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• Wireless Ground Station - Easy to Use
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AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT
Systems DO NOT include optional Emergency Valve (recommmended for all balloon systems).
System Description
(Balloon Systems can be used with the Pole Camera Frame -- Sold Separately)
Price
No Graphics
Price w/
Vinyl Graphics
(Blimp Only)
Price w/
Digital Graphics
(Blimp Only)
Pentax Optio A40 Balloon System

Pentax Optio A30

12 mpx. Shake reduction software. Auto-focus.
U-joint leveler. 100 degree tilt. Unlimited rotation.
R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom and trigger.
Approx. weight: 2 lbs. (.91kg)
Click here for DPReview of the Pentax Optio A40

System includes: Camera, Pan/Tilt Unit (Quick Disconnect, Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, 9.5' Camera Blimp & 5' Backup Ball

$3350 $3450 $3550
Canon Powershot G9 Balloon System

12 mpx. Auto-focus.
U-joint leveler. 100 degree tilt. Unlimited rotation.
R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom, trigger and on/off.
Approx. weight: 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
Click here for DPReview of the Powershot G9

System includes: Camera, Pan/Tilt Unit (Quick Disconnect, Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, 12' Camera Blimp & 6' Backup Ball

$3900 $4100 $4300
Canon EOS Rebel XSi Balloon System

Canon EOS Rebel Xsi

12 mpx. Image Stabilization. Auto-focus.
U-joint leveler. 100 degree tilt. Unlimited rotation.
R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom and trigger.
Approx. weight: 4 lbs. (1.81kg)
Click here for DPReview of the EOS Rebel XSi

System includes: Camera, Pan/Tilt Unit (Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Video Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, 12' Camera Blimp & 6' Backup Ball

$4700 $4900 $5100
Canon EOS 40D Balloon System

Canon EOS 40D

10 mpx. U-joint Leveler. 100 degree tilt. Unlimited rotation.
R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom and trigger. Auto-focus.
Approx. weight: 6 lbs. (2.73kg)
Canon 40D Video Canon 40D Video
Click here for DPReview of the EOS 40D

System includes: Camera, Pan/Tilt Unit (Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Video Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, 15' Camera Blimp & 8' Backup Ball

$5100 $5300 $5500
Nikon D300 Balloon System

Nikon D300

12 mpx. U-joint Leveler. 100 degree tilt. Unlimited rotation.
R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom and trigger. Auto-focus.
Approx. weight: 6.5 lbs. (2.95kg)
***System does not include camera***
Click here for DPReview of the D300

System includes: Pan/Tilt Unit (Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, R/C Transmitter & Video Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, 15' Camera Blimp & 8' Backup Ball

$4500 $4700 $4900
Sony HDR-SR5 Video Balloon System

Sony HDR-HC3 Video Handycam

U-joint Leveler. 100 degree tilt. Unlimited rotation.
R/C controls on/off, video record/standby and zoom.
Approx. weight: 2.5 lbs. (1.14kg)

System includes: Camera, Pan/Tilt Unit (Quick Disconnect, Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Video Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, 12' Camera Blimp & 6' Backup Ball

$5000 $5200 $5400
50 foot Pneumatic Mast Canon Powershot G9 50' Pneumatic Mast System
12 mpx. Unlimited Rotation. Tilts 90 deg. straight down to vertical.
R/C Controls pan, tilt, zoom, trigger and on/off. Auto-focus.
Can be pumped by hand or with an electric pump (not included).
Collapsed 9' (2.74m) - Extended 48.75' (15m)
Click here for DPReview of the Powershot G9

System includes: Camera, 360 Deg. Mast Head (Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Video Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, Standard 50' Pneumatic Mast & Tripod

$7700
($6900 for Trailer Hitch instead of Tripod)
N/A N/A
50 foot Pneumatic Mast Canon EOS Rebel XSi 50' Pneumatic Mast System
12 mpx. Image Stabilization. Auto-focus.
U-joint Leveler. Tilts 90 deg. straight down to vertical.
Unlimited rotation. R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom and trigger.
Can be pumped by hand or with an electric pump (not included).
Collapsed 9' (2.74m) - Extended 48.75' (15m)
Click here for DPReview of the EOS Rebel XSi

System includes: Camera, 360 Deg. Mast Head (Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Video Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, Heavy Duty 50' Pneumatic Mast & Tripod

$8150
($7350 for Trailer Hitch instead of Tripod)
N/A N/A
50 foot Pneumatic Mast Canon EOS 40D 50' Pneumatic Mast System
10 mpx. Unlimited Rotation. Tilts 90 deg. straight down to vertical.
R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom and trigger. Auto-focus.
Can be pumped by hand or with an electric pump (not included).
Collapsed 9' (2.74m) - Extended 48.75' (15m)
Click here for DPReview of the EOS 40D

System includes: Camera, 360 Deg. Mast Head (Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Video Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, Heavy Duty 50' Pneumatic Mast & Tripod

$8550
($7750 for Trailer Hitch instead of Tripod)
N/A N/A
50 foot Pneumatic Mast Nikon D300 50' Pneumatic Mast System
12 mpx. U-joint Leveler. 100 degree tilt. Unlimited rotation.
R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom and trigger. Auto-focus.
Approx. weight: 6.5 lbs. (2.95kg)
Can be pumped by hand or with an electric pump (not included).
Collapsed 9' (2.74m) - Extended 48.75' (15m)
***System does not include camera***
Click here for DPReview of the D300

System includes: 360 Deg. Mast Head (Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Video Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, Heavy Duty 50' Pneumatic Mast & Tripod

$7950
($7150 for Trailer Hitch instead of Tripod)
N/A N/A



REPLACEMENT BLIMPS & BALLOONS
Includes: Instructions, Tether Line, Tether Spool and Patch Kit Where Applicable.
Prices DO NOT include optional Emergency Valve (recommmended).
SkyClic - 6 foot Ball SkyBlimp - 9 foot Blimp Taylor Photo - 9 foot Blimp Pronomio - 9 foot Blimp Cloudancer  - 9 foot Blimp Topsnap - 12 foot Blimp BlimpShot - 12 foot Blimp Ridderstedt Foto - 12 foot Blimp skypix - 12 foot Blimp Topo Vista - 15 foot Blimp skypixx - 15 foot Blimp Perfecto Pix - 15 foot Blimp 15 foot Blimp
Photos Size/Type Approx. Helium Req. Approx. Net Lift Price
No Graphics
Price w/
Vinyl Graphics
Price w/
Digital Graphics
5 foot Camera Ball 5' Ball (1.5m)
3.5 mil urethane

±70 cu. ft. (2m3)

±2.5 lbs. (1.14kg) $160 $240 $320
6 foot Camera Ball 6' Ball (1.8m)

±130 cu. ft. (3.7m3)

±5 lbs. (2.27kg) $180 $280 $380
7 foot Camera Ball 7' Ball (2.1m)

±180 cu. ft. (5m3)

±7.5 lbs. (3.41kg) $240 $360 $480
  8' Ball (2.44m)

±300 cu. ft. (8.5m3)

±12 lbs. (5.45kg) $320 $440 $560
9 foot Camera Blimp 9.5' Blimp (2.9m)

±120 cu. ft. (3.4m3)

±3.5 lbs. (1.59kg) $380 $480 $580
12 foot Camera Blimp 12' Blimp (3.7m)

±170 cu. ft. (4.8m3)

±5.5 lbs. (2.5kg) $430 $530 $630
15 foot Camera Blimp 15' Blimp (4.6m)

±300 cu. ft. (8.50m3)

±9 lbs. (4.09kg) $600 $720 $840
Typical Blimp Mount <------Typical Ball Mount Typical Blimp Mount <------Typical Blimp Mount
Click here instruction sheet in .pdf format
URETHANE COLORS
RED WHITE BLUE YELLOW BLACK PURPLE GREEN ORANGE
Add $36 for Basic Stars on fins • Add $60 for Fancy Stars on fins
Custom vinyl and digital graphics on fins are available (Call for quote.)
*Artwork Required: Vectored art works best for all graphics (.ai, .eps, .pdf, with all fonts converted to curves)
Rastered art will work only for digital graphics but MUST BE ACTUAL PRINTED SIZE (.jpg, .tif, .psd, 100dpi)



ACCESSORIES
(Camera Systems, Blimps or Balloons Not Included)
Photo Name Description Price
Emergency Valve Emergency Valve **HIGHLY RECOMMENDED**
Accidental loss of a balloon CAN happen. This option insures that if you lose the tether line on your balloon, you still can get your camera gear back!   A switch on the console controls a valve on the balloon to release helium and bring the balloon down.
Emergency Valve
Includes: 2 Servos, Receiver & Battery
$250
50 foot Pneumatic Mast **Standard**
50' Pneumatic Mast*
(15m)

Can be pumped by hand or with an electric pump (electric pump not included).
*Collapsed 9' (2.74m) - Extended 48.75' (15m)
Lifts up to 5 lbs. (2.27kg)

(Tripod and trailer hitch mount are not included.)

$3700
50 foot Pneumatic Mast **Heavy Duty**
50' Pneumatic Mast*
(15m)

Can be pumped by hand or with an electric pump (electric pump not included).
*Collapsed 9' (2.74m) - Extended 48.75' (15m)
Although it appears nearly identical to our standard model, the heavy duty version can lift up to 20 lbs. (9.07kg)!!

(Tripod and trailer hitch mount are not included.)

$4900
Tripod for Mast Tripod
(For Pneumatic Mast)
Tripod is equipped with a handle and folds up for easy transport. Includes leveling feet for the highest stability!
Image 1 Image 2 Image 3

(Electric pump and pneumatic mast are not included.)

$1350
Trailer Hitch Mount for Mast Trailer Hitch Mount
(For Pneumatic Mast)
Be ready to go without having to set up a tripod on location!
Adjusts forward, aft and side to side.
Image 1 Image 2

(Electric pump and pneumatic mast are not included.)

$250
360 Degree Masthead 360 deg. Mast Head
(For Pneumatic Mast)
Unlimited Rotation. Tilts 90 deg. straight down to vertical.
Video down link, works with our ground station. Includes the ground station.

(Only for pneumatic mast. Pneumatic mast, tripod, trailer hitch or electric pump are not included. Camera shown is a V-3, but will vary depending on which model you choose.)

w/ A40 $3000

w/ G9 $3500

w/ XSi $3450

w/ 40D $3750

Pole Camera Frame Pole Camera Frame
(For Pneumatic Mast)
Frame plugs into the top of the pole. This allows you to use the pan/tilt unit for the blimp on the frame or a balloon. Includes quick disconnect.

(Only for Pneumatic Mast.)

$100


Southern Balloon Works
813B Flightline Blvd., #25 • DeLand, FL 32724
Toll Free (US only) 1-800-973-9110
1-727-388-8360 • Fax 1-727-388-8361
info@southernballoonworks.com
Contact Kevin, Lily or Edgar

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