What one community costs to run, in full.
Up front, per community
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 13 foot blimp, artwork both sides | $1,526 |
| Shipping | $135 |
| Helium fill hose | $45 |
| Tether 120 ft or pennant line 105 ft | included, choose one |
| First helium fill, local supplier | about $255 |
Then, per weekend
Almost nothing. At one percent loss a day you are replacing a few dollars of helium per flying day, around $2.50, with a proper top-off every three to seven days of use.
A 200 cubic foot tank costs about $300 from a local welding-gas supplier and covers a long stretch of weekends. The blimp itself is a one-time purchase that customers are still flying fourteen years later.
What we cannot offer in California
Service. We supply, install, fill, monitor and remove balloons only in greater Phoenix and Tucson, because our crew has to reach the site.
In California you own it and your team flies it. Given the weekend routine takes ten minutes, that works well for builders. It works less well for businesses with high staff turnover and nobody who owns the task.
Is artwork included?
Yes. Full colour, both sides, inside the $1,526.
How long from order to flying?
Three to seven days production after proof approval, then two to five days shipping.
Do we need FAA permission?
Not below 150 feet, and we fly at 120. Within five miles of controlled airspace, call the tower.
What about wind?
Over 25 mph forecast, bring it down. That is the whole maintenance routine.
What if it wears out?
Send it back for a replacement. Wear is covered; weather loss is not.
Ask for a quote. Call 1-800-791-1445 or email sales@arizonaballoon.com and tell us the size and whether you want it printed.
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