Flyability
ActiveOverview
Flyability is a Swiss company that develops collision-tolerant drones for inspecting indoor, inaccessible, and confined spaces. It targets industrial sectors including power generation, oil & gas, chemicals, maritime, infrastructure, utilities, mining, and public safety, serving over 1000 customers in more than 60 countries through sales of drones, accessories, software, training, and trial inspections.123
History
Flyability SA was founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and its Laboratory of Intelligent Systems.2 The company launched the Elios series of drones to enable inspections in hazardous confined spaces, reducing risks to workers.2 It has expanded globally with offices in Lausanne, Denver, and Singapore, growing to over 130 employees and hundreds of customers across 50+ countries.13
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Elios 3 Drone | Flagship collision-tolerant drone for confined space inspections | $50,000 - $100,000 |
| Elios 2 Drone | Collision-tolerant drone for indoor inspections | $30,000 - $60,000 |
| Elios Accessories | Modular payloads and sensors for Elios drones | $5,000 - $20,000 |
| Inspection Software | Proprietary software for data analysis and 3D mapping | $10,000 - $30,000 |
Manufacturing
Flyability manufactures its drones in Switzerland as a drone manufacturer with proprietary collision-tolerant technology.4 Production details on outsourcing are not specified in available sources.
Notable Products
- Elios 3 - Collision-tolerant drone with protective cage, modular payload bay, LiDAR for real-time 3D mapping, and autonomous capabilities for industrial inspections.
- Elios 2 - Earlier collision-tolerant drone designed for navigating confined and hazardous indoor spaces.
- LiDAR Sensor for Elios - Payload enabling 3D mapping in real-time during inspections.
- Proprietary Inspection Software - Software supporting drone data processing for digitized inspections.
Reputation
Flyability is recognized by industrial professionals for enabling safer, faster inspections in confined spaces, reducing downtime and worker risks, with technology adopted by hundreds of companies globally.12 Enthusiasts and experts note its pioneering collision-tolerant designs as a key strength in the indoor drone market.3 No major criticisms are highlighted in available sources, though its focus remains niche to industrial applications.