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Elios 2 tested at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
November 12, 2020—Flyability joined forces with DroneUA to carry out a critical mission at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The objective was to investigate whether nuclear waste remained in one of the plant’s decommissioned reactors, shedding light on a long-standing mystery tied to the 1986 disaster.
One year ago, Flyability pilots ventured into the heart of the Chernobyl site—a place that still carries the weight of one of the worst nuclear accidents in history. Their mission was not just technical but deeply symbolic, as they sought to uncover what had been left behind in Reactor Five.
A video captured by the Elios 2 drone inside Reactor Five shows the challenges and precision required for such an operation. At the time of the disaster, Reactor Five was still under construction, and there were questions about whether it had ever received the depleted uranium fuel bars it was designed for. Decades later, the need for clarity became urgent as the decommissioning process moved forward.
The mission aimed to answer two key questions: first, whether any nuclear fuel bars were present, and second, whether the reactor's primary equipment had ever been installed. The Elios 2, known for its use in nuclear inspections, played a vital role in this effort. It's designed to navigate tight spaces safely, making it ideal for such high-risk environments.
This was the first time a Flyability drone was used in a nuclear decommissioning project, marking a significant milestone. Charles Rey, Flyability's Training Manager and one of the mission leaders, described the experience as intense. “The wall we had to fly over was 70 meters high, so if we lost signal, the drone would be gone,†he said. Despite the risks, the mission was a success, and the data collected was invaluable.
The Chernobyl team had limited experience with drones, so the Elios 2 offered a unique solution. Its protective cage allowed it to enter confined areas and capture detailed visuals, which were essential for the inspection. Pilots operated from a pit 25 meters deep—an area inaccessible during the plant's active years.
Thanks to the Elios 2, the team confirmed that the holding pools were empty and no nuclear waste was found. This information, previously unknown, will now be included in reports submitted to international authorities.
Flyability is a Swiss company focused on inspecting and exploring hard-to-reach indoor spaces. By enabling safe drone operations indoors, they help industries reduce downtime, costs, and worker risks. With customers across multiple sectors worldwide, Flyability continues to lead innovation in the commercial indoor drone market.
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