For users who have purchased the EVO Lite Enterprise drone, you may find that the 7.9" Smart Controller V3 is also an optional accessory. So, when I want to upgrade the 6.0" drone remote control to the 7.9" drone remote control, how do I pair it?
Highlights of the EVO Lite Enterprise series drones:
The EVO Lite Enterprise series is divided into EVO Lite 6K Enterprise and EVO Lite 640T Enterprise drones. The EVO Lite Enterprise series drones weigh only 866g, support a maximum flight time of 40 minutes, a maximum image transmission of 12KM, a three-way obstacle avoidance system, and built-in AI recognition and detection functions.
With its compact and portable design, powerful flight performance and modular capabilities, the EVO Lite Enterprise series has become a popular choice in public safety, industrial inspection, surveying and mapping and other fields.
Autel EVO Lite 6K Enterprise: Equipped with a 1-inch CMOS camera, supports 20MP still photos and 6K HDR videos, f/2.8-f/11 adjustable aperture, can be used with ND filters, ISO can reach 48,000 at night, and the picture is clear and bright.
Autel EVO Lite 640T Enterprise: Equipped with dual lenses, visible light camera with 1/1.28-inch CMOS camera, supports 50MP still photos and 4K HDR videos. The thermal imaging camera supports 640*512@30fps resolution, 1-16x zoom, multiple temperature measurement modes and thermal palette support.
Autel Smart Controller V3 Features:
7.9-inch ultra-bright screen (2000nit)
Android system, supports third-party app installation
HDMI output port, convenient for conference live broadcast or remote collaboration
Remote control distance up to 15 kilometers (FCC standard)
How to correctly pair Autel EVO Lite Enterprise with 7.9" Smart Controller V3?
After understanding the basic features of Autel EVO Lite Enterprise series drones and Autel Smart Controller V3, let's get familiar with their built-in firmware.
Autel EVO Lite Enterprise series drones are fixed with Autel Smart Controller SE V2 remote controller and Autel Enterprise App for drone command operation.
Autel Smart Controller V3 remote controller is fixed with Autel Explorer App, which can be directly paired with Autel EVO II V3 series.
Therefore, after you purchase Autel EVO Lite Enterprise series drones, if you want to upgrade to the larger remote controller Autel Smart Controller V3, you cannot directly use Autel Smart Controller V3 for pairing. Therefore, please purchase with caution!
EVO Lite Enterprise 7.9 Premium Package Description
The correct way to pair EVO Lite Enterprise with 7.9" Smart Controller V3 is to purchase a MAX series Smart Controller V3, pair it with Autel EVO Lite Enterprise, and send both products back to the factory to refresh the firmware. In this way, Autel EVO Lite Enterprise can use 7.9" Smart Controller V3.
To ensure everything goes well, after the factory firmware is refreshed and re-dispatched, you can continue to check the hardware and firmware and pair again.
Preparation before pairing
Before starting pairing, please confirm the following:
Firmware: Make sure that both EVO Lite Enterprise and the remote controller are updated to the latest version
Battery: Both the aircraft and the remote controller must have a battery level of ≥50%
Network: The remote controller needs to be connected to Wi-Fi for activation when used for the first time
Memory card: It is recommended to insert a TF card for video recording test
Detailed explanation of pairing steps
1. Turn on the device
Press and hold the power button of the remote controller to turn on
Press and hold the power button of the EVO Lite Enterprise aircraft to turn on
2. Open the Autel Enterprise App and confirm the firmware version information
3. Enter the connection interface
After opening the App, the system will automatically search for nearby aircraft. If it is not recognized, please click "Manual Pairing".
4. Manual Pairing (if necessary)
In the App, click [Add Device] > Select "EVO Lite Enterprise" Enterprise"
Press and hold the power button on the aircraft for 6 seconds, and release it after hearing a "beep" sound to enter pairing mode
The remote control will display "New device found", click "Connect" to complete the pairing
5. Confirm the connection status
After successful connection, the screen will display the image transmission of the aircraft camera
The status bar will display information such as GPS signal, power, gimbal status, etc.
Common problems and troubleshooting of pairing drone aircraft and drone remote control
| Problem | Reason | Solution |
| Unable to search for aircraft | Distance is too far / not in pairing mode | Restart the device and ensure operation within 1 meter |
| Image transmission delay/ no picture | Network interference / software conflict | Check the SD card and restart the App to avoid high power background operation |
| Remote control freezes | System freeze | Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to force restart the remote control |
What can you do after pairing successfully?
Start "enterprise-level tasks": such as flight tasks, fixed-point shooting, etc.
Use HDMI output to synchronize images to the conference screen or remote command system
Install task apps (such as Pix4D, DroneDeploy) to expand functions
Share images to the cloud or team collaboration platform with one click
Conclusion
The combination of Autel EVO Lite Enterprise and Smart Controller V3 brings a stable, efficient and professional flight experience to drone operators. The smart remote controller with a larger screen and more functions is available.
It only takes a few minutes to pair to release the full mission potential, which is especially suitable for high-demand scenarios such as public safety, engineering inspections, and environmental monitoring.
