The Autel EVO Series Line-Up: Complete Guide

Since its founding in 2014, Autel Robotics has continuously expanded its drone product line in the field of unmanned aerial systems, becoming a leading drone brand in the industry. In 2020, the first-generation Autel EVO consumer drone was released. Now let's take a look at the Autel EVO Series Line-Up.

The Autel Robotics EVO Series Line-Up perfectly covers the consumer and commercial drone markets, and is now shifting its focus to the enterprise drone market. This guide will provide you with a detailed introduction to the complete EVO product line, making it easy for you to choose from the entire Autel EVO series.

Full EVO Series Drone Lineup Overview

Detailed Analysis: Autel EVO Series Drones

Autel Discontinued Drone Combination

Autel EVO Drone：4K Foldable Quadcopter Drone, Autel Sky APP,Supports Multiple Photography Modes

Autel EVO Drone

EVO Nano Series: 249g Micro Foldable Aerial Photography Drone, Three-Way Obstacle Avoidance, 28-Minute Flight Time.

• The EVO Nano features a 1.28-inch 48MP CMOS sensor and supports 4K HDR video recording.
• The EVO Nano+ upgrades to a 1.28-inch 50MP CMOS sensor with an RYYB array and incorporates hybrid dual fast autofocus (CDAF/PDAF), resulting in excellent low-light performance.

Autel EVO Nano Series

The EVO Lite series: weighing 835g, requiring FAA registration,Autel Sky APP, is a high-performance camera drone with a 40-minute flight time, suitable for casual drone enthusiasts.

• The EVO Lite features a 4-axis mechanical gimbal, supports true 4K lossless vertical shooting (ideal for TikTok Shorts creation), and uses a 50MP RYYB sensor.
• EVO Lite+: Equipped with a 1-inch large-sensor CMOS, supports 6K 4030fps video recording, and features an adjustable aperture of f/2.8-f/11, allowing for one-click editing of high-quality videos. It is a highly cost-effective 6K camera drone.

Autel EVO Lite Series

EVO II V2 Series: Weighs approximately 1150g, requires FAA registration,Autel Explorer APP, features 360° obstacle avoidance, and has a flight time of approximately 40 minutes. It is suitable for commercial operation.

• EVO II 8K: An 8K foldable camera drone with HD image quality far exceeding that of similar camera drones, offering a 40-minute flight time.
• EVO II PRO V2: A 1-inch 6K camera drone with an adjustable aperture of f/2.8-f/11, comes with a 3.26-inch OLED remote controller, and has a flight time of 40 minutes.
• EVO II Dual 640T V2: 640*512@30fps thermal imaging drone, 8K RGB camera, multiple temperature measurement modes, 10 heat maps, 38 minutes flight time.
• EVO II PRO RTK V2: 6K@30fps video, centimeter-level mapping accuracy, supports PPK/RTK/network RTK.
• EVO II PRO Enterprise V2: 1-inch large sensor 6K drone, multiple replaceable payloads, can be equipped with Autel Smart Controller V2, 36 minutes flight time.
• EVO II Dual 640T RTK V2: 640*512@30fps + 8K RGB camera, centimeter-level mapping accuracy, supports PPK/RTK/network RTK.
• EVO II Dual 640T Enterprise V2: 640*512@30fps + 8K RGB camera, can be equipped with Loudspeaker, Spotlight, Strobe and Autel Smart Controller V2, 36 minutes flight time.

EVO Max V1 Series: A powerful semi-autonomous drone with the Autel Enterprise App, multi-sensor camera payload, millimeter-wave radar, triple anti-jamming capabilities, A-Mesh networking technology, GPS-free navigation, and a 42-minute flight time.

• EVO Max 4T V1: 8K 10X optical zoom, 160x hybrid zoom, 640*512 thermal camera, 50MP wide-angle camera, 5-1200m laser rangefinder, equipped with a 7.9-inch Autel Smart Controller V3.
• EVO Max 4N V1: A 2.3MP starlight camera drone, capable of seeing in 0.0001 LUX lighting conditions, with a 640*512 thermal camera, 50MP wide-angle camera, 5-1200m laser rangefinder, and a 7.9-inch Autel Smart Controller V3.

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EVO Lite Enterprise Series: The commercial version of the EVO Lite series, a cost-effective and lightweight commercial drone series. It features interchangeable 6K and 640 thermal camera payloads, the Autel Enterprise App, and a 6.0-inch Autel Smart Controller SE with AI recognition, various mission planning capabilities, and a flight time of 40 minutes.

• EVO Lite 6K Enterprise: A 6K camera drone, weighing 866g, with three-way obstacle avoidance, image transmission up to 12km, and a flight time of 40 minutes.
• EVO Lite 640T Enterprise: The most affordable thermal camera drone, weighing 866g, with three-way obstacle avoidance, image transmission up to 12km, and a flight time of 40 minutes.

Autel EVO Lite Enterprise Series

EVO II V3 Series: A mid-to-high-end commercial drone series, featuring the Autel Explorer App, covering professional aerial photography, public safety, search and rescue, and surveying applications.

• EVO II Pro V3: A 1-inch 6K drone with an adjustable aperture of f/2.8-f/11, 12-bit DNG photos, 6K@30fps video, Moonlight Algorithm 2.0, and a 6.4-inch Autel Smart Controller SE; an exceptional photography drone.
• EVO II PRO RTK V3: 6K@30fps videos with centimeter-level mapping accuracy; supports PPK/RTK/network RTK; equipped with a 7.9-inch Autel Smart Controller V3.
• EVO II PRO Enterprise V3: A 1-inch large sensor 6K drone with multiple replaceable payloads; can be equipped with an Autel Smart Controller V3; 38 minutes of flight time.
• EVO II 640T V3: Dual-camera payload drone, 8K RGB camera + 640*512 thermal imaging, equipped with a 7.9-inch Autel Smart Controller V3.
• EVO II Dual 640T RTK V3: 640*512@30fps + 8K RGB Camera, centimeter-level mapping accuracy, supports PPK/RTK/network RTK.
• EVO II Dual 640T Enterprise V3: 640*512@30fps + 8K RGB Camera, can be equipped with Loudspeaker, Spotlight, Strobe and Autel Smart Controller V3, 42 minutes flight time.

EVO III Series: Revolutionary AI drone, supports voice/text input commands, AI decision-making tasks, multiple payloads, 42 minutes flight time.

The EVO Max V2 series: A leader in the commercial drone market, boasting superior zoom and starlight night vision capabilities, making it ideal for aerial missions in complex environments.

The EVO Max V2 vs. EVO Max V1 series differs significantly only in firmware and fuselage design; camera payload is largely the same, and overall functionality is identical. However, note that the firmware for the EVO Max V1 and EVO Max V2 is incompatible; please avoid confusion during remote controller pairing.

In addition, Autel's enterprise drone series includes even more impressive models: the Autel Alpha multi-sensor industrial drone, the Autel Titan heavy-duty cargo drone, and the Autel Dragonfish series of long-endurance e-VTOL drones.

NDAA Compliance Statement for Autel Drones

Currently, Autel drones do not meet NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) standards and do not appear on the DIU (Defense Innovation Unit) "Blue UAS" approved list. Consequently, federal agencies and projects funded by federal grants generally cannot procure Autel drones.

Remote ID Statement for Autel Drones

Remote ID capability is mandatory for all drones weighing over 0.55 pounds (250 grams) that require registration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), whether for recreational or commercial use.

Currently, popular models such as the EVO II V3 series and the EVO Max series are equipped with Remote ID to broadcast drone identity and location information.

No-fly zones

Geofencing Statement for Autel Drones

One of the advantages of Autel drones is the absence of geofencing restrictions. Pilots are responsible for obtaining flight authorization for restricted airspace through LAANC or FAA waiver processes. However, due to escalating violence in certain conflict zones, Autel has implemented no-fly zones in those specific regions.

Why Choose Autel Over DJI?

For a long time, Autel drones have been recognized as alternatives to DJI drones—whether Autel Consumer Drone VS DJI Consumer Drone or commercial drone compairing. However, as Autel has focused on the commercial drone sector and continuously innovated its product lines and features, its drones have become a preferred platform for public safety, surveying and mapping, and search and rescue operations.