AirMarker R.One Ballon Rescue System

• Height: Balloon rises up to 150 feet (45 meters) above your position.
• Visibility: Lighted balloon with reflectors stays visible for up to 3 days depending on conditions.
• Ease of Use: Twist to activate. Balloon deploys automatically and lifts itself on a high-strength line.
• High Visibility: Bright orange 16 inch balloon with integrated light source and reflective panels.
• Compact Size: Fits in any pack, ditch bag, vehicle kit, survival vest, or flight bag.

The AirMarker R.One is a compact visual rescue device designed to help searchers find you faster on land, water, or roadside emergencies. When activated, the bright orange balloon inflates and rises up to 150 feet on a durable high-tech line. The integrated light source and reflective material make it visible from long distances, even in low-light or poor weather.

Unlike flares, mirrors, or ground-level markers that can be hidden by terrain, trees, vehicles, snow, tall brush or waves, the AirMarker R.One lifts your signal into open air where rescuers can actually see it. This gives them a direct visual reference to your exact location while you stay put and conserve energy.

The system includes a rugged ABS outer case, three helium cylinders, a high-strength 45 meter line, and a special Veraplex balloon with an integrated light. Activation requires only a light twist. Once deployed, the AirMarker maintains its position overhead for up to 3 days depending on conditions. It can be secured to your pack, vessel, vehicle, rock, rope, or tree using the attached carabiner and elastic tether.

Who Uses the AirMarker R.One

• Hikers and Backpackers needing a visual marker if lost, injured, or off-trail.
• Boaters and Paddlers who want an above-water signal if adrift, dead boat, or disoriented in fog. **It's an alternative to a signal flare and stays up for a lot longer.
• Backcountry Skiers and Boarders needing visibility in tree wells, canyons, or low-visibility terrain.
• Roadside Drivers stuck in remote areas or hidden from view after going off the road.
• Pilots and Aircrew as part of a survival kit for forced landings or remote areas.
• Search and Rescue Teams for marking locations, staging areas, or casualties.

Real Use Scenarios

• Lost hiking and cannot be seen through trees or terrain—balloon rises above the canopy.
• Vehicle off the road in snow, night, or dense brush—marker is visible from the air or highway.
• Boat with dead engine or drift situation—balloon visible over swells and from rescue craft.
• Pilot down or forced landing where aircraft may be hidden in tall grass or forest.
• Injury on trail where staying still is safer, but you still need visibility.

The AirMarker R.One is a one-time-use device. After deployment, customers may return the unit for a discounted replacement. Each unit includes a unique serial number and can be registered with AirMarker for safety notifications and maintenance reminders.

The AirMarker R.One is a smart addition to any emergency or survival kit because it solves a problem that no electronic device can fully cover. Phones die. GPS units lose signal. Radios have limited range. Even PLBs and satellite messengers can only send coordinates. The AirMarker gives rescuers something they can actually see in the real world, at night, in bad weather, or in terrain that hides you from view. It is the final layer of visibility that fills the gap between digital alerts and physical discovery. If you are building a roadside kit, a backcountry pack, a ditch bag for your aircraft or boat, or a family emergency kit at home, the R.One adds a real visual signal that works when everything else fails.

Made in Switzerland by AirMarker AG. Distributed in the United States exclusively through Aviation Survival, the authorized U.S. partner for the AirMarker R.One.

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