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Low Budget Air Space Photography

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the because-you-can dept.

An anonymous reader writes "With a budget of just 350 pounds, two British PhDs in engineering sent a balloon with cameras attached to a height of over 30 km." The photos and video are pretty amazing. Especially the very hi-tech styrofoam box.

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  1. Re:It's NOT SPACE by thomasdz · · Score: 5, Funny

    oh and by the way... Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny? NOT REAL!

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  2. Not bad, but not new by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Neat video. Of course, amateur groups have been doing this for decades, so it's not really news:

    http://www.eoss.org/

  3. Re:Air clearance? by Migraineman · · Score: 4, Informative

    In the US, the FAA has rules for untethered balloons. If you're below certain size and material restrictions, you're good to go. Issuing a NOTAM (Notice To Airmen) is highly recommended, even if you're not required to file one. Demonstrates that you're being professional about your activities.

  4. Re:Air clearance? by fatboy · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Our group has never submitted a NOTAM, because we are exempt. I have audio recorded of a "near miss" with one of our group's balloons. Never saw the jet, but it sure sounded close. I think we will be filing NOTAMs from now on, even though we are not required to.

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