The Farmers Blimp is not a Blimp, and it’s not Operated by Farmers

Photo courtesy Matthew Rhodes

The Farmers blimp is not a blimp; it’s actually a zeppelin, built by the German firm that created the Hindenburg.  And it’s not owned or operated by Farmers Insurance.  The real name of the airship is Eureka, and it’s owned and operated by a company called Airship Ventures.

Eureka has previously advertised the personal genetics company 23andMe and the Disney film UP.  Airship Ventures has not disclosed how long the Farmers name will remain on the side of their ship.

Unlike a blimp (which has no rigid framework and maintains its shape from the pressure of its internal gas, like a balloon), the Zeppelin NT is built around a framework of aluminum and high-strength carbon-fiber.

The learn more about the difference between a blimp and a zeppelin, visit Dirigibles, Zeppelins, and Blimps.