Best Giant Balloons

Best Giant Balloons

best giant balloons

Best Giant Balloons from $309.00

The best giant balloons are made of polyurethane. Polyurethane was developed for NASA and is a far superior material than others used in making giant balloons. 

Polyurethane retains helium much better than PVC or nylon. Polyurethane is also lighter, stronger and retains its sheen much better than other materials. PVC is also a known carcinogen!

Most of the giant balloons for sale online are manufactured in China using PVC. PVC costs 1/6 to 1/8 the price of polyurethane yet many times the PVC balloons sell for the same prices as the best giant balloons made of polyurethane.

Get the best giant balloons for your needs! Get balloons made of polyurethane!

Contact us at sales@bestgiantballoons.com for more information

Call 1-800-791-1445 for more information on giant balloons.

 

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Advertising Balloons For Sale

USA Made Advertising Balloons For Sale

Get stunning results using our polyurethane helium advertising spheres. We manufacture our blimps, inflatables and advertising balloons for sale.

USA made advertising balloons for sale
Many colors available! 5.5′ spheres from $249.00.

We have hundreds of marketing balloons and advertising blimps in stock.

Call 1-800-791-1445 for more information!

Our polyurethane balloons and blimps are easy to use and get immediate results. Your message 135 feet in the sky can be visible for miles. Your business or event will see traffic increases when using the balloon and the balloons are very affordable.

Current Prices as of 2019 for our Promotional Balloons

  • 5.5ft sphere: $249.00
  • 7.0ft sphere: $354.00
  • 8.5ft sphere: $495.00
  • 10.0ft sphere:$650.00

Email: Sales@ArizonaBalloon.com for more information.

Our balloons and blimps are made of polyurethane which is 8 times more expensive per pound of material than PVC. 99% of the balloons and blimps you see online are made in China using PVC.

Our polyurethane material weighs about 1/3 of the weight of PVC , polyurethane retains helium 3 times better and is stronger. Your balloon or blimp is a one time cost but helium is an ongoing cost. Why buy a product that uses 3 times more helium even if you get it for a cheaper price?

USA made helium promotional sphere shape balloons
Helium Balloons for promotions, trade shows, and events from $249.00

Our balloons and blimps are very easy to use. The first time it may take you 10 minutes to fill and deploy your balloon or blimp. You’ll get to the point where you will fill and deploy your balloon in 5  minutes. We have advertising balloons for sale to fit almost any application.

Be aware of these 4 things to make sure you get a long life from your sphere shape or zeppelin shape helium inflatable:

tether your balloon or blimp in a location that allows it free movement without hitting anything,

bring the balloon/blimp down when it is windy,

tie your balloon so the tether line does not rub itself in two, and

tie your balloon or blimp in a location that an evildoer doesn’t cut the tether line.

Call 1-800-791-1445 for more information on USA Made Advertising Balloons for Sale.

 

 

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Advertising Balloons For Sale

USA Made Advertising Balloons For Sale

Get stunning results using our polyurethane helium advertising spheres. We manufacture our blimps, inflatables and advertising balloons for sale.

USA made advertising balloons for sale
Many colors available! 5.5′ spheres from $249.00.

We have hundreds of marketing balloons and advertising blimps in stock.

Call 1-800-791-1445 for more information!

Our polyurethane balloons and blimps are easy to use and get immediate results. Your message 135 feet in the sky can be visible for miles. Your business or event will see traffic increases when using the balloon and the balloons are very affordable.

Current Prices as of 2019 for our Promotional Balloons

  • 5.5ft sphere: $249.00
  • 7.0ft sphere: $354.00
  • 8.5ft sphere: $495.00
  • 10.0ft sphere:$650.00

Email: Sales@ArizonaBalloon.com for more information.

Our balloons and blimps are made of polyurethane which is 8 times more expensive per pound of material than PVC. 99% of the balloons and blimps you see online are made in China using PVC.

Our polyurethane material weighs about 1/3 of the weight of PVC , polyurethane retains helium 3 times better and is stronger. Your balloon or blimp is a one time cost but helium is an ongoing cost. Why buy a product that uses 3 times more helium even if you get it for a cheaper price?

USA made helium promotional sphere shape balloons
Helium Balloons for promotions, trade shows, and events from $249.00

Our balloons and blimps are very easy to use. The first time it may take you 10 minutes to fill and deploy your balloon or blimp. You’ll get to the point where you will fill and deploy your balloon in 5  minutes. We have advertising balloons for sale to fit almost any application.

Be aware of these 4 things to make sure you get a long life from your sphere shape or zeppelin shape helium inflatable:

tether your balloon or blimp in a location that allows it free movement without hitting anything,

bring the balloon/blimp down when it is windy,

tie your balloon so the tether line does not rub itself in two, and

tie your balloon or blimp in a location that an evildoer doesn’t cut the tether line.

Call 1-800-791-1445 for more information on USA Made Advertising Balloons for Sale.

 

 

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Advertising Balloons For Sale

USA Made Advertising Balloons For Sale

Get stunning results using our polyurethane helium advertising spheres. We manufacture our blimps, inflatables and advertising balloons for sale.

USA made advertising balloons for sale
Many colors available! 5.5′ spheres from $249.00.

We have hundreds of marketing balloons and advertising blimps in stock.

Call 1-800-791-1445 for more information!

Our polyurethane balloons and blimps are easy to use and get immediate results. Your message 135 feet in the sky can be visible for miles. Your business or event will see traffic increases when using the balloon and the balloons are very affordable.

Current Prices as of 2019 for our Promotional Balloons

  • 5.5ft sphere: $249.00
  • 7.0ft sphere: $354.00
  • 8.5ft sphere: $495.00
  • 10.0ft sphere:$650.00

Email: Sales@ArizonaBalloon.com for more information.

Our balloons and blimps are made of polyurethane which is 8 times more expensive per pound of material than PVC. 99% of the balloons and blimps you see online are made in China using PVC.

Our polyurethane material weighs about 1/3 of the weight of PVC , polyurethane retains helium 3 times better and is stronger. Your balloon or blimp is a one time cost but helium is an ongoing cost. Why buy a product that uses 3 times more helium even if you get it for a cheaper price?

USA made helium promotional sphere shape balloons
Helium Balloons for promotions, trade shows, and events from $249.00

Our balloons and blimps are very easy to use. The first time it may take you 10 minutes to fill and deploy your balloon or blimp. You’ll get to the point where you will fill and deploy your balloon in 5  minutes. We have advertising balloons for sale to fit almost any application.

Be aware of these 4 things to make sure you get a long life from your sphere shape or zeppelin shape helium inflatable:

tether your balloon or blimp in a location that allows it free movement without hitting anything,

bring the balloon/blimp down when it is windy,

tie your balloon so the tether line does not rub itself in two, and

tie your balloon or blimp in a location that an evildoer doesn’t cut the tether line.

Call 1-800-791-1445 for more information on USA Made Advertising Balloons for Sale.

 

 

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Advertising Balloons Near Me

Where to Buy Advertising Balloons Near Me

Need an advertising balloon? Our giant 5.5 feet in diameter and larger helium balloons are inexpensive and very effective.
Artwork and lettering on your promotional balloon or blimp will make it work for you. A plain balloon will grab someone’s attention but an advertising balloon with artwork will give them your message.

Our most popular size promotional balloon is our 7ft. in diameter ball for USD$354.00. Lettering or graphics is an additional charge.

Call us for a quote on your marketing balloon.

Our balloons are made out of the best material available for helium promotional balloons. We use polyurethane which is lightweight, strong, has the best color and sheen retentive properties and holds helium better than any comparable product. We started using polyurethane because we needed the best for our rentals.

Get the best marketing balloon for the same price as balloons made from inferior material such as pvc. We have hundreds of helium advertising balloons and advertising blimps in stock!

advertising balloons near me - 5 1/2 feet in diameter helium advertising balloon
Advertising Balloons Near Me from $249.00
buy USA made advertising balloon near me
Buy Ad Balloons Near Me

Call 1-800-791-1445 for more information on our Made in USA products.

Promotional Balloons = Sales!

We would appreciate the opportunity to help in your project.

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Advertising Balloons Near Me

Where to Buy Advertising Balloons Near Me

Need an advertising balloon? Our giant 5.5 feet in diameter and larger helium balloons are inexpensive and very effective.
Artwork and lettering on your promotional balloon or blimp will make it work for you. A plain balloon will grab someone’s attention but an advertising balloon with artwork will give them your message.

Our most popular size promotional balloon is our 7ft. in diameter ball for USD$354.00. Lettering or graphics is an additional charge.

Call us for a quote on your marketing balloon.

Our balloons are made out of the best material available for helium promotional balloons. We use polyurethane which is lightweight, strong, has the best color and sheen retentive properties and holds helium better than any comparable product. We started using polyurethane because we needed the best for our rentals.

Get the best marketing balloon for the same price as balloons made from inferior material such as pvc. We have hundreds of helium advertising balloons and advertising blimps in stock!

advertising balloons near me - 5 1/2 feet in diameter helium advertising balloon
Advertising Balloons Near Me from $249.00
buy USA made advertising balloon near me
Buy Ad Balloons Near Me

Call 1-800-791-1445 for more information on our Made in USA products.

Promotional Balloons = Sales!

We would appreciate the opportunity to help in your project.

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Buy Advertising Blimps Made in the USA

Buy USA Made Advertising Blimps

We manufacture helium advertising blimps in the USA. Call 1-800-791-1445 to buy promotional blimps usinng the highest quality material. The best helium blimps are made of polyurethane and that is what we use in manufacturing our blimps and balloons.

The majority of blimp shapes you see online are made in China using PVC. PVC is very heavy and porous as compared to polyurethane. Why would companies use PVC when polyurethane? PVC costs about 1/6 the price of polyurethane! You need at least a 20 feet long PVC blimp to fly outdoors without it crashing costly in even light winds. Our 10 foot long airship shape will perform much better than a 20ft. long PVC blimp and use about 1/6 the helium. This will save you a fortune in helium costs!

The CLINCHER: Our 10ft blimp initial cost is about the same as a 13ft. PVC blimp!

USA made advertising blimps
Blimps help build traffic! 11ft blimps – $535.00
Will fly well in winds up to 20MPH
10ft polyurethane helium advertising blimp
10 ft. Marketing Blimp with lettering or artwork from $891.00.

Call 1-800-791-1445 for Polyurethane Promotional Blimps

Email: Sales@ArizonaBalloon.com for USA made helium blimp.

marketing blimps
Red Helium PROMOTIONAL Blimps with logos from $891.00
10ft long helium blimps
10ft Blue promotional blimps with graphics

10 feet long blimp balloons perform well in winds up to 20MPH. This is the perfect dirigibles for small businesses or events with a tight budget. Your sign/message 120 feet in the air will definitely attract attention and customers.

13ft. Advertising Blimps

14 feet long promotional advertising blimp
13ft. long marketing blimp – $775.00.
14ft red, white and blue color advertising blimp
13ft. Promotional zeppelin shape has 4 panels that make up the body and 4 fins
helium advertising blimp with logo
Promotional Blimp with graphics – $1202.00. One of our most popular sizes.

Our 13 foot in length helium airship shapes perform well in winds to approximately 25 – 30MPH. The blimp needs room in which it can move freely. Inexpensive, giant sky sign that will get you results. Easy to use! We sell and rent marketing blimps for sales and promotions.

advertising blimp balloon - yellow color with artwork
13 ft. Helium Airship Shapes for Promotions.

Call 1-800-791-1445 for Helium Marketing Blimps.

15ft. Polyurethane Advertising Blimps

advertising blimps
18 ft. advertising blimp with lettering or artwork from – $1968.00.
17ft blimps with no artwork or lettering – $1442.00.

18ft. Advertising Blimps

advertising blimp with FREE RENT lettering
18ft advertising blimps with lettering – $1968.00
20 ft. advertising blimp with graphics from $2166.00
21 ft. marketing blimp with graphics from $2674.00. These are huge signs in the sky at a very affordable price and very little helium. Our 21ft blimp requires a little more than half the amount needed for a PVC or nylon blimp and will fly much better. Polyurethane is a much superior material.

25ft. Advertising Blimps

advertising blimp - 20 ft. long advertising blimp with NAPA logo

This is where you start talking Humongous! Our 25 foot in length dirigible shapes are like flying billboards but for the cost of a one week or month rental of a billboard you can own this giant helium blimp and use over and over. This size can be seen for miles!

25 feet in length airship shape with graphics or lettering from: $4200.00. This will get you Noticed! Increase visibility and traffic immediately for your business or event!

30ft long white color promotional blimp with logo
Big Advertising Zeppelin Shapes – 30 ft. long with artwork/graphics – $6528.00.
30ft long helium advertising blimp balloon aerial blimp
30 ft. Advertising Blimp – $6528.00

All of our helium advertising blimps are made in the USA. Our polyurethane material and all other materials are made in the USA.

Polyurethane Advertising Balloons

Just one last thing; we are not the only company in the world that manufactures balloons and blimps using polyurethane. We have a quality competitor and if you choose not to purchase from us please buy your blimp from them. Never, Never, Never buy a blimp made of PVC! We don’t recommend blimps made of nylon either because there is only a 0.5mil layer of urethane coating the nylon. Once some of that thin layer is scraped off there goes your helium. Moreover, if you try to find or repair the scraped off urethane it is about impossible.

We starting manufacturing helium balloons and promotional blimps because we have a huge rental business. If we could make better helium balloons or blimps using a different material or design, we would. We make hundreds of balloons and blimps for our own usage each year. Our blimps are the highest quality, best performing and easiest to use balloons and blimps available.

We have some clients who have been buying from us for over 20 years. Home builders, car dealers and trade show exhibitors are our largest volume purchasers. Please call or email if we can help your business or organization!

CALL 1-800-791-1445 for zeppelin shape promotional balloon.

Email: Sales@ArizonaBalloon.com

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Buy Advertising Blimps Made in the USA

Buy USA Made Advertising Blimps

We manufacture helium advertising blimps in the USA. Call 1-800-791-1445 to buy promotional blimps usinng the highest quality material. The best helium blimps are made of polyurethane and that is what we use in manufacturing our blimps and balloons.

The majority of blimp shapes you see online are made in China using PVC. PVC is very heavy and porous as compared to polyurethane. Why would companies use PVC when polyurethane? PVC costs about 1/6 the price of polyurethane! You need at least a 20 feet long PVC blimp to fly outdoors without it crashing costly in even light winds. Our 10 foot long airship shape will perform much better than a 20ft. long PVC blimp and use about 1/6 the helium. This will save you a fortune in helium costs!

The CLINCHER: Our 10ft blimp initial cost is about the same as a 13ft. PVC blimp!

USA made advertising blimps
Blimps help build traffic! 11ft blimps – $535.00
Will fly well in winds up to 20MPH
10ft polyurethane helium advertising blimp
10 ft. Marketing Blimp with lettering or artwork from $891.00.

Call 1-800-791-1445 for Polyurethane Promotional Blimps

Email: Sales@ArizonaBalloon.com for USA made helium blimp.

marketing blimps
Red Helium PROMOTIONAL Blimps with logos from $891.00
10ft long helium blimps
10ft Blue promotional blimps with graphics

10 feet long blimp balloons perform well in winds up to 20MPH. This is the perfect dirigibles for small businesses or events with a tight budget. Your sign/message 120 feet in the air will definitely attract attention and customers.

13ft. Advertising Blimps

14 feet long promotional advertising blimp
13ft. long marketing blimp – $775.00.
14ft red, white and blue color advertising blimp
13ft. Promotional zeppelin shape has 4 panels that make up the body and 4 fins
helium advertising blimp with logo
Promotional Blimp with graphics – $1202.00. One of our most popular sizes.

Our 13 foot in length helium airship shapes perform well in winds to approximately 25 – 30MPH. The blimp needs room in which it can move freely. Inexpensive, giant sky sign that will get you results. Easy to use! We sell and rent marketing blimps for sales and promotions.

advertising blimp balloon - yellow color with artwork
13 ft. Helium Airship Shapes for Promotions.

Call 1-800-791-1445 for Helium Marketing Blimps.

15ft. Polyurethane Advertising Blimps

advertising blimps
18 ft. advertising blimp with lettering or artwork from – $1968.00.
17ft blimps with no artwork or lettering – $1442.00.

18ft. Advertising Blimps

advertising blimp with FREE RENT lettering
18ft advertising blimps with lettering – $1968.00
20 ft. advertising blimp with graphics from $2166.00
21 ft. marketing blimp with graphics from $2674.00. These are huge signs in the sky at a very affordable price and very little helium. Our 21ft blimp requires a little more than half the amount needed for a PVC or nylon blimp and will fly much better. Polyurethane is a much superior material.

25ft. Advertising Blimps

advertising blimp - 20 ft. long advertising blimp with NAPA logo

This is where you start talking Humongous! Our 25 foot in length dirigible shapes are like flying billboards but for the cost of a one week or month rental of a billboard you can own this giant helium blimp and use over and over. This size can be seen for miles!

25 feet in length airship shape with graphics or lettering from: $4200.00. This will get you Noticed! Increase visibility and traffic immediately for your business or event!

30ft long white color promotional blimp with logo
Big Advertising Zeppelin Shapes – 30 ft. long with artwork/graphics – $6528.00.
30ft long helium advertising blimp balloon aerial blimp
30 ft. Advertising Blimp – $6528.00

All of our helium advertising blimps are made in the USA. Our polyurethane material and all other materials are made in the USA.

Polyurethane Advertising Balloons

Just one last thing; we are not the only company in the world that manufactures balloons and blimps using polyurethane. We have a quality competitor and if you choose not to purchase from us please buy your blimp from them. Never, Never, Never buy a blimp made of PVC! We don’t recommend blimps made of nylon either because there is only a 0.5mil layer of urethane coating the nylon. Once some of that thin layer is scraped off there goes your helium. Moreover, if you try to find or repair the scraped off urethane it is about impossible.

We starting manufacturing helium balloons and promotional blimps because we have a huge rental business. If we could make better helium balloons or blimps using a different material or design, we would. We make hundreds of balloons and blimps for our own usage each year. Our blimps are the highest quality, best performing and easiest to use balloons and blimps available.

We have some clients who have been buying from us for over 20 years. Home builders, car dealers and trade show exhibitors are our largest volume purchasers. Please call or email if we can help your business or organization!

CALL 1-800-791-1445 for zeppelin shape promotional balloon.

Email: Sales@ArizonaBalloon.com

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Buy Advertising Blimps Made in the USA

Buy USA Made Advertising Blimps

We manufacture helium advertising blimps in the USA. Call 1-800-791-1445 to buy promotional blimps usinng the highest quality material. The best helium blimps are made of polyurethane and that is what we use in manufacturing our blimps and balloons.

The majority of blimp shapes you see online are made in China using PVC. PVC is very heavy and porous as compared to polyurethane. Why would companies use PVC when polyurethane? PVC costs about 1/6 the price of polyurethane! You need at least a 20 feet long PVC blimp to fly outdoors without it crashing costly in even light winds. Our 10 foot long airship shape will perform much better than a 20ft. long PVC blimp and use about 1/6 the helium. This will save you a fortune in helium costs!

The CLINCHER: Our 10ft blimp initial cost is about the same as a 13ft. PVC blimp!

USA made advertising blimps
Blimps help build traffic! 11ft blimps – $535.00
Will fly well in winds up to 20MPH
10ft polyurethane helium advertising blimp
10 ft. Marketing Blimp with lettering or artwork from $891.00.

Call 1-800-791-1445 for Polyurethane Promotional Blimps

Email: Sales@ArizonaBalloon.com for USA made helium blimp.

marketing blimps
Red Helium PROMOTIONAL Blimps with logos from $891.00
10ft long helium blimps
10ft Blue promotional blimps with graphics

10 feet long blimp balloons perform well in winds up to 20MPH. This is the perfect dirigibles for small businesses or events with a tight budget. Your sign/message 120 feet in the air will definitely attract attention and customers.

13ft. Advertising Blimps

14 feet long promotional advertising blimp
13ft. long marketing blimp – $775.00.
14ft red, white and blue color advertising blimp
13ft. Promotional zeppelin shape has 4 panels that make up the body and 4 fins
helium advertising blimp with logo
Promotional Blimp with graphics – $1202.00. One of our most popular sizes.

Our 13 foot in length helium airship shapes perform well in winds to approximately 25 – 30MPH. The blimp needs room in which it can move freely. Inexpensive, giant sky sign that will get you results. Easy to use! We sell and rent marketing blimps for sales and promotions.

advertising blimp balloon - yellow color with artwork
13 ft. Helium Airship Shapes for Promotions.

Call 1-800-791-1445 for Helium Marketing Blimps.

15ft. Polyurethane Advertising Blimps

advertising blimps
18 ft. advertising blimp with lettering or artwork from – $1968.00.
17ft blimps with no artwork or lettering – $1442.00.

18ft. Advertising Blimps

advertising blimp with FREE RENT lettering
18ft advertising blimps with lettering – $1968.00
20 ft. advertising blimp with graphics from $2166.00
21 ft. marketing blimp with graphics from $2674.00. These are huge signs in the sky at a very affordable price and very little helium. Our 21ft blimp requires a little more than half the amount needed for a PVC or nylon blimp and will fly much better. Polyurethane is a much superior material.

25ft. Advertising Blimps

advertising blimp - 20 ft. long advertising blimp with NAPA logo

This is where you start talking Humongous! Our 25 foot in length dirigible shapes are like flying billboards but for the cost of a one week or month rental of a billboard you can own this giant helium blimp and use over and over. This size can be seen for miles!

25 feet in length airship shape with graphics or lettering from: $4200.00. This will get you Noticed! Increase visibility and traffic immediately for your business or event!

30ft long white color promotional blimp with logo
Big Advertising Zeppelin Shapes – 30 ft. long with artwork/graphics – $6528.00.
30ft long helium advertising blimp balloon aerial blimp
30 ft. Advertising Blimp – $6528.00

All of our helium advertising blimps are made in the USA. Our polyurethane material and all other materials are made in the USA.

Polyurethane Advertising Balloons

Just one last thing; we are not the only company in the world that manufactures balloons and blimps using polyurethane. We have a quality competitor and if you choose not to purchase from us please buy your blimp from them. Never, Never, Never buy a blimp made of PVC! We don’t recommend blimps made of nylon either because there is only a 0.5mil layer of urethane coating the nylon. Once some of that thin layer is scraped off there goes your helium. Moreover, if you try to find or repair the scraped off urethane it is about impossible.

We starting manufacturing helium balloons and promotional blimps because we have a huge rental business. If we could make better helium balloons or blimps using a different material or design, we would. We make hundreds of balloons and blimps for our own usage each year. Our blimps are the highest quality, best performing and easiest to use balloons and blimps available.

We have some clients who have been buying from us for over 20 years. Home builders, car dealers and trade show exhibitors are our largest volume purchasers. Please call or email if we can help your business or organization!

CALL 1-800-791-1445 for zeppelin shape promotional balloon.

Email: Sales@ArizonaBalloon.com

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Drone Federal Air Regulations

A tethered blimp is not considered a drone by the United States FAA.

Background of FAA Oversight of Model Aircraft OperationsHistorically, the FAA has considered model aircraft to be aircraft that fall within the statutory and regulatory definitions of an aircraft, as they are contrivances or devices that are “invented, used, or designed to navigate, or fly in, the air.” See49 USC 40102 and 14 CFR 1.1. As aircraft, these devices generally are subject to FAA oversight and enforcement. However, consistent with FAA’s enforcement philosophy, FAA’s oversight of model aircraft has been guided by the risk that these operations present. The FAA first recognized in 1981 that “model aircraft can at times pose a hazard to full-scale aircraft in flight and to persons and property on the surface,” and recommended a set of voluntary operating standards for model aircraft operators to follow to mitigate these safety risks.SeeAdvisory Circular 91-57, Model Aircraft Operating Standards (June 9, 1981). These operating standards included restricting operations over populated areas, limiting use of the devices around spectators until after the devices had been flight tested and proven airworthy; restricting operations to 400 feet above the surface; requiring that the devices give right of way to, and avoid flying near manned aircraft, and using observers to assist in operations. These guidelines were further clarified in 2007, when the FAA issued a policy statement regarding unmanned aircraft s ystems (UAS) operations in the NAS. See 72 Fed. Reg. 6689 (Feb. 13, 2007). In this policy statement, the FAA also recognized that UAS fall within the statutory and regulatory definition of “aircraft” as they are devices that are “used or [are] intended to be used for flight in the air with no onboard pilot.” Id.; see also49 U.S.C. 40102; 14 CFR 1.1. The FAA noted that they can be “as simple as a remotely controlled model aircraft used for recreational purposes or as complex as surveillance aircraft flying over hostile areas in warfare.” The FAA then stated its current policy regarding UAS based on the following three categories: (1) UAS used as public aircraft; (2) UAS used as civil aircraft; and (3) UAS used as model aircraft. With respect to UAS used as model aircraft, the FAA reiterated the operating guidelines in AC 91-57, and further noted that to qualify as a model aircraft, the aircraft would need to be operated purely for recreational or hobby purposes, and within the visual line of sight of the operator. The policy statement also clarified that AC 91-57 applied only to modelers and “specifically excludes its use by persons or companies for business purposes.” 72 FR at 6690.

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Drone Federal Air Regulations

A tethered blimp is not considered a drone by the United States FAA.

Background of FAA Oversight of Model Aircraft OperationsHistorically, the FAA has considered model aircraft to be aircraft that fall within the statutory and regulatory definitions of an aircraft, as they are contrivances or devices that are “invented, used, or designed to navigate, or fly in, the air.” See49 USC 40102 and 14 CFR 1.1. As aircraft, these devices generally are subject to FAA oversight and enforcement. However, consistent with FAA’s enforcement philosophy, FAA’s oversight of model aircraft has been guided by the risk that these operations present. The FAA first recognized in 1981 that “model aircraft can at times pose a hazard to full-scale aircraft in flight and to persons and property on the surface,” and recommended a set of voluntary operating standards for model aircraft operators to follow to mitigate these safety risks.SeeAdvisory Circular 91-57, Model Aircraft Operating Standards (June 9, 1981). These operating standards included restricting operations over populated areas, limiting use of the devices around spectators until after the devices had been flight tested and proven airworthy; restricting operations to 400 feet above the surface; requiring that the devices give right of way to, and avoid flying near manned aircraft, and using observers to assist in operations. These guidelines were further clarified in 2007, when the FAA issued a policy statement regarding unmanned aircraft s ystems (UAS) operations in the NAS. See 72 Fed. Reg. 6689 (Feb. 13, 2007). In this policy statement, the FAA also recognized that UAS fall within the statutory and regulatory definition of “aircraft” as they are devices that are “used or [are] intended to be used for flight in the air with no onboard pilot.” Id.; see also49 U.S.C. 40102; 14 CFR 1.1. The FAA noted that they can be “as simple as a remotely controlled model aircraft used for recreational purposes or as complex as surveillance aircraft flying over hostile areas in warfare.” The FAA then stated its current policy regarding UAS based on the following three categories: (1) UAS used as public aircraft; (2) UAS used as civil aircraft; and (3) UAS used as model aircraft. With respect to UAS used as model aircraft, the FAA reiterated the operating guidelines in AC 91-57, and further noted that to qualify as a model aircraft, the aircraft would need to be operated purely for recreational or hobby purposes, and within the visual line of sight of the operator. The policy statement also clarified that AC 91-57 applied only to modelers and “specifically excludes its use by persons or companies for business purposes.” 72 FR at 6690.

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