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Flybotix: ASIO X Confined-Space Inspection Drones and Data Software
Flybotix develops ASIO X inspection drones with ASIO Explore desktop analysis and ASIO Connect cloud tools, supporting confined-space data collection with explicit operating limits.
Company background
Flybotix SA is a Swiss inspection drone company with its registered website address in Renens, Vaud. Its company history traces the business to 2019 and identifies the 2024 launch of ASIO X. The current product navigation labels ASIO Pro as a legacy system, so buyers should establish which aircraft generation an offer or service agreement covers.
ASIO X inspection platform
ASIO X combines a protective cage, onboard lighting and inspection sensors for data collection in confined spaces. Its orientable LiDAR supports mapping, and the product includes gas sensing alongside visual inspection capabilities. Specify the intended asset, access opening and required evidence before selecting a package; the aircraft and its sensors serve different parts of the inspection workflow.
Flight assistance and limits
The manufacturer describes stabilization without GPS and pilot assistance for indoor operation. Its FAQ states that obstacle repulsion does not guarantee collision avoidance, and the aircraft has no IP rating or ATEX certification. Gas sensing does not establish suitability for flammable atmospheres. Flight endurance also depends on lighting and environmental conditions, so mission planning needs a realistic reserve.
On-site analysis
ASIO Explore is desktop software for reviewing inspection data, localizing points of interest, handling point clouds and creating reports. Its LiDAR tools support defect and distance measurements. An acceptance trial should compare useful measurements with reference dimensions and assess whether images, spatial context and observations are sufficient for the asset engineer to interpret the findings.
Cloud data workflow
ASIO Connect organizes inspection data and assets in a cloud platform. The official product description includes 3D visualization, role-based access, reporting and API integration. Buyers should confirm the licensed functions, supported imports and exports, storage arrangements and permissions for their team. A sample handover should demonstrate that findings remain traceable to the relevant asset and inspection record.
Inspection preparation
Define the coverage plan, radio-link constraints, lighting, dust, moisture and recovery procedure with the inspection team. Verify that the selected sensor can answer the engineering question rather than assuming every visible anomaly has been measured. Record inaccessible surfaces, uncertain findings and additional inspection work needed, alongside the areas successfully documented during the trial.
Training and support
Flybotix states that new clients and aircraft operators require training through the selling distributor. Its support materials provide maintenance and repair routes, while the FAQ identifies user-replaceable cage and propeller parts. Agree the local support arrangement, approved maintenance tasks, spares, software access and data handover before deployment, including responsibilities when an inspection must be interrupted.