Flyability,Source: Flyability a manufacturer of indoor inspection and exploration drones, announced the Elios 2, a new generation of confined-space inspection UAVs.

Flyability claims to have reinvented collision-tolerance with active intelligence built into the flight controller and motors of the Elios 2. Complemented by seven vision stability sensors pointing in all directions to provide GPS-free stabilization, Elios 2 makes airborne indoor inspection accessible.

Flyability polled current users from a variety of industries to guide the design of the Elios 2. To date, more than 550 Elios drones have been deployed at over 350 sites to inspect critical infrastructure for industries as diverse as power generation, mining, oil and gas and chemical — even operating in radioactive areas of nuclear plants.

A 4K camera renders images with a resolution of 0.18 mm/px at 30 cm. The Elios 2 also features a powerful and intelligent lighting system, which produces 10,000 lumen for increased situational awareness in large spaces. The indirect, dustproof lighting configuration illuminates dirty locations without obscuring the target. Elios 2 features an oblique lighting mode to create shadows in all asperities, revealing the texture of surfaces for identifying pitting and cracks.

Elios 2 brings other features including a thermal camera, shockproof payload, full HD live video feedback, distance lock, 2D measurements, 3D modeling, a modular design for easy maintenance and a software suite that streamlines data management.

To learn more about the Elios 2, visit the Flyability website.