New Elios 3 Inspection Drone Uses LiDAR To Scan Environment

The Swiss company Flyability has announced a new version of the Elios 3 inspection drone equipped with a LiDAR sensor. Thanks to the addition of the laser scanner, the Elios 3 is suitable for indoor 3D mapping. Also new is FlyAware, a feature that helps the pilot guide the drone through tricky situations. The spherical roll cage has remained to protect the drone.

LiDAR and second payload for Elios 3 inspection drone

The Flyability Elios series of drones is characterized by a spherical construction that physically protects the drone from a collision with obstacles. The drone is equipped with an LED floodlight to illuminate the environment, and thanks to signal amplifiers, the live camera image remains stable even in challenging conditions. This makes the drone perfect for inspections of hard-to-reach areas such as pipelines, storage tanks, and even sewers. Rescuers use the drone for search & rescue missions.

The new Elios 3 inspection drone combines the advantages of…