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xkcd #3298: Aerospace Flowchart

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Someday, we will find the problem that goes with this solution.

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[–] Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz 6 points 1 week ago

Slap a camera and a bunch of batteries on a balloon and you can easily map large areas without recharging. Great for photogrammetry. You can also carry other instruments onboard.