Flyability Elios 3 Refinery vs FreeFly Astro
Head-to-head comparison of Flyability Flyability Elios 3 Refinery and Freefly Systems FreeFly Astro. Updated 2026.
Last updated: November 7, 2026
Overall Score
79.1/ 100
Flyability Elios 3 Refinery
Flyability
79.2/ 100
FreeFly Astro
Freefly Systems
Score Breakdown
80
Performance82
82
Reliability82
79
Ease of Use78
80
Intelligence78
70
Value76
72
Ecosystem70
90
Safety82
78
Design78
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Flyability Elios 3 Refinery | FreeFly Astro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $55,000 | $14,000 |
| Cage | collision-tolerant | — |
| Lidar | 3D corrosion mapping | — |
| Camera | 4K + close-up macro | — |
| Output | corrosion map + measurements | — |
| Lighting | 10,000 lumen | — |
| Environment | hydrocarbon tolerant | — |
| Flight Time | 11 min | — |
| Origin | — | US-made |
| Ip Rating | — | IP44 |
| Payload Kg | — | 1.6 |
| Applications | — | LiDAR, photogrammetry |
| Open Ecosystem | — | Yes |
| Flight Time Min | — | 47 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Flyability Elios 3 Refinery | FreeFly Astro |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $77,000 | $19,600 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |