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Re:Launch HN: Buoyant (YC S21) – Blimp drones for air freight by EMM_386 on Monday August 23, 2021 @01:03PM (#28278849)
> and can take off and land in inclement weather

What kind of inclement weather are we talking about?

Aircraft have to deal with some really inclement weather. METARs like 12026G41. You mention you are testing in Alaska, which is infamous for this.

How much of a problem will this be?

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Re:Launch HN: Buoyant (YC S21) – Blimp drones for air freight by Benclaman on Monday August 23, 2021 @01:23PM (#28279145)
The inclement weather where our airships have the biggest advantage is in fog or limited visibility due to autonomy hardware/software in geographies with traditionally VFR approaches. Based on our experiences flying our current prototype, the full size airship should be able to take-off and land in wind speeds of 25-30 kts.
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