The new generation airship NOVA-01 from AERONOVA company took to the air for the first time at the "Novinki" airfield in the Moscow region.
As part of the "New Generation Airships" project launched in August 2024, the company plans to develop and launch airships for a wide range of applications, from stratospheric light aerostats to rigid heavy-lift cargo airships.
Testing of the NOVA-01 airship began with technical work in May 2025 at the "Novinki" airfield. AERONOVA engineers assembled the gondola, laid cables, and checked control and communication systems.
After that, the airship was taken out of the hangar for the first time to assess the functionality of the mooring mast and its behavior during the aerial feathering maneuver.
Characteristics of the NOVA-01 airship:
- Flight altitude — up to 1,000 meters above sea level
- Flight speed — up to 80 km/h
- Payload capacity — up to 50 kg
- Flight range — up to 200 km
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