Compare Autel drones for aerial imaging, mapping, inspection, public safety and thermal applications

Visible Light Drones

High-resolution aerial imaging for photography, mapping and professional applications.

Model
EVO Lite 6K Everyday Aerial Imaging
EVO II Pro V3 Professional Imaging
EVO II Pro RTK V3 Mapping & Surveying
EVO II Pro Enterprise V3 Public Safety & Enterprise
Camera 6K Visible Camera 6K Visible Camera 6K Visible Camera 6K Visible Camera
Obstacle Avoidance Front / Rear / Down Three-direction obstacle avoidance 360° Omnidirectional 360° Omnidirectional 360° Omnidirectional
RTK — — ✓ RTK Module Included —
Enterprise Accessories Strobe / Speaker / Spotlight — — — ✓ Included
Best For Recreation & Aerial Imaging Professional Photography Mapping & Surveying Search, Rescue & Enterprise Missions

Which Visible Light Drone Should You Choose?

Choose based on your budget and mission requirements.

Autel EVO Lite 6K drone for everyday aerial photography and recreational flying
Budget Friendly

EVO Lite 6K

If you have a limited budget and your flying environment is not particularly complex, the EVO Lite 6K is a great choice for everyday aerial photography.

Autel EVO II Pro V3 drone for professional aerial photography and imaging
Well-Rounded

EVO II Pro V3

If you want a well-balanced, safe and easy-to-operate aerial drone with a budget around $2,000, the EVO II Pro V3 is an excellent all-around choice.

Autel EVO II Pro RTK V3 drone for aerial mapping and surveying applications
Mapping & Surveying

EVO II Pro RTK V3

If your work involves mapping or surveying, choose the EVO II Pro RTK V3. The included RTK module is designed for applications that require higher positioning accuracy.

Autel EVO II Pro Enterprise V3 drone for public safety and search and rescue missions
Enterprise Missions

EVO II Pro Enterprise V3

If you need a drone for search and rescue or require a spotlight, speaker or strobe, the EVO II Pro Enterprise V3 is the better fit. These enterprise accessories are already included.

Thermal / Infrared Drones

Integrated thermal and visible-light imaging for inspection, search and rescue, public safety and night operations.

Model
EVO Lite 640T Affordable Thermal Imaging
EVO II Dual 640T V3 Professional Thermal Imaging
EVO Max 4T V2 Advanced Thermal & Zoom
EVO Max 4N V2 Thermal & Night Vision
Thermal Camera 640 Ă— 512 640 Ă— 512 640 Ă— 512 640 Ă— 512
Visible / Specialty Camera Visible Camera Visible Camera Zoom Camera 10Ă— Optical / 160Ă— Hybrid Zoom Starlight Night-Vision Camera As low as 0.0001 LUX
Low-Light Capability Standard Standard Standard Starlight Night Vision ISO 100–450,000
Obstacle Avoidance Front / Rear / Down Three-direction obstacle avoidance 360° Omnidirectional 360° Binocular Vision + 360° mmWave Radar 360° Binocular Vision + 360° mmWave Radar
Laser Rangefinder — — ✓ ✓
Enterprise Accessories Strobe / Speaker / Spotlight — Enterprise Bundle Only Enterprise Bundle Only Enterprise Bundle Only
Key Advantage Cost-Effective Thermal Imaging Balanced Visible + Thermal Imaging Long-Range Zoom 10Ă— Optical / 160Ă— Hybrid Extreme Low-Light Imaging 0.0001 LUX / ISO up to 450,000
Best For Inspection & Patrol Search & Rescue Critical Infrastructure & Public Safety Night Operations & Low-Light Environments

Which Thermal Drone Should You Choose?

Choose based on mission requirements, environment and budget.

Autel EVO Lite 640T thermal drone for inspection and patrol applications
Cost-Effective

EVO Lite 640T

If you want an affordable thermal drone and do not need accessories such as a speaker, spotlight or strobe, the EVO Lite 640T is a practical entry-level thermal solution.

Autel EVO II Dual 640T V3 thermal drone for search, rescue and inspection missions
Balanced Thermal

EVO II Dual 640T V3

If you need a more capable thermal drone with 360° omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, the EVO II Dual 640T V3 provides a balanced solution for inspection, patrol and search missions.

Choose the Enterprise Bundle if you need Strobe, Speaker or Spotlight.

Autel EVO Max 4T V2 thermal drone for long-range inspection and public safety operations
Zoom & Advanced Sensing

EVO Max 4T V2

If you need longer-range observation, advanced obstacle sensing and a laser rangefinder, the EVO Max 4T V2 is the stronger option. Its zoom camera supports 10Ă— optical and up to 160Ă— hybrid zoom.

Choose the Enterprise Bundle if you need Strobe, Speaker or Spotlight.

Autel EVO Max 4N V2 drone for night operations and low-light surveillance
Night Operations

EVO Max 4N V2

If your missions frequently take place at night or in extremely low-light environments, choose the EVO Max 4N V2. Its Starlight Night-Vision Camera operates at illumination levels as low as 0.0001 LUX with ISO ranging from 100 to 450,000.

Choose the Enterprise Bundle if you need Strobe, Speaker or Spotlight.

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