: Tethered to motorized winches on the ground, these hydrogen-filled balloons served as "the early drones," providing observers with views up to 40 miles (64 km) behind enemy lines.
: Observers in the hanging baskets were primarily tasked with artillery spotting —correcting the aim of friendly batteries based on muzzle flashes and shell impacts. Download Caguot observation balloon rar
: Unlike round balloons that bobbed and spun, the Caquot used a streamlined shape and three air-filled tail fins to maintain horizontal stability in winds up to 90 km/h (56 mph) . : Tethered to motorized winches on the ground,