blimp

Ah, the blimp—essentially a giant, floating balloon with an attitude problem. These helium-filled wonders are lighter-than-air aircraft, held aloft without the need for wings or engines to keep them airborne, though they do have engines for propulsion and steering. Typical specs include a length around 60-75 metres and a cruising speed of about 50-70 km/h. They’re mostly used for advertising, surveillance, and occasionally as aerial paparazzi platforms during sports events. Prices? If you fancy one, expect to drop a few million AUD for a new model; used ones might show up on Tradingpost, but don’t hold your breath. Don't expect to see these buzzing around your local park anytime soon—operating one is a specialist job, requiring a trained crew. For the full specs and handling quirks, check out official aviation documentation.