Flyability Elios 3 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Flyability |
|---|---|
| Model | Elios 3 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Category | Inspection, Aerial |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Price (USD) | $50000–$70000 |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 41cm L × 41cm W × 38cm H |
| Connectivity | WiFi, Remote Control, App Control |
| Country of origin | CH |
Key features
- Collision-tolerant carbon fibre cage
- 4K camera + LiDAR sensor
- GPS-denied indoor navigation
- 8-minute flight time
- 1.1 kg total weight
- Flyability Inspector 3.0 software
- Confined space specialist
What is it?
The Flyability Elios 3 is a collision-tolerant indoor drone for confined space inspection, enclosed in a protective carbon fibre cage that allows it to bounce off walls and surfaces while continuing to fly and capture data.
Who is it for?
- Industrial asset integrity teams inspecting boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels
- Oil and gas operators conducting internal pipeline and vessel inspections
- Power generation facilities inspecting chimneys, flues, and cooling towers
- Mining operations assessing confined underground spaces remotely
Key specs
- Weight: 1.1 kg
- Camera: 4K with 15x zoom + LiDAR
- Flight time: ~8 minutes
- Cage: carbon fibre collision protection
- Navigation: GPS-denied indoor navigation
- Software: Flyability Inspector 3.0
How it compares
Vs standard inspection drones: Elios 3 is the only commercially available drone designed for GPS-denied, collision-prone confined spaces. Standard drones require GPS signal and open airspace — neither available inside boilers or tanks.
Limitations
- 8-minute flight time limits inspection depth and duration
- $50,000+ price point requires asset criticality justification
- Requires trained operator for effective data capture
- LiDAR mapping accuracy varies in highly reflective metal interiors
FAQ
How much does the Flyability Elios 3 cost?
The Flyability Elios 3 is priced at approximately $50,000–$70,000 USD depending on sensor payload and accessories. Contact Flyability or authorised resellers for a formal quote.
What is the Flyability Elios 3 used for?
The Elios 3 is a collision-tolerant indoor drone designed for confined space inspection of industrial assets including boilers, tanks, chimneys, storage vessels, and any structure inaccessible to humans or standard drones.
What are the key specs of the Elios 3?
The Elios 3 weighs 1.1 kg, carries a 4K camera with 15x zoom and LiDAR sensor, has an 8-minute flight time in confined spaces, and uses a protective carbon fibre cage to survive collisions with walls and obstacles.
Who is the Elios 3 designed for?
The Elios 3 is designed for industrial inspection engineers, asset integrity teams in oil and gas, power generation, and mining, and confined space safety teams who need visual inspection data without sending humans into dangerous spaces.
What makes the Elios 3 different from standard inspection drones?
The Elios 3 is unique in being fully collision-tolerant — it bounces off walls and continues flying. Standard inspection drones cannot operate in confined spaces where wall proximity causes GPS loss and aerodynamic interference.