French Aerostatic Corps

French Aerostatic Corps
Aerostatic Corps balloon during the Battle of Fleurus
Active	1794–1799
Country	France
Type	Balloon engineers
Role	Reconnaissance
Size	Two companies of 26 soldiers
Colors	Blue with a black trim
Engagements	Battle of Fleurus, Battle of Mainz, Battle of Würzburg, Battle of the Nile
Commanders
Notable commanders	Jean-Marie-Joseph Coutelle, Nicolas Lhomond
Aircraft flown
Reconnaissance	L'Entreprenant, Hercule, L'Intrépide

The French Aerostatic Corps or Company of Aeronauts (French: compagnie d'aérostiers) was the world's first balloon unit,^[1] founded in 1794 to use balloons, primarily for reconnaissance.