extra Options and upgrades Available
Eagle Tree Telemetry System $650
The Eagle Tree telemetry system allows the blimp operator to monitor battery voltage, altitude, GPS location (extra option), current flow and power consumed during flight amongst other valuable features. When operating over crowds or at a commercial event we consider this solution a must.
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Aerial Photography Gimbal
The Aerial Photography Gimbal supports standard a Ricoh GX200 12MP Camera. The Carbon Fiber Gimbal has a Hicam Video Sender, complete Pan/Tilt operation and an electronic trigger for the camera.
Unit comes delivered with Ricoh GX200
- $3300 with Hitec 4 channel RC
- $3600 with Multiplex 7 channel RC
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Digital Battery Charger $120
The Swallow Digital Battery charger can charge from 110v, 240v, or 12V. The digital battery charger allows you to monitor battery voltages, and current flow into batteries which is a major part of determining your batteries health. |
Multiplex Cockpit RC Unit $400
The Multiplex Cockpit RC is a 7CH remote control with model memories, large 1500mAH internal battery, inbuilt Frequency Synthesiser, and IPD (Intelligent Pulse Detect) signal.
The IPD makes the Cockpits signal transmission immune to noise or other signal problems which can be present of cheaper RC units.
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Coupon Releases
Airship Solutions manufactures a range of coupon releases, ping pong ball releases, and custom releases. Prices start from $45 for a basic 20 coupon release. |
Flight Power Evo Lite Batteries $290
The E13 has optimal performance when the engine unit is powered by the Flight Power 5s1p 5350 Evo Lite battery. |
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Other Lithium Polymer Batteries $130
5s1p 5000mAH Standard Lithium Polymer batteries perform very well on the E13 Airship. Exceptional value for money. |
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Pictured Right: E13 Optional Travel case. Case type might vary based on region.
Included: Transmitter Case, Hull and protective bag, Helium Inflation hose, fin protection through seperators, Gondola section. |
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The E13has
been developed and refined over 24 months to satisfy the markets
need for a small, simple outdoor flying electric airship.
The E13 is fully configurable it can operate as follows
- Motorised Blimp
- Aerial Photograph Motorised Blimp
- Tethered Blimp
- Aerial Photography Tethered Blimp
- Indoor Blimp (Optional Indoor Engine and Fin Unit)
The E13 can be purchased with a fin-set for outdoor
flying, or indoor flying, and a complementary engine
unit for indoor or outdoor flying.
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Length |
4.0 meters/ 13ft |
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Height |
1.5 meters / 5ft |
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Banner Size |
2.0 x 0.8 meters / 6.5ft x 2.5 ft |
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Carrying Capacity |
0.75 Kg / 1.5lbs |
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Weight |
0 Kg |
Sample video
| E13/AS4 Outdoor Flying in 10knt Wind |
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E13/AS4 Indoor filmed from another blimp |
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Click here to view more videos.
The Video clips require the latest version of flash to be installed on your machine.
To continue to your free download of the flash player click the button below.
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| The small
Airships are great for shopping centres, atriums,
grandstands, and can also operate in venues
with low roofs. |
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