Balloon Drawings & Create FAI Reports in Minutes—Not Hours
- Auto‑balloon drawings, extract dimensions and GD&T frames
- Export to AS9102 FAI Report or your own custom template
- Starts at $30/user/month. No credit card required for trial
“It pays for itself on the first day.” — Dave Bonetti, Leeper MFG. Trusted by quality teams and job shops running FAIs daily.
Secure: Drawings never leave your browser. Hosted on AWS GovCloud (US).
Built for quality teams who need speed and accuracy
Save hours on every ballooned drawing—with clean, export‑ready data.
Auto‑ballooning
Capture multiple dimensions instantly—no manual numbering.
GD&T symbol recognition
Detect and interpret common GD&T symbols directly from your drawings.
Hosted on AWS GovCloud
Deployed in AWS GovCloud (US) to support strict compliance and data residency needs.
Simple, fast interface
Drag in a drawing and start ballooning in seconds.
Rotate PDF
Fix rotated drawings before ballooning.
Unit conversion
Switch between inch/mm on the fly.
Export AS9102 Form 3 (Rev C)
Send inspection data to Excel or CSV with consistent formatting.
Private by design
Your drawings remain in your browser and are never uploaded.
Simple, transparent pricing
Flat monthly or annual pricing. No upsells.
What teams are saying
Real results from quality teams using Balloonist.io
“We have been using balloonist.io for the past 7 months. It saves us a couple of hours of work a day, as we are a larger job shop and have a lot of FAIs daily. Their support team is very responsive and open to customizing our needs. It pays for itself on the first day.”
— Dave Bonetti, Leeper MFG
“Clean, intuitive interface. Fast balloon creation and renumbering. Simple export options for reports. No unnecessary complexity. For basic to mid‑level ballooned drawings, it’s one of the most efficient tools we’ve used. Less time formatting. More time measuring.”
— Matthew Lewis, Glass Scale Metrology (GSM)
How it works
Balloon a drawing, extract features, and export AS9102—end to end.
Upload a PDF drawing
Drag & drop or choose a file—no installs needed.
Select dimensions
Auto‑balloon multiple callouts at once or draw a quick selection box.
Extract features
Dimensions and GD&T are interpreted and added to your feature table with consistent formatting.
Review and edit
Adjust balloon numbers, visibility, tolerance type, or leader lines in seconds.
Export your report
One click to AS9102 Form 3 (Rev C) Excel or CSV.
Most teams cut ballooning time by 50–80% in their first week.
See Balloonist.io in action (60 seconds)
Watch how to balloon a drawing, extract features, and export AS9102—end‑to‑end.
Click to play demo video
Simple, Transparent Pricing
All plans include a free 7 day trial. No credit card required to start.
Annual Plan Best Value
Our best value option for quality teams.
- Full access to all features
- Billed annually ($360/year)
Monthly Plan
Flexible option with no long-term commitment.
- Full access to all features
- Billed monthly
Team Plan
Discounted pricing for multiple users in your organization.
- Multiple user discount
- Centralized billing
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before your first ballooned drawing.
Do my drawings get uploaded to the cloud?
No. Drawings are processed entirely in your browser and are never uploaded. The app itself is hosted on AWS GovCloud (US) to support strict compliance and data‑residency needs.
What file formats can I balloon?
Upload a PDF drawing, auto‑balloon dimensions and GD&T, then export. No installs or plugins required.
Does Balloonist.io export AS9102 reports?
Yes. Export AS9102 Form 3 (Rev C) to Excel or CSV in one click, or use your own custom template.
Can it recognize GD&T symbols?
Yes. Balloonist.io detects and interprets common GD&T feature control frames directly from your drawings.
How much does it cost?
Pricing starts at $30/user/month billed annually ($360/year), or $39/user/month billed monthly. Discounted team pricing is available for multiple users.
Is there a free trial?
Yes—every plan includes a free 7‑day trial, and no credit card is required to start.
Ready to simplify your inspection process?
The effective and affordable solution for quality teams of all sizes.
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Questions?
Email
hello@balloonist.io
or book a
15‑minute demo