Flyability Elios 3 - Enterprise Package
- FlyAware SLAM Engine
- SLAM-Based Stabilisation
- 3D Live Map
- 3D reporting
- 3D Surveying Solution
- Modular Payload Bay
- Collision-Resilient Rugged Design
- Close-Up Inspection Dedicated Payload
- Extended Air-Time
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Quickly turn asset data into digital insights, with Elios 3 - the first mapping and inspection indoor drone, offering an unmatched combination of intelligence, versatility and stability.
Relying on the power of computer vision and LiDAR mapping, Elios 3 is a versatile indoor drone opening doors to a world where performing systematic inspections does not require months of training, reporting is done intuitively on a 3D model of your asset, and situational awareness is built into the piloting app.
- Elios 3 UAV - 1x
- LiDAR Payload - 1x
- 2.4 GHz digital RC and video receiver - 1x
- Android Tablet - 1x
- Transport case - 1x
- Battery storage safe bag - 1x
- Toolbox with all required tools for maintenance - 1x
- Micro SD cards - 1x 32 GB, 1x 64 GB
- Spare cage pentagons - 16x
- Propellers - 36x
- Robot battery charger - 7x
- Robot batteries - 9x
- Extended warranty (24 months total)
- 3-years of free Software upgrades ( Flyaware, Inspector, cockpit) - 1x
- Introductory Training
- Unlimited phone and email support
Aircraft
Configuration | Ducted fan quadcopter |
Data interface | USB-C port using Inspector (requires drone to be powered by its battery!) Typical time required to download a full flight including lidar data <= 3min |
Dimensions | 48cm wide 38cm high |
Flight control sensors | IMU, magnetometer, barometer, lidar, 3 computer vision camera and ToF distance sensor |
Flight modes | ASSIST - Stabilised mode ATTI - Attitude mode SPORT - Sport mode |
Flight Time E3 base |
>12min30s |
Flight Time E3 base + lidar mapping payload |
>9min |
Ingress Protection | Base platform + basic inspection payload: Splash and dust resistant design, equivalent to at least IP44 LIDAR Payload: IP68 |
Materials | Carbon fibre - Kevlar composites, magnesium alloy, aeronautical grade aluminium, high-quality thermoplastics |
Motor type | 4 fast reversing electric brushless motors |
Noise Level | 83 dB(A) with lidar |
Onboard computer | Nvidia Xavier NX onboard computer with custom Linux OS |
Operating temp. | 0 °C to 50 °C |
Propeller life time | 10h |
Propellers | 4 propellers, 5 inches |
LiDAR payload
Lidar sensor | Ouster OS0-32 beams sensor |
Smart battery
Battery change time | < 10s by means of plug and play battery mechanism |
Battery life time | 50 flights |
Battery Type | LiPo 6S 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-charge estimation - Plug-and-play charging - Self-balancing - Storage self-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 | 0°C - 45°C |
Charging time | 1h |
Compliance | Approved for carry-on luggage. Complies with IATA Dangerous Good Regulation. |
Energy | 99.2Wh |
Net Weight | 620 g ; 1.4 lbs |
Payload chassis
Camera Pod Downward tilt | -90 degrees |
Camera Pod Upward tilt | +90 degrees |
Payload head | Damped for vibrations |
Main camera
Control modes | Auto mode with manual EV compensation |
File Storage | MicroSD card (onboard the aircraft) Max capacity: 128 GB Recommended model: Sandisk Extreme micro SDXC UHS-I V30 |
Ground sample distance | minimum 0.18mm/pix at 30cm |
Lens | 2.71 mm focal length Fixed focal |
Movie FOV | 114° horizontal, 131° diagonal |
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 Effective Pixels: 12.3 M Sensitivity: Optimised for low light performance |
Supported File System | FAT32 for cards up to 32 GB, exFAT for cards bigger than 32 GB. Up to 128GB card size. |
Total vertical FOV | approximately 244° including camera tilt including 180°C without obstruction |
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 |
Thermal camera
Lens | FOV 56° x 42°, Depth of field 15cm to infinity |
Sensitivity (NEdT) | |
Sensor | Lepton 3.5 FLIR |
Video Recording Resolution | 160 x 120 at 9 fps |
Wavelength (LWIR) | 8-14 μm |
Lighting system
Control | From remote controller, adaptive light beam 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 even lighting in front, top and bottom, optimised for low impact of dust on picture quality. |
Aircraft transmission
Designation of emissions | Downlink: max 18Mbps -> Video: 1080p@30fps -> FMU data Uplink: max 3Mbps -> RC commands |
Frequency band Tx | 2.4GHz ISM band (2402MHz - 2483MHz) |
Maximum output power | 2.4 Ghz ≤20 dBm |
Operational safety and crashworthiness
Battery latch safety alarm | Sensor embedded in battery mechanism to alarm customer with visual warning on drone and in Cockpit if battery lever is not closed correctly. |
Fail safe | Auto-landing on signal lost |
Navigation lights | One RGB navigation light on the rear of the drone |
Protection cage | Carbon fibre cage with soft coating, modular subcomponents for maintenance ease, thermoplastic elastomer suspensions, bottom opening dimensioned for easy battery access, front opening dimensioned for easy payload access. |
Remote controller
Battery | 6700 mAh 1S |
Battery Charger Voltage & power input | 12 V / 24 W |
Battery Charging temperature range | 10°C to 35°C |
Battery life time | 300 cycles |
Controls | Aircraft control and payload settings |
Operating temp. | -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 |
Remote controller transmission
Designation of emissions | Downlink: max 18Mbps -> Video: 1080p@30fps -> FMU data Uplink: max 3Mbps -> RC commands |
Frequency band Tx | 2.4GHz ISM band (2402MHz - 2483MHz) |
Maximum output power | 2.4 Ghz ≤20 dBm |
Radio link Encryption | 128 bit aes-ctr as per the LTE spec |
Tablet
Battery Charger | USB fast Charger 5V /15W |
Charging temp. | 0°C to 40 °C |
Charging Time | 3h (with fast charger provided with tablet) 5h (with normal charger provided by Flyability) |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 or S8 |
Operating temp. | -10 °C to 50 °C |
Weight | 500 g |
Transport case
Compliance | NOT IATA compliant for checked-in luggage Possibility to have a smaller case for IATA compliance in option |
Cockpit software
Features | Real time video and UAV telemetry, status visualisation (remaining battery, payload settings, warnings, etc.), control payload settings and various configurations. |
Operating system | Android 11/12 developed for Samsung Tab S7 / S8 tablet |
Inspector software
Operating system | Windows 10/11 (64 bits) |
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