Elios 3 vs Palladyne™ Pilot
Side-by-side comparison of Elios 3 (Flyability) and Palladyne™ Pilot (Palladyne AI) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Elios 3Switzerland
- Palladyne™ PilotUnited States
Year First Available
- Elios 32022
- Palladyne™ Pilot—
Verified Deployments
- Elios 30 Deployments
- Palladyne™ Pilot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Elios 3$50,000 USD
- Palladyne™ PilotResearch platform
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Elios 30.2 hrs
- Palladyne™ Pilot2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Elios 3ACTIVE
- Palladyne™ PilotACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
IP Rating
- Elios 3IP44
- Palladyne™ Pilot—
Payload Capacity
- Elios 3—
- Palladyne™ Pilot5 kg
Max Speed
- Elios 33 m/s
- Palladyne™ Pilot30 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Elios 3semi-autonomous
- Palladyne™ Pilotfully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $50,000 USD | Research platform |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 0.2 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP44 | — |
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | 30 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | fully autonomous |
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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 | Palladyne™ Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $50,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 12.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $200,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +400% | — |
Palladyne™ Pilot 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 Palladyne™ Pilot?
Elios 3 is made by Flyability, based in CH. Palladyne™ Pilot is made by Palladyne AI, based in US.
How do Elios 3 and Palladyne™ Pilot compare on the Robo Score?
Elios 3 scores 42.5 on the Robo Score. Palladyne™ Pilot scores 42.4. 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 Elios 3 and Palladyne™ Pilot 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 Palladyne™ Pilot?
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 Palladyne™ Pilot 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.