Flyability, in partnership with FARO technologies, announces a new elios 3 surveying payload for centimeter accuracy in challenging environments
June 05 04:24:18, 2025
**October 20th, 2023— Flyability, the leading innovator in confined-space drones, just announced the launch of a cutting-edge Surveying Payload for its groundbreaking Elios 3 drone at InterGEO in Berlin. This new payload marks a major leap forward in ensuring safe, high-precision scans of hard-to-reach areas, furthering Flyability’s mission to keep people out of hazardous environments.**
The payload features the advanced Ouster OS0-128 Rev 7 LiDAR system, which offers unparalleled accuracy and versatility. It comes bundled with comprehensive support, including hands-on training, reflective targets, and specialized processing software, FARO Connect. This combination ensures that users can achieve survey-grade results even in the most challenging spaces.
One of the standout aspects of this new payload is its superior performance metrics. It boasts enhanced precision and accuracy, a longer range, higher point density, and improved photon sensitivity compared to previous models. These improvements allow for volumetric measurements that are accurate to within 1% of terrestrial laser scans, distance measurements with centimeter-level precision, and ultra-detailed point clouds with sharper definitions. This makes it ideal for professionals working in symmetrical environments like wastewater pipes and industrial tanks.
*The LiDAR payload mounted on the Elios 3*
FARO Connect, the software included in the bundle, plays a crucial role in maximizing the payload's potential. Designed specifically for data gathered with the Elios 3, it uses SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) presets to automatically interpret reflective targets as ground control points. This allows for precise georeferencing of Elios 3 point clouds while filtering out noise. The software also enables the alignment of multiple point clouds into a single, seamless result for easy visualization. Outputs can be exported in standard formats, making it simple to integrate the data into existing workflows.
Adrien Briod, Chief Technical Officer and co-founder of Flyability, expressed his excitement about the new payload: "This is a major advancement in drone-based surveys. By introducing a second payload for the Elios 3, we're moving closer to our vision of routine drone inspections with minimal hardware changes."
Leo Martinez, Director of Mapping Products at FARO Technologies, echoed this sentiment: "Flyability's new survey package is a game-changer. Combining FARO Connect with the updated payload's extended range and precision creates an unmatched solution for mapping inaccessible spaces."
Users now have the flexibility to choose the level of precision needed for their Elios 3 based on their specific industry requirements. The new Surveying Payload is available for purchase directly from Flyability and its global network of resellers. For more details, visit the [Flyability website](https://www.flyability.com).
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**About Flyability**
Founded in Switzerland, Flyability is revolutionizing how dangerous tasks are performed. Their drones are engineered to navigate indoor and complex environments safely. The Elios 3, launched in 2022, set a new benchmark in confined-space exploration. A year later, Flyability introduced a radiation detection (RAD) payload, expanding its capabilities. Headquartered in Paudex, Lausanne, Flyability also maintains offices in China, Singapore, and the United States.
Learn more at [www.flyability.com](https://www.flyability.com).
Contact: +41 21 311 55 00
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**About FARO**
Since 1971, FARO has been a pioneer in Reality Capture, seamlessly integrating the physical and digital worlds through data-driven innovation. Their solutions empower businesses to measure their surroundings accurately and leverage those insights to make smarter decisions swiftly. Visit [www.faro.com](https://www.faro.com) to explore their offerings.
Media Contact: Carlee Wendell