In 2010, PKAP acquired a Helikite (a combination of a helium balloon/blimp
and a kite) from Allsopp
Helikites. The goal was to use the helikite to take low altitude photos
(both normal and infrared) of the PKAP survey area. The helikite saga was quite
an interesting one, from having to locate a cylinder of helium on the island, to
the actual flying of the device. (For the complete saga check out our
blogs from 2010). Aside from a few minor setbacks, the
device worked quite well. For a larger view, click on a thumbnail below.
