Delair UX11 vs Elios 3
Side-by-side comparison of Delair UX11 (Delair) and Elios 3 (Flyability) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Delair UX11France
- Elios 3Switzerland
Year First Available
- Delair UX11—
- Elios 32022
Verified Deployments
- Delair UX110 Deployments
- Elios 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Delair UX11$14,994 USD
- Elios 3$50,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Delair UX111.3 hrs
- Elios 30.2 hrs
Availability Status
- Delair UX11ACTIVE
- Elios 3ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
IP Rating
- Delair UX11—
- Elios 3IP44
Max Speed
- Delair UX1115 m/s
- Elios 33 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Delair UX11—
- Elios 3semi-autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $14,994 USD | $50,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 1.3 hrs | 0.2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | IP44 |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 15 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Delair UX11 | Elios 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $14,994 | $50,000 |
| Payback period | 3.6 mo | 12.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $235,006 | $200,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1567% | +400% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Delair UX11 and Elios 3?
Delair UX11 is made by Delair, based in FR. Elios 3 is made by Flyability, based in CH.
How do Delair UX11 and Elios 3 compare on the Robo Score?
Delair UX11 scores 54.4 on the Robo Score. Elios 3 scores 42.5. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Delair UX11 and Elios 3 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Aerial on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Delair UX11 and Elios 3?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The drone vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Delair UX11 vs Elios 3 compares two robots in the aerial category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.