Round hot air balloons lend themselves to be being branded with artwork and images which reflect a product, brand, or logo. The artwork can be sewn on top of the main balloon fabric - appliqué - or cut in to the original balloon envelope, so save weight and ensure an authentic colour match to exiting logos and artwork. It is also possible to reproduce a full colour photographic image, using a massive ink-jet printer which prints the individual panels of the balloon. A good example of this would be the Clairol balloon which we commissioned for Procter & Gamble.
42 - 69
Only capable of carrying the pilot, branded balloons of this size are cheap to produce and provide a great solution for companies looking to do short term contracts, or are working on tight budgets.
77 - 105
The most common size of advertising balloon, capable of carrying the pilot and between 2 and top to 4 passengers. This size of balloon provides the perfect balance between passenger carrying capabilities and initial construction cost.
120+
Balloons of this size are designed primarily for their passenger carrying capabilities. Able to fly between upwards of 5 people at a time. ABC has its own 120 used for Film & TV.
Hot air balloons are annually checked by a Civil Aviation Inspector, to confirm their Continuing Airworthiness and safety.
On average a balloon will last between 300 - 400 hours, which equates to around 5-6 years of commercial use.