Lo and behold, blimpin' is easy!

The Nano Blimp is probably the coolest airship we've encountered. Sure, those obese Goodyear and MetLife blimps are cool (we guess), but when was the last time you got to take the controls? Exactly! Flying your own blimp has never been easy or inexpensive... until now!

The Nano Blimp is an easy-to-use indoor remote-controlled dirigible. With the Nano Blimp, just add helium to one of the included balloons (or any standard party balloon), attach the gondola plus a bit of ballast, and you're off!

Turn any standard latex party balloon into an indoor remote controlled miniature blimp.

Sophisticated, lightweight propulsion

The Nano Blimp's gondola is a high-tech and lightweight control mechanism. It features three 1.25" (32mm) propellers, an on/off switch, and a charging port.

Use a piece of the included double-sided tape to affix the gondola to the balloon and then attach a bit of ballast (a series of small magnets) a few inches behind it to achieve neutral buoyancy. Now you're ready to pilot your mini lighter-than-air craft!

A set of three propellers provides precise flying control in all directions.

With practice, you can turn on a dime

Setting up the Nano Blimp is easy — you'll be bouncing around the room in minutes. Mastering its flight, however, will take a bit of practice. "Less is more" is definitely the case with the Nano Blimp.

Small bursts of propulsion coupled with a bit of patience are the keys to success. Similar to steering a boat, the Nano Blimp won't react instantaneously when the props are spun. Getting used to this slower feedback mechanism is instrumental to mastering the blimping game. But once you do, circling a lamp or cruising through a small hoop will be easy and fun!

With a bit of practice, anyone can become an expert miniature airship pilot!

Pro-grade controller = precise command

The Nano Blimp controller offers three different modes of operation depending on the pilot's control preferences and skill level.

These modes (Airplane Style, Blimp/Tank Style, and Robot Style) alter how the control sticks operate the blimp's propellers. Extensive explanation and directions are included in the product manual. Suffice it to say, this controller has got you covered.

The controller also features a cable to charge the gondola as well as a fire button that lights up a little LED on the gondola and makes neat laser sound effects.

The professional-quality controller delivers proportional control, a built-in charging mechanism,
and the ability to play simultaneously with up to four people.

Crazy fun with other Nano Blimps!

The Nano Blimp's remote control can broadcast on four different user-selectable frequencies. This means that you can engage in air-to-air blimp combat with up to three other balloon airships.

Simply tape a thumbtack to the front your balloon and get poppin'!

Elevate your blimpin' to the next level with the addition of a thumbtack!

Transform any balloon into your mini airship

The Nano Blimp comes packaged with 10 balloons. However, any standard party balloon will work. Just add some helium and you're all set! 

Note: Helium can be purchased at most large discount stores, party supply shops, or florists.

After you've gone through the included pack of ten balloons,
you can use any standard size latex party balloon.

Just add helium to your Nano Blimp

The Nano Blimp contains everything you need (minus the helium) to turn party balloons into the world's smallest R/C blimp.

In addition to ten latex balloons, you'll receive the remote control, magnetic weights (ballast) with washers, adhesives to attach the gondola and ballast to the balloon, the lightweight gondola, and alternative joysticks (some pilots prefer slightly shorter joysticks). Simply add some helium, and you're ready!

Simply add helium to your Nano Blimp set and you'll be flying in no time!

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: I notice that the kit comes with 10 balloons. If I want to buy more from a party store, what kind should I get?

Answer: The best sizes are 10" or 12" latex party balloons. You can find these at almost any dollar or party store.

Question: How long does it take to charge the Nano Blimp?

Answer: A full charge takes about 20-30 minutes. Simply plug the connector found inside the remote control to the charging port on the gondola. While charging, the remote's blue LED will be illuminated. When fully charged, the LED will turn off.

Question: Why do I need helium? And where do I buy it?

Answer: The helium provides lift for your airship! If you used your lungs to inflate the balloon, it certainly won't fly. Small helium tanks can be purchased at many locations such as big box retailers like Walmart or Costco. You can also find them at toy stores such as Toys-R-Us or party supply stores.

Question: How long does it take to build the Nano Blimp?

Answer: It only takes about 5 minutes to set up the Nano Blimp. There are really only two steps: attach the gondola to the balloon and then add the correct amount of magnetic ballast. It's quite simple!