The Elios 3 Surveying Package is designed for high‑accuracy indoor surveying and mapping in confined and hard‑to‑reach environments. It is built around the Elios 3 platform equipped with the Surveying Payload, transforming the drone into a mobile LiDAR scanner capable of capturing centimeter‑accurate spatial data beyond line of sight. By integrating a survey‑grade LiDAR sensor with SLAM‑based mapping, the system supports reliable 3D data capture in environments where traditional surveying tools or terrestrial scanners are limited.
This package is well suited for applications where detailed spatial measurements and digital twins are required. Typical use case applications include underground mining surveys, tunnel and gallery mapping, industrial facility documentation, civil infrastructure assessment, and asset digitization in enclosed spaces. The compact form factor allows the system to operate through openings as small as 50 × 50 cm, supporting data capture in areas that are unsafe or inaccessible for personnel while maintaining consistent mapping accuracy.
SLAM-Based Stabilization
Stone-still stability. No matter the conditions.
The all-new SLAM-based stabilization algorithm catches the tiniest unpredictable movements of the drone and instructs the flight controller to compensate for it. This allows for the drone to float in the air still as a stone even in the toughest conditions. With Elios 3, pilots from all skill levels will succeed at performing complex missions with close to no training.
Flawless locational awareness.
The embedded LiDAR constantly scans the surroundings to build a high-density point cloud map. This map is displayed instantly in the Cockpit App, empowering pilots with exceptional locational awareness. A real-time 3D view of the drone’s trajectory and environment provides crucial data.
Always know where you are.
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Assess inspection coverage.
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The drone’s position is located precisely so the pilot can easily decide on the optimal route to safely return home.
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Cumulative mapping data shows the completeness of the map so you can instantly assess your inspection coverage. |
Addressing Data Gaps in Complex Environments
Accurate and complete data supports effective operational decision‑making, but many hazardous and confined environments remain inaccessible to conventional data capture methods.
The Elios 3 Surveying Payload transforms the platform into a mobile LiDAR scanning system capable of operating through openings as small as 50 × 50 cm. It enables high‑resolution data capture beyond line of sight, allowing teams to collect detailed spatial information in environments that cannot be surveyed using traditional tools or standard UAV technologies.
Survey‑Grade Accuracy
The Surveying Payload combines the high‑resolution Ouster OS0‑128 Rev 7 LiDAR sensor with the FARO Connect SLAM algorithm to generate accurate 3D maps and digital twins of confined and hard‑to‑reach environments. This configuration supports centimeter‑level precision for reliable measurements and detailed spatial analysis.
Survey the Inaccessible
Improved Mapping Efficiency
For use cases where centimeter‑level accuracy is required, mobile LiDAR scanning provides greater efficiency than traditional surveying methods such as total stations or terrestrial scanners. With a scanning range of up to 100 meters, a point density of 1,310,720 points per second, and the ability to map a 300‑meter tunnel in a single closed‑loop flight, the Elios 3 Surveying Payload significantly reduces the time required for indoor mapping tasks.
Detailed Point Cloud Capture
Capture detailed point clouds of complex indoor environments while operating from a safe location, supporting accurate mapping and spatial analysis.
Key Features:
- Surveying Payload that converts the Elios 3 into a mobile LiDAR scanning platform
- Ouster OS0‑128 Rev 7 LiDAR sensor for survey‑grade data capture
- SLAM‑based mapping powered by the FARO Connect SLAM algorithm
- Centimeter‑level accuracy suitable for precise measurements and digital twin creation
- High‑density point cloud generation for detailed indoor mapping
- Ability to scan up to 100 m range in confined environments
- Compact form factor supporting access through openings as small as 50 × 50 cm
- Designed for GPS‑denied and hazardous indoor environments
- Supports efficient surveying workflows compared to traditional terrestrial scanning methods
- Photon sensitivity increased by 10× to enhance usable data capture in low‑feature environments
- Enables efficient coverage of long corridors and tunnels compared to terrestrial scanning methods
- Designed for scanning beyond safe human access in confined and hazardous environments
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