The Elios 3 represents the next generation in remote confined space inspection drones. Elios 3 retains the same robust cage form factor of Elios 2 (including the full 4K video camera with thermal imager, distance lock, adjustable lighting, and on-the-fly measurements). This optional version is specially designed for optimised and accurate 3D point cloud surveying.
Survey Grade SLAM LiDAR
This version of the Elios 3 comes with an upgraded LIDAR scanner, the Ouster OS0-128 Rev 7 which delivers highly detailed, centimetre-accurate scans inside hard-to-reach and hazardous areas. Together with the advanced LiDAR payload you get FARO Connect, a specialised point cloud processing software, along with comprehensive training, and a set of reflective targets.
This advanced LiDAR payload option targets professionals seeking survey-grade results in hard-to-reach, dangerous and inaccessible spaces. The enhanced features include volumetric measurements that are accurate to within 1% of terrestrial laser scans, distance measurements with centimetre precision, and more detailed point clouds with sharper definition. In addition, the Surveying Payload is optimised for linear and symmetrical environments, such as tunnels, wastewater pipes, culverts and sewers.
LiDAR Features
The enhanced LiDAR scanner offers the following features and benefits over the standard LIDAR package:
| ACCURACY | PRECISION | RANGE | POINT DENSITY |
| 0.1% drift | 6mm 1σ | 100m | 1.3 million points/sec |
Point cloud accuracy in structured environments delivers drift as low as 0.1% – 0.3%. In symmetrical and linear environments, it is as low as 0.5% – 2% drift.
Greater Efficiency
With the Elios 3 Survey Payload, you can cover a given area in much less time than with terrestrial scanners, or even with the standard Elios 3 scanner:
Clean, Geo-referenced Point Clouds
FARO Connect allows for true data alignment by combining multiple point clouds to produce one single scan. Alignment is done intuitively using reflective targets.
The software also includes cloud filtering to refine your 3D models, including outlier removal, surface noise reduction, and removal of unwanted points.
Plus, you can now perform geo-referencing automatically using reflective targets imported as part of the dataset into FARO Connect.
Elios 3 Survey Payload Packages
The Flyability Elios 3 Survey is sold as a complete package, including the drone itself, the controller and tablet, the software, batteries and everything you need to fly right out of the box.
There are three package options available: Elios 3 LIGHT SURVEY, Elios 3 PREMIUM SURVEY and Elios 3 ENTERPRISE SURVEY. The PREMIUM and ENTERPRISE Packages come with additional batteries and chargers, plus a 2-year warranty on the ENTERPRISE Package. The ENTERPRISE Package also includes the Range Extender.
Everything comes in custom-designed, industrial strength, wheeled hard case that is easy to transport and ensures you have everything on hand, ready to fly.
| Elios 3 PREMIUM SURVEY | Elios 3 ENTERPRISE SURVEY |
|---|---|
| Best value for more frequent users, with extra batteries, and 3-year full software licence. | Good for heavy enterprise users, with 15 batteries, 3-year full software licence, plus the Elios Range Extender. |
| Complete Elios 3 system with tablet and controller, spares, tools and hard transport case | Complete Elios 3 system with tablet and controller, spares, tools and hard transport case |
| Ouster OS0-128 Rev 7 LiDAR Scanner | Ouster OS0-128 Rev 7 LiDAR Scanner |
| 9 Batteries | 15 Batteries |
| 5 Battery Chargers | 8 Battery Chargers |
| 5 sets of spare propellers | 7 sets of spare propellers |
| Flyability Premium Software* subscription included for 3 years (renewable) | Flyability Premium Software* subscription included for 3 years (renewable) |
| Full software licence for FARO Connect, valid for 3 years | Full software licence for FARO Connect, valid for 3 years |
| Access to FARO Connect online training | Access to FARO Connect online training |
| 2 hours consulting call with a certified FARO Connect expert | 2 hours consulting call with a certified FARO Connect expert |
| Range Extender available as add-on | Range Extender included |
| 12 month warranty | 24 month warranty |
* Software covers and includes drone firmware, Cockpit flight control app, and Inspector 5 desktop application with Asset Management
The Range Extender is an antenna booster that connects to the RC controller. A 20-metre cable connects the antenna booster to the controller. The booster can then be placed inside a chamber or room, or dropped down a shaft.
All the Features of the Elios 3 Standard Version
You still get all the features and capabilities of the standard Elios 3 package with the Survey Payload option:
CITF Funding
Eligible companies in the construction, engineering, infrastructure or surveying sectors may apply for funding to cover a large portion of the cost of an Elios system, up to 70 percent.
You can search for Elios 3 or the item code PA23-019 in the CITF technologies section.
Find out more regarding applications on the CITF website, or Contact us today for the latest package pricing and a free demonstration. Or you can find more information at Flyability.com
WinCan Compatibility
Elios 3 inspection data and reporting is now compatible with WinCan Web. WinCan Web is a well-established cloud-based reporting solution widely used for wastewater facility data analysis and report generation. Inspectors using any Elios 3 package with Flyability Cloud can now import data directly to WinCan Web, allowing them to process, analyse, and create detailed, standards-compliant reports.
Contact us today for a free demonstration, or you can find more information at Flyability.com