Oil & Gas
Maritime
Power Generation
Chemicals
Mining
Sewers
Cement
Nuclear
Other industries
Survey-grade accuracy
The high resolution Ouster OS0-128 Rev 7 LiDAR sensor in combination with the world's leading FARO Connect SLAM algorithm create incredibly accurate 3D maps and digital twins of the most inaccessible spaces with centimeter precision - for accurate measurements and greater insights.
Accuracy
From 0.1%
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New mapping capabilities
Powered by the latest Ouster REV 7’s supercharged L3 chip, the Elios 3 has the ability to capture points further apart and to detect more usable visual features. This maximizes the chance for the SLAM algorithm to converge when computing 3D models of cylindrical and symmetrical environments such as collectors, chimneys, culverts, or underground galleries.
*Accuracy may vary depending on the geometry of the mapping environment. Read our detailed accuracy report to further assess the technology fit for your use case.
Stunning point clouds
Capture rich, detailed point clouds of the most complex indoors, operating from a safe location. With Elios 3’s Surveying Payload you can effortlessly create comprehensive visual representations of challenging indoor spaces, allowing for precise mapping and analysis.
Uplifted mapping efficiency
For all applications where centimeter accuracy matters, mobile scanning is far more effective than traditional methods such as total stations or terrestrial scanners. With a range of 100 meters, a point density of 1,310,720 pts/sec and a capacity to cover a 300 meters tunnel (close loop) in a single flight, the Elios 3 Surveying Payload can turn days of mapping into a 10-minute job.
Scanning beyond safe access
With its small form factor, the Elios 3 and the Surveying Payload can fit through openings as small as 50x50cm. It has a fixed cage that physically protects the hardware and a patented combination of flight controller and motor design that allows the drone to recover flight stability after a collision. This enables the drone to navigate through the most complex environments to capture high resolution scans where no other technology can.
Data alignment
Combine multiple point clouds to produce one single scan using reflective targets.
Georeferencing
Automatically georeference point clouds using reflective targets.
Point cloud filtering
Refine Elios 3 3D models with various filters including outlier removal, surface noise reduction, and removal of unwanted points.
Easy export
Output the processed point cloud data to your required file type: LAZ, LAS, PLY, TXT, and E57.
The hardware
The surveying payload comes as a package with the Elios 3 drone or as a standalone payload for existing Elios 3 users.
The FARO Connect software
This software is meant to ease the processing and management of Elios 3's LiDAR data.
A set of reflective targets
Perfectly sized for FARO Connect to automatically detect in the SLAM registration workflow.
An in-depth training course
Covering everything from best flight practices to processing and registration.
*FlyAware is Flyability’s SLAM engine, used in both Elios 3’s piloting app and Inspector 4.0
**FARO Connect is FARO’s 3D mapping software designed for the seamless processing and management of Elios 3’s LiDAR data.
The Standard vs Surveying Configurations 
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