It's actually become a far more widespread hobby than I could have ever possibly imagined. Apparently it's been due to the ever-decreasing cost of GPS signaling equipment and, well, the FAA neglecting to shut down civilian projects of this nature - which I am certain they will do as soon as it becomes more popular. I'm pretty sure I would attempt to coordinate a launch in an area with low airline traffic, however how bad ass would it be to see a commercial jet flying past the balloon at 36,000 feet as you soar ever higher?
Wow great video and idea. And what an awesome thing to do with your son. Those last pictures gave me chills. That would suck if they forgot to turn the camera on.
The sad thing is, you always realize that kind of thing two or three seconds after it's way too late.
me and my friends watched this last weekend while we were stoned and we thought it was some of the sickest shit we had ever seen what an awesome dad I wanna do something cool like that if I ever have a kid
There were some MIT students that did that about a year ago and they provided instructions on how to do it yourself. I think it cost them $150 to do it http://space.1337arts.com/guide
they should do this next time there is a ufo over an airport or something, get a closer look at them.