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EVO II RTK Series V3
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2022.09
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  • Page 1 EVO II RTK Series V3 User Manual 2022.09...
  • Page 2 Reference: Information that can help you find the page number for relevant chapters. Trademark Information The trademarks EVO Ⅱ Dual 640T RTK™, EVO Ⅱ Pro RTK™, Autel Explorer™, Starpoint™, and Autel Robotics® are the registered trademarks of Autel Robotics Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Autel Robotics") in China and other countries/regions.
  • Page 3 When the Autel Explorer App is connected to the aircraft and the backup option is turned on, flight logs and flight remote sensing data will be automatically uploaded and saved in the Autel Robotics data server.
  • Page 4 LiPo batteries may cause danger. Strictly observe the following safety guidelines when using, charging, or storing your batteries. Warning Use batteries and chargers provided only by Autel Robotics. Do not modify the  battery pack and the recharger or replace them with third-party devices.
  • Page 5 If the aircraft falls into water, remove the battery immediately after recovering  it. Put the battery in an open place and keep a safe distance until it is completely dry. After that, stop using the battery. You can contact our Customer Service Team to replace it.
  • Page 6 UAV flight areas. Use the Autel Explorer App to set the distance and height restrictions that meet the regulations. Do not fly in dangerous situations or severe weather conditions such as  tornadoes, rain, hail, snow, etc. Do not fly the aircraft near electromagnetic interference sources such as power ...
  • Page 7 Warning If any part of the aircraft or the remote controller fails to work normally or is  visibly damaged, do not fly. Contact the Autel Robotics Customer Service Team: www.autelrobotics.cn/page/service Storage and Maintenance After any collision or squeeze, every part of the aircraft should be checked carefully.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    2.2.1 Component Description ..................... 32 2.2.2 Use the Remote Controller ..................34 2.3 RTK module ..........................37 2.3.1 Use the RTK Module ....................37 2.4 Autel Explorer App ........................38 2.4.1 Mission ..........................38 Chapter 3 Flight Preparations ................. 42 3.1 Prepare the Battery .........................42...
  • Page 9 3.1.1 Install the Aircraft Battery ..................42 3.1.2 Remove the Aircraft Battery ..................42 3.1.3 Charge the remote controller ...................42 3.2 Prepare the Remote Controller ..................44 3.2.1 Unfold the Remote Controller ..................44 3.2.2 Turn On/Off the Remote Controller ............... 44 3.2.3 Pair the Aircraft with the Remote Controller ............
  • Page 10 5.5 Customer Service ........................57 5.5.1 Technical Support ......................57 5.5.2 Maintenance Service ....................57 Chapter 6 Appendix ....................58 6.1 Unlock No-Fly Zones ......................58 6.2 Specifications ..........................59...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 About This Manual

    Series V3 aircraft for the first time. Product list: A list of all the items included in the packing box. If anything is missing, contact Autel Robotics customer support or local retailers. User Manual: Teaches you how to operate the product in a skillful way.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Product Profile

    36 minutes, and can reach a top speed of up to 72 km/h. The body of the aircraft has 12 visual sensors, providing omni-directional obstacle avoidance. The Autel Explorer App provides users with dozens of intelligent photography modes and multiple mission flight modes such as rectangular missions, polygonal missions, waypoint missions, and oblique.
  • Page 13 ⑧ Power Button ⑩ Rear LED Indicator ⑨ Rear Vision System ⑪ Left Vision System ⑫ SD Card Slot ⑯ USB-C Port ⑰ Linking Button/Indicator ⑬ Right Vision System ⑭ Aircraft Battery ⑮ Air Outlet...

  • Page 14: Flight Status Indicator

    ⑱ Upward Vision System ⑲ Ultrasonic Sensor ⑳ LED Fill Light ㉑ Downward Vision System Note The right side of the aircraft body has a protective cover that can protect USB-C  ports and linking button/indicator. Please ensure that the protective cover is closed during the flight.

  • Page 15: Aircraft Battery

    current flight status of the aircraft. The following table describes the meaning of each LED state. Indicator: Color: Flash slowly: Flash one time every 2s. Flash quickly: Flash two times every second. Green Flash alternately: Flash between different colors in Yellow an alternating fashion.
  • Page 16 1. Component Description ① Battery Removal Button ② Power Indicator ③ Power Button Turn on the battery  Make sure that the aircraft is turned off before you install the battery. After you install the battery, press the power button for 3s. The battery indicator will show the current battery level.
  • Page 17 2-3 days. Although there is no prompt message indicating that the battery is self-discharging, you may notice that the battery feels slightly hot. This is normal. You can customize the battery discharge threshold using the Autel Explorer App. Sleep Mode Protection ...
  • Page 18 Balance Protection  The voltage of each battery cell is balanced to prevent overcharge or overdischarge. Overdischarge Protection  When the battery is not used, after the self-discharging is completed, the battery will be automatically disconnected for power output. This function is not disabled during flight.

  • Page 19: Gimbal And Camera

    -10ºC and 50ºC. You can pitch or tilt the gimbal (-30º degrees to 90º degrees) using a dial on the remote controller or an Autel Explorer App. 1. EVO Ⅱ Pro RTK V3 Gimbal ①...
  • Page 20 2. EVO Ⅱ Dual 640T RTK V3 Gimbal ① MCU Mounting Plate ⑤ Pitch Motor ② Vibration Absorber ⑥ Roll Motor ③ Infrared camera ⑦ Yaw Motor ④ 4K camera Important A gimbal protective cover is used for stabilizing the gimbal and preventing the ...
  • Page 21 FPV mode  The roll axis is consistent with the rolling direction of the aircraft and the pitch axis is at a user-defined angle. This mode is used for the first-person view. 4. Remove the Gimbal Place the aircraft on the horizontal surface with the gimbal compartment facing upwards.
  • Page 22 5. Mount the Gimbal Pinch the tail of the vibration absorber with your thumb and index finger and lift the gimbal. Slide the gimbal downwards and forwards along the slot of the gimbal compartment in a straight line. Important: Make sure that the ring at the front of the gimbal is aligned with the two pins in ...
  • Page 23 Insert a screw into a hole of the decorating part of the gimbal, and then screw it in with a T6 screwdriver until the screw is fixed but not tightened. For the other screw, repeat the same step. Fully tighten the two screws with a screwdriver. Power on the aircraft.

  • Page 24: Flight Control System

    EVO Ⅱ Pro RTK V3  Equipped with a 1-inch sensor, the camera can capture photos with a resolution of up to 20 million pixels and record 5472x3076 P30 videos at a bit rate of 120 mbps or higher. The aperture range is from f/2.8 to f/11. 7.
  • Page 25 functions, such as return to home, failsafe, and Starpoint positioning system. Each module is described in the following table. Intelligent Flight Control System Module Description Uses a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer to measure the acceleration and angular velocity. Measures the geomagnetic field and provides reference Compass information on the heading of the aircraft.

  • Page 26: Intelligent Flight Features

    surrounding environment must have sufficient light and the ground texture must be clear. In addition, the aircraft must fly at an altitude that can be sensed by the vision systems. Otherwise, the aircraft enters the ATTI mode. 2.1.6 Intelligent Flight Features 1.
  • Page 27 current place when necessary. Failsafe is activated in the following two scenarios: Communication interrupted  If the communication between the aircraft and the remote controller is interrupted for 3s, failsafe will be activated. If a GPS signal is available when the failsafe is activated, the aircraft will automatically return to the home point.

  • Page 28: Omnidirectional Binocular Vision Sensing System

    3. Landing Features Landing Protection  When the aircraft arrives above the home point, this feature will detect the ground environment below. If the ground is flat, the aircraft will land automatically. Otherwise, it will hover and wait for the next instruction. Accurate Landing ...
  • Page 29 Rear part on the left and right Left/Right 0.5 to 10 m sides of the aircraft Top of the aircraft 0.5 to 10 m Bottom Bottom of the aircraft 0.5 to 10 m The figure below shows the covering angle of each binocular vision sensing system:...
  • Page 30 Note The omnidirectional vision sensing system can sense obstacles in directions  such as front, rear, top, bottom, left and right. However, blind areas exist in four diagonal directions. When you fly the aircraft manually, pay attention to the surrounding environment and prompt messages of the App to ensure safety. Do not operate the aircraft in a complex environment with insufficient light, or ...
  • Page 31 Functionality Dynamic Tracking  Using deep learning algorithms, dynamic tracking can detect six objects in real time: walking persons, persons who ride bicycles, moving cars, trucks, ships, and animals. Real-time tracking algorithms can automatically track selected objects and let the aircraft avoid obstacles in its flight path.

  • Page 32: Remote Controller

    2.2 Remote Controller Portable and highly-reliable, Autel Smart Controller V3 has a 7.9-inch ultra-bright screen, which can clearly display real-time flight information under the strong sunlight. The excellent low-temperature and heat dissipation performance makes it perfectly adapt to harsh environments. The battery can last for 4.5 hours, satisfying the needs of long-time outdoor work.
  • Page 33 Indicates the current battery level of the remote Power indicator controller. Antenna Communicates with the aircraft. Displays the image transmission screen and supports Display tapping operations. Instructs the aircraft to stop flying and hover in the Pause button current place or resume flying. Auto-takeoff/return Instructs the aircraft to take off or return to the button...

  • Page 34: Use The Remote Controller

    Horn hole Plays recordings or messages about aircraft statuses. Standard Used for connecting to the tripod. 1/4 interface Air inlet Used for heat dissipation for the remote controller. Lower hook Used for fixing the strap on the remote controller. Prevents external damage such as collision and wear of Protective cover the remote controller.
  • Page 35 Do not use other communication devices of the same frequency band at the  same time to prevent interference with the signals of the remote controller. In practices, when the image transmission signals are weak, the Autel Explorer  App will display prompt messages. Adjust the antennas according to the prompted instructions and ensure that the aircraft is in the place for best communications.
  • Page 36 Press the linking button next to the USB port on the right of the aircraft body to let the aircraft enter the linking state. Turn on the remote controller and launch the Autel Explorer App. Go to the mission flight page, click the wheel icon on the upper right corner to go to the settings menu.

  • Page 37: Rtk Module

    2.3 RTK module 2.3.1 Use the RTK Module 1. Enable/Disable RTK Module Go to the camera page of the Autel Explorer App, click the Settings button ( ) in the upper right corner, and select RTK to enable/disable RTK. 2. Use the Network RTK Service You can connect the RTK module to the third-party network RTK server that supports the NTRIP protocol for receiving and sending differential data.

  • Page 38: Autel Explorer App

    EVO II RTK Series V3 aircraft can be widely applied in security, inspection, and other industries. You can select multiple mission modes such as waypoint, rectangular, polygon, and oblique through the Autel Explorer App. 1. Waypoint You can add waypoints by yourself and set parameters and actions of each waypoint.
  • Page 39 route. Manual: you can use the remote controller to control the heading of the aircraft. C. Custom: you can set the yaw angle of each waypoint. D. Longitude and latitude: you can adjust the longitude and latitude of a waypoint. Associated POI: The main purpose of a POI is to describe the address of an ...
  • Page 40 Rectangular Polygon Oblique Flight speed √ √ √ Oblique speed × × √ Front overlap √ √ √ Oblique front × × √ overlap Side overlap √ √ √ Oblique side × × √ overlap Gimbal pitch √ √ √ Oblique pitch ×...
  • Page 41 the aircraft will automatically return to the home point. Critical low battery: The aircraft will end the mission and automatically land in  the current place. GPS signal too weak: The aircraft will enter the ATTI mode and switch to ...

  • Page 42: Chapter 3 Flight Preparations

    Chapter 3 Flight Preparations EVO II RTK Series V3 aircraft adopts a unique convenient design and has been all assembled in the factory. To ensure that you fly the aircraft safely, read the following instructions and warnings before your first flight. 3.1 Prepare the Battery 3.1.1 Install the Aircraft Battery 1.
  • Page 43 Battery level indicator: The LED indicators on the battery of the aircraft flash from the left to the right, indicating the current battery level during the charging. The indicators will turn off when the battery is full. Battery level indicator status (during charging) - Green LED is normally on - Green LED flashes Remote controller: Insert the Type-C cable into the Type-C port of the remote...

  • Page 44: Prepare The Remote Controller

    3.2 Prepare the Remote Controller 3.2.1 Unfold the Remote Controller The remote controller is folded in the packing box. Extend the antennas before you use the remote controller. For details, see Section 2.2.2 Adjust the antennas. 3.2.2 Turn On/Off the Remote Controller ●...

  • Page 45: Prepare The Aircraft

    3.3 Prepare the Aircraft 3.3.1 Unfold the Aircraft 1. Remove/Mount the Gimbal Protective Cover Remove the gimbal support before you turn on the aircraft, as shown in the following figure. After you turn off the aircraft, you need to put the protective cover back on the gimbal to prevent damage.
  • Page 46 Important Wear protective gloves for installing or removing the propeller.  1. Mount the Propeller Make sure that the aircraft has been turned off. Select the propeller that is compatible with each motor. Press the propeller firmly and rotate it in the locking direction to firmly secure the propeller.

  • Page 47: Compass Calibration

     interfere with calibration. 3. Calibration Procedure Turn on the aircraft and remote controller, launch the Autel Explorer App, go to the camera page, and click the Settings button ( ). When the calibration starts, the LED indicator on the back of the aircraft flashes yellow.
  • Page 48 Note If the calibration fails, the LED indicator on the back of the aircraft blinks red. In  this case, repeat the above steps.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4 Flight Operation

    The aircraft provides three command stick modes: mode 1, mode 2, and mode 3. In each mode, you can control the aircraft in a different way. By default, mode 2 is used. You can switch the modes using the Autel Explorer App. We recommend that beginners use mode 2.

  • Page 50: Control With Command Sticks (Mode 2)

    Slowly push the left stick upwards:  Warning The motor will generate heat during the operation. Operate it with care.  When the battery level is 15% or even lower than that, the aircraft cannot take  off. 4.2.2 Control with Command Sticks (Mode 2) If you are the first time to control the aircraft, move the stick gently until you ...
  • Page 51 Left command stick Left view Left view Descend Ascend Push upwards Push downwards Top view Top view Nose turning left Nose turning right Push to the left Push to the right 2. Right command stick Push the stick upwards and downwards to move the aircraft forwards and backwards.

  • Page 52: Landing

    4.2.3 Landing EVO Ⅱ RTK Series V3 can be manually or automatically landed. The procedure for landing an aircraft is as follows: 1. Manual landing Find an appropriate landing position (flat and open area). When the aircraft arrives above the target position, release the command stick to hover the aircraft.

  • Page 53: Chapter 5 Maintenance And Service

    Chapter 5 Maintenance and Service 5.1 Firmware Updates To achieve the optimal performance of EVO II RTK Series V3 aircraft, Autel Robotics will update relevant firmware when necessary. You can download a unified firmware upgrade package from the official website. The package includes the latest versions of multiple firmware, such as the flight controller, gimbal, camera, intelligent battery, and remote controller.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    5.2 Troubleshooting Question 1: An error is found when the aircraft performs the self-check (the LED indicator at the tail of the aircraft glows solid red). This is a hardware issue. Please contact Autel Robotics' customer support:  www.autelrobotics.cn/page/service Question 2: If the motor cannot start, check the following: Check whether the remote controller is paired with the aircraft.
  • Page 55 Question 7: The camera automatically turns off during recording. Do not pull out the micro SD card from the camera. Restart the camera and  wait for the video file to be stored as much as possible. Question 8: The video link is interrupted when the aircraft is not out of your sight.

  • Page 56: Storage And Maintenance

    5.4 Warranty For users who purchase the products from authorized retailers, Autel Robotics guarantees that in normal use, the Autel Robotics product you buy is free from defects in material or workmanship. The warranty period for this product starts on the day you received the product.

  • Page 57: Customer Service

    5.5 Customer Service This section includes the information on technical support, maintenance service, and application for replacement and spare parts. 5.5.1 Technical Support If you have any problems or questions regarding our product, contact Autel Robotics' customer support: China Tel: 400-800-1866 Website: www.autelrobotics.cn...

  • Page 58: Chapter 6 Appendix

    You must ensure that you abide by all relevant flight rules and regulations.  If you want unlock a No-Fly Zone, visit the official website of Autel Robotics  and follow the instructions on the page to submit an application:...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    6.2 Specifications Aircraft Takeoff weight EVO II Pro RTK V3: 1237 g±0.5 g (including the RTK) EVO II Dual 640T RTK V3: 1250g±0.5 g Dimensions 230x130x143 mm (folded) (including the RTK, 260x355x143 mm (extended) length x width x height) Diagonal length 397 mm Maximum flight time 36 minutes...
  • Page 60 Equipped with the RTK module and the RTK is working properly: Vertical: ±0.1 m; Horizontal: ±0.1 m Not equipped with the RTK module: Hovering accuracy Vertical:±0.1m (when the vision positioning is active), (mild wind or no wind) ±0.5m (when the GNSS positioning is active); Horizontal:±0.3m (when the vision positioning is active), ±1.5m (when the GNSS positioning is active);...
  • Page 61 Sensing system Accurate measurement range: 0.5 - 18 m Forward Effective sensing speed: < 12 m/s FOV: horizontal: 60°, vertical: 80° Accurate measurement range: 0.5 - 16 m Backward Effective sensing speed: < 12 m/s FOV: horizontal: 60°, vertical: 80° Accurate measurement range: 0.5 - 10 m Upward Effective sensing speed: <...
  • Page 62 Photo: ISO100 - ISO6400 Digital zoom 1 - 16x (max. 3x lossless zoom) Photo format JPG (default)/DNG/JPG+DNG Photo-taking mode Single (default)/burst/AEB/periodic/HDR 5472x3648 (3:2, default) Photo resolution 5472x3076 (16:9) 3840x2160 (16:9) Video format MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265) 5472x3076 P30/P25/P24 3840x2160 P60/P50/P48/P30 (default)/P25/P24 Video resolution 2720x1528 P60/P50/P48/P30/P25/P24 1920x1080 P60/P50/P48/P30/P25/P24...
  • Page 63 3840x2160P60/P50/P48/P30(default)/P25/P24 Video resolution 2720x1528P60/P50/P48/P30/P25/P24 1920x1080P60/P50/P48/P30/P25/P24 Max bit rate 120 Mbps Supported file systems FAT32/exFAT Autel Smart Controller V3 Maximum transmission distance (unobstructed, free 15 km(FCC), 8 km(CE) of any interference) 902-928 MHz(FCC) 2.400-2.4835 GHz *Operating frequency 5.725-5.850GHz (Countries except for Japan)
  • Page 64 FCC: ≤33 dBm Transmission power CE: ≤20 dBm@2.4G, ≤14 dBm@5.8G SRRC: ≤20 dBm@2.4G, ≤33 dBm@5.8G/5.7G Storage space Built-in 128GB Video output port HDMI Capacity: 5800 mAh Voltage: 11.55V Battery Type: LiPo Energy: 67 Wh Charging time: 120 minutes 3 hours (maximum brightness) Battery endurance 4.5 hours (50% brightness) Operating temperature...
  • Page 65 Charger Input 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 1.5A 13.2V Output 1.5A Voltage 13.2V Rated power Note: * The used frequency band varies in different countries and regions.

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