Summary of Contents for Autel Robotics EVO Max Series
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4T/4N Aircraft User Manual V1.1.0.1 2023.11...
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Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Autel Robotics Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. Without prior written authorization from the company, no person (or entity) may copy, scan, store, distribute, reproduce, sell, transfer, or modify any part or all of this manual in any form for personal use or use by others.
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Tips: Quick tips to get the best possible experience. Read Before Your First Flight To ensure safe use of the EVO Max series aircraft, Autel Robotics provides you with the following documents and relevant tutorial videos. Please scan the QR codes in this manual or use the provided links to access them.
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Getting Tutorial videos, User Documents, and Relevant Software You can scan the QR codes below or visit the following links to access tutorial videos and user documents or download relevant software for the EVO Max series aircraft: To watch tutorial videos, please visit: https://www.autelrobotics.com/videos/evo-max-series/.
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Robotics may not be able to analyze the causes of product damage or accidents and provide after-sales service. Warning Using the EVO Max series aircraft of Autel Robotics involves certain safety risks. Do not allow minors to operate the aircraft.
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Autel Robotics guarantees users who purchase products through its official authorized channels that: Under normal use, the Autel Robotics products you purchase will be free from material and workmanship defects during the warranty period. If you can provide a valid purchase receipt, the warranty period of this product is calculated from the midnight of the next day after you receive the product.
Table of Contents Product Overview ....................... 1 Introduction ..........................1 What's In The Rugged Case....................2 Product Acceptance Checklist ....................3 UAS Introduction ........................4 Flight Safety ........................ 7 Legal Use Notice ........................7 China Mainland ......................7 The U.S........................... 8 The EU ..........................
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Gimbal Calibration ....................28 Emergency Stop Propellers During Flight ................ 29 Mid-flight Sensing ....................... 30 Direct Remote Identification ..................... 30 Standard Flight Operation Process .................. 31 Pre-Flight Checklist ....................31 Basic Flight Process ....................32 Aircraft ........................33 Aircraft Activation ........................33 Aircraft Components ......................
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Installing/Storing Command Sticks ..................64 Turning the Remote Controller On/Off ................65 Checking the Battery Level of the Remote Controller ............. 66 Charging the Remote Controller ..................67 Adjusting the Antenna Position of the Remote Controller..........68 Remote Controller System Interfaces ................69 Remote Controller Main Interface ................
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Status Notification Bar ......................98 Shortcut Toolbar ......................... 100 “Settings” Interface ......................103 Flight Control Parameter Setting ................104 OA Settings ........................ 106 RC Settings......................... 108 Image Transmission Settings .................. 109 Aircraft Battery ......................110 Gimbal Settings ......................112 More ........................... 113 Attitude Ball .........................
Autel Enterprise App. The EVO Max series aircraft adopts a foldable arm design and can hold its propellers for easy storage and transportation. The top of the aircraft is equipped with a PSDK interface, allowing you to add different industry-specific mounts on the aircraft to meet various operational needs.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Warning If multiple aircraft are flying in an area at the same time, please keep an appropriate air distance to avoid any accidents. What's In The Rugged Case Item Note Includes a gimbal camera, a gimbal protective cover, and Aircraft propellers.
After unboxing the product, please check whether the actual items match the items described in the following packing list and carefully inspect the appearance of the aircraft and all accessories. If anything missing or damage is found, please contact Autel Robotics After-Sales Support or authorized dealers promptly.
Please be noted that a complete aircraft includes the aircraft body, gimbal camera, propellers, and the battery. Any damage or missing of these components may result in a malfunction. The RTK module is an optional accessory for enhancing aircraft positioning accuracy. Table 1-2 EVO Max Series Component List Item Product Info...
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“3.12 Extension Interface ” in Chapter 3. All the above components have passed Autel Robotics safety and compatibility tests, users can purchase and use accordingly. In case of adding any payload before flight, please evaluate the check the mounting weight reasonably.
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Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-4 Firmware and Software version explanation Item Release Version Note Release Date Image Transmission V1.6.0.13 23Q3 Remote Controller V6.0.4.3 23Q3 Android System V1.6.0.13 Based on Android 11 23Q3 Flight Control 23Q3 Autel Enterprise 1.4.5 Software ...
Those who fail to implement real-name registration and paste registration marks will be punished by the regulatory authorities in accordance with relevant regulations. The EVO Max series aircraft is a light unmanned drone. Autel Robotics prohibits youth under the age of 18 from operating this aircraft.
This product is not a toy and should not be used by children under the age of 16. In the EU, the EVO Max series aircraft is a drone classified as C2. When using the aircraft, you must comply with the following operational limitations in subcategory A2 in an urban environment: 1.
Chapter 2 Flight Safety Flight Operation Guidelines Before flying, be sure to understand and adhere to the following flight operation guidelines to avoid serious consequences and legal violations: Do not operate the aircraft while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication, dizziness, fatigue, or nausea, or in any other poor physical or mental conditions.
Chapter 2 Flight Safety The performance of the aircraft's smart battery is subject to ambient temperature and air density. Please use the aircraft within the temperature range of -20°C to +50°C. When using the aircraft in post-disaster scenarios such as fires, explosions, lightning, storms, tornadoes, heavy rain, floods, earthquakes, and dust storms, pay special attention to the safety of take-off and landing points and changes in the surrounding environment and prioritize personal safety.
Chapter 2 Flight Safety Obstacle Avoidance System Introduction to Visual Sensing System and Millimeter-Wave Radar Sensing System The aircraft adopts a dual-sensing system design of "Visual Sensing System + Millimeter-Wave Radar Sensing System". The integration of these two systems provides excellent omnidirectional obstacle avoidance performance and ensures precise positioning and safe flight of the aircraft.
“A.1 Aircraft”. For the four millimeter-wave radars used in the EVO Max series aircraft, the front, rear, and top millimeter-wave radars use the 60 GHz frequency band, while the frequency band used for the bottom millimeter-wave radar depends on local regulations.
Chapter 2 Flight Safety Observation Range of Millimeter-wave Radars Warning The obstacle avoidance distance of the millimeter-wave radar sensing system varies with the obstacle's ability to reflect electromagnetic waves and its surface size. The gray area represents the blind spot of a millimeter-wave radar, where the radar cannot detect obstacles.
Chapter 2 Flight Safety Warning If you do not have extensive flight experience, do not fly the aircraft beyond your visual line of sight. When the aircraft relies on visual positioning to fly, please do not approach mirror reflection areas such as water or snow.
Chapter 2 Flight Safety Precautions for Using Obstacle Avoidance Systems The measurement accuracy of the visual sensing system is easily affected by factors such as light intensity and object surface texture. Exercise caution when using the visual sensing system in the following scenarios: ...
Chapter 2 Flight Safety During an auto-return, the control function of the remote controller for the aircraft is disabled. In this case, you can quickly press the pause button " " on the remote controller or long press it for two seconds to pause or exit the auto-return function and regain control of the aircraft.
Chapter 2 Flight Safety Warning When the low battery auto-return is triggered in the aircraft, the auto-return process should not be canceled. Otherwise, the aircraft may be unable to return to the home point due to insufficient power. Try not to let the aircraft enter the critically low battery landing process. Once the critically low battery landing process is initiated, regardless of whether the landing point meets safe landing standards, the aircraft will forcibly land, which may lead to aircraft damage.
Chapter 2 Flight Safety the aircraft returns to the home point at the current altitude. If the current flight altitude is lower than 30 meters, the aircraft ascends to the altitude of 30 meters and 25 meters < Distance from the returns to the home point.
Rebuilding the C2 Link To ensure the safety and controllability of flight behaviors, the EVO Max series aircraft will stay in reconnection status and constantly attempt to reestablish a connection with the ground control station (remote controller) after losing the C2 link. In practice, this process is divided into the following stages: ...
The lost actions of the EVO Max series aircraft include RTH, hover, and land. If EVO Max Series aircraft lost connection with C2 link, the Autel Enterprise App will display a warning saying “Aircraft disconnected.” with a corresponding verbal warning.
Chapter 2 Flight Safety The geofencing system serves as a backend service, and Autel Robotics does not provide customer-side access ports. Autel Robotics is responsible for all updates to the system. Restricted Zones The geofencing system divides airspace restrictions into four categories: no-fly zones, restricted altitude zones, caution zones, and unlocked zones.
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Chapter 2 Flight Safety In the Autel Enterprise App, if you click on a restricted zone on the map, the following geofencing information will be displayed for this zone: No-fly Zone: zone name, zone level (no-fly zone), region (prefecture-level city), and no-fly time (visible only for temporary no-fly zones).
5. Aircraft S/N (Serial number): Multiple serial numbers can be applied at once. 6. Autel account of UAS operator: Multiple accounts can be applied at once. Log in to the official website of Autel Robotics at www.autelrobotics.com/service/noflight/, enter the relevant information, and complete the waiver application.
Chapter 2 Flight Safety You can set altitude and distance limits in the Autel Enterprise App to ensure the safe flight of the aircraft. For more information, see “6.5.1 Flight Control Parameter Setting” in Chapter 6. Diagram of altitude and distance limits ...
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Chapter 2 Flight Safety Please choose an open outdoor area for calibration. During calibration, please stay away from areas with a strong magnetic field or large metal objects, such as magnetic ore mines, parking lots, construction areas with underground reinforcing steel bars, underground areas, or locations near overhead power transmission lines.
Chapter 2 Flight Safety Hold the aircraft to keep it in a vertical direction with the nose up. Rotate the aircraft 360° horizontally until the rear arm light of the aircraft turns green and blinks. Hold the aircraft to keep it with the nose to the left and the side down.
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Chapter 2 Flight Safety aircraft during the calibration process. During IMU calibration, the gimbal will not work. Table 2-5 IMU Calibration Step Operation Diagram After turning on the aircraft and the remote controller, click " " > “ ” > “...
Chapter 2 Flight Safety Put the left side of the aircraft flat on the ground until the rear arm light of the aircraft turns green and blinks. Put the right side of the aircraft flat on the ground until the rear arm light of the aircraft turns green and blinks.
Chapter 2 Flight Safety If the rotation angle of the gimbal is abnormal, please follow the steps below to calibrate it. Table 2-6 Gimbal Calibration Step Operation Diagram Place the aircraft on a flat ground. After turning on the aircraft and the remote controller, keep the aircraft in a static state.
The EVO Max series aircraft supports the DRI system and uses Wi-Fi for broadcasting. To enable the DRI system, configure it in the Autel Enterprise App.
Chapter 2 Flight Safety Operation path: On the main interface of the Autel Enterprise App, click “ ” > “ ” > “ ” > “Safety” > “Remote ID”, and follow the on-screen instructions to perform relevant operations. For more information, see “6.5.7 More”...
Chapter 2 Flight Safety Basic Flight Process The aircraft provides three command stick modes: Mode 1, Mode 2, and Mode 3. Each mode controls the aircraft differently. The default mode is Mode 2. You can switch the mode in the Autel Enterprise App according to your control habit (For how to switch the mode, see “6.5.3 RC Settings”...
Aircraft Aircraft Activation When unboxing the product for the first time, you need to activate the EVO Max series aircraft before using it. By default, the aircraft is pre-paired with the remote controller at the factory. After turning on the aircraft and the remote controller, you will see an activation prompt in the Autel Enterprise App.
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Chapter 3 Aircraft Used to support the aircraft to avoid damage to the bottom of Landing Gear the fuselage. Forward Visual Used to sense the obstacles ahead and avoid the aircraft from Sensing System colliding with them. Integrates multiple sensors for stable shooting or Gimbal Camera measurements during flight.
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Chapter 3 Aircraft Warning The USB Type-C interface of the aircraft cannot be used for charging. Do not connect the included remote controller charger. For how to charge the aircraft, see “5.2.5 Charging the Smart Battery” in Chapter 5. Aircraft Top-Down View Table 3-3 Aircraft Top-Down View Details name...
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Chapter 3 Aircraft Aircraft Bottom-Up View Table 3-4 Aircraft Bottom-Up View Details name Description Downward Visual Used to sense obstacles below, and to the left and right of the Sensing System aircraft and avoid collisions. An LED auxiliary light. It is used to enhance the ambient brightness of the landing area during the landing process, Auxiliary Light improve downward visual sensing performance, and ensure...
Chapter 3 Aircraft Propeller Propellers are wearable parts that require regular maintenance and replacement to ensure the safe flight of the aircraft. The EVO Max series aircraft uses a quick-release propeller design, making it easy for you to replace them. Replacing Propellers The propellers are installed in the aircraft by default at the factory, and reinstallation is not required.
Before each flight, make sure that all propellers are mounted correctly and securely. Please use the propellers provided by Autel Robotics. Do not mix propellers of different models.
Chapter 3 Aircraft Store the Propellers Arm Light There is an LED indicator at the end of each arm of the aircraft. After the aircraft takes off, the front arm lights will blink periodically, which can help you identify the direction of the aircraft's nose;...
Chapter 3 Aircraft Table 3-7 Rear Arm Light Status Details Indicator status Definition (R: red G: green Y: yellow) Normal R– Ultra-fast Blinking /Fast Blinking System Self-Test →Y- Fast Blinking G– Slow Blinking Aircraft is in GNSS Mode / Visual Positioning Mode Y–...
Chapter 3 Aircraft Strobe For how to turn the strobe on or off, see “6.4 Shortcut Toolbar” and “6.5.7 More” in Chapter 6. Warning Do not look directly at the strobe while they are on to avoid vision damage caused by strong light.
Chapter 3 Aircraft from the start of the laser emission to the time when the laser is reflected from the target. Measuring range: 5-1200 meters. The infrared thermal imaging camera is used for radiometric measurement and night vision, which can monitor the Infrared Thermal temperature distribution of the measured target in real time, so Imaging Camera...
“6.8 Camera Interfaces” in Chapter 6. Gimbal The EVO Max series aircraft is equipped with a three-axis stabilized gimbal with a high-precision motor structure, which can ensure stable camera shooting when the aircraft is flying. Gimbal Structure Please be aware that, except for differences in lens layout, the structure of the Fusion 4T Gimbal and Fusion 4N Gimbal is the same or similar.
Gimbal Mechanical Rotation Range The mechanical rotation ranges of the pitch, yaw, and roll axes of the gimbal are shown below. Mechanical Rotation Range of the Gimbal of the EVO Max Series Aircraft Note You can control the rotation range of the gimbal pitch, ranging from -90° to 30°. For more setting details, see “6.5.6 Gimbal...
Replacing the Gimbal The EVO Max series aircraft has a removable gimbal design, allowing you to easily replace the gimbal to meet your flight needs in various scenarios. Important ...
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Chapter 3 Aircraft Warning When removing the gimbal, do not forcefully pull the gimbal out, as this may cause damage to the gimbal or camera. You should hold the gimbal dampener mount to remove the gimbal. Removing the Gimbal Mounting the Gimbal ...
Flight Control System The EVO Max series aircraft achieves stable and convenient flight control through its built-in intelligent flight control system. The system supports a number of advanced functions, including auto-return, failsafe, visual positioning system, etc.
Chapter 3 Aircraft flight control, and support auto-return, failsafe, and other safety functions. When the aircraft is in the visual positioning mode, and the GNSS signal detected is not strong enough to activate GNSS mode, and it meets certain environmental and altitude requirements (ensure that Visual Positioning the surrounding environment is well-lit, the ground texture is clear, Mode...
Hot Swap Battery The EVO Max series aircraft supports hot-swappable batteries, which allows you to replace smart batteries without powering off the aircraft, thus avoiding waiting for rebooting. When performing a hot swap, it is recommended to replace the battery within 10 seconds to ensure that the new battery can be properly activated when powering on the aircraft.
Chapter 3 Aircraft Installing the microSD Card The aircraft comes with a 64 GB microSD card (pre-installed in the microSD card slot of the aircraft at the factory). If you want to replace it with a higher-capacity microSD card, please follow the steps below.
RTK module. Important Mounts for the EVO Max series aircraft are sold separately. If you need a mount, contact Autel Robotics official or authorized dealers. Do not plug a device that uses other USB Type-C interface standards into the PSDK extension interface, as it may damage the aircraft.
The IP43 protection rating is not a universal feature of the aircraft and may require user customization. Noise The EVO Max series aircraft will generate a certain level of noise during operation. You should understand local noise pollution prevention regulations in advance and set an appropriate...
A-weighted sound power level The EVO Max series aircraft has passed sound power test conducted by relevant third-party testing organizations with qualification. The results comply with the regulations concerning unmanned aerial vehicles in the European Union.
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Information Of Image Transmission Frequency Bands for Aircraft The image transmission frequency bands of the EVO Max series comply with regulatory requirements worldwide. The relevant certified frequency bands are listed in the table below.
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Chapter 3 Aircraft China Mainland Taiwan, China USA BW=1.4M: 5728 - 5847 MHz Canada 5.8G BW=10M: 5733 - 5842 MHz EU BW=20M: 5738 - 5839 MHz UK Australia Korea ...
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We offer multiple retail versions for Autel Smart Controller V3. Only the remote controller installed with the Autel Enterprise App supports the control of EVO Max series aircraft. Please consult Autel Robotics when making a purchase.
Chapter 4 Remote Controller Remote Controller Introduction The Autel Smart Controller V3 is installed with the Autel Enterprise App by default, allowing you to operate and set the aircraft and the gimbal camera and transmit high-definition videos from the gimbal camera in real time. It offers a maximum communication distance of 15 kilometers. Note ...
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Chapter 4 Remote Controller Button Use the Autel Enterprise App to customize the key function. For Key C1 more information, see “6.5.3 RC Settings” in Chapter 6. For heat dissipation of the remote controller. When using it, Air Outlet please pay attention to whether there are foreign objects blocking the air outlet.
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Chapter 4 Remote Controller Remote Controller Front View Table 4-2 Remote Controller Front View Details name Description Transmits the control signals of the remote controller Antenna and receives the image transmission information of the aircraft. Displays the remaining battery level of the remote Battery Level Indicator controller.
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Chapter 4 Remote Controller Remote Controller Rear View Table 4-3 Remote Controller Rear View Details name Description Speaker Plays sound to indicate the status of the aircraft. Optional accessory. Used to prevent external damage such as Protective Cover collision and abrasion of the remote controller. Lower Hook Used to connect and fix the remote controller strap.
Chapter 4 Remote Controller Communication Frequency Bands The image transmission frequency bands of Autel Smart Controller V3 comply with regulatory requirements worldwide. Please refer to the table below for the relevant certified frequency bands. After the aircraft is paired with the remote controller, the frequency bands between them will be automatically controlled by the Autel Enterprise App based on the geographical information of the aircraft.
Chapter 4 Remote Controller Steps 1. Clip the two metal clips on the lanyard to the narrow positions on both sides of the metal handle at the back of the controller. 2. Open the metal button of the lanyard, bypass the lower hook at the bottom of the back of the controller, and then fasten the metal button.
Chapter 4 Remote Controller When the command sticks are not in use (such as during transportation and temporary aircraft standby), we recommend that you remove and store them on the metal handle. This can prevent you from accidentally touching the command sticks, causing damage to the sticks or unintended startup of the aircraft.
Chapter 4 Remote Controller Turning the Remote Controller Off When the remote controller is on, you can press and hold the power button at the top of the remote controller for 4 seconds to forcibly turn it off. Checking the Battery Level of the Remote Controller When the remote controller is off, short press the power button of the remote controller for 1 second, and the battery level indicator will display the battery level of the remote controller.
AC power supply (100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz). Use the remote controller charger to charge the remote controller Warning Please use the official charger provided by Autel Robotics to charge the remote controller. Using third-party chargers may damage the battery of the remote controller.
Chapter 4 Remote Controller After charging is complete, please disconnect the remote controller from the charging device promptly. Note It is recommended to fully charge the remote controller battery before the aircraft takes off. Generally, it takes about 120 minutes to fully charge the aircraft battery, but the charging time is related to the remaining battery level.
Chapter 4 Remote Controller Extend the antenna Remote Controller System Interfaces Remote Controller Main Interface After the remote controller is turned on, it enters the main interface of the Autel Enterprise App by default. In the main interface of the Autel Enterprise App, slide down from the top of the touch screen or slide up from the bottom of the touch screen to display the system status notification bar and navigation keys, and click the "Home"...
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Chapter 4 Remote Controller Remote Controller Main Interface Table 4-7 Remote Controller Main Interface Details Name Description Time Indicates the current system time. Battery Status Indicates the current battery status of the remote controller. Indicates that Wi-Fi is currently connected. If not connected, the icon is not displayed.
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Chapter 4 Remote Controller close the application. Select the interface where you want to take a screenshot, and click the "Screenshot" button to print, transfer via Bluetooth, or edit the screenshot. The app is installed in the system by default. Click it to manage Files the files saved in the current system.
Chapter 4 Remote Controller Settings √ Android 11 Maxitools √ 2.45 Android 11 Google Pinyin √ 4.5.2.193126728-arm64-v8a Android 11 Input Android √ Android 11 Keyboard (AOSP) Please be aware that the factory version of the Autel Enterprise App may vary depending on subsequent function upgrades.
Chapter 4 Remote Controller Displays the current system time, date, and week of the remote Time and Date controller. Click the “ ” icon to enable or disable the Wi-Fi function. Long Wi-Fi press it to enter WLAN settings and select the wireless network to be connected.
Chapter 4 Remote Controller Table 4-10 Frequency Pairing Process in the Autel Enterprise App Step Operation Diagram Turn on the remote controller and the aircraft. After entering the main interface of the Autel Enterprise App, click “ ” in the upper-right corner, click " ", select “...
Chapter 4 Remote Controller 1. Press and hold the power button and the take-off/return-to-home button of the remote controller at the same time until the battery level indicators of the remote controller blink quickly, which indicates that the remote controller has entered the forced frequency pairing state.
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Chapter 4 Remote Controller Mode 2 Mode 2 Table 4-12 Mode 2 Details Stick Move Up/Down Move Left/Right Left Controls the ascent and descent of Command Controls the heading of the aircraft the aircraft Stick Controls the forward and backward Controls the left or right movement Right Stick movement of the aircraft...
Chapter 4 Remote Controller Warning Do not hand over the remote controller to persons who have not learned how to use the remote controller. If you are operating the aircraft for the first time, please keep the force gentle when moving the command sticks until you are familiar with the operation.
Chapter 4 Remote Controller Down control the flight of the aircraft in the forward and backward directions. 2. Push the stick up, and the aircraft will tilt forward and fly towards the front of the nose; pull the stick down, and the aircraft will tilt backward and fly towards the tail of the aircraft.
Chapter 4 Remote Controller powered on about 30 seconds). Then simultaneously move the left and right sticks inward or outward for 2 seconds, as shown in the figure, to start the aircraft motor. When the aircraft is in landing state, pull the throttle stick down to its lowest position, as shown in the figure, and wait for the aircraft to land until the motor stops.
Chapter 4 Remote Controller Avoidance On/Off When this function is enabled, the aircraft will automatically hover when it detects obstacles in the field of view. Press to trigger: switch the gimbal angle. Gimbal Pitch Recenter: The heading angle of the gimbal returns from the current position to be consistent with the heading of the aircraft nose, and the gimbal pitch angle returns to a 0°...
Chapter 4 Remote Controller sound. Upon receiving the command, the aircraft will automatically return and land at the preset home point. When the aircraft is in the auto-return state, the remote controller will be disabled. You can short press the pause button “ ”...
Chapter 4 Remote Controller volume separately. Calibrating the Remote Controller If the remote controller is abnormal, it is recommended to calibrate it, as shown below. Table 4-17 Calibrating the Remote Controller Step Operation Diagram Turn on the remote controller. After entering the main interface of the Autel Enterprise App, click “...
Smart Battery Battery Introduction The EVO Max series aircraft comes standard with the MDX_8070_1488 smart battery (hereafter referred to as smart battery) as the power battery. This battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer (LiPo) battery and features high energy density and capacity. The smart battery can be charged with an MDX120W battery charger.
Chapter 5 Smart Battery Smart Battery Functions The smart battery has the following functions: Battery Level Display The smart battery has a built-in battery level indicator, which shows the current battery level of the smart battery. Self-heating This function allows the smart battery to operate normally even in low-temperature environments, ensuring flight safety.
Chapter 5 Smart Battery Overcharge Protection Charging will stop automatically when the smart battery is fully charged, as overcharging can severely damage the battery. Balance Protection The voltage of each battery cell in the smart battery is automatically kept balanced to protect the battery and maximize the performance of the battery.
Chapter 5 Smart Battery Installing/Removing the Smart Battery Table 5-2 Install the Smart Battery Step Operation Diagram Turn off the smart battery before installing the battery. Slowly insert the smart battery into the battery compartment on the aircraft fuselage, and you will hear a clicking sound when the battery is in place.
Chapter 5 Smart Battery Turning On/Off the Smart Battery Turning On the Smart Battery When the smart battery is turned off, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn on the battery. Turning Off the Smart Battery When the smart battery is turned on, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn off the battery.
Chapter 5 Smart Battery Checking Battery Level Table 5-4 Battery Level Indicator Status (While Not Charging) : Green light is always on : Green light blinking : Off After the aircraft is connected to the remote controller, you can check the current smart battery level of the aircraft in the top status notification bar or on the "Battery Information"...
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Chapter 5 Smart Battery If the smart battery is not installed in the aircraft, short press the power button for 1 second and then long press the power button for 3 seconds to activate the battery self-heating function to keep the battery temperature between 15°C and 20°C for 10 minutes. At this point, if you want to exit the battery self-heating function, short press the power button for 1 second, and then long press the power button for 3 seconds.
Chapter 5 Smart Battery aircraft will not be allowed to take off. It is recommended to wait until the self-heating is over or the battery naturally cools down to an appropriate temperature before operating. When the temperature of the smart battery is lower than 5°C, the internal resistance of the battery will increase and the voltage will drop suddenly due to the low temperature, which will reduce the usable capacity of the battery and reduce the operating time of the aircraft.
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Modifying the official smart battery or charging device provided by Autel Robotics is prohibited. Only use the battery and charging device provided by Autel Robotics. Autel Robotics is not responsible for any consequences, such as battery accidents and flight failure, caused by the use of third-party batteries or charging devices.
Chapter 5 Smart Battery overload, or a short circuit occurs during battery discharge. : Indicator light blinking : Off Storing and Transporting the Smart Battery When storing the smart battery, keep the battery away from water or heat sources and store it in a dry, well-ventilated environment at room temperature.
Chapter 5 Smart Battery Maintaining and Handling the Smart Battery Maintaining the Smart Battery In order to maintain the activity of the smart battery of the aircraft, it is recommended to perform battery maintenance if any of the following conditions are met: ...
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Chapter 5 Smart Battery insulated bucket filled with 5% salt water for more than 48 hours until the battery is completely discharged. If the smart battery is normally retired, confirm that it is completely discharged, and then properly recycle it according to local lithium battery waste disposal policies to avoid environmental pollution.
Autel Enterprise App Software Introduction The Autel Enterprise App is a flight control software developed by Autel Robotics for enterprise applications. The software integrates a variety of professional functions to quickly get started and improve efficiency; through a variety of built-in intelligent flight functions, it can realize highly intelligent aircraft operations and empower industry applications.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Main Interface of the Autel Enterprise App (Fusion 4N Gimbal) Table 6-1 Details of the Main Interface of the Autel Enterprise App name Description Displays the flight mode, warning information, flight mode, Status Notification battery level of the remote controller and aircraft, remote controller signal, operating status of the obstacle avoidance system, and other information.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Area settings viewing, and gimbal camera switching. Displays real-time flight-related data of the aircraft to assist in Attitude Ball flight. The Autel Enterprise App can automatically identify the gimbal camera model mounted on the aircraft and adjust the display content of the main interface accordingly. When an aircraft with a different gimbal camera model is connected to the remote controller, the display content on the main interface of the Autel Enterprise App may vary.
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Click this icon to enter the four-screen mode. This mode is only supported by Fusion 4N Gimbal. In the four-screen mode, the upper-left side of the remote controller screen displays the "Wide Angle" Four-Screen Mode preview interface, the lower-left side displays the "Map"...
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Table 6-3 Details of the Status Notification Bar of the Autel Enterprise App Icon Meaning Description Displays the current warning information of the aircraft: Gray indicates that the remote controller is not connected to the aircraft. ...
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App 1. Displays the current battery information of the aircraft. Aircraft Battery 2. Click this icon to display the battery level, voltage, and temperature of the aircraft battery. Displays the current activation status of the aircraft obstacle avoidance system.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Shortcut Toolbar Table 6-4 Shortcut Toolbar Details Icon Name Description Click this icon to configure the remote controller to Stitch connect to a server with 2D and 3D mapping software installed, which allows for fast mapping. Click this icon to automatically measure the distance from the target point at the center of the Laser...
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App environments. Click this icon to capture the current screen in a Screenshot screenshot. Recording Click this icon to start recording the current screen. Click this icon to move the slider left and right to Brightness adjust the brightness of the camera.
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Click this icon to record real-time attitude, motion, and other parameters of the aircraft and gimbal Record camera during a flight mission, which allows for repeating the operation process for the next mission. Click this icon to view materials from the aircraft's Album album and the local album and download or delete them.
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Flight Control Parameter Setting In the sidebar of the “Settings” interface, click the " " icon to enter the "Flight Control Parameter Setting" interface, where you can set the relevant flight control parameters for the aircraft, as shown below.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App If this function is turned off, the aircraft can keep ascending according to your operation until the battery is exhausted. The altitude limit should not be set lower than the RTH altitude value. ...
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App If “Return to Home” is selected, when the aircraft disconnects, the aircraft will automatically return to the home point. If "Hovering" is selected, when the aircraft disconnects, the aircraft will hover at the current position.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App If this function is turned on, you can set the brake distance. Enter a value in the edit box to the right of “Brake Distance (1-5m)” that pops up below, or adjust the value by moving the slider below left and right.
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App If "Bypass" is selected, when the aircraft detects an obstacle during flight, it will select an optimal path to bypass the obstacle. Note In the current version, when the OA mode is set to "Bypass", the aircraft will ascend to an altitude that allows it to bypass obstacles.
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Set EXP After clicking "EXP", drag the coordinate system curves of "Ascend", "Turn Right", and “Forward/Move Right” according to your needs, or input coefficients (in the range of 0.2-0.7) in each edit box. The X-axis is the physical output of the command stick, and the Y-axis is the logical output of the command stick.
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Set Image Transmission Mode Click the drop-down list of "Image Transmission Mode" and select “Smooth” or “HD” according to your needs. Once selected, the remote controller will receive and display the image transmission screen at the selected resolution. ...
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App “Battery Information” Interface View Basic Information of the Smart Battery Here, you can view the real-time status of the battery and the estimated flight time of the aircraft with the current battery level. Please refer to the parameters in the following table to view the basic information of the battery, so as to deal with it in time when the battery condition is not good.
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Set Battery Warning Threshold Move the slider left or right to set warning thresholds for low battery and critically low battery. Critically Low Battery Warning: Red status. The adjustable range is from 8% to 25%. ...
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Set Gimbal Pitch Sensitivity Enter a value in the edit box to the right of "Gimbal Pitch Sensitivity", or move the slider left or right to adjust the value, so as to set the number of degrees the gimbal rotates on the pitch axis per second (unit: °/second).
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Unit Settings Click "Units Settings", and then set "Speed/Distance Units", "Area Units", "Temperature Units", and "Coordinate Format" according to your needs. After the setting, the Autel Enterprise App will display relevant parameters in the specified units. ...
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If you choose to turn off the GNSS positioning function and this leads to flight accidents or aircraft damage, Autel Robotics will not provide warranty services. Instead, you should be responsible for any related accidents on your own.
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Please stay away from crowds or buildings when using this function. After the "Emergency Stop Propellers During Flight" function is enabled, please stop using the aircraft and contact Autel Robotics to inspect the power system of the aircraft. View Version Information Click "About", and you can view the firmware version and the serial number of the aircraft,...
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Attitude Ball The attitude ball is mainly used to dynamically display the relative positions of the aircraft, remote controller, and home point, and display the relevant attitude, flight speed, battery level, operating time, and other flight safety data of the aircraft. Any changes in the aircraft's status will be reflected in the attitude ball.
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App aircraft and the remote controller. Home Point Refers to the set home point of the aircraft. Horizontal Refers to the current horizontal distance from the aircraft to Distance the take-off point. Horizontal Speed Refers to the current horizontal flight speed of the aircraft. Displays the real-time remaining battery level of the aircraft in Aircraft Battery the dynamic circular battery bar.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App location name in the “Search Map” edit box. Based on the selected location, the map interface will switch to display the map of the corresponding location. Click this icon to adjust the map display style to a standard hybrid Map Type...
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Camera Interfaces Camera Function Area Camera Function Area Table 6-8 Camera Menu Details Icon Meaning Description Switch to Zoom On any camera interface, click this icon to enter the Camera zoom camera interface. Switch to Thermal On any camera interface, click this icon to enter the Camera thermal camera interface.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Video Click this icon to start recording. Click this icon to view materials from the aircraft's Album album and the local album and download or delete them. Zoom Camera On the "Zoom Camera" interface, click this dynamic Zoom icon to adjust the zoom factor of the zoom camera.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Click this icon, and the gimbal rotates directly Gimbal 90° downward, forming an angle of 90° with the horizontal direction. On any camera interface, click the " " icon to enter the "Camera Settings" interface. On the “Camera Settings”...
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Click the button to the right of "Temperature Alarm" to turn on or off the temperature alarm function. You can set the minimum and maximum temperature for temperature alarms. Advanced Settings On the “Camera Settings” interface, click the " "...
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Turn On/Off Histogram Click the button to the right of "Histogram" to turn on or off the histogram function. The histogram can display the distribution of pixels in the images captured by the camera, thereby reflecting the exposure of the images.
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Adjust the Zoom Factor When shooting, click the " " dynamic icon, and the zoom factor setting window will pop up. A maximum of 160x hybrid zoom is supported. You can drag up and down or click the number on the left to set the zoom factor according to your needs to zoom in and out on the shooting picture, so as to flexibly shoot objects at different distances.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Table 6-9 “Thermal Camera” Interface Details Icon Meaning Description Click this icon, and the drop-down list of “Thermal Thermal Color Color” pops up. You can scroll up and down in the list to select a color palette. Radiometric High gain mode (-20°C to 150°C), which enables Measurement...
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Note The radiometric measurement mode and FFC calibration functions can be used only after the infrared radiometric measurement function is enabled in the camera settings. Adjust the Infrared Zoom Factor While shooting, click the " "...
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Adjust the Night Vision Zoom Factor While shooting, click the " " dynamic icon, and the night vision zoom factor setting window will pop up. A maximum of 8x digital zoom is supported. You can drag up or down to zoom in or out on the picture captured by the night vision camera, so as to flexibly shoot objects at different distances.
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Adjust the Wide Angle Zoom Factor While shooting, click the " " dynamic icon, and the wide angle zoom factor setting window will pop up. A maximum of 16x digital zoom is supported. You can drag up or down to zoom in or out on the picture captured by the wide angle camera, so as to flexibly shoot objects at different distances.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App waypoint, the aircraft will automatically fly according to the route and perform corresponding actions at each waypoint. Waypoint Waypoint Mission in Progress...
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Table 6-10 “Waypoint Mission” Terms and Details Term Definition Relative Height Refers to the vertical height of the aircraft relative to the take-off point. Altitude Refers to the vertical height of the aircraft relative to sea level. It is used to set the position where the nose of the aircraft is facing.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Click this icon and then click the "Confirm" button Clear to clear all waypoints and POIs. Click this icon, and the currently edited waypoint Save Route mission will be saved to “Mission”. Edit Route Click this icon to edit the saved route missions. Click this button, and the aircraft will enter the "Pre-flight Check"...
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App On the waypoint settings interface, the flight altitude is set to “Align Route” by default. After deselecting “Align Route”, in the "Flight Altitude" edit box, directly enter the flight altitude value or click the shortcut buttons on the left and right sides to adjust the value. This way, you set the flight altitude of the aircraft at the current waypoint.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Set Obstacle Avoidance Mode On the route settings interface, the obstacle avoidance mode can be set to "Bypass" or "Off". If "Bypass" is selected, the aircraft will automatically bypass obstacles. Warning If the obstacle avoidance mode is turned off, the obstacle avoidance system of the aircraft will not be enabled.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Set Waypoint Coordinates After adding a waypoint, you can automatically obtain the longitude and latitude parameters of the waypoint. You can also manually enter and modify the longitude and latitude of the waypoint. Under “Waypoint Coordinates” on the waypoint settings interface, the waypoint coordinates can be set in two formats: DD (Decimal Degrees) and DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds).
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Start Pre-flight Check After the completion of all settings for a route, relevant flight mission data will be synchronously displayed at the bottom center of the waypoint mission interface, including the route length, estimated time, waypoints, and photos to be taken. Click the “ ”...
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Table 6-13 “Rectangle Mission” Terms and Details Term Definition Refers to the vertical altitude of the work surface of the shot object Relative Height relative to the take-off point of the aircraft. Ground Sampling Distance. Refers to the action that the aircraft will perform after completing a Finish Action rectangle mission.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Click this icon, and the aircraft will abort the current Exit Mission rectangle mission and automatically return. Add a Rectangular Area On the map of the rectangle mission interface, find the center point of the mission to be executed and click it to automatically generate a rectangular area.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Set Obstacle Avoidance Mode On the rectangle mission settings interface, the obstacle avoidance mode can be set to "Bypass" or "Off". If "Bypass" is selected, the aircraft will automatically bypass obstacles. Warning If the obstacle avoidance mode is turned off, the obstacle avoidance system of the aircraft will not be enabled.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Set Main Course Angle On the advanced settings interface, you can set the main course angle (0-359°) in two ways: “Custom” or “Auto”. If “Custom” is selected, you can directly enter the value or click the shortcut digital buttons on the left and right sides to adjust the angle between the main route of the rectangle mission and the latitude line.
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Complete Route Missions When the aircraft completes the rectangle mission, the relevant flight mission data of this route will be displayed at the bottom center of the map, including the route length, mapping area, estimated time, the number of photos taken, and the number of flights.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Polygon Mission in Progress Table 6-15 "Polygon Mission" Terms and Details Term Definition Refers to the vertical altitude of the work surface of the shot object Relative Height relative to the take-off point of the aircraft. Ground Sampling Distance.
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Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App When enabled, the aircraft will switch from one main route to an Coordinated Turns adjacent main route along the optimal arc-shaped path. Table 6-16 “Polygon Mission” Icons and Details Icon Meaning Description Click this button, and then click the "Confirm" Clear button in the pop-up window to reset the polygon mission.
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Pre-flight Check Before the aircraft starts to execute a mission, a pre-flight check is required. On the "Pre-flight Check" interface, you can preview the current status (such as battery level, battery temperature, and SD card memory) and route data of the aircraft and perform some settings such as flight parameters and obstacle avoidance settings.
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Resume Mission When an abnormal situation such as an abnormal exit occurs during a flight mission, click the " " icon to enter the "Mission" interface. This will trigger the “Resume Mission” function, and a prompt window will pop up.
Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Mission and Favorites On the "Mission/Favorites" interface, you can query, edit, favorite, and delete previously saved flight missions. Mission/Favorites Interface Query Click the “ ” icon in the upper-right corner of the “Mission” interface and enter the desired content to quickly locate the corresponding historical flight mission.
Purchase “Autel Robotics Care” On the “Personal Center” interface, you can purchase the "Autel Robotics Care" value-added service for your aircraft (within 48 hours of activation). If you do not register and log in to the Autel Enterprise App, you cannot use cloud-related functions.
Chapter 7 Firmware Updates and Maintenance Firmware Updates and Maintenance In order to ensure the reliability and overall performance of the aircraft and relevant parts, as well as to obtain the best flight experience, the aircraft, remote controller, and parts need to be updated to the latest firmware version.
To ensure the optimal performance of the aircraft, regular maintenance is required for the aircraft parts. For more information, see “Maintenance Manual”. If you have any questions, please contact Autel Robotics After-Sales Support. Table 7-1 Aircraft Wearable Parts List Part...
Chapter 7 Firmware Updates and Maintenance You can independently contact Autel Robotics to purchase the aforementioned parts and follow the operation instructions for replacement. If the part that you want to replace is not listed in the above lists, please contact Autel Robotics.
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If the gimbal camera successfully passes the self-check, but the aircraft still reports a fault, it may be a hardware failure of the aircraft. In this case, contact Autel Robotics. 4. There is no response from the remote controller when pairing it with the aircraft: ...
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16. The aircraft or remote controller experiences unexpected shutdown during firmware updates: Restart the device. If it can power on normally, make sure that the device is sufficiently charged before proceeding with the update. If the device cannot power on, contact Autel Robotics.
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Chapter 7 Firmware Updates and Maintenance 17. Restore the factory setting of the remote controller: Click the "Maxitools" app on the main interface of the remote controller to perform a factory reset. Please back up important data before performing this operation. 18.
Appendix A Product Specifications Appendix A Product Specifications A.1 Aircraft Aircraft 1640 g (Smart battery, Fusion 4T Gimbal, and propellers EVO Max 4T Weight included) EVO Max 4T Maximum 1890 g Take-Off Mass (MTOM) 1665 g (Smart battery, Fusion 4N Gimbal, and propellers EVO Max 4N Weight included) EVO Max 4N Maximum...
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Appendix A Product Specifications Max Service Ceiling Above 4000 meters Sea Level Maximum Flight Altitude 800 meters (Altitude limit in the App) Maximum Flight Time 42 minutes (Windless) Maximum Range 25 km Maximum Hovering Time 38 minutes (Windless) Maximum Wind Resistance 12 m/s (Take-off and Landing) Slow: 10°...
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Appendix A Product Specifications Downward: 180° (sidewards), 120° (forward & backward) Forward, backward, sidewards, and upward: The surface has rich textures, under a sufficient lighting environment (>15 lux, normal indoor fluorescent lighting environment). Operating Environment Downwards: The surface is a diffuse material with a reflectivity >20% (walls, trees, humans, etc.), under a sufficient lighting environment (>15 lux, normal indoor fluorescent lighting environment).
Appendix A Product Specifications avoidance under good lighting conditions and does not support millimeter-wave radar obstacle avoidance at night. Radar and Visual Sensing Systems Forward & Backward: 0.3 - 50 m Sidewards: 0.5 - 26 m Sensing Range Upward: 0.2 - 26 m Downward: 0.15 - 80 m (60GHz radar) Forward &...
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Appendix A Product Specifications Digital Zoom 2.7 - 10x continuous optical zoom, 160x hybrid zoom Max Photo Resolution 4000×3000 Photo Format Photo Taking Mode Auto Video Resolution 4000×3000 30P Video Format Max Bit Rate 70Mbps Supported File Systems exFAT/Fat32 Wide Angle Camera Image Sensor 1/1.28"...
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Appendix A Product Specifications Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera Image Sensor Uncooled VOx Microbolometer FOV: 42° Focal length: 13 mm Lens Aperture: f/1.2 Focusing distance: 6 m ~ ∞ Sensitivity ≤50mK@f/1.0, 25°C Pixel Pitch 12um Wavelength 8 - 14um Radiometric Measurement Center measurement/Pot measurement/Rectangular Method measurement...
Appendix A Product Specifications where D is the distance to a vertical reflecting plane Measuring Range 5 - 1200 m Gimbal Pitch: -135° to 45° Mechanical Range Roll: -45° to 45° Yaw: -45° to 45° Controllable Range Pitch: -90° to 30° Stability System 3-axis mechanical gimbal (pitch, roll, yaw) Max Control Speed (Pitch)
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Appendix A Product Specifications Supported File Systems exFAT Wide Angle Camera Image Sensor 1/1.28" CMOS. Effective pixels: 50M DFOV: 85° Focal length: 4.5 mm Equivalent focal length: 23 mm Lens Aperture: f/1.9 AF motor: 8-line SMA, PDAF focusing Focusing distance: 1 m ~ ∞ Auto: Photo: ISO100 - ISO6400 Video: ISO100 - ISO64000*...
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Appendix A Product Specifications Wavelength 8-14um Radiometric Measurement Center measurement/Pot measurement/Rectangular Method measurement Radiometric Temperature -20°C to 150°C (high gain mode); 0 to 550°C (low gain mode) Range Radiometric Measurement ±3°C or reading ±3% (using the larger value) @ ambient Accuracy temperature ranges from -20°C to 60°C Accurate Temperature...
Appendix A Product Specifications Max Control Speed (Pitch) 100°/s Angular Vibration Range <0.005° A.3 Remote Controller Autel Smart Controller V3 Material PC+ABS 269×189×66 mm (antennas folded) Dimensions 269×302×87 mm (antennas unfolded) 1194 g (protective case excluded) Weight 1365 g (protective case included) Operating Temperature -20°C to 40°C +15°C ~ +25°C (within a year)
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Appendix A Product Specifications 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz: Wi-Fi Effective Isotropic ≤24dBm (FCC); ≤20dBm (CE/SRRC) Radiated Power (EIRP) 5.725 - 5.850 GHz: ≤22dBm (FCC/SRRC); ≤14dBm (CE) Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth Operating 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz Frequency Bluetooth Effective Isotropic ≤11dBm Radiated Power (EIRP) Image Transmission Antenna...
Appendix A Product Specifications Rated Capacity 5800 mAh Voltage 11.55V Battery Energy 67 Wh Charging Time About 120 minutes 2.5 hours (Max brightness) Battery Endurance 4.0 hours (50% brightness) Battery Replacement Not supported A.4 Smart Battery Smart Battery MDX_8070_1488 Battery Dimension 158.4×74.3×50.7 mm Operating Temperature -20°C to 50°C...
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Appendix A Product Specifications Battery Charger MDX120W Power Input 100-240V~ 50/60Hz, 3.0A Output Port Battery charging interface/ USB Type-C Battery Charging Interface 17V⎓7.06A USB Type-C Charging 5.0V⎓3.0A, 9.0V⎓3.0A, 12.0V⎓2.5A Interface Total Power Output 120.0W Max...
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