Darren Kling is a professional balloon pilot — an Aeronaut — with over 30 years of flight experience, a deep love for exploration, and a track record of safely pushing the limits of lighter-than-air aviation. This project grew from a desire to rekindle the adventurous spirit of hot air ballooning by deliberately pursuing flights that break the mold: longer durations, greater distances, and higher altitudes than the typical balloon flight, all while preserving the quiet wonder that makes ballooning so unique. To learn more about Darren, check out the video below.

The ‘Aeronaut Experiment’ is a creative cinematic series that blends high-altitude exploration and unscripted conversations with a unique guest in an unforgettable setting. Each episode invites special guests from varied backgrounds to discover the wonder of lighter-than-air travel and to share their own discoveries, stories, and expertise as we drift above striking, ever-changing landscapes. Capturing both the vistas and human as well as natural stories that unfold beneath it, each flight is a journey, each conversation an experiment in perspective.

Interested in joining a creative exploration from above, collaborating, and learning more about our upcoming flights and episodes?