Elios 3 vs Skydio X10
Side-by-side comparison of Elios 3 (Flyability) and Skydio X10 (Skydio, Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Elios 3Switzerland
- Skydio X10United States
Year First Available
- Elios 32022
- Skydio X102014
Verified Deployments
- Elios 30 Deployments
- Skydio X100 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Elios 3$50,000 USD
- Skydio X10$16,192–$25,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Elios 30.2 hrs
- Skydio X100.7 hrs
Availability Status
- Elios 3ACTIVE
- Skydio X10ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Elios 3—
- Skydio X100.4 kg
Reach
- Elios 3—
- Skydio X102,100 mm
Max Speed
- Elios 33 m/s
- Skydio X1020.1 m/s
IP Rating
- Elios 3IP44
- Skydio X10—
Autonomy Level
- Elios 3semi-autonomous
- Skydio X10—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $50,000 USD | $16,192–$25,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.2 hrs | 0.7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.4 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 2,100 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | 20.1 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP44 | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Elios 3 | Skydio X10 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $50,000 | $20,596 |
| Payback period | 12.0 mo | 4.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $200,000 | $229,404 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +400% | +1114% |
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 Skydio X10?
Elios 3 is made by Flyability, based in CH. Skydio X10 is made by Skydio, Inc., based in US.
When were Elios 3 and Skydio X10 launched?
Elios 3 launched in 2022. Skydio X10 launched in 2014.
How do Elios 3 and Skydio X10 compare on the Robo Index?
Elios 3 grades BB on the Robo Index. Skydio X10 grades AA. 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 Skydio X10 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 Skydio X10?
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Elios 3 vs Skydio X10 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.