Spy Blimp

[The_Kid]

Well, this doesn't fit well in any other categories, so I'll post it here.

The camera I have for my spy blimp is a bit too heavy, what do you suggest I do to increase carrying capacity? I've already directly wired the battery into he camera, so the connector weight is gone. Other than that I don't know what to do. Maybe mount another balloon on top of the first one? I dunno. Post some suggestions please.

I have 2 weeks and some cash, the balloon is just a regular mylar one from a flower shop.

Thanks guys!

[Dr. KillGood]

Just add a few bricks onto it that should help!

No, but try adding more balloons, that sounds like a better idea. Or maybe take the camera caseing off? Use a smaller battery?

[The_Kid]

Yeah, trouble is that if the balloon gets too big, then it isn't very stealthy.

Also, the transmitter needs at least 8v to run...soooo.

[bicostp]

Use lithium batteries, They give you the best power to weight ratio, though if you don't charge them properly you run the risk of explosion.

Can you get a smaller or lighter camera? The really cheap digital cameras at Wal-Mart are pretty light... They even make keychain size ones for $15, but they only take VGA JPEG-compression-city photos.

Also, <a href="http://weebls-stuff.com/toons/blimp/">blimp</a>.