###An Illustrated Guide to Grassroots Mapping with Balloons and Kites

_Do you want to make maps? Do you need satellite images but can't afford them? Do you want to see your home from above? Follow these instructions and you can, for as little as $100!_

###The Public Lab Balloon Mapping Kit

[The Balloon Mapping Kit](http://store.publiclab.org/products/balloon-mapping-kit) distributed by Public Lab is ...

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####Your kit contains:

--5.5 foot (170cm) reusable* balloon made of a latex/chloroprene (neoprene) mix

--1000 feet (305m) of 110lb test (55 kilo) Dacron line, pre-wound on an 8" hoop winder

--protective canvas gloves for handling the line. Thin line can cause burns to unprotected hands.  

--three high-strength (270lb) swivel clips.  For attaching the balloon and camera
twenty rubber bands. for making a camera cradle

--reusable ties. for closing the balloon (3 hook/loop or 10 plastic)

--one 1" rubber ring. for attaching the balloon to the line

--one steel carabiner. for anchoring the balloon on the ground

--two aluminum mini carabiners. for attaching cameras to the line

--printed instruction booklet

####You add:

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