Elios 3 vs Mavic 3 Enterprise Series
Side-by-side comparison of Elios 3 (Flyability) and Mavic 3 Enterprise Series (DJI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Elios 3Switzerland
- Mavic 3 Enterprise SeriesChina
Year First Available
- Elios 32022
- Mavic 3 Enterprise Series—
Verified Deployments
- Elios 30 Deployments
- Mavic 3 Enterprise Series0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Elios 3$50,000 USD
- Mavic 3 Enterprise SeriesContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Elios 30.2 hrs
- Mavic 3 Enterprise Series0.8 hrs
Availability Status
- Elios 3ACTIVE
- Mavic 3 Enterprise SeriesACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
IP Rating
- Elios 3IP44
- Mavic 3 Enterprise Series—
Max Speed
- Elios 33 m/s
- Mavic 3 Enterprise Series15 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Elios 3semi-autonomous
- Mavic 3 Enterprise Series—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (values differ) | $50,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 0.2 hrs | 0.8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP44 | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | 15 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 | Elios 3 | Mavic 3 Enterprise Series |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $50,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 12.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $200,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +400% | — |
Mavic 3 Enterprise Series has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 Elios 3 and Mavic 3 Enterprise Series?
Elios 3 is made by Flyability, based in CH. Mavic 3 Enterprise Series is made by DJI, based in CN.
How do Elios 3 and Mavic 3 Enterprise Series compare on the Robo Index?
Elios 3 grades BB on the Robo Index. Mavic 3 Enterprise Series grades BBB. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Elios 3 and Mavic 3 Enterprise 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 Mavic 3 Enterprise 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 Mavic 3 Enterprise 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.