Description
Elios 3
Elios 3 is the first mapping and inspection indoor drone, offering an unrivalled mix of intelligence, agility, and stability. It helps you quickly transform asset data into digital insights.
Elios 3 is a multipurpose indoor drone that relies on the power of computer vision and LiDAR mapping. It opens doors to a world where performing systematic inspections does not require months of training, reporting is done easily on a 3D model of your asset, and situational awareness is included in the piloting app.
Get ready for a new era of internal inspection and mapping
Drone-based inspection is not a technology of the future; rather, it is a requirement for the fast-paced, technological world of today. Organizations are attempting to achieve digital transformation of their industrial processes while reducing costs and improving the working conditions for employees as the fourth industrial revolution gets underway.
Elios 3 makes it simple for industrials to accomplish these objectives by upgrading their inspections and mappings.
SLAM-Based Stabilization
Stone-still stability. No matter the conditions.
The drone’s smallest unanticipated movements are detected by the brand-new SLAM-based stabilising algorithm, which then informs the flight controller to make necessary adjustments. This enables the drone to float in the air as still as a stone under the most trying circumstances. With Elios 3, pilots of all experience levels will be able to complete difficult missions with little to no training.
Modular Payload Bay
A versatile and future-proof inspection tool.
The modular payload bay features two ports. One dedicated to the LiDAR and one for auxiliary payloads. This unique integrated design provides aerial capabilities for a range of upcoming indoor applications. It turns Elios 3 into a versatile, future-proof tool, configured to fit your mission needs.
Extended Air-Time
With a maximum flying time of 12 minutes*, the Elios 3 allows you to maximise every flight. Battery manipulations are now more simpler than ever thanks to a redesigned insert & lock mechanism.
Without a cargo attached to the payload bay, the flight time is *.
Specification
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 |
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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