The company is developing massive airship to carry heavy cargo long distances . Aeroscraft can take off and land vertically , like a helicopter , without need for a runway . Project is just one of a number of airships and aerostats being developed for a variety of uses . Airships once feted as future of flying , but fell out of favor after the Hindenburg disaster .
U.S. company Aeros developing massive airship to carry heavy cargo long distances . Aeroscraft will take off and land vertically , like a helicopter , without need for a runway . Project is just one of a number of airships and aerostats being planned for a variety of uses . Airships once feted as future of flying , but fell out of favor after the Hindenburg disaster .