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Blimps are filled with Helium which is lighter than air thus causing the blimp to rise like a hot air balloon. Hydrogen used to be used, however Hydrogen is highly flamable resulting in so major accidents.

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Blimps are filled with a lighter-than-air gas like helium, which provides lift to keep them airborne. They are propelled by engines and controlled by adjusting the air pressure inside the envelope and moving the rudder and elevators. Blimps are able to move in different directions by changing the angle of the engines and using wind currents to navigate.

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They are made with cotton and gelatine

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