[Straight Vermonter]

I'm not sure if someone else has mentioned this on this thread or not but several years ago I read an article about a German company that was exploring new uses for LTA craft. As I remember the idea was to use it for extremely heavy long distance lifting. The plan was to be able to build bridge sections (or other objects) in one area then lift and place the sections where they were needed.

[BenLurkin]

Yes. I think the company went bust.

I'm not sure why Lockheed is trying it. Maybe they've figured out how to lick some fundamentals problems that would otherwise limit performance.