Elios 3
[commercial]aerial · drones · 2 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
FlyabilityForm Factor
aerial
Lifecycle
commercial
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
2
Target Price
$30K to $50K (analyst estimate)
- AERIAL
- COMMERCIAL
Description
Collision-tolerant indoor inspection drone with protective carbon fiber cage. LiDAR mapping and 4K camera for confined space inspection in industrial facilities.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://www.flyability.com/elios-3
- maturity
- commercial
- lifecycle
- active
- form factor
- aerial
- manufacturer
- Flyability
- deployments count
- 2
- Maturity stage
- commercial
- Product
- Elios 3 inspection drone
- Funding
- ~CHF 22M (~$24M)
- Category
- Confined space inspection drones
Availability and pricing
- price
- $30K to $50K (analyst estimate) · as of 2025-01-01
- lead time
- Not disclosed
- sales model
- Not disclosed
- availability
- Not disclosed
- units in field
- Not disclosed
- pricing Model
- Not disclosed
Safety record
No incidents on record for Elios 3.
Supply chain
- OusterSENSORSOuster Ouster OS0-32 Rev 6.2 LiDAR sensor (standard configuration, launched May 2022) -- primary 3D mapping and navigation sensor for the Elios 3 confined-space inspection drone; enables real-time 3D model creation via Flyability's FlyAware SLAM engine with accuracy to +/-2cm even in dark, dusty and reflective environments; the Elios 3 Surveying Payload (announced October 2023) upgrades to the Ouster OS0-128 Rev 7 for centimeter-accurate survey-grade point clouds; both configurations source their LiDAR from Ouster
Ouster Ouster OS0-32 Rev 6.2 LiDAR sensor (standard configuration, launched May 2022) -- primary 3D mapping and navigation sensor for the Elios 3 confined-space inspection drone; enables real-time 3D model creation via Flyability's FlyAware SLAM engine with accuracy to +/-2cm even in dark, dusty and reflective environments; the Elios 3 Surveying Payload (announced October 2023) upgrades to the Ouster OS0-128 Rev 7 for centimeter-accurate survey-grade point clouds; both configurations source their LiDAR from Ouster
FAQ
What is Elios 3?
Collision-tolerant indoor inspection drone with protective carbon fiber cage. LiDAR mapping and 4K camera for confined space inspection in industrial facilities.
How much does Elios 3 cost?
Elios 3 is listed at $30,000 to $50,000 on the DEPLOY registry. This is an analyst estimate, not an official price.
Is Elios 3 actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Elios 3 is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes Elios 3?
Elios 3 is made by Flyability, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, founded in 2014.
Where is Elios 3 deployed?
2 verified deployments of Elios 3 are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Global (multiple sites), Lausanne.
Can you buy Elios 3?
Elios 3 is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to Elios 3?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to Elios 3 include Wing Delivery Aircraft, Skydio X10, Zipline Platform 2 (P2), Prime Air MK30.
How does Elios 3 compare to Wing Delivery Aircraft?
Elios 3 and Wing Delivery Aircraft (Wing · 35 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. Elios 3 has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Elios 3 a top aerial?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Elios 3 ranks in roughly the top 42% of aerial models tracked by the registry.
What is Elios 3's maturity stage?
Elios 3 is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
Is Elios 3 safe?
Elios 3 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
What is the Flyability Elios 3 drone used for?
The Flyability Elios 3 is an indoor inspection drone designed for GPS-denied environments like tunnels, tanks, silos, and industrial confined spaces. It is the first indoor drone for mapping and inspection, using LiDAR to navigate and create 3D maps. It reduces human entry into dangerous confined spaces.