Flyability and Mirion Technologies announce collaboration to support nuclear operators

February 27, 2023—Indoor drone solution provider Flyability is collaborating with Mirion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: MIR), a leading provider of radiation detection, measurement, analysis, and monitoring solutions.

Through the new agreement, the Mirion RDS-32™ radiation survey meter will be integrated into Flyability’s Elios 3 indoor drone. 

The product integration will enable nuclear operators to collect accurate radiation data remotely by drone, allowing nuclear personnel to remain safely outside of irradiated areas during data collection. This data will be available live, during the drone’s flight, and afterward, for post-processing.

“Mirion is a leading provider of radiation sensing technology,” says Patrick Thévoz, CEO of Flyability. “This collaboration will allow Flyability’s customers in the nuclear sector to leverage the very best data collection tools available for their work, helping to significantly reduce the need for workers to be exposed to harmful radiation or to the hazards of confined space entry for the purposes of conducting routine inspections.”

To test the use of the Mirion radiation survey meter within the Elios 3 drone, Flyability has partnered with the Idaho Environmental Coalition (IEC), a contractor for the Department of Energy (DOE). It has also partnered with multiple Energy companies in the U.S. and Europe.

The IEC project focused on the collection of LiDAR and radiation data inside a storage vault made to house radioactive waste. The mission was a success, providing the data needed to proceed with detailed planning for removing the waste.

“Mirion is excited to collaborate with Flyability to improve radiation safety in nuclear facilities” says Steve Mettler, Director of Product Management of Mirion Technologies. “The seamless integration of the compact RDS-32 radiation survey meter and the Elios 3 drone enables access to remote areas that otherwise would be hazardous. Mirion’s equipment is widely utilized in nuclear facilities so customers can leverage their current programs and operational familiarity to improve safety."

Other missions performed with leading nuclear power generation companies demonstrated the ability to repeatedly perform remote radiation surveying with the RDS-32 meter mounted on the Elios 3. The equipment was notably used to detect and characterize hot spots on the turbine deck of a multi-gigawatt plant. 

“Over 80% of U.S. nuclear operators already use Flyability’s indoor drones for their visual inspections,” says Alexandre Meldem, Managing Director of the Americas at Flyability Inc. “The ability to provide these customers with top-of-the-line radiation sensing capabilities, via the agreement with Mirion, will significantly help improve their operations, and present an even greater ability to keep engineers safe by reducing their exposure to radiation. We are really looking forward to seeing this partnership flourish.”

Flyability will be exhibiting at the 2023 National Radiological Emergency Preparedness (NREP) Conference from April 3rd to the 6th in Indianapolis, IN at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis.

Watch this video to learn more about the IEC’s successful mission.

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About Flyability

Flyability is a Swiss company building solutions for the inspection and exploration of indoor, inaccessible, and confined spaces. By allowing drones to be used safely inside buildings, it enables industrial companies and inspection professionals to reduce downtime, inspection costs, and risks to workers. With hundreds of customers in over 50 countries in Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Maritime, Infrastructures & Utilities, and Public Safety, Flyability has pioneered and continues to lead the innovation in the commercial indoor drone space

More information on www.flyability.com / @fly_ability

Contact: media@flyability.com, +41 21 311 55 00

About Mirion Technologies

Mirion Technologies is a leading provider of detection, measurement, analysis and monitoring solutions to the nuclear, defense, medical and research end markets. The organization aims to harness its unrivaled knowledge of ionizing radiation for the greater good of humanity. Headquartered in Atlanta (GA – USA), Mirion employs approximately 2,800 people and operates in 13 countries.

More information on www.mirion.com

Contact: Erin Schesny at eschesny@mirion.com

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