Cloud-making machine
Monday, June 30, 2008 by PPV
The clouds, or 'Flogos', are made of soap and gases, such as helium, which allow them to fly off and retain their puffy texture.
'They will fly for miles,' said Francisco Guerra, the creator of the machine. 'They are durable so they last a while.'
They can fly up to 48km (30 miles) and go as high as 6km (four miles) but normally the little clouds level out at about 150m (500ft).
The clouds can be made in 60cm (2ft) or 90cm (3ft) sizes but a 1.8m (6ft) generator is in the pipeline.
The proto-clouds have also been cleared by the authorities of being a hazard to aeroplanes.
'They will fly for miles,' said Francisco Guerra, the creator of the machine. 'They are durable so they last a while.'
They can fly up to 48km (30 miles) and go as high as 6km (four miles) but normally the little clouds level out at about 150m (500ft).
The clouds can be made in 60cm (2ft) or 90cm (3ft) sizes but a 1.8m (6ft) generator is in the pipeline.
The proto-clouds have also been cleared by the authorities of being a hazard to aeroplanes.
