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Blimps have long been popular for their recreational value and probably the Zeppelins were the best variations with the ability to accomplish purposeful assignments (once used as bombers and scouts). After a long gap of six decades or even more,...

Last time, I was with my list of 'Top Ten Flying Cars.' Let's talk about blimps this time. Blimps are a majestic and fascinating aircraft. While the Rigid airships do not depend on internal pressure to maintain their shape, the non-rigid airships are...

Innovations in Blimps are not common, but researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research are developing a new type of blimp that can swim through air. The device has artificial muscles that expand and contract...