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  • Page 1 Aircraft User Manual V1.0 2024.03...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 Tips: Quick tips to get the best possible experience. Read Before Your First Flight To ensure safe use of the Autel Alpha 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.
  • Page 4 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 Autel Alpha aircraft: To watch tutorial videos, please visit: https://www.autelrobotics.com/videos/autel-alpha/.
  • Page 5 Robotics may not be able to analyze the causes of product damage or accidents and provide after-sales service. Warning  Using the Autel Alpha aircraft of Autel Robotics involves certain safety risks. Do not allow minors to operate the aircraft.  The operation of this aircraft requires obtaining flight certifications in accordance with the relevant local laws and registrations of the country or region where it is being operated.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Product Overview ....................... 1 Introduction ..........................1 What's In The Rugged Case....................2 Product Acceptance Checklist ....................3 UAS Introduction ........................5 Flight Safety ........................ 8 Legal Use Notice ........................8 China’s Mainland ......................8 The U.S........................... 9 The EU ..........................
  • Page 8 Compass Calibration ....................26 IMU Calibration ......................28 Gimbal Calibration ....................30 Emergency Stop Propellers During Flight ................ 31 Three-propeller Emergency Landing ................32 Mid-flight Sensing ....................... 32 Direct Remote Identification ..................... 33 Standard Flight Operation Process .................. 33 Pre-Flight Checklist ....................33 Basic Flight Process ....................
  • Page 9 Remote Controller ....................64 Introduction ........................... 64 Remote Controller Components ................64 Communication Frequency Bands ................67 Installing the Remote Controller Lanyard ................. 70 Installing/Storing Command Sticks ..................70 Turning the Remote Controller On/Off ................71 Checking the Battery Level of the Remote Controller ............. 72 Charging the Remote Controller ..................
  • Page 10 Recycling the Smart Battery ..................100 Autel Enterprise App ....................101 Software Introduction ......................101 Main Interface........................101 Status Notification Bar ....................... 103 Shortcut Toolbar ......................... 104 “Settings” Interface ......................107 Flight Control Parameter Setting ................108 OA Settings ........................ 110 RC Settings.........................
  • Page 11 Appendix B Declaration of Conformity.................. 171 Appendix C Drone Pilot Information Notices ............... 174...

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Autel Enterprise App. The Autel Alpha aircraft adopts a foldable arm design and can hold its propellers for easy storage and transportation. The aircraft is equipped with 4 interfaces, allowing you to add different industry-specific mounts on the top, bottom, left and right side of the aircraft to meet various operational needs.

  • Page 13: What's In The Rugged Case

    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 propellers. When storing it, please fold the arms and Aircraft hold the propellers.

  • Page 14: Product Acceptance Checklist

    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.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1 Product Overview Used with the battery AC Power Cable charger. Remote Controller GaN-001US Charger USB-C to USB-C Used with the remote Data Cable controller charger. USB-C to USB-A Data Cable CW Spare Propeller CCW Spare Propeller Propeller Fastening Screw Propeller Sleeve Spare Stick Remote...

  • Page 16: Uas Introduction

    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 Autel Alpha Component List Item Product Info...
  • Page 17 Manufacturer Note System Max. weight: 1194 g Includes Max. Dimension: Autel Smart command 269×302×87 mm Android 11 Autel Robotics Controller V3 sticks and EAN: 6924991129011 antennas. UPC: 889520209014 Table 1-4 Firmware and Software version explanation Item Release Version Note Release Date Image Transmission V1.6.0.13...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 Product Overview Chrome 68.0.3440.70 System Software Settings System Software Maxitools 2.45 System Software Google Pinyin Input 4.5.2.193126728-arm64-v8a System Software Android Keyboard System Software (AOSP)  The pre-installed system apps mentioned are the basic application for the remote controller. Users also have the option to install third-party software if desired.

  • Page 19: Flight Safety

    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 Autel Alpha aircraft is a light unmanned drone. Autel Robotics prohibits youth under the age of 18 from operating this aircraft.

  • Page 20: The U.s

     This product is not a toy and should not be used by children under the age of 16.  In the EU, the Autel Alpha aircraft is a drone classified as C3. When using the aircraft, you must comply with the following operational limitations in subcategory A3 in an urban environment: 1.

  • Page 21: Flight Operation Guidelines

    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.

  • Page 22: Wireless Communication Requirements

    Chapter 2 Flight Safety  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.

  • Page 23: Obstacle Avoidance System

    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.

  • Page 24: Observation Range

    “A.1 Aircraft”.  For the six millimeter-wave radars used in the Autel Alpha aircraft, the front, rear, left, right 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.

  • Page 25: Visual Positioning Function

    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.

  • Page 26: Visual Obstacle Avoidance Function

    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.

  • Page 27: Precautions For Using Obstacle Avoidance Systems

    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: ...

  • Page 28: Manual Auto-Return Activation

    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.

  • Page 29: Behavior-Based Auto-Return Activation

    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.

  • Page 30: Auto-Return Obstacle Avoidance Process

    Chapter 2 Flight Safety If the current flight altitude is higher than 20 meters, 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 returns 25 meters <...

  • Page 31: Landing Protection Function

    Rebuilding the C2 Link To ensure the safety and controllability of flight behaviors, the Autel Alpha 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: ...

  • Page 32: Flight Restrictions And Unlocking Restricted Zones

     The lost actions of the Autel Alpha aircraft include RTH, hover, and land.  If Autel Alpha aircraft lost connection with C2 link, the Autel Enterprise App will display a warning saying “Aircraft disconnected.” with a corresponding verbal warning.

  • Page 33: Restricted Zones

    Aircraft cannot take off or fly in no-fly zones. If you obtain authorization from relevant authorities to fly in a no-fly zone, contact Autel Robotics to request for unlocking the zone. Autel Robotics only provides altitude restrictions setting, allowing users to set the altitude limit accordingly.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Flight Safety In the Autel Enterprise App, if you tap 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).

  • Page 35: Ugz Import

    Chapter 2 Flight Safety Note  When there is a GNSS signal, if an aircraft accidentally enters a no-fly zone while the aircraft is still locked from the zone, the aircraft will automatically land upon regaining the GNSS signal. During the landing process, the throttle stick will not work, but you can control the horizontal movement of the aircraft.

  • Page 36: Altitude And Distance Limits

    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.

  • Page 37: Aircraft Calibration

    Chapter 2 Flight Safety During actual flights, the maximum altitude limit should be set no greater than the maximum altitude specified by local laws and regulations. For example, China’s Mainland, the United States, and the European Union all limit the maximum flight altitude of aircraft to no more than 120 meters or 400 feet.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2 Flight Safety Table 2-4 Compass Calibration Step Operation Diagram After turning on the aircraft and the remote controller, tap " " > “ ” > “ ” > "Compass Calibration" > "Start Calibration" in the main interface of the Autel Enterprise App.

  • Page 39: Imu Calibration

    Chapter 2 Flight Safety Hold the aircraft to keep it with the nose to the left and the side down. Rotate the aircraft 360° horizontally until the rear arm light of the aircraft turns green and is always on.  Please perform the calibration steps according to the tips shown in the compass calibration interface of the Autel Enterprise App.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2 Flight Safety Table 2-5 IMU Calibration Step Operation Diagram After turning on the aircraft and the remote controller, tap " " > “ ” > “ ” > "IMU Calibration" > "Start Calibration" in the main interface of the Autel Enterprise App.

  • Page 41: Gimbal Calibration

    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.

  • Page 42: Emergency Stop Propellers During Flight

    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.

  • Page 43: Three-Propeller Emergency Landing

     If you stop the propellers when the aircraft has an initial velocity, the aircraft will fall along a parabolic trajectory. If the trajectory is unpredictable, do not stop the propellers.  After completing an emergency landing, contact Autel Robotics promptly for a power system inspection and maintenance.

  • Page 44: Direct Remote Identification

    The Autel Alpha aircraft supports the DRI system and uses Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Beacon, 802.11n) for broadcasting. To enable the DRI system, configure it in the Autel Enterprise App.

  • Page 45: Basic Flight Process

    Chapter 2 Flight Safety  Make sure that the batteries of the aircraft and remote controller are fully charged, and the two batteries of the aircraft is installed in place, with the battery unlock lever in a lock state.  Make sure that the propellers of the aircraft are installed properly, tightly without damage or deformation, the motor and propellers are clean and free of foreign objects, and the propellers and arms are fully extended.

  • Page 46: List Of Safeguard

    Chapter 2 Flight Safety 2. Please refer to "4.10.3 Starting/Stopping the Aircraft Motor" in Chapter 4 to use the remote controller to start the aircraft and take off. 3. Please refer to "4.10.1 Stick Modes" and "4.10.2 Setting Stick Mode" in Chapter 4 to control the aircraft carefully.

  • Page 47: Aircraft

    Aircraft Aircraft Activation When unboxing the product for the first time, you need to activate the Autel Alpha 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.
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 Aircraft Used to support the aircraft to avoid damage to the bottom of Rear Landing Gear the fuselage. (with built-in image transmission antenna) Forward Visual Used to sense the obstacles ahead and avoid the aircraft from Sensing System colliding with them.
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 Aircraft Aircraft Side View Table 3-3 Aircraft Side View Details Name Description Side Visual Sensing Used to sense the obstacles in the left and right sides and System avoid the aircraft from colliding with them. Gimbal Interface Used to connect to the gimbal camera. PSDK Interface.
  • Page 50 Note  Current drone version is not supported for WLAN, please do not insert SIM card. Any query, please contact Autel Robotics for detail information. Warning  The interfaces of the aircraft cannot be used for charging. For how to charge the aircraft, “5.3.4 Charging the Smart...
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 Aircraft Table 3-4 Aircraft Top-Down View Details Name Description Top/Bottom Located on top and bottom side of the fuselage, 4 screw holes Expansion (with a space of 64×94 mm, for M3×6 screw) to secure Mounting Holes additional external devices. After the drone arms are fully extended, the arm locking Arm Locking button will pop up.

  • Page 52: Preparation Of Aircraft

    Chapter 3 Aircraft 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 the safe landing of the aircraft. Emits high-intensity strobe lights to indicate the position of the Bottom Strobe aircraft at night to avoid air traffic accidents.
  • Page 53  Autel Robotics provides four spare propellers for each aircraft. Please refer to the “Packing List” and packaging for details. The propellers of the Autel Alpha aircraft are divided into CCW (identified by a double half-circle on the blade) and CW (identified by a single half-circle on the blade). Before installing the propellers, make sure that the silk marking on the propeller matches the one on the motor.

  • Page 54: Fold/Unfold The Arms

    Chapter 3 Aircraft 3. Remove and replace the entire propeller module, ensuring that the screw holes of the propeller clamp matches the screw holes on the motor. 4. Screw down to tighten the propeller clamp. 5. After replacement, check again that the propellers matches the corresponding motors. ...

  • Page 55: Arm Light

    Chapter 3 Aircraft  If the arms are not fully unfolded, the motors will not be powered, and you will see corresponding warnings in the remote controller. Please follow below instructions to fold the arms and the propellers to store in the hard case: 1.
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 Aircraft Arm Light Table 3-6 Arm Light Details Mode Front Arm Light Rear Arm Light During flight, the front arm During flight, the rear arm lights will blink green lights will blink alternately in a GNSS Mode periodically following a cycle of (green light on for 1s / ATTI Mode pattern of (1s on/1s off) to...

  • Page 57: Strobe

    Chapter 3 Aircraft RY-Alternate Slow Blinking Magnetometer Abnormal/ Calibration Required  Slow Blinking: blinks once every 2s (0.5s on/1.5s off).  Fast Blinking: blinks twice per second.  Ultra-fast blinking: blinks 5 times per second. When the aircraft performs power-on self-test and any of the following situations occurs, the following strategies will be implemented to ensure flight safety.

  • Page 58: Auxiliary Bottom Light

    Chapter 3 Aircraft Warning  Do not look directly at the strobe while they are on to avoid vision damage caused by strong light. Risk Group 2  CAUTION：Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. Do not stare at operating lamp. May be harmful to the eye. Auxiliary Bottom Light The aircraft is equipped with auxiliary bottom lights (LED auxiliary lights) at the bottom of the fuselage.

  • Page 59: Camera

    May be harmful to the eye. Camera The Autel Alpha aircraft is equipped with the L35T gimbal, which integrates a high-magnification zoom camera, supporting 35 time optical zoom and 560 times hybrid zoom capability. Moreover...

  • Page 60: Camera Operations

    Chapter 3 Aircraft 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 as to judge the state of the target. (45mm Focal Measuring range: 4-50 meters.

  • Page 61: Gimbal Structure

    Chapter 3 Aircraft Gimbal Structure The DG-L35T 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 Table 3-10 Gimbal Structure Details Name Description The gimbal's connection slot is used to connect with the Connection Slot connector at the aircraft's gimbal interface.

  • Page 62: Gimbal Mechanical Rotation Range

    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 Autel Alpha 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...

  • Page 63: Replacing The Gimbal

    Replacing The Gimbal The Autel Alpha aircraft has a removable gimbal design, allowing you to easily replace the gimbal to meet your flight needs in various scenarios. Important ...
  • Page 64 Chapter 3 Aircraft Mounting the Gimbal Important  After installed the gimbal camera, you can try to rotate the gimbal lock ring in the reverse direction (do not press the gimbal unlock button). If the gimbal lock ring cannot rotate, means the gimbal is well installed.

  • Page 65: Other Functions

    Shortcut Toolbar" in Chapter 6. Flight Control System The Autel Alpha 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.

  • Page 66: Flight Modes

    Chapter 3 Aircraft Table 3-12 Flight Status Mode Description GNSS mode is activated when the aircraft detects an appropriate GNSS signal. In GNSS mode, if the obstacle avoidance system is turned on, the system will provide auxiliary information to more GNSS Mode accurately locate and avoid obstacles, provide stable and smooth flight control, and support auto-return, failsafe, and other safety...

  • Page 67: Intelligent Flight Function

    Hot Swap Battery The Autel Alpha aircraft supports hot-swappable batteries, which allows you to replace smart batteries without powering off the aircraft, thus avoiding waiting for rebooting. Important ...

  • Page 68: Installing The Microsd Card

    Chapter 3 Aircraft  It is recommended to label the batteries for better management. The two batteries used for replacement should have similar power levels and cycle counts to ensure consistent battery performance. Installing the microSD Card The aircraft comes with a 128 GB microSD card (pre-installed in the microSD card slot of the payload at the factory).

  • Page 69: Extension Interface

    Important  Mounts for the Autel Alpha aircraft are sold separately. If you need a mount, contact Autel Robotics official or authorized dealers.  Do not plug a device (like charger) that uses other USB-C interface standards into the extension interface, as it may damage the aircraft.

  • Page 70: Protection Rating

    Noise The Autel Alpha aircraft will generate a certain level of noise during operation. You should understand local noise pollution prevention regulations in advance and set an appropriate flight altitude or safe distance to ensure that it does not disturb other individuals, groups, or organizations.

  • Page 71: Autel Skylink Image Transmission Function

    A-weighted sound power level of the Autel Alpha aircraft  A-weighted sound pressure level Measurement results for the Autel Alpha aircraft, in accordance with the requirements of GB 42590-2023 in China’s Mainland, are provided below: Table 3-14 Noise Measurements Results (normalized to 1 m from the aircraft)
  • Page 72 Bar” in Chapter 6.  Information Of Communication Frequency Bands for Aircraft The communication frequency bands of the Autel Alpha comply with regulatory requirements worldwide. The relevant certified frequency bands are listed in the table below. In actual use, after power-on and paired the aircraft and the remote controller, the Autel Enterprise App in the remote controller will automatically determine the location based on the GNSS information received by the aircraft.
  • Page 73 Chapter 3 Aircraft  BW=10MHz  BW=20MHz  USA  BW=1.4MHz  Canada 2.4G 2400 – 2483.5MHz  BW=10MHz  EU  BW=20MHz  UK (UKCA)  BW=1.4MHz 5.1G 5150 - 5250MHz  BW=10MHz  USA  BW=20MHz  BW=1.4MHz ...
  • Page 74  We offer multiple retail versions for Autel Smart Controller V3. Only the remote controller installed with the Autel Enterprise App supports the control of Autel Alpha aircraft. Please consult Autel Robotics when making a purchase.

  • Page 75: Remote Controller

    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 ...
  • Page 76 Chapter 4 Remote Controller Video Recording Press the button to start/end recording videos. 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.
  • Page 77 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 and Antenna receives the image transmission information of the aircraft. Battery Level Displays the remaining battery level of the remote controller. Indicator Receives information from an external audio source near the Audio Input...

  • Page 78: Communication Frequency Bands

    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.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4 Remote Controller  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. This is to ensure compliance with local regulations regarding frequency bands.
  • Page 80 Chapter 4 Remote Controller  EU  UK (UKCA)  Australia  Korea Table 4-5 Global Certified Frequency Bands (Wi-Fi) Certified Operating Frequency Details Countries & Regions 2.4G 802.11b/g/n  China’s Mainland （2400 – 2476MHz）  Taiwan, China  USA ...

  • Page 81: Installing The Remote Controller Lanyard

    Chapter 4 Remote Controller Installing the Remote Controller Lanyard  The remote controller lanyard is an optional accessory. You can choose whether to install it as required.  When holding the remote controller for a long time during flight operations, we recommend that you install the remote controller lanyard to effectively reduce the pressure on your hands.

  • Page 82: Turning The Remote Controller On/Off

    Chapter 4 Remote Controller Installing command sticks  Storing Command sticks Simply follow the reverse steps of the above operation.  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.

  • Page 83: Checking The Battery Level Of The Remote Controller

    Chapter 4 Remote Controller  When using a brand-new remote controller for the first time, please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the relevant setup.  Turning the Remote Controller Off When the remote controller is on, press and hold the power button at the top of the remote controller until the "Off"...
  • Page 84 Chapter 4 Remote Controller Checking the Battery Level of the Remote Controller Table 4-6 Battery Remaining Power Power Definition Definition Display Display 1 light always on: 2 lights always on: 0%-25% power 25%-50% power 3 lights always on: 4 lights always on: 75%- 50%-75% power 100% power When the remote controller is on, you can check the current battery level of the remote...

  • Page 85: Charging The Remote Controller

    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.  After charging is complete, please disconnect the remote controller from the charging device promptly.

  • Page 86: Remote Controller System Interfaces

    Chapter 4 Remote Controller  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.  During flight, if there is a poor image transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller, the remote controller will provide a prompt.
  • Page 87 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.
  • Page 88 Chapter 4 Remote Controller Press and hold the application to be closed and slide up to close the application. Select the interface where you want to take a screenshot, and tap the "Screenshot" button to print, transfer via Bluetooth, or edit the screenshot.

  • Page 89: Shortcut Menu

    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.

  • Page 90: Frequency Pairing With The Remote Controller

    Chapter 4 Remote Controller Displays the current system time, date, and week of the Time and Date remote controller. Tap 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.

  • Page 91: Using Combination Keys (For Forced Frequency Pairing)

    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, tap “ ” in the upper-right corner, tap " ", select “...

  • Page 92: Selecting Stick Mode

    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.
  • Page 93 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...

  • Page 94: Setting Stick Mode

    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.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4 Remote Controller Move Up or 1. The up-and-down direction of the right Down stick is the pitch stick, which is used to 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;...

  • Page 96: Starting/Stopping The Aircraft Motor

    Chapter 4 Remote Controller Starting/Stopping the Aircraft Motor Table 4-15 Start/Stop the Aircraft Motor Process Stick Operation Description Power on the aircraft, and the aircraft will automatically perform a self-check (for Start the aircraft motor about 30 seconds). Then simultaneously when the aircraft is move the left and right sticks inward or powered on...
  • Page 97 Chapter 4 Remote Controller Custom Keys C1 and C2 Table 4-16 C1 and C2 Customizable Settings Function Description Press to trigger: turn on/off the visual sensing system. Visual Obstacle When this function is enabled, the aircraft will automatically Avoidance On/Off hover when it detects obstacles in the field of view.

  • Page 98: Take-Off/Return-To-Home Button And Pause Button

    Chapter 4 Remote Controller Take-off/Return-to-Home Button and Pause Button Warning  The auto-return function will only be enabled when the GNSS signal is good.  If the obstacle avoidance system is disabled during a return flight, the aircraft will not be able to automatically avoid obstacles.

  • Page 99: Turning On/Off The Remote Controller Prompt Sound

    Chapter 4 Remote Controller Warning  If the auto-return home point is not suitable for the aircraft to land (such as uneven ground and crowds), please exit the auto-return before the aircraft reaches the home point, and then manually resume control to land. Turning On/Off the Remote Controller Prompt Sound In some scenarios, the remote controller will send a prompt sound, such as the screen lock sound and power-on sound.

  • Page 100: Hdmi Screen Output

    Chapter 4 Remote Controller Calibration of the dials and command sticks: According to the calibration guide page of the remote controller, move the left and right dial wheels and the left and right sticks according to the directions shown in the figure and hold for 1 second.

  • Page 101: Smart Battery

    Smart Battery Battery Introduction The Autel Alpha aircraft comes standard with two MDH_10000_23700 smart batteries (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 a DF_CHARGER.

  • Page 102: Smart Battery Functions

    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.

  • Page 103: Smart Battery Usage

    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.

  • Page 104: Installing/Removing The Smart Battery

    Chapter 5 Smart Battery  The liquid inside the smart battery is corrosive. If it leaks, please keep away from it. If it accidentally contacts your skin or eyes, rinse immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention. ...

  • Page 105: Checking Battery Level

    Chapter 5 Smart Battery Remove the Smart Battery Important  When the battery unlock levers cannot be rotated, please do not press them hard to avoid any possible damage to the internal structure of the aircraft.  Battery Hot Swap 1.

  • Page 106: Smart Battery Self-Heating

    Chapter 5 Smart Battery Table 5-2 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"...
  • Page 107 Chapter 5 Smart Battery Self-heating State Heat Preservation State Table 5-3 Battery Level Indicator Status Description LED1, LED3 and LED2, LED4 blink alternately in groups, indicating that it is heating. The 4 LEDs blink at the same time, indicating that it has entered the heat preservation state.

  • Page 108: Charging The Smart Battery

    Chapter 5 Smart Battery  In order to get the best performance from the smart battery, it is recommended to keep the battery temperature between 15℃ to 35℃ before flying.  In a low-temperature environment, the self-heating time of the battery may be longer. It is recommended that you keep the battery warm in advance to shorten the self-heating time.

  • Page 109: Storing And Transporting The Smart Battery

     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.

  • Page 110: Maintaining And Handling The Smart Battery

    Chapter 5 Smart Battery  Please be noted that according to airline requirements, lithium batteries over 160Wh cannot be carried on board. Warning  Before storing or transporting the smart battery, please turn off the battery.  Store the smart battery out of the reach of children and pets. ...

  • Page 111: Standard Charging And Discharging Process

    Chapter 5 Smart Battery 4. Check the battery connector for dirt, damage, or rust. Standard Charging and Discharging Process Use the maintenance charging mode of the original charger, and proceed as follows: 1. Use the battery charger included in the standard aircraft kit to charge the smart battery to 100% and let the battery sit for 1 hour.

  • Page 112: Autel Enterprise App

    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.
  • Page 113 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Table 6-1 Details of the Main Interface of the Autel Enterprise App name Description Displays the flight mode, warning information, flight status, Status Notification battery level of the remote controller and aircraft, remote controller signal, operating status of the obstacle avoidance system, and other information.

  • Page 114: Status Notification Bar

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App lower-right side displays the "Infrared" preview interface. Tap this icon to adjust a preview interface to the Maximize Window corresponding full-screen interface.  In any camera interface or camera preview interface, you can swipe up anywhere to hide all function icons and swipe down to restore the display of function icons.

  • Page 115: Shortcut Toolbar

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App 2. Tap this icon to display the specific signal status: When the signal is 3-5 grids, the remote controller signal is displayed as strong. When the signal is 1-2 grids, the remote controller signal is displayed as weak. 3.
  • Page 116 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App  You can add a maximum of 14 function icons to the shortcut toolbar. Shortcut Toolbar Table 6-4 Shortcut Toolbar Details Icon Name Description Tap 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.
  • Page 117 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Tap this icon to enter the “Missions” interface, where Missions you can query, edit, favorite, and delete previously saved historical flight missions. Tap this icon to turn on the bottom LED auxiliary light, which can assist in landing and enhance the Aux Light aircraft's visual sensing capabilities in weak-light environments.

  • Page 118: Settings" Interface

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Tap this icon to enter the "Rectangle" mission editing Rectangle interface. Tap this icon to enter the "Polygon" mission editing Polygon interface. Tap 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...

  • Page 119: Flight Control Parameter Setting

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Flight Control Parameter Setting In the sidebar of the “Settings” interface, tap 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.
  • Page 120 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. ...

  • Page 121: Oa Settings

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App  If "Hovering" is selected, when the aircraft disconnects, the aircraft will hover at the current position.  If "Land" is selected, when the aircraft disconnects, the aircraft will land at the current position.  When the aircraft is disconnected from the remote controller, the aircraft will decelerate. If the connection is not restored after 4 seconds, the aircraft will execute the “Lost Action”.
  • Page 122 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App  If this function is turned off, when the aircraft detects an obstacle, it will not stop. Warning  To ensure flight safety, it is recommended to always turn the OA system on.  When the flight mode of the aircraft is set to “Ludicrous”, the OA system function is unavailable.

  • Page 123: Rc Settings

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App 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. In future versions, the aircraft will have the capability to prioritize bypassing obstacles from the left or right side of the obstacles.

  • Page 124: Image Transmission Settings

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App The X-axis is the physical output of the command stick, and the Y-axis is the logical output of the command stick. That is, the X-axis represents the movement generated by the current command stick move, and the Y-axis represents the actual response strength of the current aircraft. When the coefficient is 0.2, the slope of the curve increases gradually, which is convenient for fine-tuning;...

  • Page 125: Aircraft Battery

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App  “Smooth” means 720P and "HD" means 1080P.  Set Transmission Frequency Band Tap the drop-down list of "Transmission Frequency Band" and select a transmission frequency band according to your needs.  Auto: The optimal transmission frequency band is automatically selected for image transmission between the aircraft and the remote controller.
  • Page 126 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.

  • Page 127: Gimbal Settings

    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%. ...

  • Page 128: Rtk Settings

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App on the screen remain aligned to the reference objects on the three-screen image transmission screen.  Gimbal Parameters Reset Tap the "Gimbal Parameters Reset" button, and then tap the "Confirm" button to reset the gimbal parameters. RTK Settings In the sidebar of the “Settings”...

  • Page 129: More

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Warning  In case of RTK module issues, please manually disable RTK positioning and switch back to GNSS mode.  When activating RTK positioning during flight, please hover the aircraft and wait for satellite searching. ...
  • Page 130 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App "More" interface  Unit Settings Tap "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. ...
  • Page 131  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.
  • Page 132 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App  Turn On/Off Submit Flight Data to CAAC Tap "Safety", and then tap the button to the right of "Submit Flight Data to CAAC" to turn on or off the function of submitting flight data to CAAC. Important ...

  • Page 133: Attitude Ball

    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 Tap "About", and you can view the firmware version and the serial number of the aircraft, remote...

  • Page 134: Map" Interface

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Displays the current position of the aircraft, which can help you Aircraft Position observe the approximate position between the aircraft and the remote controller. Displays the current nose orientation of the aircraft. If the aircraft is no longer visible in the line of sight, the aircraft can be Aircraft Heading controlled to return to the home point based on the position and heading of the aircraft.
  • Page 135 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App "Map" Interface Table 6-7 Interface Button Details Icon Name Description When the remote controller is connected to the Internet, tap this icon and enter the desired location name in the “Search Map” edit box. Search Map Based on the selected location, the map interface will switch to display the map of the corresponding location.
  • Page 136 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App When the remote controller is rotated, the display direction of the map will change accordingly. Tap this icon to lock the display direction of the map of the current remote controller. Tap this icon to simultaneously locate the positions Overview of the remote controller, the home point, and the aircraft on the map.

  • Page 137: Camera Interfaces

    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, tap this icon to enter the Camera zoom camera interface. Switch to Thermal On any camera interface, tap this icon to enter the Camera thermal camera interface.
  • Page 138 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Tap 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, tap this dynamic Zoom icon to adjust the zoom factor of the zoom camera. On the "Thermal Camera"...
  • Page 139 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App  If the “Manual” mode is set, you can adjust the "Contrast" and "Brightness" by entering a value or tapping the numbers on the left and right sides.  Turn On/Off Radiometric Measurement Tap the button to the right of "Radiometric Measurement" to turn on or off the radiometric measurement function.

  • Page 140: Zoom Camera" Interface

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App  If this function is turned on, you can set the time stamp, latitude & longitude and altitude, and aircraft SN functions. Once this function is enabled, the shot images will include the set stamp. ...

  • Page 141: Thermal Camera" Interface

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App “Zoom Camera” Interface  Adjust the Zoom Factor When shooting, tap the " " dynamic icon, and the zoom factor setting window will pop up. A maximum of 560x hybrid zoom is supported. You can drag up and down or tap 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.
  • Page 142 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App “Thermal Camera” Interface Table 6-9 “Thermal Camera” Interface Details Icon Meaning Description Tap 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℃...

  • Page 143: Wide Angle Camera" Interface

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App  The temperature of the measured target should be within 600 ℃ . Over-temperature measurements can cause burns and damage to the infrared detector.  Set Thermal Color After tapping the " " icon, you can scroll up and down in the pop-up drop-down list to select a color palette.

  • Page 144: Flight Missions

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App “Wide Angle Camera” Interface  Adjust the Wide Angle Zoom Factor While shooting, tap 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.

  • Page 145: Waypoint

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App  Critically low battery power: The aircraft will end its mission and automatically land at its current position.  During a flight mission, if the remote controller is powered off, the aircraft will execute the lost action that you set.
  • Page 146 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Waypoint Mission in Progress 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.
  • Page 147 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Refers to the actions performed by the camera, gimbal, and aircraft at a Waypoint Action specific waypoint. Table 6-11 "Waypoint Mission" Icons and Details Icon Meaning Description Tap this icon to add a waypoint on the map as needed.
  • Page 148 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App  Add Waypoints On the waypoint mission interface, tap the “ ” icon, find the starting point for the mission on the map and tap it to create the first waypoint, and then repeat the previous operation to create multiple waypoints as required.
  • Page 149 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App  The flight speed setting ranges from 1 to 10 m/s. Note  After take-off, the aircraft will gradually adjust its "flight altitude" and "flight speed" to the set values while flying to this waypoint. ...
  • Page 150 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App  When it is set to "Distance Lapse", the “Photo Distance” will be displayed. At this time, you can move the slider left or right to adjust the value.  Set Gimbal Pitch Angle On the route settings interface, enter the value in the edit box to the right of "Gimbal Pitch Angle (0°-90°)", or move the slider below left or right to adjust the gimbal pitch angle of the entire route.

  • Page 151: Rectangle Mission

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App When adding POIs, the POI setting interface will pop up on the right side of the waypoint mission interface.  Set POI Altitude On the POI settings interface, you can set the POI altitude. POI altitude refers to the altitude of the point of interest relative to the take-off point.
  • Page 152 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App automatically fly to execute the shooting mission according to these flight routes and relevant settings. Rectangle Mission Rectangle Mission in Progress...
  • Page 153 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.
  • Page 154 Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Tap 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 tap it to automatically generate a rectangular area.
  • Page 155 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.
  • Page 156 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 tap 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.

  • Page 157: Polygon

    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.
  • Page 158 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.
  • Page 159 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 Tap this button, and then tap the "Confirm" button Clear in the pop-up window to reset the polygon mission.

  • Page 160: Pre-Flight Check

    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.

  • Page 161: Resume Mission

    Chapter 6 Autel Enterprise App Resume Mission When an abnormal situation such as an abnormal exit occurs during a flight mission, tap the " " icon to enter the "Mission" interface. This will trigger the “Resume Mission” function, and a prompt window will pop up.

  • Page 162: Mission And Favorites

    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 Tap the “ ” icon in the upper-right corner of the “Mission” interface and enter the desired content to quickly locate the corresponding historical flight mission.

  • Page 163: Personal Center

     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.

  • Page 164: Firmware Updates And Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 165: Aircraft Parts Maintenance

    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 Consumable Parts List Part...

  • Page 166: Troubleshooting Guide

    Autel Robotics UPC: 889520206204  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.
  • Page 167  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: ...
  • Page 168 Chapter 7 Firmware Updates and Maintenance 7. The aircraft has shortened flight time:  During flight, factors such as low ambient temperatures, flying against the wind, air turbulence, and carrying a mount all may lead to a shortened operating time of the aircraft. ...
  • Page 169  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. 17. Restore the factory setting of the remote controller: ...

  • Page 170: Appendix A Product Specifications

    Appendix A Product Specifications Appendix A Product Specifications A.1 Aircraft Aircraft Autel Alpha Empty Weight 5420 g ( Smart battery, propellers included) Autel Alpha Weight 6340 g (Smart battery, gimbal and propellers included) Autel Alpha Maximum 8400 g Take-Off Mass (MTOM) 1205×980×278 mm (unfolded, incl.
  • Page 171 Appendix A Product Specifications Maximum Flight Time 40 minutes (Windless, Speed: 10.5 m/s) 30 km (with carbon fiber propeller) Maximum Range 27.5km (with injection molded propeller) Maximum Hovering Time 38minutes (Windless) Maximum Wind Resistance 12 m/s Slow: 10° Smooth: 30° Maximum Tilt Angle Standard: 30°...
  • Page 172 Appendix A Product Specifications (Without Interference and CE: 8km Blocking) 902 – 928 MHz: ≤30dBm (FCC) 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz: Effective Isotropic Radiated ≤30dBm (FCC), ≤20dBm (CE/SRRC) Power (EIRP) 5.150 - 5.250 GHz: ≤20dBm (FCC), ≤23dBm (CE) 5.725 - 5.850 GHz: ≤33dBm (FCC/SRRC), ≤33dBm (FCC/SRRC), ≤14dBm (CE) Visual Sensing System Forward: 0.2 - 31 m...
  • Page 173 Appendix A Product Specifications Upward: 0.3 - 20 m Downward: 0.15 - 40 m Forward & Backward: 0.3 - 30 m Sidewards: 0.3 - 30 m 24 - 24.25 GHz radar: Downward: 0.8 - 20 m Horizontal (6dB): ±35°/±22° (60 GHz/24 GHz) Vertical (6dB): ±30°/±20°...

  • Page 174: A.2 Gimbal Camera

    Installation Detachable (E-shape design) Operating Temperature -20℃ to +50℃ Storage Temperature -30℃ to +70℃ Compatible Model Autel Alpha, Autel Titan Data Storage Support microSD Max. Expandable Memory 256GB Recommended Memory UHS-I Speed Class U3 or V30, minimum write speed 30MB/s...
  • Page 175 Appendix A Product Specifications Angular Vibration Range <0.005° Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Protocol 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Support 2 x 2 MIMO Wi-Fi 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz 5.150 - 5.250GHz 5.725 - 5.850 GHz Wi-Fi Operating Frequency Note: Some frequencies are only available in some regions and some frequencies are only allowed for indoor use.
  • Page 176 Appendix A Product Specifications Video Resolution 3840×2160 30P Video Format Max Bit Rate 30Mbps Supported File Systems exFAT/Fat32 Wide Angle Camera Image Sensor 1/2" CMOS. Effective pixels: 48M Focal length: 4.49 mm Lens Equivalent focal length: 24 mm Aperture: f/2.8 Auto: ISO Range ISO100 - ISO3200...
  • Page 177 Appendix A Product Specifications 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 1 - 25 m Measurement Distance...

  • Page 178: A.3 Remote Controller

    Appendix A Product Specifications Radiometric Measurement ±3°C or reading ±3% (using the larger value) @ ambient Accuracy temperature ranges from -20°C to 60°C Accurate Temperature 4 ~ 50 m Measurement Distance 1-3.5x wide angle digital zoom Digital Zoom 3.5x tele optical zoom 3.5-56x tele digital zoom High and low temperature alarm thresholds, Reporting Temperature Alert...
  • Page 179 Appendix A Product Specifications +15℃ ~ +25℃ (within a year) Storage Temperature 0℃ ~ +30℃ (within three months) -20℃ ~ +45℃ (within a month) Protection Rating IP43 Internal Storage 128GB microSD Extension Not supported Operating System Based on Android 11 Application Installation Supports the installation of third-party Android apps Video Performance...
  • Page 180 Appendix A Product Specifications Antenna Dual antennas, 1T2R, detachable design 902 - 928 MHz* * Only applicable to FCC regions. 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz Operating Frequency 5.725 - 5.850 GHz Note: Some frequencies are only available in some regions and some frequencies are only allowed for indoor use. Check local laws and regulations for details.

  • Page 181: A.4 Smart Battery

    Appendix A Product Specifications Battery Replacement Not supported A.4 Smart Battery Smart Battery MDH_10000_23700 Battery Dimension 200×76.8×50 mm Operating Temperature -20℃ to 50℃ Battery Type LiPo 6S Rated Capacity 10000mAh Battery Energy 237Wh Voltage 23.7V Charging Voltage Limit 26.7V Rated Charging Power 180W Maximum Charging Power 260W...
  • Page 182 Manufacturer’s Address: 601,701,801,901, Block B1, Nanshan iPark, No. 1001 Xueyuan Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China We, Autel Robotics Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility that the above referenced product is in conformity with the applicable requirements of the following directives:...
  • Page 183 The notified body, LGAI Technological Center S.A./Applus, notified body number: 0370, performed the EU-type examination in according with Annex III, Module B of Regulation (EU) 945/2019, and issued the EU-type examination certificate: XXX. Signed for and on behalf of: Autel Robotics Co., Ltd. Place: Shenzhen, China Date: 2024-XX-XX...
  • Page 184 Appendix B Declaration of Conformity To download DoC, please visit: https://www.autelrobotics.com/doc/591/.
  • Page 185 Appendix C Drone Pilot Information Notices Appendix C Drone Pilot Information Notices When flying this aircraft product in the territory of EU Member States, please comply with the following EASA regulations.
  • Page 186 Appendix C Drone Pilot Information Notices You can visit the EASA official website to get other language versions: https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/document-library/general-publications/drones-information- notices.

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