Everyone has seen sky lanterns at some point. Whether floating in the air or as part of a television advertising campaign, they have become incredibly popular in the past few years and their popularity can only go up. However, there are many companies that make these lanterns and not all sky lanterns are created equally. There are manufacturers who cut corners and offer less the excellent quality and while the prices are less, they present a number of dangers to those who use them as well as the surrounding area where they may land. These are the most important features any sky lantern should have to be sure that they are safe and responsible.
Fuel Cell
The first place where sky lantern construction differs is in the fuel cell. The fuel cell is the heart of the sky lantern and some companies provide fuel cells that are poorly made. In the case of these poorly made fuel cells, they are made of a cardboard or other material dipped in paraffin wax. The biggest issue with these fuel cells is that they can drip, making them a potential burn hazard for those close by when the lantern is launched. On top of this, they can sometimes come apart or come detached from the lantern itself, creating a fire risk as well as ruining the sky lantern experience.
