The Flyability Elios 3 combines LiDAR technology with high-resolution imaging, offering comprehensive indoor inspections and detailed 3D mapping of complex environments.
Equipment Type: Indoor and Confined Space Drone
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The Elios 3 is the first indoor inspection drone of its kind. Designed with the future in mind, the Elios 3 has not only more power and stability, but also a modular payload bay for Elios 3 accessories.
The Elios 3 offers up to 12 minutes of flight time, the lighting has been relocated to the outside of the cage to reduce reflection, and there are now ducts covering the motors to reduce noise up to 20 decibels.
In addition, with the new insert and lock mechanism, battery manipulations are quick and easy to interchange.
The Flyability Elios 3 comes with a modular payload bay that features two ports, one dedicated to the LiDAR system and one for other auxiliary payloads. This new design provides aerial capabilities for a range of upcoming applications. The Elios 3 is a versatile instrument with the future in mind.
FlyAware™ combines LiDAR technology into a powerful NVidia graphic engine to produce a real-time 3D map that acts like an indoor GPS with centimeter accuracy.
The fixed camera payload now comes with an unobstructed 180° field of view 4k and thermal camera, as well as a distance sensor.
The Elios 3 delivers stunning image quality and produces 16k lumens of light with adaptive lighting controls for up-close inspections.
Flyability’s latest firmware update for the Elios 3 drone Return to Signal, significantly enhances flight safety in areas with weak radio signals.
This update introduces a key feature that enables the drone to autonomously return along its original path when a signal interruption occurs, as indicated by a popup in the Cockpit interface.
This ensures continuous monitoring and maintenance of the live video connection, allowing pilots to explore more challenging environments with increased confidence and safety during drone inspections.
The Return to Signal feature provides an essential layer of security, especially in locations where signal stability is a concern.
The Elios 3 RAD payload is much more than just a flying dosimeter; it is a powerful radiation surveying tool. With its comprehensive features and capabilities, it goes beyond simple radiation measurements.
During flight, the Elios 3 RAD payload provides a comprehensive in-flight radiation reading. It offers an instant reading of the current and cumulative dose rate, along with maximum recorded values and measurement history.
This allows users to understand measurement trends clearly and easily identify areas with high radiation sources.
The Elios 3 UT Payload is a sophisticated drone-based ultrasonic testing system designed for precise and efficient inspections in confined spaces, offering advanced features such as real-time data analysis, enhanced mapping, and automated surface preparation.
Technical Specifications
| Configuration | Ducted fan quadcopter |
| Data Interface | USB-C port using inspector (requires the drone to be powered on by its batter) |
| Dimensions | 18.9" Width 13.8" Height |
| Flight Control Sensors | IMU, magnetometer, barometer, lidar, 3 computer vision cameras and ToF distance sensor |
| Flight Modes | |
| Flight Time (E3 Base) | >12min 30s |
| Flight Time (E3 Base + Lidar) | >9min |
| Ingress Protection | Base platform + basic inspection payload: splash & resistant design, equivalent to IP44 |
| LiDAR Payload Ingress Protection | IP68 |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) |
| Materials | Carbon fiber - kevlar composites, magnesium alloy, aeronautical grade aluminum, high quality thermoplastics |
| Motor Type | 4 fast reversing electric brushless motors |
| Noise Level | 83dB(A) with Lidar |
| Onboard Computer | Nvidia Xavier NX onboard computer with custom linux OS |
| Propeller Lifetime | 10h |
| Propellers | 4 propellers, 5 inches |
| LiDAR Sensor | Ouster OSO-32 beams sensor |
| Control Modes | Auto mode with manual EV compensation |
| Photo Formats | JPG |
| Photo FOV | 119° horizontal, 149° diagonal |
| Photo Recording Resolution | 4000 x 3000, up to 40 pictures during flight |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CMOS, 12.3M Effective Pixels, optimized for low light performance |
| Ground Sample Distance | Minimum 0.18mm/pix at 30cm |
| Lens | 2.71 mm focal length, fixed focal |
| Movie FOV | 114° horizontal, 131° diagonal |
| Video Formats | MOV |
| Video Recording Resolutions | 4K Ultra HD: 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps, FHD: 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps |
| Video Streaming Resolution | FHD: 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps |
| File Storage | MicroSD card (onboard the aircraft) Max capacity: 128GB Recommended model: Scandisk Extreme micro SDXC UHS-IV30 |
| Supported File System | FAT32 for cards up to 32GB, exFAT for cards bigger than 32 GB. Up to 128GB card size. |
| Thermal Camera Lens | FOV 56° x 42°, Depth of field 15cm to infinity |
| Thermal Camera Sensitivity | <50 mK |
| Thermal Sensor | Lepton 3.5 FLIR |
| Thermal Video Recording Resolution | 160 x 120 at 9 fps |
| Thermal Wavelength | 8-14 μm |
| Total Vertical FOV | Approximately 244°, 180° without obstruction |
| Control | From the remote controller, the adaptive light beam is controlled by camera pitch. |
| Modes | Normal mode (4x panels used) Dustproof lighting (2x outer panels used only) selective/oblique lighting (left or right side only) |
| Type | High-efficiency LEDs for lighting in front, top and bottom, optimized for low impact of dust on picture quality. |
| Battery | 6700 mAh 1S |
| Battery Charger Voltage & Power Input | 12V / 24W |
| Battery Charging Temperature Range | 10°C to 35°C |
| Battery Life Time | 300 cycles |
| Controls | Aircraft control and payload settings |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 45°C |
| Options | Optional remote controller (camera operator) with video stream reception on a secondary screen, and dual control of camera settings. |
| Output Port | USB-c |
| Weight | 1760g with tablet holder |
| Designation of Emissions | Downlink: max 18Mbps Video: 1080@30fps FMU data Uplink: max 3Mbps RC commands |
| Frequency Band Tx | 2.4 Ghz ≤20 dBm |
| Radio Link Encryption | 128 bit aes-ctr as per the LTE spec |
| Battery Charger | USB fast Charger 5V / 15W |
| Charging Temperature | 0° to 40 °C |
| Charging Time | 3h (with fast charger provided with tablet) 5h (with normal charger provided by flyability) |
| Model | Samsung Galaxy Tablet S7 or S8 |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 50°C |
| Weight | 500 g |
| Battery Change Time | <10s by means of plug and play battery mechanism |
| Battery Life Time | 50 flights |
| LiPo 65 HV Smart Battery | LED, button and user interface for SOC monitoring, etc Improved safety during charge cycle (protection for: overcharge, overcurrent, overvoltage. over/under-temperature) Accurate state of health and state of change estimation Plug & play charging Self-balancing Storage sel-discharge Cycle counter Battery ID |
| Charger | Elios 3's plug and play Smart Battery Charger 150VA Reactive power input 100-240V AC voltage input 1.5A AC max current input |
| Charging Temperature | 32°F - 113°F |
| Charging Time | 1hr |
| Compliance | Approved for carry-on luggage Complies with IATA Dangerous Good Regulation. |
| Energy | 99.2 Wh |
| Net Weight | 620 g ; 1.4 lbs |
| Nominal Voltage | 22.8 V |
| Operating Temperature | 50°F - 104°F |
| Rated capacity | 4350 mAh |
| Safety Alarm | Audible warning when battery voltage is low |
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