Elios 3 RAD
The Elios 3 RAD is a collision-tolerant indoor inspection drone manufactured by Flyability and equipped with a radiation survey meter payload developed in partnership with Mirion Technologies. Designed for GPS-denied confined spaces including nuclear facilities, it enables real-time radiation measurement and localization without human entry. The system is piloted by a human operator with assisted autonomy features and has been deployed across approximately 1,000 customers in 68 countries.
Overview and Use Cases
The Elios 3 RAD is an indoor inspection drone designed for GPS-denied environments where human access is restricted or hazardous. Primary use cases include radiation surveys in nuclear facilities, industrial confined space inspection, and hazardous area assessment. The drone's collision-tolerant design allows operation in cluttered or confined spaces where conventional drones cannot operate safely.
Key Capabilities
- Real-time dose rate reading and measurement
- Cumulative dose history tracking
- Maximum recorded dose value storage
- Remote radiation detection and localization
- Obstacle avoidance and assisted autonomy features
- Smart return-to-home (RTH) functionality
- Autonomous mission replay capability
- Human operator control via remote piloting with workload reduction features
Specifications
Payload Options:
- RAD (radiation survey meter) — developed in partnership with Mirion Technologies
- UT (ultrasonic thickness) measurement
- Surveying
- Flammable Gas Sensor
Power Systems:
- Standard battery configuration
- High-capacity battery option providing up to 50% additional flight time
- Tether Power Unit for continuous power supply during extended operations
Pricing:
- Approximately $50,000–$70,000 depending on configuration
Applications
The Elios 3 RAD is employed in nuclear facility inspections, industrial decommissioning projects, and confined space surveys where radiation hazard assessment is required. The radiation localization capability enables operators to identify and map contaminated areas without personnel exposure. The drone's adaptable payload system extends its utility to non-radiological inspection tasks including structural assessment via ultrasonic thickness measurement, geographic surveying, and flammable gas detection.
Manufacturer
The Elios 3 RAD is manufactured by Flyability, which launched the system in 2022. The radiation survey meter payload was developed through partnership with Mirion Technologies. The system has achieved deployment across approximately 1,000 customers operating in 68 countries.
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