# Gigantic Low-Cost Airships This Huge Airship Could Be Used For Civilian & Industrial Applications By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huge-airship References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/airlander-ten-worlds-largest-aircraft-rollout/44798/) & [hybridairvehicles](https://www.hybridairvehicles.com/aircraft/airlander-10) Hybrid Air Vehicles has gone ahead and unveiled its extraordinarily huge airship, the Airlander 10, which was first developed for the US Army as a Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle designed for potential use in military conflicts around the world. This huge airship, which is set to undergo its first test flight in Britain in the near future, is capable of lifting an enormous payload of 10,000 kg up to an altitude of up to 20,000 feet. It is capable of moving at speeds ranging from between 37 and 148 km/h, impressive figures considering the payload that it is designed to carry. Despite being initially designed for military applications, this huge aircraft is now being adapted for a variety of civilian uses in the realm of tourist transportation, cargo, scientific surveying and communications. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Low-cost Airships:** Airships could become a cost-effective alternative to traditional cargo transportation methods. - **Hybrid Vehicles:** Hybrid air vehicles could potentially be used for both military and civilian applications. - **Airship Tourism:** The development of airships could lead to new opportunities in the tourism industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Aviation:** Airships could potentially disrupt the aviation industry by providing a low-cost alternative to cargo transportation. - **Military:** The adaptation of military technology for civilian use could disrupt the defense industry. - **Tourism:** Airships could potentially create a whole new market for scenic tours and travel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous VTOL Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-cargo-drone.md) - [Eco-Friendly Stratospheric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sceye-haps.md) - [Seafaring Sky Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airyacht.md) - [Autonomous Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-drones.md) - [Range-Roving Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangeroving-cargo-drone.md) - [Heavy-Lifting Unmanned Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavylifting-unmanned-helicopter.md) - [Luxurious Superyacht Airship Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colossea.md) - [Autonomous Cargo Gliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-glider.md) - [Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-drones.md)