Elios 3 vs Q6 V2 GEO

Side-by-side comparison of Elios 3 (Flyability) and Q6 V2 GEO (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Elios 3BB

Q6 V2 GEOBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Elios 3Switzerland
Q6 V2 GEOIndia

Year First Available

Elios 32022
Q6 V2 GEO2025

Verified Deployments

Elios 30 Deployments
Q6 V2 GEO0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Elios 3$50,000 USD
Q6 V2 GEOResearch platform

Battery / Shift Runtime

Elios 30.2 hrs
Q6 V2 GEO0.8 hrs

Availability Status

Elios 3ACTIVE
Q6 V2 GEOACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

Elios 3—
Q6 V2 GEO6 kg

Max Speed

Elios 33 m/s
Q6 V2 GEO10 m/s

IP Rating

Elios 3IP44
Q6 V2 GEO—

Autonomy Level

Elios 3semi-autonomous
Q6 V2 GEOsemi-autonomous

	Elios 3aerialFlyability BBRobo Index	Q6 V2 GEOaerialideaForge BBRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Switzerland	India
Year First Available (values differ)	2022	2025
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$50,000 USD	Research platform
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	0.2 hrs	0.8 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	—	6 kg
Max Speed (values differ)	3 m/s	10 m/s
IP Rating (values differ)	IP44	—
Autonomy Level	semi-autonomous	semi-autonomous

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Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Elios 3	Q6 V2 GEO
Investment	$50,000	No price
Payback period	12.0 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$200,000	—
ROI (5 yr)	+400%	—

Q6 V2 GEO 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 Q6 V2 GEO?

Elios 3 is made by Flyability, based in CH. Q6 V2 GEO is made by ideaForge, based in IN.

When were Elios 3 and Q6 V2 GEO launched?

Elios 3 launched in 2022. Q6 V2 GEO launched in 2025.

How do Elios 3 and Q6 V2 GEO compare on the Robo Index?

Elios 3 grades BB on the Robo Index. Q6 V2 GEO grades BB. 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 Q6 V2 GEO 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 Q6 V2 GEO?

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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Elios 3 vs Q6 V2 GEO 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.