Surveying Balloon

The Surveying Balloon are large unmanned aerial vehicles used primarily by the RDA as a form of energy-free surveillance for data analysis. These balloons are found throughout the Western Frontier as an obstacle that could be destroyed.Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. 
==Specifications/Overview==
These balloons are triangular in shape. The shape is important, as these balloons can be combined with one another to further enhance their data and intelligence analysis.
As it is largely an aircraft meant for surveillance, they are equipped with various sensors and camera feeds that is hung underneath the balloon to give the RDA intel on the environment. Despite their large size, they are defenseless and must rely on the protection of a couple of nearby Scorpion Gunships against Na'vi aerial assaults.
The balloons are largely constructed from aluminium fabric with a metal skeletal frame on its 'head' which would allow RDA engineers or scientists to safely land as an aerial platform for data collection/maintenance. They are powered by solar cells, allowing for long-term duration surveillance. Their floatation is done through hydrogen, as can be seen when they are destroyed, they explode violently in a giant fireball. They are at risk of sabotage, such as hacking via SID which will expose their vulnerable batteries that can cause a catastrophic chain reaction.
Some balloons are known to carry a sonar beacon. These beacons are situated on the 'head' and are electronically shielded.Avatar Frontiers of Pandora - RDA Surveying Balloon - sonar
==Gallery==
Mateusz-katzig-mateusz-katzig-afop-mateuszkatzig-surveying-balloon-sonar.jpg|The sonar attachment
==References==
ru:Воздушный шар RDA
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