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Re:Launch HN: HyLight (YC S23) – Hydrogen airships to inspec... by ToDougie on Monday August 28, 2023 @02:19PM (#37298358)
That sounds like a very enjoyable endeavor! I was wondering, what are the benefits and drawbacks to flying a lighter-than-air ship under 1,000 feet? Or even closer to the ground/tops of buildings? <500 feet? Are there simply too many regulatory issues?

I have a dream that some day there will be airships floating around cities, ferrying passengers and freight, and they will float only 30-100 meters above the tallest buildings.

Re:Launch HN: HyLight (YC S23) – Hydrogen airships to inspec... by rtkwe on Monday August 28, 2023 @03:57PM (#37299637)
The issue is they’re quite slow and not exactly nimble craft so flying low you need to be very sure you’re well clear of the surrounding hazards.