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Flyability Elios 3 RAD
Our Verdict: An essential tool for the nuclear industry, combining proven confined-space capability with radiation resilience.
The Flyability Elios 3 RAD is a radiation-hardened variant of the acclaimed Elios 3, specifically designed for inspection inside nuclear facilities. Its electronics and sensors are protected against radiation-induced degradation, allowing it to operate in environments with dose rates that would quickly damage standard drones.
Equipped with a radiation dose rate sensor in addition to the standard visual, thermal, and LiDAR payload, the Elios 3 RAD maps both the physical environment and radiation levels simultaneously. This capability is invaluable for nuclear decommissioning planning, waste characterization, and routine inspection of reactor buildings and spent fuel facilities.
Nuclear reactor building inspection
Decommissioning planning surveys
Spent fuel facility assessment
Waste characterization mapping
Specifications
| Radiation Tolerance | Up to 200 Gy cumulative dose |
|---|---|
| Dose Rate Sensor | Real-time gamma mapping |
| Flight Time | 10 minutes |
| Camera | 4K visual + thermal |
| LiDAR | 3D point cloud mapping |
| Cage Diameter | 380 mm |
| Lighting | 10,000 lumen LED |
Pros & Cons
A quick summary of where this model performs well and where it falls short.
Pros
- Radiation-hardened electronics for nuclear environments
- Simultaneous 3D mapping and radiation dose mapping
- Collision-tolerant cage for confined nuclear spaces
- Eliminates human radiation exposure during inspection
Cons
- Shorter flight time than non-RAD version
- Very high cost for specialized variant
- Cumulative radiation dose limits operational lifetime
- Limited to nuclear-specific applications
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