Mark SummersMar 131 minIdefx prototype 2 buildThis is the newest idefx prototype using the new all polymer envelope. A few other changes from the first prototype include using ducted...
Mark SummersFeb 52 minIncreasing envelope gas retentionI have been working to improve the gas retention of the idefx prototype. Previously an aluminized gas barrier was used. However it was...
Dr. Daniel WibbingJan 292 minMaking aviation greener with LeonieIn January we had to say good bye to Leonie Becker. She did a great job during her 3 month internship advancing the hardware of our...
Mark SummersDec 12, 20211 minSeasons greetings with a new envelopeUsing lessons learned from the Airship Regatta competition, the idefx prototype is being rebuilt. One change will be to separate the...
Mark SummersNov 19, 20211 minLittle Ghost Exhibition FlightDuring the event in Friedrichshafen there was much more flying than just the race itself. We also flew regularly during the day to...
Dr. Daniel WibbingNov 18, 20211 minMark Summers: A big guy's way to tiny blimpsIn scope of the Airship Regatta (German Open F7B) on November 6, 2021 in Friedrichshafen, Mark Summers, our head of special projects,...
Dr. Daniel WibbingNov 14, 20211 minAirship Regatta 2021 | FAI German Open F7BRacing competitions are always an excellent means to show and push the boundary of what's possible with a technology and a wonderful...
Dr. Daniel WibbingNov 11, 20211 minMaking Electrons fly with Arkadiusz SmylaHere we are introducing our intern, Arkadiusz. Learn about his work at roboloon and why he preferred gaining experiences in our "garage"...
Mark SummersOct 3, 20211 minRacing Blimp First Test FlightThis blimp was created for entry into the Airship Regatta in Friedrichshafen. It is a smaller blimp implementing a DOVe system similar to...
Mark SummersJun 6, 20211 minidefx test flight with partially filled envelopeThe idefx prototype is being constructed and tested on the edge of the Great Basin Desert. It is high altitude, has large temperature...
Dr. Daniel WibbingJun 4, 20211 minKeeping up the speed with Jan BeckWhile our intern, Max, has helped us progress on building the prototype of oblX at an incredible quality and speed, his time as intern is...
Mark SummersMay 2, 20211 minidefX test flight with new electronicsA brief opening of favorable weather conditions appeared over the weekend, so I was able to take the idefx prototype out for a few quick...
Dr. Daniel WibbingApr 2, 20211 minOur Intern no. 1We warmly welcome our newest team member, Max Holzer, who is doing his internship at roboloon. Studying aeronautical engineering at the...
Mark SummersJan 31, 20211 minBlimp Envelope Material Comparison: Balloon Foil vs LoonTexWe developed LoonTex for use in small blimp drones, where weight savings are important. In this video we compare it with traditional...