The Gyro-Evac is a large hot-air baloon, resembling a zeppelin-like vehicle, financed by Preston B. Whitmore's Industries. It is primary used by Commander Rourke, as a means of evacuation from an underground enviroment, as well as a platform from which to attack enemies, at higher ground. First appearing in the Disney animated film, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, the Gyro-Evac also makes several appearances in the villain tournaments context.