Founded in 2014, Flyability set out with one goal: keeping humans out of dangerous jobs.
To accomplish that mission, Flyability launched the Elios drones. These unique UAVs are designed to navigate confined and hazardous spaces to gather critical data and keep people out of danger.
The Elios 3, our flagship drone, is an industry trailblazer. Featuring a protecting cage, modular payload bay, and unique autonomous capabilities, our drone is driving the future of digitized industrial inspections in energy, wastewater, mining, and other major industries.
No. 1
Collision-tolerant drone for indoor use, worldwide.
10+
years of research & development
1450+
Trusted customers worldwide
2,750+
Elios drones deployed in 50+ countries
OUR STORY
Leading the way in indoor drone technology
We don’t follow industry trends—we set them. Built from the ground up, our technology is shaping the future of indoor inspections.
Flyability SA was founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and its Laboratory of Intelligent Systems. With over 120 full-time employees, we are pioneers in indoor drone inspection, constantly pushing the limits of what’s possible.
OUR FOUNDERS
Patrick Thévoz Co-founder and CEO of Flyability
Patrick Thévoz is the co-founder and CEO of Flyability. After completing a Master’s in Robotics at EPFL, he launched the company with the vision of using flying robots to keep humans out of hazardous environments. Under his leadership, Flyability has grown into a global leader in indoor drone inspections, with its technology used by hundreds of companies in over 60 countries.
Adrien Briod Co-founder and CTO of Flyability
Adrien Briod is the co-founder and CTO of Flyability. With an MSc in robotics from EPFL and Harvard, followed by a PhD at EPFL’s Laboratory of Intelligent Systems, he pioneered and patented novel methods for stabilizing drones in cluttered spaces—technology that became the foundation of Flyability’s signature collision-tolerant drones.
OUR TEAM
A global team on a bold mission
We are a team of roboticists and engineers, marketers and sales representatives, support specialists and trainers. We come from a diverse background of countries and cultures, all united in our core mission: get the Elios 3 into dangerous spaces and keep people out of them.
Headquartered in Paudex, Lausanne, with offices in Denver, Shanghai, and Singapore, our global team of specialists provides expert support, helping customers worldwide revolutionize safety and efficiency in their industries.
At Flyability, we empower our teams to be bold, embrace new challenges, and champion a culture of innovation and dynamism. If our mission and values resonate with you, check out our careers page for the latest opportunities!
Oil & Gas
Maritime
Power Gen
Chemicals
Mining
Sewers
Cement
Nuclear
Infrastructure
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