Elios 3 vs Matrice 30 Series
Side-by-side comparison of Elios 3 (Flyability) and Matrice 30 Series (DJI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Elios 3Switzerland
- Matrice 30 SeriesChina
Year First Available
- Elios 32022
- Matrice 30 Series—
Verified Deployments
- Elios 30 Deployments
- Matrice 30 Series0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Elios 3$50,000 USD
- Matrice 30 SeriesContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Elios 30.2 hrs
- Matrice 30 Series0.7 hrs
Availability Status
- Elios 3ACTIVE
- Matrice 30 SeriesACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
IP Rating
- Elios 3IP44
- Matrice 30 SeriesIP55
Max Speed
- Elios 33 m/s
- Matrice 30 Series23 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Elios 3semi-autonomous
- Matrice 30 Series—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $50,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 0.2 hrs | 0.7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP44 | IP55 |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | 23 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach
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Frequently asked
Who makes Elios 3 and Matrice 30 Series?
Elios 3 is made by Flyability, based in CH. Matrice 30 Series is made by DJI, based in CN.
How do Elios 3 and Matrice 30 Series compare on the Robo Index?
Elios 3 scores 60/100. Matrice 30 Series scores 54/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Elios 3 and Matrice 30 Series 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 Elios 3 and Matrice 30 Series?
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
Elios 3 vs Matrice 30 Series 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 Index is calculated.