
Why choose the Elios 3 UT drone for ship inspections?
Built from the start to perform contact inspections, the Elios 3 is the ideal tool for close-up visual inspections and UT measurements even in confined and hard-to-reach areas. The UT payload developed in collaboration with Cygnus Instruments allows the drone to perform accurate ultrasonic thickness measurements on vessels and other equipment. Combined with advanced LiDAR technology, the drone can provide precise localization of all measurements and display them in the 3D model of the asset.
Elios 3 UT provides you with all the data needed for a CLASS inspection while leaving inspectors safely on the ground and saving you significant time and money.
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Image represents: Software output and 3D model captured by the Elios 3 while inspecting the cargo tanks of a vessel.

The benefits of adopting remote drone inspections in maritime
Safety
Avoid having personnel working at height or in confined spaces by performing remote drone inspections even in GPS-denied areas.
Efficiency
Save up to 90% of costs by avoiding scaffolding and rope access specialists. Inspect in a team of just two and capture UT measurements up to 10x faster.
Downtime
Slash downtime by up to 80% and inspect even while at anchor. Always have an inspection tool at hand to never waste any time.

Meet all the class inspection requirements and more with a single maritime drone
Exploring applications for our drones in the maritime industry
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Cargo tank visual & UT inspection
Read morePerform a cargo tank inspection in just a few hours and without the need for scaffolding or rope access. With the Elios 3 UT drone, collect visual and UT data safely from the deck and in a team of just two. Save over $1M in scaffolding and reduced downtime when inspecting six cargo tanks or more.
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Ballast tanks visual & UT inspection
Read moreSafely inspect the ballast tanks of a maritime vessel without the need for confined space entry and collect both close-up visual and UT data. Reduce the cost for scaffolding and rope access and create accurate digital twins of the vessel for future comparisons.
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External hull visual & UT inspection
Read moreInspect the hull of a vessel with ease and avoid using scaffolding or rope access thanks to the Elios 3 UT drone. Perform the inspection from the ground and capture accurate UT and close-up visual data.
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Cargo oil tank visual and UT inspection
Read moreRemove the need for scaffolding and conduct UT scans faster than a human operative while keeping your inspectors safe.
Speed Efficiency Accuracy Save 15,000 hours of work on a hull inspection Inspect in a team of two. UT and visual data accepted by a classification society -
Ballast tank visual inspection
Read moreInspect a ballast tank while remaining at a safe distance and collect 4k video footage and live A-scans with accurate data localization.
Speed Safety Efficiency Inspect up to 10x faster than traditional methods Avoid human entry and work at height Inspect 5 ballast tanks per day in a team of just two -
Cargo tank visual inspection
Read moreEasily access the cargo tanks of a vessel and avoid confined space entry or use of flotation devices by using the Elios drone.
Speed Cost Accuracy Cut inspection time by over 90% Save over $1M in scaffolding and reduced downtime Detect cracks and other issues in minutes
See how Elios 3 UT helps our clients save time, money, and stay safe
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“The Elios 3 UT can navigate cargo and ballast tanks, reaching areas that are typically inaccessible without scaffolding, rope access, or rafts. This technology offers a safer alternative, reducing the need for workers to climb and access dangerous locations. As a result, inspections and measurements can be completed more quickly and efficiently.”
Chris Leontopoulos
EMEA Vice President, Technology,
American Bureau of Shipping
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