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Cameron Balloons Leading the world in lighter-than-air aircraft and fabric structures. Look to the sky! We are a family-owned British business with international reach.

Leading the world in the manufacture of lighter-than-air aircraft and fabric structures. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality aircraft-standard engineering through robust and innovative products; led by a creative team, supported by a reliable aftersales service. Established in 1971, we have built over 9500 hot air balloons and continue to support this diverse industry with in-depth and realistic expertise. Safety and excellence are at the core of what we do and how we develop pioneering products. We are dedicated to delivering trustworthy service-support to our customers worldwide. Our outstanding achievements to date speak volumes for the dedication of our expert factory team. Our UK staff and global network of dealers are committed to supporting and servicing the requirements of our customers.

Thank you Erik Nyberg for sending us these great images to share featuring the new Snapchat Z-90 flying over Stockholm C...
19/10/2026

Thank you Erik Nyberg for sending us these great images to share featuring the new Snapchat Z-90 flying over Stockholm City - it looks a perfect day for a wonderful flight over Stockholm.



16/10/2026

It's Fire Friday!🔥🔥🔥

It's our pleasure to feature balloonsafariskenya.com new Z-350 on it's test inflation this week!

The burner combined with the vibrant orange and yellow colours of the envelope, look fantastic on a wonderful autumn day!

Have a great weekend everyone



We're very pleased to share this news.Don Cameron MBE, Managing Director of Cameron Balloons Ltd, has been awarded this ...
15/10/2026

We're very pleased to share this news.

Don Cameron MBE, Managing Director of Cameron Balloons Ltd, has been awarded this year’s Gold Air Medal by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), in recognition of his significant contribution to the world of air sports.

The Gold Air Medal is the FAI’s highest distinction in air sports, recognising exceptional achievement and contributions to aviation and aerial sporting activities worldwide.

The award represents a tremendous honour for Don Cameron, whose work with Cameron Balloons has helped shape the development of hot-air ballooning and the wider ballooning industry.

Don travelled to Lausanne, Switzerland, to receive the award yesterday evening, where the FAI celebrated Don’s achievements and his longstanding association with ballooning, as well as the contribution he has made to the international air sports community.

Well done Don!

For more information please see:https://www.fai.org/sites/default/files/2026-10/2026%20FAI%20Awards%20Citation%20v2%20%281%29.pdf

https://www.fai.org/news/fai-awards-2026

Weather at this years Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has provided some great flights and  photo opportunities....
12/10/2026

Weather at this years Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has provided some great flights and photo opportunities.

We had to feature these great pictures of these crowd pleasers




Cameron Balloons is proud to announce the launch of our NEW "Anti-Collision Light." Combining the performance and conven...
09/10/2026

Cameron Balloons is proud to announce the launch of our NEW "Anti-Collision Light."

Combining the performance and convenience of modern consumer electronics, with the rugged reliability you expect from Cameron balloons equipment.

The Cameron Balloons Compact Anti-Collision Light will be popular with both Gas & Hot air aviators, it is Lightweight, Robust & Rechargeable.


/EASACOMPLIANT
Configured to meet UK CAA and EASA night-flight requirements, giving you the confidence that your flight is compliant.
: Integrated battery provides up to 10 hours of operation from a 1.5-hour charge, with no separate battery pack required.
/DURABLE: Carbon-composite body and protective rubber bumpers keep the unit below 1 kg while built to withstand the demands of ballooning.
VISABILITY: Visible from up to 3 NM (5.5 km).
RESISTANT: Designed to withstand demanding outdoor conditions.
: Supplied with suspension line and karabiner.
: Supplied with an IP67-rated hard case.

Priced at £385 plus VAT / €455

Contact the sales team by email: [email protected] or telephone +44(0)117 963 7216 to find out more!

We're pleased to announce a Montgolfiere Day special offer!!!We're offering the opportunity to purchase one of our stunn...
09/10/2026

We're pleased to announce a Montgolfiere Day special offer!!!

We're offering the opportunity to purchase one of our stunning "Ready to Fly" stock envelopes with 10% off the advertised price - for further information on these envelopes please see: https://www.cameronballoons.co.uk/ready-to-fly

This offer applies to our "Ready to Fly" envelopes up to and including a 105,000cu.ft (2,974cu.m) envelope. Certification & shipping costs would apply in addition.

Please contact your dealer or drop our sales team a line if you'd like to secure a beautiful new balloon by emailing: [email protected] or telephone: +44 (0)117 963 7216

We’re very pleased to share the news that one of our dealers Saburo “Sabu” Ichiyoshi and his  achievements in ballooning...
08/10/2026

We’re very pleased to share the news that one of our dealers Saburo “Sabu” Ichiyoshi and his achievements in ballooning have been recognised by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) Ballooning Commission.

Sabu was Inducted into the FAI's Hall of Fame at a ceremony held at the Balloon Museum last Friday, in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he has formally been recognised "as a central architect of modern Japanese ballooning."

Well done Sabu on this fantastic achievement and on all your adventures, services as a Cameron Balloons dealer and to the world of ballooning.

For more information please see:
https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/news/fai-ballooning-commission-announces-2026-hall-of-fame-inductees

With a little over a month until our November 2026 Maintenance Course, we have a few spaces remaining ...🗣️Feedback from...
06/10/2026

With a little over a month until our November 2026 Maintenance Course, we have a few spaces remaining ...

🗣️Feedback from previous attendees includes:
➡️ "Best of all the manufacturers courses I have done".
➡️ "I would highly recommend for anyone who's interested in finding out how things really are in the ballooning world".
➡️ "It was an extraordinary experience, thanks to all Cameron Staff!"
➡️ "It was an absolute pleasure taking part in this training course! A massive thank you to Amanda and the entire Cameron Balloons team for the warm welcome. The knowledge gained was invaluable".
➡️ "Was worth travelling so far! Brilliant people sharing their skills with us!"

📅 Join us at the factory: Tuesday 24th – Weds 25th November 2026.

To book your space on this course please contact Amanda Buckland in our Sales team by email:
📧 [email protected]

Well that's a wrap for this years hopper meeting in Riegersburg, Austria.The team are now on the way back to factory hav...
05/10/2026

Well that's a wrap for this years hopper meeting in Riegersburg, Austria.

The team are now on the way back to factory having flown 6 out of 6 flights over the weekend where some wonderful flights took place.

We have a beautiful stock hopper envelope available for sale if these pictures inspire you. Please see:
https://www.cameronballoons.co.uk/ready-to-fly/cameron-o-31-1

Contact the sales team at the factory by email [email protected] or telephone +44(0)117 9637 216 if you would like further information on our cloud hoppers.

-ZBallonfahrtenKindermann-Schon



05/10/2026

A great launch field lineup in Riegersburg, Austria

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Cameron Balloons, St John's Street, Bedminster
Bristol
BS34NH

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:15am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441179637216

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