Drones
Flyability Elios 3
Another anti-collision UAV from Swiss manufacturer Flyability. It is again used for indoor inspections in industrial halls, inside boilers, collectors and pipelines. But much more accurately than before, thanks to LiDAR technology. Of course, this machine will be incorporated into actions for the IZS (Integrated Rescue System).
Specification
Basic characteristics
The technological leap from Elios 2 is a big one. The Elios 3 gains a more powerful three-way LED illumination, LiDAR space stabilization, and a more powerful battery for longer flight times and easier battery replacement.
Once again, the entire UAV body is hidden inside a carbon cage that can protect the machine from impact at speeds up to 4.2 m/s.
Flyability has previously used controllers from DJI, new to this model is their own control system including a transmitter.
Specification
| Dimensions | 48 x 38 cm, WxH |
| Weight | 2350g(1900g without LiDAR) |
| Flight time | 9 min(12min without LiDAR) |
| Maximum speed | 7 m/s |
| Wind resistance | 7 m/s |
| Operating temperatures | 0°C - 50°C |
| LED | 16000 lumen |
| Live stream | FHD |
| GPS | No, LiDAR stabilization |
LiDAR - 3D modeling
During an indoor inspection, it is more and more often necessary to create a 3D model of the entire scanned object. LiDAR technology makes the inspection much faster and more accurate than ever before. The compressed 3D model can also be viewed directly on the tablet during the flight.
LiDAR is used with Elios 3 both for environmental scanning and subsequent 3D modelling, as well as for stabilising the entire system. The Elios 3 UAV does not have GPS stabilization, but LiDAR will still not let this UAV down. It knows exactly where it is in space at any given moment, so it compensates for even the slightest gust of wind and immediately returns to its original location. It replaces the position sensors on the Elios 2.
Main RGB camera
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CMOS, 12.3 MP |
| Resolution | 4K/30 fps |
| FOV | 114° horizont., 130.8° vertical. |
| Camera tilt | 180°(+-90°) |
Thermal camera
| Sensor | Lepton 3.5 FLIR |
| Resolution | 160x120/9fps |
| FOV | 56° horizont., 42° vertical. |
| Temperature range | -10°C to 140°C |
| Wavelength | 8-14 μm |
LiDAR
| Range | 50 m |
| Vertical FOV | 95°(+-47,5°) |
| Weight | 425g |
| IP rating | IP68 |
| Points per second | 125000 |
| Scanning frequency | 14 - 20W |
| Accuracy | +-1,5 cm - 10 cm |
Articles
Inspection of buildings and technologies
We specialize in inspections of bridge structures, process units, collectors, pipelines and supporting structures of production and storage halls. For this work we use unique ELIOS anti-collision drones.
