Zephyr Hauler

Immersive, and physics-driven aerial logistics for Minecraft.

Tired of building endless lines of hoppers or complex minecart tracks just to move items over a mountain? Zephyr Hauler introduces a fleet of customizable, physical Hot Air Balloons designed to transport your chests, barrels, and machines across the sky with style and immersion.

Note: Installing Patchouli is highly recommended to get the custom Zephyr Hauler Guide Book!

Craft a Zephyr Hauler, link it to a Zephyr Dock, and Right-Click any compatible inventory block. The balloon will literally pick up the block from the world and fly it to its destination!

No pipes, no cables. Just you, the sky, and pure logistics.

Color-code your fleet with 16 wool colors to keep your supply lines organized.

Your cargo isn't just cosmetic; physics apply to your fleet. The weight of a Hauler is dynamically calculated based on the total number of items inside the captured inventory.

Light / Medium: Swift liftoff and fast cruise speeds.

Heavy / Overloaded: Sluggish ascent. The balloon will struggle and has a 30% chance to take structural damage upon landing due to its high inertia.

Colossal (> 54 Stacks): Barely flies. Drops like an anvil upon arriving at the dock, taking guaranteed severe damage unless heavily upgraded.

The sky is a volatile place. The flight speed of your balloons is entirely dependent on the world's weather:

Tailwinds & Headwinds: Use the Wind Vane to read the current air currents. Flying with the wind grants a massive speed boost, while flying against it will drag down efficiency.

Altitude Matters: Docks built on high peaks (Y > 128) expose your balloons to upper atmospheric streams, boosting all wind effects by 50%. Valleys and caves (Y < 60) will block the breeze.

Storms & Rain: Bad weather will consume your balloon's durability twice as fast!

Balloons endure a lot of stress and have a limited lifespan (8 trips by default). When a balloon breaks, it will crash land and become Inoperable. You must build a Maintenance Station and use materials (like String or Iron) to patch Air Leaks, Torn Fabric, or Clogged Burners.

Want to build the ultimate fleet? Combine your Hauler with special items in a Crafting Table to apply permanent, shapeless upgrades.

📦 Major Updates & Features

V1.1.0 - The Automation & Networking Update (Click to Expand)

Scale up your shipping empire with advanced routing and redstone automation!

• Centralized Hubs: Stop linking haulers one by one. Connect Docks to a Zephyr Hub using Zephyr Cables. The Hub dynamically scans up to 256 connected blocks and automatically assigns incoming balloons to the first Free dock.
• Smart Memory: Haulers launched from a Hub remember their origin. Once picked up, they are automatically ready to be dispatched to the Hub again—no manual re-linking required!
• Advanced Telemetry: Use the updated Zephyr Controller to monitor entire Hub networks. It tracks 4 strict states (Free, Reserved, Occupied, and Inaccessible) to prevent mid-air collisions.
• Factory Automation: Automate your entire supply chain! Use the Zephyr Launcher to fuel and dispatch balloons via redstone pulses. Route damaged balloons to the Maintenance Auto-Station to autonomously patch up your fleet.
• Automated Meteorology: Place a Wind Sensor linked to your destination. It outputs a redstone signal based on how favorable the wind is, letting you build smart systems that only launch heavy cargo during tailwinds.