
Why choose the Elios 3 UT drone for oil & gas inspections?
Drones in oil and gas have helped reduce inspection time, cut costs, decrease downtime, and identify problems early on. What sets the Elios 3 apart from other UAVs is its ability to reach places no other drone can and swiftly conduct visual and UT inspections compliant with API/EEMUA regulations. Thanks to its unique design it can easily access pipe racks, chimneys, tanks, flares, and distillation columns and take up to 30 measurements every 10 minutes. In addition, the drone’s advanced LiDAR capabilities allow it to precisely localize POIs (points of interest) for future reference and comparison.
With the UT Payload mounted, inspectors can perform accurate ultrasonic thickness measurements while safely standing on the ground, avoiding unnecessary scaffolding, rope access or man lifts which can be expensive and dangerous.
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Image represents: 3D model of an oil tank captured by the Elios 3 showing the recorded points of interest.

Substantially reduce costs and time for oil and gas inspections and increase personnel safety
Safety
Collect high-quality visuals and UT measurements without having to enter an asset and avoid any work at height.
Efficiency
Cut inspection time by up to 90% and save $30k on tank inspections by avoiding scaffolding and rope access.
Data Quality
Get detailed visual, UT, and LiDAR data from the most confined spaces and benefit from precise POI localization.

Comply with API/EEMUA regulations and collect reliable visual and UT data from numerous applications
Capture every corner of the most confined assets from a safe location with oil and gas drone inspections
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UT tank inspection
Read moreConduct a visual and UT inspection of a storage tank in just a few hours instead of weeks with the Elios 3 UT drone. No need to enter into the asset or to work at height thanks to the drone’s remote inspection capabilities.
Speed Efficiency Safety 4 hours instead of 2 weeks Save $30k+ on scaffolding and rope-access No human entry or work at height -
Tank inspection workflow
Read moreRelying on the power of computer vision and LiDAR mapping, Elios 3 allows pilots to navigate inside industrial assets such as tanks, building a real-time 3D view of the drone’s environment and trajectory.
Speed Ease of use Accuracy Deploy a drone without the need for elaborated safety procedures or scaffolding During the flight, navigate through the 3D live map and visualize the drone’s trajectory Get detailed 3D insights, with 100% coverage -
FCC inspection
Read moreUse a drone to perform visual inspections inside FCC units where the air quality is poor and the visibility is difficult for human eyes. Inspect all parts periodically to ensure the unit is safe for continued use.
Speed Safety Efficiency 4 hours vs 2.5 days and 170 work hours saved Avoid human entry and work at height +$100k saved in downtime -
Cooling tower inspection
Read moreA drone can help identify potential climbing hazards, find structural damage, and help inspectors understand the tools they need prior to climbing. Once this information has been gathered, the inspector can follow up and address the issues revealed in the data - if any.
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Tank visual inspection
Read moreUse a drone to inspect areas that are difficult to reach and avoid any costs for scaffolding. Check the condition of welds, drains and inlets, corrosion coatings, screw connections and other components of the tank.
Speed Cost Safety 6 min flight to map the entire asset 96% cost reduction by eliminating scaffolding and reducing downtime Avoid work at height and human entry -
Regenerator visual inspection
Read moreInspect a regenerator without having to rely on scaffolding or rope access, thanks to the innovative power of drones. Easily detect damage in the structure and capture beautiful 3D models without having to send people to inspect them.
Speed Efficiency Safety 6 min flight to map the entire asset Inspect in a team of only two and reduce asset downtime Avoid work at height and human entry
See how Elios 3 UT helps our clients save time, money, and stay safe

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“Among the many use cases we identified for robotics at Total, confined spaces inspection is probably the one that gave us the best satisfaction. This has been possible thanks to the Flyability Elios, which is a fast decision-making tool which enhances our safety and the availability of our assets”
Julien Da Vela
UAVs & Robotics Officer, Total Energies
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