New High-Capacity Battery for the Elios 3

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June 26, 2025: Flyability have announced the availability of an all-new high-capacity battery for the Elios 3. This new battery is designed to give Elios 3 users up to 50% more flight time per charge. The battery is available to order now.

The high-capacity battery offers 13 minutes and 30 seconds of flight time in a standard configuration (Elios 3 with the Rev 6 LiDAR fitted), compared to 9 minutes and 10 seconds with the standard battery. In addition to extended airtime, the battery delivers twice the number of recommended charge cycles (100 cycles) compared to the standard battery (50 cycles), maximising long-term value by combining longer missions with a significantly improved battery lifespan.

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Elios 3 On TV!

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The Elios 3 is now widely accepted in Hong Kong as the go-to solution for confined space inspections. The drone also gets featured regularly in PR and publicity campaigns, by both government departments, and commercial enterprises. This is all part of a push to deploy more drone and robotic technology for safe and efficient structural inspection work.

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Flyability Announces Smart Return-to-Home for Elios 3!

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Flyability has announced the launch of Smart Return-to-Home for their flagship Elios 3 drone. This new feature blends autonomy with the Elios 3’s existing toolkit, helping the drone autonomously plan and execute the shortest route back to the home point when triggered. This feature is available to Elios 3 users with a Premium software subscription.

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Emlid Joins the ESRI Partnership Network

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Emlid has joined the ESRI Partner Network to bring ArcGIS users the benefits of its robust and cost-effective GNSS receiver ecosystem, delivering centimetre-level accuracy at under US$2,000 per unit.

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Flyability Introduces the Flammable Gas Sensor

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Flyability have introduced a flammable gas sensor for the Elios 3. The sensor is a safety tool that provides a real-time warning of combustible gasses when mounted on the Elios 3. This sensor was created in partnership with NevadaNano, a leader in advanced gas detection technology with 20 years of experience. 

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