Close data gaps in challenging environments
Restricted access
Incomplete coverage
Slow, labor-intensive capture
Restricted access
Incomplete coverage
Slow, labor-intensive capture
Survey beyond traditional limits
The Surveying Payload transforms the Elios 3 into a flying mobile scanner, enabling the safe capture of survey-grade mapping and visual data where conventional surveying methods and other drones cannot operate.
Scan beyond safe access
Uplifted mapping efficiency
Survey-grade accuracy
Actionable digital records
Scan beyond safe access
Uplifted mapping efficiency
Survey-grade accuracy
Actionable digital records
Map where conventional tools can't
Purpose-built for demanding surveying applications, the Elios 3 Surveying Payload combines advanced LiDAR technology with industry-leading SLAM to deliver accurate, efficient, and reliable mapping.
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Survey-grade accuracy
The high-resolution Ouster OS0-128 Rev 7 LiDAR sensor, in combination with world leading FARO SLAM algorithm creates accurate 3D maps and digital twins of the most inaccessible spaces with centimetre precision.Download the accuracy report →
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Capture rich, detailed point clouds of the most complex indoor spaces, operating from a safe location. With the Elios 3’s Surveying Payload you can effortlessly create comprehensive visual representations of challenging confined spaces, allowing for precise mapping and analysis.
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For all applications where centimeter accuracy matters, mobile scanning is far more effective than traditional methods such as total stations or terrestrial scanners.
Software
A single workflow from survey capture to processed point clouds
Powered by FARO's proven SLAM processing algorithm, High-Accuracy Mapping converts the Elios 3 data into clean point clouds and supports the workflow from processing to export directly on Inspector Online.
Unified Mission Data
Easy sharing
Survey grade point cloud
Cloud-powered processing
Optimized SLAM presets
Easy export
Unified Mission Data
Easy sharing
Survey grade point cloud
Cloud-powered processing
Optimized SLAM presets
Easy export

Package
A one-stop surveying solution
The Surveying Payload comes as a comprehensive package designed to support both field capture and point cloud processing.
The hardware
users.
A simple survey workflow
A set of reflective targets
An in-depth training course
The hardware
users.
A simple survey workflow
A set of reflective targets
An in-depth training course
Elios 3 LiDAR configurations
The Elios 3 offers 2 LiDAR configurations. To help you determine if the Surveying Payload is right for you, you can refer to the table below, showing a concise overview of the key disparities between the two configurations.
Elios 3 standard configuration*
Elios 3 Surveying Package**
Datapoint
When localizing inspection data matters
When the 3D model matters
Range
1x
Up to 50m @ 80% reflectivity / Up to 15m @10% reflectivity
2x - 2.3x
Up to 100m 80% reflectivity / Up to 35m at 10% reflectivity
Precision (2 sigmas)
1x
+/- 1.8 cm
1.5x
+/- 1.2 cm
Accuracy
Some artifacts, like “wall collapses” or “double walls”
No artifacts as long as mapping guidelines are followed
Accuracy in structured environments
1x
0.5-1% drift
5-10x
~0.1-0.2% drift
Points / sec
1x
~50k
25x
~1.3M
Mapping algorithm
Real-time SLAM focused on robustness, running on drone
Post-processing SLAM, focused on high accuracy
Software
Inspector
Inspector Online and High-Accuracy Mapping Powered by Faro Insight
*Point clouds generated in the Inspector companion software.
**Point clouds processed with High-Accuracy Mapping in Inspector Online, the 3D mapping solution designed to process and manage Elios 3 LiDAR data within the Flyability ecosystem.
Payload Specifications
Access the complete technical details for the Elios 3 Surveying Payload.
Trusted by thousands of happy customers
ICL Boulby
“The Surveying Payload is a game-changer for our operations, collecting data faster and with better accuracy.“Watch the full interview →
Academy Geomatics Ltd
“We use the Elios 3 as a great tool to expand our surveying toolbox. It allows us to work in fairly challenging conditions a lot quicker and safer.”Watch the full interview →
Cansol Deutschland GmbH
“The accuracy of measurement provided by the LiDAR payload offers great advantages”Watch the full interview →
ICL Boulby
“The Surveying Payload is a game-changer for our operations, collecting data faster and with better accuracy.“Watch the full interview →
Academy Geomatics Ltd
“We use the Elios 3 as a great tool to expand our surveying toolbox. It allows us to work in fairly challenging conditions a lot quicker and safer.”Watch the full interview →
Cansol Deutschland GmbH
“The accuracy of measurement provided by the LiDAR payload offers great advantages”Watch the full interview →
See the Elios 3 Surveying Payload in action
Evaluate the impact of our drone technologies on your inspection activities.
The Surveying Payload is designed for confined, hazardous, and hard-to-reach environments, including tunnels, stopes, chimneys, culverts, collectors, tanks, and other industrial assets where conventional surveying methods are difficult or unsafe.
The standard Elios 3 LiDAR configuration is optimized for inspection and data localization, while the Surveying Payload is designed to produce survey-grade point clouds with higher accuracy, greater range, and enhanced performance in complex environments. Learn which configuration best fits your workflow. Choose the Right LiDAR
Powered by FARO Connect's industry-leading SLAM engine, the Surveying Payload delivers survey-grade point clouds with centimeter-level accuracy. Actual accuracy depends on the geometry and conditions of the surveyed environment. Read the accuracy report.
Survey-grade point clouds are processed and managed directly in Inspector Online through High-Accuracy Mapping, powered by FARO Connect's industry-leading SLAM engine. For offline users, a FARO Connect license is also available as a desktop processing option.
Yes. Inspector Online brings survey-grade point clouds and inspection data together in a single environment, making it easier to visualize assets, collaborate with teams, and support maintenance decisions.
Yes. The Surveying Payload is available as a standalone payload for existing Elios 3 users or as part of a complete Elios 3 package. Contact our team to learn how to upgrade your LiDAR configuration.
The Surveying Payload is designed for confined, hazardous, and hard-to-reach environments, including tunnels, stopes, chimneys, culverts, collectors, tanks, and other industrial assets where conventional surveying methods are difficult or unsafe.
The standard Elios 3 LiDAR configuration is optimized for inspection and data localization, while the Surveying Payload is designed to produce survey-grade point clouds with higher accuracy, greater range, and enhanced performance in complex environments. Learn which configuration best fits your workflow. Choose the Right LiDAR
Powered by FARO Connect's industry-leading SLAM engine, the Surveying Payload delivers survey-grade point clouds with centimeter-level accuracy. Actual accuracy depends on the geometry and conditions of the surveyed environment. Read the accuracy report.
Survey-grade point clouds are processed and managed directly in Inspector Online through High-Accuracy Mapping, powered by FARO Connect's industry-leading SLAM engine. For offline users, a FARO Connect license is also available as a desktop processing option.
Yes. Inspector Online brings survey-grade point clouds and inspection data together in a single environment, making it easier to visualize assets, collaborate with teams, and support maintenance decisions.
Yes. The Surveying Payload is available as a standalone payload for existing Elios 3 users or as part of a complete Elios 3 package. Contact our team to learn how to upgrade your LiDAR configuration.



