I had an alternative idea which was to use a makeshift hot air balloon made out of a bin bag or something which would double as a parachute for the descent. It would have a note asking people to send it back.
The problems with this were threefold: a) the hot air balloon might not get that high, b) the camera might break on landing, c) someone might just nick the camera.
Then I just thought 'screw the camera - let's just see how far one of these can get'. I thought I could just attach a note asking them to email me where and how they found it.
I then decided a helium balloon would work better instead and the note should be laminated to stop rain.
Now we just need to decide where the launch site is to be and what the note should say. It needs to be somewhere with a high density of people like London. But how do I get the balloons there in the first place? I might get some odd looks on the train. I could buy them up there I guess.
Then the note:
Dear Whoever You Are,
I see your curiosity got the better of you and you picked this up.
You have volunteered for a social experiment. The question is: are you willing to take a few minutes of your time to take part?
If you can spare the time, could you please post on ifoundaballoon.chamberlaindesign.co.uk with where and how you found this with a photo.
Thank you for your time and have a good day.
Chris Chamberlain
I'll post if I actually decide to do this and then I'll post any replies at ifoundaballoon.chamberlaindesign.co.uk
