How Kelluu’s UFO-like airships caught the eye of Nato and conspiracy theorists

About this episode

The episode discusses Kelluu's innovative airships and features insights from co-founder Jiri Jormakka and travel expert Maggie Draycott.

Mysterious objects spotted over the Nordics have sparked speculation online but they’re not aliens. Kelluu co-founder Jiri Jormakka explains the technology behind the company’s hydrogen-powered autonomous airships and how they operate in GNSS-jammed environments near the Russian border. Plus: travel expert Maggie Draycott discusses her new venture, Club Aviator.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Jiri Jormakka, Maggie Draycott

Topics covered

• airships
• technology
• hydrogen power
• autonomous vehicles
• travel
• conspiracy theories

Keywords

• Kelluu
• airships
• Nato
• hydrogen-powered
• autonomous
• GNSS-jammed
• travel expert
• Club Aviator

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kelluu, Nato

Places: Nordics, Russian border

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