Modular flying platform

A chain of modular flying platforms, each platform comprising:

• an airship body defining an internal space and configured to achieve buoyancy;
• an internal structure, connected to the airship body, supporting a transfer channel in the internal space;
• and
• an attachment mechanism positioned at at least one end of the transfer channel to detachably connect with a another of the chain's modular flying platforms, wherein the transfer channel is configured to permit transfer therethrough of a payload between the modular flying platforms when securely connected;
• and
• wherein one or more motors are mounted to one or more of the chain's airship bodies to control motion of the chain.

A method of managing a chain of modular flying platforms comprising:

• deploying a plurality of modular flying platforms;
• connecting frontend and backend attachment mechanisms of the plurality of modular flying platforms to form the chain;
• transferring at least one payload through channels of the connected modular flying platforms;
• and
• distributing at least one of propulsion, electrical power and computing across the chain.