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Looking back, 2019 was a pivotal year for robotics in the inspection industry. More and more large industrial companies are now relying on drones to enhance safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in their operations.
As reported by Bloomberg in an article titled "Drones Do Deadly Work So You Don’t Have To," major corporations like Dow, AT&T, BASF, and Shell are using drones to keep workers out of dangerous environments while significantly cutting down on inspection costs.
Among these advancements, we’re especially proud to see how drones are transforming confined space inspections. In 2019, Dow announced that over 1,000 confined space entries were eliminated thanks to robotic solutions, and construction giant LafargeHolcim integrated drones into its “Plants of Tomorrow†initiative.
For Flyability, 2019 marked the launch of the Elios 2 — a drone designed for a wide range of indoor applications. It’s built with user-friendliness in mind, allowing even new pilots to feel confident and skilled during inspections.
The Elios 2 represents a significant leap forward in indoor inspection robotics. Its features—such as oblique lighting, distance lock, and intuitive controls—were developed based on direct feedback from inspectors across various industries that rely on RVI (Remote Visual Inspection) tools.
2020 and Beyond – Drones Supporting Inspections Today: Customer Insights
Over the past year, many of our customers have shared their success stories and achievements. Here are some of the most inspiring examples:
Oil & Gas / Maritime
Bureau Veritas France used the Elios 2 for a ballast tank inspection for Total. The results included a safer, faster process with high-quality HD images captured during the mission.
Power Generation
Exelon Clearsight used the Elios 2 to reduce time spent in a hazardous, radioactive, and confined space. The inspection time dropped from two days to just four hours. Read the full story here.
Maritime
Our US partner MFE Rentals conducted a ballast tank inspection using the Elios 2. One pilot completed the task in three 10-minute flights. Traditionally, this would require three to four inspectors with ropes, oxygen monitors, and extensive safety gear. The caged design and onboard lighting allowed safe and efficient navigation without external lighting.
Indoor Photogrammetry – Mining & Beyond
Mining inspection company UAS Inc. used the Elios 2 for underground photogrammetry. This is just one example of how the drone is being praised for its ability to perform complex tasks in dark and GPS-denied environments.
Drone Usage and Development
Many asset owners are seeing a strong return on investment with just a few missions per month, and are expanding their drone programs across the company. In a survey of 250 Elios 1 and 2 users, 45% performed 2–5 missions per month, and 41% did fewer than two.
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One year ago, Flyability introduced its groundbreaking drone, the Elios 2. Since then, we've been eager to hear from users and understand how this innovation has shaped the world of industrial inspections.
In this article, we take a look back at the progress made in drone technology for industrial use in 2019 and share initial feedback from industries, users, and pilots who have been using the Elios 2 in real-world scenarios.
June 27, 2025