Flyability
Flyability Elios 3 RAD
ROBOSCORE™ METHODOLOGY — 9 DIMENSIONS
Independently verified.
Not manufacturer-provided.
$65,000
What problem does this solve?
Aerial inspection and surveying.
Who is this for?
Enterprise operations teams with dedicated automation budgets and integration requirements.
BEST FOR
Aerial inspection and surveying
AVOID IF
Budget is primary constraint and manual alternatives exist
PAYBACK
TBD
COMPLEXITY
TBD
Radiation-hardened Elios variant for nuclear facility inspections with onboard dosimeter and remote operation from shielded control rooms.
The Flyability Elios 3 RAD earns a RoboScore of 81.7/100, placing it in the strong tier for aerial inspection and surveying robots. At $65,000 it sits in the enterprise segment, making it worth serious consideration for teams where flight time and sensor resolution is the priority. Flyability delivers a highly capable platform at this price point. FAA Part 107 certification (or equivalent) is required for commercial operations.
Large-scale operations with integration teams, fleet management capabilities, and multi-year deployment plans. If flight time and sensor resolution is your primary decision criterion, the Flyability Elios 3 RAD deserves a place on your shortlist.
Small operations without dedicated integration resources or where payback period exceeds 3 years. If your requirements center on a different set of capabilities, compare alternatives in the drone category before committing.
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Independently verified.
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Flyability
Flyability Elios 3 Mine
ROBOSCORE™ METHODOLOGY — 9 DIMENSIONS
Independently verified.
Not manufacturer-provided.
Mine-configured Elios drone with enhanced dust filtration and 3D cavity mapping for stope inspections and ore body volumetric surveys.
Other
| Cage | collision-tolerant |
| Camera | 4K + thermal |
| Tether | optional 30 m |
| Lighting | 10,000 lumen |
| Dosimeter | integrated gamma/beta |
| Flight Time | 10 min |
| Radiation Tolerance | 100 Gy total dose |
The Real Cost of Ownership
Purchase price is only 40-60% of the true cost. Here's the full picture.
Purchase Costs
MSRP
$65,000
CURRENT
$65,000
Operating Costs (Annual)
MAINTENANCE LOW
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MAINTENANCE HIGH
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5-Year Summary
$65,000
Purchase price + estimated 5 years maintenance
Monthly savings
$8,333
Payback period
8mo
3-year net ROI
362%
5-year savings
$435,000
| Interval | Task | Est. Time | Est. Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | Visual inspection & debris removal | 5–10 min | — | Operator |
| Weekly | Sensor calibration check & log review | 15–30 min | — | Operator |
| Monthly | Lubrication, belt/chain tension check | 1–2 hrs | $50–150 | Technician |
| 6-Month | Full mechanical inspection & software update | 4–8 hrs | $500–2,000 | Certified Tech |
| Annual | Comprehensive overhaul & recalibration | 1–2 days | $2,000–10,000 | OEM / Partner |
Service Details
Operator Training
Contact Vendor
Typical Training Plan
SAFETY & BASICS
2–4 hours
OPERATIONS
4–16 hours
TROUBLESHOOTING
2–8 hours
MAINTENANCE
4–16 hours
Before purchasing the Flyability Elios 3 RAD, ask the vendor these critical questions:
- 01What is the total cost of ownership over 5 years?
- 02What does the warranty cover, and what's excluded?
- 03What is your average response time for critical issues?
- 04Can you provide references from similar deployments?
- 05Is a pilot program available before full commitment?
... and 15 more critical questions
Purchase Price
$65,000
Est. Annual Maintenance
Est. $5,200–$7,800/year (8–12%)
5-Year Total
Requires pricing data
Cost per Shift
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Cost per Hour
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Based on industry averages. Actual costs vary.
Flyability
Founded
EST. 2014(12 years)
Funding
Undisclosed
Employees
Undisclosed
HQ
CH
Vendor Health Score
Health score pending verification
Certifications data being verified. Contact manufacturer for compliance documentation.
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