(Tech) Cid Highwind Vibes

Anyone who has ever played Final Fantasy 7 may remember the character Cid and his airship the Highwind... After that Hindenburg tragedy I didn't think they'd still pursue the idea of airships other than being mere advertising platforms...

Well, I didn't think I'd see something like it in real life. The one below is just a half scale model and prototype. This appears to be designed for heavy duty cargo. I bet the final one will be awe inspiring!

Article courtesy of Gizmodo.

http://gizmodo.com/the-aluminum-airship-of-the-future-has-finally-flown-1301320903