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  • Page 1 Multi-rotor Drone User Manual V1.2.4 2025.01...
  • Page 2 Trademark Information , Autel Enterprise trademarks are registered trademarks of ™ the Autel Robotics Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Autel Robotics") in China or other countries/regions. Copyright This manual and other documentations mentioned in this manual is copyrighted by Autel Robotics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 3 To facilitate reading, the following table displays terms and acronyms that may be used in the manual:  Autel Robotics: Autel Robotics Co., Ltd.  Aircraft: EVO Max Series Multi-rotor Drone, including EVO Max 4T, EVO Max 4T XE and EVO Max 4N.  Battery: ABX40 Smart Battery or ABX41 Smart Battery ...
  • Page 4  For users in Chinese Mainland, please refer to simplified Chinese version. For users in other countries or regions, please refer to corresponding language versions of the manual.  Due to nuance in different language versions, if you have questions on some content, please refer to the simplified Chinese version and English Version.
  • Page 5 Store the aircraft and its accessories out of the reach of children and pets. If you do not abide by the Safety Operation Guidelines, Autel Robotics shall not be responsible for any product damage or personal and property loss during use, and shall not provide any free warranty service.
  • 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  Contact dealers authorized by Autel Robotics. Important  All data stored on the product may be erased during the repair process. To avoid data loss, please back up important files in your aircraft or remote controller before the product is under warranty.
  • Page 8  Adjusted some function descriptions.  Added Fusion 4T XE parameters and relevant V1.2.1 2024.08 description.  Added obstacle description about auto landing process. V1.2.2 2024.09  Added 1158 propeller and 1136 propeller description.  Added Warning Information Reference Table. V1.2.3 2024.12 ...
  • Page 9 (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. This equipment complies with FCC/ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator&...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview ....................... 1 1.1 Introduction ..........................1 1.2 What's In The Rugged Case....................2 1.3 Product Acceptance Checklist ....................3 1.4 UAS Introduction ........................4 Chapter 2 Flight Safety ........................ 9 2.1 Legal Use Notice ........................9 2.1.1 Chinese Mainland ......................
  • Page 11 2.12.1 Compass Calibration ....................29 2.12.2 IMU Calibration ......................31 2.12.3 Gimbal Calibration ....................33 2.13 Emergency Stop Propellers During Flight ................ 34 2.14 Remote Identification ......................35 2.15 Standard Flight Operation Process .................. 35 2.15.1 Pre-Flight Checklist ....................35 2.15.2 Basic Flight Process ....................
  • Page 12 4.1 Introduction ........................... 72 4.1.1 Remote Controller Components ................72 4.1.2 Communication Frequency Bands ................75 4.2 Installing the Remote Controller Lanyard ................. 77 4.3 Installing/Storing Sticks ......................78 4.4 Turning the Remote Controller On/Off ................79 4.5 Checking the Battery Level of the Remote Controller ............. 80 4.6 Charging the Remote Controller ..................
  • Page 13 6.1 Software Introduction ......................110 6.2 Main Interface........................110 6.3 Status Notification Bar ....................... 113 6.4 Toolbar..........................114 6.5 “Settings” Interface ......................118 6.6 Attitude Ball ......................... 127 6.7 "Map" Interface ........................128 6.8 Camera Interfaces ....................... 131 6.8.1 Camera Function Access ..................131 6.8.2 Camera Switch and Operation ................
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The EVO Max series multi-rotor drone is equipped with an industry-leading high-performance processing chip, has powerful autonomous flight and mesh network mission capabilities, is integrated with a visual obstacle avoidance sensing system and a millimeter-wave radar sensing system, and has an omnidirectional obstacle avoidance system.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.2 What's In The Rugged Case The aircraft is packed and transported in a rugged case (with built-in shock absorption protective materials) and the items inside the case are as follows: Important  Upon receiving the product, please inspect the rugged case in its integrity and confirm that its outer packaging is intact, with no signs of unpacking.
  • Page 16 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 17 Any damage or missing of these components may result in a malfunction. The RTK module is an optional accessory for enhancing aircraft positioning accuracy. Users can contact Autel Robotics to purchase the RTK module based on their needs. Table 1-3 Aircraft Component List...
  • Page 18 EAN: 6924991127260 UPC: 889520207263 Max. weight: 1635 g Max. Dimension: Includes propellers, 563×657×147 mm ABX40 smart battery, EVO Max 4T XE and a Fusion 4T XE EAN: 6924991135470 Autel Robotics Aircraft Gimbal. The firmware UPC: 889520215473 version of the aircraft is V1.8.2.237 or later.
  • Page 19  For details about how to install a RTK module, see “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 third-party payload before flight, please reasonably evaluate the mounting weight and the gravity center of the aircraft after mounting.
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 Product Overview EAN: 6924991130819 UPC: 889520210812 EAN: 6924991128878 UPC: 889520208871 Table 1-5 Firmware and Software version explanation Item Release Version Note Release Date Image Transmission V1.8.2.237 24Q3 Remote Controller V6.0.4.6 24Q3 Android System V1.8.2.237 Based on Android 11 24Q3 Autel Enterprise V2.1.119...
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Product Overview  Users can, based on their own needs or preference, replace those system basic applications with third-party applications.
  • Page 22 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 aircraft is a light unmanned aircraft. Autel Robotics prohibits youth under the age of 18 from operating this aircraft.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 Flight Safety Important  According to the regulations outlined in the "Civil Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System Safety Requirements" in Chinese mainland, users are required to input their real-name registration number and Remote ID in the flight application after registration. Additionally, users should enable the Civil Aviation Administration's flight dynamic data reporting function and the aircraft will automatically enable Remote ID broadcast after power-on self-check.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Flight Safety 2.1.4 The EU  Drone operators/owners must register with the National Aviation Authority (NAA) of the Member State in which they reside. (https://www.easa.europa.eu/drones/NAA).  This product is not a toy and should not be used by children under the age of 16. ...
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 Flight Safety  Do not fly in areas prohibited by local regulations without authorization. The prohibited areas may include airports, borders, major cities, densely populated areas, large event sites, emergencies (e.g., forest fires), and sensitive building facilities (e.g., nuclear power plants, power stations, transformer stations, prisons, traffic arteries, government buildings, and military facilities).
  • Page 26 Chapter 2 Flight Safety 2.4 Wireless Communication Requirements  Keep the aircraft at least 200 meters away from areas with strong electromagnetic interference, such as radar stations, microwave stations, and mobile communication base stations.  Keep the aircraft at least 2000 meters away from drone interference equipment. Otherwise, the drone interference equipment and the aircraft cannot work at the same time.
  • Page 27 Note  When installing a function module to the aircraft, please choose a function module that has passed Autel Robotics safety and compatibility test as this kind of product has already passed flight safety test.  When users are mounting payload, please ensure that the mounting point should be located at the center line of the aircraft and should not be beyond the area bracketed in the left picture in fig 2-1.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Flight Safety Fig 2-2 Front and rear visual obstacle avoidance lens modules of the aircraft Fig 2-3 Top and bottom visual obstacle avoidance lens modules of the aircraft Warning  Do not block the lenses of the visual obstacle avoidance lens during flight, as it will affect the visual obstacle avoidance performance of the aircraft, potentially leading to flight accidents.
  • Page 29  Please be noted that the frequency band of the millimeter-wave radar is a hardware parameter, which cannot be adjusted through software. Autel Robotics ensures that the millimeter-wave radar frequency band of the EVO Max series multi-rotor drone complies with local legal regulations.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 Flight Safety  The gray area represents the blind spot of a millimeter-wave radar, where the radar cannot detect obstacles.  Observation Range of Radar and Visual Obstacle Avoidance Sensing Systems With the integration of radar and visual obstacle avoidance sensing systems, the aircraft achieves 720°...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Flight Safety 1. If the takeoff point is inaccurate: The flight application will display a warning "GNSS signal is weak. The landing point may deviate." with a corresponding verbal warning. 2. If GNSS signal is weak: The flight application will show a warning " GNSS signal is weak. Move the aircraft to an open area."...
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 Flight Safety  Lenses contamination (e.g., water droplets and fingerprints).  Flying in low-visibility conditions (e.g., heavy fog, heavy snow, and sandstorm).  Flying at an altitude below 2 meters with a very fast flight speed. The millimeter-wave radar sensing system operates as an auxiliary enhancement system for visual obstacle avoidance and can work continuously throughout the day.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 Flight Safety Warning  When the aircraft is in visual positioning mode or attitude mode, the auto-return function cannot be activated.  If the obstacle avoidance behavior is set as “Turn off”, during an auto-return flight, the aircraft will not be able to automatically avoid obstacles. ...
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Flight Safety return to the home point due to insufficient power.  It is recommended that the aircraft should not enter the critically low battery landing process. Once the critically low battery landing process is initiated, if the landing point does not meet safe landing standards, the aircraft may have no sufficient battery to land in safe place, which may lead to aircraft damage.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 Flight Safety 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. home point ≤ 50 meters If the current flight altitude is higher than 30 meters, the aircraft returns to the home point at the current altitude.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 Flight Safety During the auto-return process, when the aircraft reaches above the home point and the landing protection function is enabled, the aircraft will execute the following strategies: 1. If the landing protection function detects that the ground is suitable for landing, the aircraft will land directly.
  • Page 37 2.10.1 Geofencing System Autel Robotics has developed a geofencing system for its aircrafts to ensure safe and legal flights. This system can provide real-time updates on airspace restriction information worldwide. In different restricted zones, the flight functions of the aircraft are subject to varying degrees of restrictions.
  • Page 38 Flight restrictions: 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 aircraft. Autel...
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 Flight Safety (appear in blue on the map) fly the aircraft within the validity period in the unlocked zone. In the flight application, if you tap on a restricted zone on the map, the following geofencing information will be displayed for this zone: ...
  • Page 40 Chapter 2 Flight Safety remind users to be cautious. Note  When there is no 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.
  • Page 41  Aircraft S/N (Serial number): Multiple serial numbers can be applied at once.  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 42 Chapter 2 Flight Safety maximum altitude specified by local laws and regulations. For example, in Chinese mainland, and the European Union, the maximum flight altitude of civil aircraft is no more than 120 meters, and in US, it is no more than 400 feet. ...
  • Page 43 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 flight application.
  • Page 44 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 interface prompts successful calibration.  Please perform the calibration steps according to the tips shown in the compass calibration interface of the flight application.
  • Page 45 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 flight application.
  • Page 46 Chapter 2 Flight Safety Put the left side of the aircraft flat on ground until interface prompts next step. Put the right side of the aircraft flat on the ground until the interface prompts next step. Fold the arms, turn the aircraft nose up, and lay it on the leveled surface until interface...
  • Page 47 Chapter 2 Flight Safety If the flight application prompts an alert ”Please calibrate the gimbal motor”, 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 48  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 49 Chapter 2 Flight Safety  Make sure that the batteries of the aircraft and remote controller are fully charged, and the battery of the aircraft is installed in place, with the unlock button of the battery in a lock state. ...
  • Page 50 Chapter 2 Flight Safety  Place the aircraft in an open and flat area outdoors and make sure that there are no obstacles, buildings, trees, etc. around. If in A-Mesh Link mode, the horizontal distance between drones should be maintained at least 5 meters. ...
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 Flight Safety 2.15.4 Post-flight inspection checklist After each flight, please follow the steps below to perform a comprehensive post-flight check to ensure the safety of the UAS.  After the flight, the drone should be landed on an open, flat, solid ground, and avoid landing on sand, wetlands, sloping ground or moving platforms.
  • Page 52 Chapter 2 Flight Safety traffic control regulations to fly regions except US Remote ID is abnormal, takeoff is prohibited High-level Only in US according to local regulations Only in US, in High-level Remote ID is abnormal, returning. flight Medium-level RTK is not ready, please take off later. Medium-level Unstable RTK signal.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2 Flight Safety Battery not installed properly. Takeoff is High-level forbidden. Battery temperature too low, flight speed High-level limited. Battery temperature too low, please preheat High-level before use. The battery temperature is too high. Wait until High-level battery cools down. Battery temperature is too high.
  • Page 54 Chapter 2 Flight Safety Medium-level The aircraft battery level is too low to take off High-level The aircraft is close to the no-fly zone. Medium-level Aircraft enters critical warning zone Aircraft is tilted, please place it on a flat High-level surface.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2 Flight Safety light environment. Fly with caution. Please check if the propellers are properly Medium-level installed. High-level Aircraft Impact detected Medium-level Approaching Max. motor limit Medium-level Approaching Min. motor limit Medium-level Laser rangefinder error. High-level Internal storage is full. Switching to SD card. High-level Radar data error.
  • Page 56 Chapter 2 Flight Safety to take off. High-level Invalid battery, takeoff prohibited. Medium-level Clean the bottom-view lens. The RC battery temperature is too high. Wait High-level until the battery cools down. High-level Aircraft disconnected. Mission has been aborted due to remote Medium-level control input.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 Flight Safety High-level Abnormal left stick. Release or calibrate it. Left and right OA and SLAM failed, please fly High-level with caution.
  • Page 58  Make sure that the remote controller is connected to the Internet before starting the activation process. Otherwise, activation may fail.  If activation fails, please contact Autel Robotics After-Sales Support for assistance.  For how to match the aircraft with the remote controller in frequency, see “4.9 Frequency...
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 Aircraft the fuselage. Forward Visual Obstacle Used to sense the obstacles ahead and avoid the aircraft from Avoidance Sensing colliding with them. Lens Group Integrates multiple sensors stable shooting Gimbal Camera measurements during flight. Fig 3-2 Aircraft Rear View Table 3-2 Aircraft Rear View Details Name Description...
  • Page 60 Chapter 3 Aircraft Warning  The USB-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 “5.3.5 Charging the Smart Battery” in Chapter 5. Fig 3-3 Aircraft Top-Down View Table 3-3 Aircraft Top-Down View Details Name Description...
  • Page 61 Chapter 3 Aircraft Fig 3-4 Aircraft Bottom-Up View Table 3-4 Aircraft Bottom-Up View Details Name Description Downward Visual Obstacle Used to sense obstacles below, and to the left and right of the Avoidance Lens aircraft and avoid collisions. Group An LED auxiliary light. In weak light conditions, it is used to enhance the ambient brightness of the landing area during the Auxiliary Light landing...
  • Page 62  Propellers cannot be installed on the wrong propeller mounts. Please carefully distinguish between propellers and mounts.  Autel Robotics provides two spare propellers for each aircraft (with models 1158CW and 1158CCW respectively). Please refer to the “Packing List” and packaging for details.
  • Page 63 Chapter 3 Aircraft 2. First hold the rotor of the motor on the arm below the propeller to prevent it from rotating, press down on the propeller center shaft firmly, and then turn it in the unlocking direction marked on the propeller center shaft to detach the propeller. ...
  • Page 64  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.
  • Page 65 Chapter 3 Aircraft Fig 3-7 Arm Light Table 3-6 Arm Light Status Details ①: Front Arm Light ②: Rear Arm Light Scence (Periodic state) (Periodic state) Remote Controller Not Green: 1s on/1s off Yellow: 0.25s on/0.25s off Connected to Aircraft Start Compass Calibration Green: 1s on/1s off Yellow: 0.25s on/0.25s off...
  • Page 66 Chapter 3 Aircraft Take off with Caution Green: 1s on/1s off Yellow: 0.25s on/0.25s off Single Link Green: 0.05s on/0.05s off Green: 0.05s on/0.05s off A-Mesh Link Green: 0.05s on/0.05s off Yellow: 0.05s on/0.05s off Link Successful Green: 0.05s on/0.05s off Green: always on Link Failed Green: 0.05s on/0.05s off...
  • Page 67 Chapter 3 Aircraft Chapter 6. Warning  Do not look directly at the strobe while they are on to avoid vision damage caused by strong light. 3.6 Auxiliary Bottom Light The aircraft is equipped with auxiliary bottom lights (LED auxiliary lights) at the bottom of the fuselage.
  • Page 68 2 kilometers away.  The EVO Max 4T XE aircraft is equipped with the Fusion 4T XE Gimbal, which integrates a high-magnification zoom camera, allowing you to clearly shoot vehicles and boats up to 2 kilometers away.
  • Page 69 Chapter 3 Aircraft mode) and 0°C ~ + 550°C (low gain mode). The wide angle camera is used to capture images with a larger field of view within a shorter shooting distance. Wide Angle Fusion 4T Gimbal/Fusion 4N Gimbal: 1/1.28" CMOS, 50 million Camera effective pixels, and 85°...
  • Page 70 Chapter 3 Aircraft 3.8 Aircraft Gimbal The 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. Fig 3-11 Gimbal Structure  Please be aware that, except for differences in lens layout, the structure of the Fusion 4T Gimbal, that of the Fusion 4T XE Gimbal and that of the Fusion 4N Gimbal are the same or similar.
  • Page 71 Chapter 3 Aircraft Used to control the moving range of the gimbal to rotate up or Pitch Axis Motor down (mechanical range: -135° ~ +45°, controllable movement range: -90° ~ +30°). 3.8.1 Gimbal Mechanical Rotation Range The mechanical rotation ranges of the pitch, yaw, and roll axes of the gimbal are shown below. Fig 3-12 Mechanical Rotation Range of the Gimbal of the Aircraft Note ...
  • Page 72  Do not replace the gimbal frequently. The gimbal connector is a precision element, and frequent plugging and unplugging may result in poor contact between the aircraft and the gimbal.  Please use the gimbal model specified by Autel Robotics for replacement. Incompatible gimbals may cause damage to the aircraft. Warning ...
  • Page 73 Chapter 3 Aircraft Warning  When removing the gimbal, do not forcefully pull the gimbal out, as this may cause damage to the gimbal. You should hold the gimbal dampener mount to remove the gimbal. Fig 3-13 Removing the Gimbal Mounting the Gimbal ...
  • Page 74 Chapter 3 Aircraft Important  Please make sure that the connector cover of the gimbal camera is aligned with the connector slot at the bottom of the fuselage, otherwise, it will affect the connection between the gimbal and the aircraft. Warning ...
  • Page 75 Chapter 3 Aircraft Table 3-10 Flight Status Mode Description When the aircraft detects a qualified GNSS signal, it will enter the GNSS mode automatically. In GNSS mode, if the obstacle avoidance system is turned on, the system will provide auxiliary information to GNSS Mode more accurately locate and avoid obstacles, provide stable and smooth flight control, and support auto-return, failsafe, geo-fencing...
  • Page 76 Chapter 3 Aircraft Smooth Forward, backward, left, and right: 10 m/s; Ascend: 5 m/s; Descend: 5 m/s. Forward and backward: 15 m/s; Left and right: 10 m/s; Ascend: 6 m/s; Descend: Standard 6 m/s. Forward: 23 m/s; Backward: 18 m/s; Left and right: 20 m/s; Ascend: 8 m/s; Ludicrous Descend: 6 m/s.
  • Page 77 Chapter 3 Aircraft Important  If there is no home point set, the aircraft will record the takeoff point as the default home point. When the home point is not refreshed in flight, the precise landing will initiate.  When the precise landing function is enabled, users should ensure the takeoff environment does not change.
  • Page 78 Important  Mounts for the aircraft are sold separately. If you need a mount, contact Autel Robotics or third parties that have passed safety and compatibility certification test.  Do not plug a device that uses other USB-C interface standards into the PSDK extension...
  • Page 79 XRT-2301X RTK Module Spotlight System Part Number (EAN) 6924991127222 6924991124795 Part Number (UPC) 889520207225 889520204798 Manufacturer Autel Robotics JZ Technology Maximum Mount Dimension 72×48×45 mm 145×117×83 mm Maximum Mount Weight 29 g 195 g Aircraft firmware version: Aircraft firmware version: V1.8.2.237...
  • Page 80 Chapter 3 Aircraft  Before flight, make sure that battery connector, battery compartment interface, battery surface, and battery compartment surface are dry and water-free before inserting the battery into the aircraft fuselage.  After completing the flight, wipe off the rainwater on the aircraft fuselage before folding and storing the aircraft to prevent water from entering the aircraft and affecting its protective performance.
  • Page 81 Chapter 3 Aircraft  A-weighted sound pressure level Measurement results for the aircraft, in accordance with the requirements of GB 42590-2023 in Chinese mainland, are provided below: Table 3-13 Noise Measurements Results (normalized to 1 m from the aircraft) Observation Points Hover Fly (1 m/s) Ground Measure Point...
  • Page 82 Chapter 3 Aircraft frequency, the flight application in the remote controller will automatically determine and select the radio communication frequency band that complies with local regulations for the specific country or region based on the GNSS information received by the aircraft. ...
  • Page 83 Chapter 3 Aircraft  Information of Wi-Fi Frequency Bands for Aircraft The aircraft supports the Wi-Fi Super Download feature. After the aircraft lands, it will automatically activate Wi-Fi. Other mobile devices can quickly transfer and download photos and video files captured by the aircraft by connecting to the aircraft's Wi-Fi. Note ...
  • Page 84 Nest Kit Information  The remote controller is a standard accessory in the aircraft package, and Autel Robotics also provide retail package to choose separately.  When using the above devices to remotely control the aircraft, make sure that the...
  • Page 85 Chapter 4 Remote Controller Chapter 4 Remote Controller 4.1 Introduction The remote controller is installed with the flight application Autel Enterprise 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.
  • Page 86 Chapter 4 Remote Controller Video Recording Press the button to start recording video and press it again to Button end recording video. Customize the key function in the flight application. For more Key C1 information, see “6.5 “Settings” Interface” in Chapter 6. For heat dissipation of the remote controller.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4 Remote Controller Fig 4-2 Remote Controller Front View Table 4-2 Remote Controller Front View Details Name Description Transmits the control signals of the remote controller to the Antenna aircraft and receives the image transmission information from the aircraft. Battery Level Displays the remaining battery level of the remote controller.
  • Page 88 Chapter 4 Remote Controller Fig 4-3 Remote Controller Rear View Table 4-3 Remote Controller Rear View Details Name Description Speaker Plays sound to indicate the status of the device. Used to prevent external damage such as collision and Protective Cover abrasion to the remote controller.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4 Remote Controller  In actual use, after the aircraft and the remote controller is turned on and matched in frequency, the flight application in the remote controller will automatically determine and select the radio communication frequency band that complies with local regulations for the specific country or region based on the GNSS information received by the aircraft.
  • Page 90 Chapter 4 Remote Controller 5.8G 802.11a/n/ac  Chinese Mainland (SRRC) (5725-5829MHz)  USA (FCC) 5.8G  Canada (ISED) 802.11a/n/ac (5725-5850MHz)  EU (CE)  UK (UKCA) Note  Some countries and regions have strict restrictions on the use of radio communication frequency bands.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4 Remote Controller Fig 4-4 Install the Remote Controller Lanyard (As Required) 4.3 Installing/Storing Sticks The remote controller features removable sticks, which effectively reduce storage space and enable easy carrying and transportation.  Installing sticks There are stick storage slots above the mental handle at the back of the controller. Rotate counterclockwise to remove the two sticks and then rotate them clockwise to install them separately on the remote controller.
  • Page 92 Chapter 4 Remote Controller unintended startup of the aircraft. 4.4 Turning the Remote Controller On/Off  Turning the Remote Controller On Press and hold the power button at the top of the remote controller for 3 seconds until the controller emits a "beep" sound to turn it on. Fig 4-6 Turning the Remote Controller On ...
  • Page 93 Chapter 4 Remote Controller Fig 4-7 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 6 seconds to forcibly turn it off. 4.5 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.
  • Page 94 AC power supply (100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz). Fig 4-9 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.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4 Remote Controller  After charging is complete, please disconnect the remote controller from the charger 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.
  • Page 96 Chapter 4 Remote Controller Fig 4-10 Extend the antenna 4.8 Remote Controller System Interfaces 4.8.1 Remote Controller Main Interface After the remote controller is turned on, it enters the main interface of the flight application by default. In the main interface of the flight application, 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 tap the "Home"...
  • Page 97 Chapter 4 Remote Controller Fig 4-11 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 location information is currently enabled. If not enabled, the icon is not displayed.
  • Page 98 Chapter 4 Remote Controller 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. The app is installed in the system by default. Tap it to manage Files the files saved in the current system.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4 Remote Controller 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 flight application may vary depending on subsequent function upgrades. 4.8.2 Pull-Down Shortcut Menu Slide down from anywhere on the "Remote Controller Interface", or slide down from the top of the screen in any app to display the system status notification bar, and then slide down again...
  • Page 100 Chapter 4 Remote Controller remote controller. Tap the “ ” icon to enable or disable the Wi-Fi function. Press Wi-Fi and hold it to enter WLAN settings and select the wireless network to be connected. Tap the “ ” icon to enable or disable the Bluetooth function. Bluetooth Press and hold it to enter the Bluetooth settings and select the Bluetooth to be connected.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4 Remote Controller is required after the aircraft is powered on. Normally, after completing the aircraft activation process, users can directly use the remote controller to operate the aircraft.  If the aircraft and the remote controller become unmatched due to other reasons, please follow the above steps to match the aircraft with the remote controller in frequency again.
  • Page 102 Chapter 4 Remote Controller smart battery with a version lower than that one, please connect the RC through Single Link, reboot the RC and the aircraft and upgrade them by following instructions in the interface. After the upgrade, please try the multi-aircraft matching again. Note ...
  • Page 103 Chapter 4 Remote Controller  Mode 1 Fig 4-13 Mode 1 Table 4-10 Mode 1 Details Stick Move Up/Down Move Left/Right Controls the forward and backward Left Stick Controls the heading of the aircraft movement of the aircraft Controls the ascent and descent of Controls the left or right movement Right Stick the aircraft...
  • Page 104 Chapter 4 Remote Controller  Mode 3 Fig 4-15 Mode 3 Table 4-12 Mode 3 Details Stick Move Up/Down Move Left/Right Controls the forward and backward Controls the left or right movement Left Stick movement of the aircraft of the aircraft Controls the ascent and descent of Right Stick Controls the heading of the aircraft...
  • Page 105 Chapter 4 Remote Controller Table 4-13 Default Control Mode (Mode 2) Mode 2 Aircraft Flight Status Control Method Left Command 1. The up-and-down direction of the left Stick stick is the throttle stick, which is used to Move Up or control the vertical lift of the aircraft.
  • Page 106 Chapter 4 Remote Controller Right Stick 1. The left-and-right direction of the right Move Left or stick is the roll stick, which is used to Right control the flight of the aircraft in the left and right directions. 2. Push the stick to the left, and the aircraft will tilt to the left and fly to the left of the nose;...
  • Page 107 Chapter 4 Remote Controller sticks inward or outward, as shown in the figure, until the power motor stops. Warning  When the aircraft is taking off and landing, keep it away from people, vehicles, and other moving objects.  In flight, the aircraft will initiate a forced landing in case of sensor anomalies or critically low battery level.
  • Page 108 Chapter 4 Remote Controller  Gimbal Pitch Down: 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 rotates to 90° direction from the current angle. Map/Image Press to trigger: switch between the map full screen display Transmission...
  • Page 109 Chapter 4 Remote Controller controller emits a "beep" sound to exit the auto-return. After pausing or exiting the auto-return, you can reactivate the remote controller for controlling the aircraft. Fig 4-17 Take-off/Return-to-Home Button and Pause Button  When the aircraft pauses an auto-return, it will hover in place. To resume the auto-return, press the pause button “...
  • Page 110 Chapter 4 Remote Controller 4.13 Calibrating the Remote Controller If the remote controller is abnormal, it is recommended to calibrate it, as shown below. Table 4-16 Calibrating the Remote Controller Step Operation Diagram Turn on the remote controller. After entering the main interface of the flight application, tap “...
  • Page 111 Chapter 5 Smart Battery Chapter 5 Smart Battery 5.1 Battery Introduction The aircraft comes standard with ABX40 or ABX41 smart battery (both hereafter referred to as smart battery) as the power battery. As power battery, they both are rechargeable lithium-ion polymer (LiPo) battery and feature high energy density and capacity.
  • Page 112 Chapter 5 Smart Battery 5.2 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 113 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 114 Chapter 5 Smart Battery 5.3.1 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.
  • Page 115 Chapter 5 Smart Battery 5.3.2 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.
  • Page 116 Chapter 5 Smart Battery Fig 5-3 Checking Battery Level When the Smart Battery is Off 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"...
  • Page 117 Chapter 5 Smart Battery  If the smart battery is not installed in the aircraft, short press the power button for 1 second and then press and hold 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 press and hold the power button for 3 seconds.
  • Page 118 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.
  • Page 119  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 120 Chapter 5 Smart Battery during battery discharge. : Indicator light blinking : Off 5.4 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. Ideal storage conditions: The battery level is at around 60%, the ambient temperature is between 22°C to 28°C, and the ambient humidity is 65%±20% RH.
  • Page 121 Chapter 5 Smart Battery  Occasionally, there are situations that affect the lifespan of the smart battery. In this case, you can try maintenance and repair.  The flight application reminds you when the smart battery needs maintenance. The following battery maintenance check items are available for the smart battery: 1.
  • Page 122 Chapter 5 Smart Battery Important  When the smart battery catches fire, please use solid fire extinguishers such as sand or dry powder extinguishers.
  • Page 123 Chapter 6 Flight Application 6.1 Software Introduction The flight application is a flight control software developed by Autel Robotics for enterprise applications. The software integrates waypoint mission, polygon mission and other mission modes and is easy to quickly get started. The latest version (V2.1.119 and higher versions) supports Single Link and A-Mesh Link modes.
  • Page 124 Chapter 6 Flight Application Table 6-1 Details of the Main Interface of the flight application Name Description For details about the status notification bar, please refer to “6.3 Status Notification Bar” in this chapter. In Single Link: It displays the aircraft system’s alarm notification and ...
  • Page 125 Chapter 6 Flight Application  The flight application 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 flight application may vary.
  • Page 126 Chapter 6 Flight Application Tap this icon to adjust a split-screen interface to the Maximize Window corresponding full-screen interface.  In any camera full-screen interface or camera split-screen interface, you can swipe up anywhere to hide all function icons and swipe down to restore the display of function icons.
  • Page 127 Chapter 6 Flight Application 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 128 Chapter 6 Flight Application  You can add a maximum of 12 function icons to the toolbar, some functions need aircraft hardware support and unavailable functions will be displayed in grey.  When all aircrafts are selected (“ALL” selected), some functions will be displayed in grey and be unavailable.
  • Page 129 Chapter 6 Flight Application map. Tap this icon, and the aircraft will turn off the arm Stealth lights, strobes, and auxiliary bottom lights after users sign the disclaimer. Tap this icon to open function panel of the aircraft Payload payload. Tap this icon to turn on the bottom auxiliary light, which is used to improve the environment lightness Aux Light...
  • Page 130 Chapter 6 Flight Application temporary mission. Tap this icon to enter the "Waypoint" mission Waypoint editing interface. Tap this icon to enter the “Missions” interface, Mission where you can query, edit, favorite, and delete previously saved historical flight missions. Tap this icon to configure the remote controller to Stitch connect to a computer device with 2D/3D mapping software installed, which allows for fast mapping.
  • Page 131 Robotics cloud service account. Tap this icon to query the flight logs of the aircraft. To use this function, you need to log in to your Autel Robotics cloud service account. Tap this icon to set a security password for Encrypt encrypting captured media materials.
  • Page 132 Chapter 6 Flight Application Fig 6-4 Quick Setting Panel in A-Mesh Link Mode  Tap “ ” icon at the upper right corner of the quick setting panel to fold this panel  Tap “ ” icon at the lower right corner of the quick setting panel to enter the mesh network settings interface (“my team”...
  • Page 133 Chapter 6 Flight Application 1. Set RTH Altitude Tap the "RTH Altitude" edit box and enter the value. When executing an auto-return, the aircraft will rise to the RTH altitude before starting the return process. 2. Turn On/Off Altitude Limit Tap the button on the right side of "Altitude Limit"...
  • Page 134 Chapter 6 Flight Application  For information about adjusting the RTH altitude of the aircraft, see “2.7.4 Auto-Return Mechanism” in Chapter 2. Note  If the home point is not set, the aircraft will record the take-off point as the default home point.
  • Page 135 Chapter 6 Flight Application 5. Turn On/Off Landing Protection  If this function is turned on, the aircraft will detect whether the ground surfaces are suitable or not for landing before it lands. Warning  To ensure flight safety, it is recommended to set the obstacle avoidance behavior as “Emergency stop”...
  • Page 136 Chapter 6 Flight Application 2. Set Transmission Frequency Band  Auto: The optimal transmission frequency band is automatically selected for image transmission between the aircraft and the remote controller.  2.4G: The 2.4 GHz frequency band is used for image transmission between the aircraft and the remote controller.
  • Page 137 Chapter 6 Flight Application Gimbal Settings  In the sidebar of the “Settings” interface, tap the " " icon to enter the "Gimbal Settings" interface, where you can perform following operations: 1. Set Gimbal Pitch Sensitivity Set the number of degrees the gimbal rotates on the pitch axis per second (unit: °/second). 2.
  • Page 138 Chapter 6 Flight Application network RTK service configuration.  Tap “Log In” button to log in to network RTK service, if there is abnormal network RTK configuration, a prompt will be displayed.  Tap “History Accounts” button to check configured network RTK accounts. The aircraft supports saving multiple network RTK accounts.
  • Page 139 Chapter 6 Flight Application 6. Enter Registration No. According to Chinese laws and regulations, real-name registration is required for aircrafts which fly within the territory. For more information, see “2.1 Legal Use Notice” in Chapter 2. 7. Emergency Stop Propellers During Flight ...
  • Page 140  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.  The auxiliary bottom light is mainly used to enhance the ambient brightness of the landing point during the landing of the aircraft, improve the sensing performance of the downward visual obstacle avoidance sensing system, and ensure landing safety.
  • Page 141 Chapter 6 Flight Application Refers to the current altitude of the aircraft relative to the MSL Altitude mean sea level (MSL). Displays the current position of the aircraft, which can help you Aircraft Position observe the approximate position between the aircraft and the remote controller.
  • Page 142 Chapter 6 Flight Application Fig 6-7 "Map" Interface Table 6-6 Interface Button Details Icon Name Description When the remote controller is connected to the Internet, tap this icon and enter POI or latitude and Search Map longitude. According to what you enter, the “Map” interface will switch...
  • Page 143 Chapter 6 Flight Application This icon indicates that the display direction of the map is unlocked. When the remote controller is rotated, the display Orientation Unlock direction of the map will change accordingly. Tap this icon to lock the display direction of the map of the current remote controller.
  • Page 144 Chapter 6 Flight Application 6.8 Camera Interfaces 6.8.1 Camera Function Access Fig 6-8 Camera Function Access Table 6-7 Camera Menu Details Icon Meaning Description Switch to Zoom On any camera full screen interface, tap this icon to Camera enter the zoom camera interface. Switch to Thermal On any camera full screen interface, tap this icon to Camera...
  • Page 145 Chapter 6 Flight Application Video Tap this icon to start/end recording. Tap this icon to view photos and videos from the Album aircraft's 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.
  • Page 146 Chapter 6 Flight Application horizontal centering state. Tap this icon, and the gimbal rotates obliquely Gimbal 45° downward, forming an angle of 45° with the horizontal direction. Tap this icon, and the gimbal rotates directly Gimbal 90° downward, forming an angle of 90° with the horizontal direction.
  • Page 147 Chapter 6 Flight Application value or tapping the numbers on the left and right sides.  Turn On/Off Radiometric Measurement  If this function is turned on, you can set the image enhancement, isotherm, emissivity, and temperature alarm.  If this function is turned off, both "Radiometric Measurement Mode" and "FFC" cannot be set.
  • Page 148 Chapter 6 Flight Application  Turn On/Off Arm Lights (When Shooting) Tap the button to the right of "Turn off arm lights when shooting" to turn on or off this function.  If this function is turned on, the arm lights will be turned off when shooting. ...
  • Page 149 Chapter 6 Flight Application  In the flight application, tap the " " icon in the corner of the "Night Vision Camera" preview interface, or tap the " " icon after entering the "Wide Angle Camera" interface or “Thermal Camera” interface, to enter the "Night Vision Camera" full-screen interface. ...
  • Page 150 Chapter 6 Flight Application 5. Adjust the Infrared Zoom Factor While shooting, tap the " " dynamic icon, and the infrared zoom factor setting window will pop up. You can drag up or down to zoom in or out on the picture captured by the thermal camera, so as to flexibly shoot objects at different distances.
  • Page 151 Chapter 6 Flight Application Important If any of the following conditions are detected, the aircraft will end the mission automatically, and the aircraft will perform other operations according to the following conditions:  Aircraft low battery power: A notification will pop up on the flight application to inform you that the aircraft will return to the home point automatically.
  • Page 152 Chapter 6 Flight Application Fig 6-9 Waypoint (before taking off) Table 6-8 “Waypoint Mission” Terms and Details Term Definition 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 153 Chapter 6 Flight Application Radius next segment with set turn radius before arriving at the next waypoint. Table 6-9 "Waypoint Mission" Icons and Details Icon Meaning Description Tap this icon to add a waypoint on the map as needed. Waypoint Settings Every two neighboring waypoints connect to form a flight segment and one or more flight segments form a route.
  • Page 154 Chapter 6 Flight Application  Add Waypoints 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 155 Chapter 6 Flight Application to the altitude limit set in the "Flight Control Parameter Setting".  After take-off, the aircraft will gradually adjust its "flight altitude" and "flight speed" to the set values while flying to this waypoint. 6. Set Yaw Angle ...
  • Page 156 Chapter 6 Flight Application  Camera Action includes “Photo“, ”Directional Photography”, “Start Recording”, “Stop Recording”, “Gimbal pitch angle”, “Gimbal Yaw Angle”, “Zoom”, “Timelapse”, “Distance Lapse”, and “Stop Shooting”.  Aircraft Action includes “Hovering” and “Aircraft Yaw Angle”. Note  If the camera action “Gimbal pitch angle” is added when setting the waypoint action, the aircraft will execute the initial pitch angle first when flying to the Waypoint, and then execute the "Gimbal pitch angle"...
  • Page 157 Chapter 6 Flight Application  After a waypoint is associated with a point of interest, the yaw angle of the aircraft at the waypoint will not be set to “Align Route” by default. If the “Yaw Angle” of the aircraft at the waypoint is set to “Turn to Point of Interest”, the nose of the aircraft will always face the associated point of interest.
  • Page 158 Chapter 6 Flight Application Fig 6-10 Polygon (Before taking off) Table 6-10 "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 Flight Application When enabled, the aircraft will switch from one main route to an Coordinated Turns adjacent main route along the optimal arc-shaped path. Table 6-11 “Polygon Mission” Icons and Details Icon Meaning Description Delete Tap this icon to delete polygon point selected. Tap this button, and then tap the "Confirm"...
  • Page 160 Chapter 6 Flight Application  A polygonal area includes two waypoints, that is, the starting point ( ) and the end point Mission Setting  1. Choose Gimbal and Camera Lens Tap “Gimbal Model” drop-down list to set the model of the gimbal that executes the polygon mission;...
  • Page 161 Chapter 6 Flight Application  The setting range of the front overlap and side overlap is 10%-90%, and the default value is 70%. 8. Turn On/Off Elevation Optimization  If this function is turned on, the aircraft will create a route along the center point of the polygon for re-shooting after completing the shooting of the main route.
  • Page 162 Chapter 6 Flight Application Important  In A-Mesh Link mode, when an aircraft (not the relay one) in the team is selected, the relay aircraft should take off in advance to ensure stable communication link path in air.  In A-Mesh Link mode, when all aircrafts in the team are selected (“ALL” selected”) executes waypoint mission, each aircraft will execute one part of the polygon mission.
  • Page 163 Chapter 6 Flight Application Warning  Before executing the aircraft takeoff in A-Mesh Link mode, you should strictly ensure that the horizontal distance between the aircrafts on the ground is at least 5 meters, and the user needs to stand at least 10 meters away from the tail direction of all aircrafts. If you do not maintain a safe distance as required, the aircrafts may get close to people and cause injuries when automatically adjusting the distance after taking off.
  • Page 164 Chapter 6 Flight Application controlling the gimbal direction and taking pictures.  After the mission is completed, end the recording, and a mission will be automatically generated in the mission library. The user can choose to execute the task to repeat the operation.
  • Page 165 Tap the “ ” icon (in the toolbar or Shortcuts) to enter the "Personal Center" interface. When using the product for the first time, you need to register and log in to Autel Robotics cloud service account. On the “Personal Center” interface, you can perform the following operations: 1.
  • Page 166 7.2 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.
  • Page 167 Remote Controller Sticks Table 7-2 User-replaceable Parts List Part Quantity Part Number Manufacturer Propeller CW EAN: 6924991133506 Autel Robotics UPC: 889520213509 Propeller CCW EAN: 6924991122265 Fusion 4T Gimbal* Autel Robotics UPC: 889520202268 EAN: 6924991129677 Fusion 4T XE Gimbal* Autel Robotics...
  • Page 168 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.
  • Page 169  If the gimbal 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 matching it with the aircraft: ...
  • Page 170 Chapter 7 Firmware Updates and Maintenance  Confirm that the distance between the aircraft and the remote controller falls within the effective communication range and promptly reduce the flight radius if needed. 10. The gimbal camera automatically turns off during recording: ...
  • Page 171  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. 18. Restore the factory setting of the remote controller: ...
  • Page 172 1665 g (ABX40 smart battery, Fusion 4N Gimbal, and EVO Max 4N Weight propellers included) 1635 g (ABX40 smart battery, Fusion 4T XE Gimbal, and EVO Max 4T XE Weight propellers included) EVO Max Series Multi-rotor 1999 g Drone Maximum Take-Off...
  • Page 173 Appendix A Product Specifications Slow: 3 m/s Maximum Horizontal Flight Smooth: 10 m/s Speed Standard: 15 m/s (forward & backward), 10 m/s (sidewards) (Windless Near Sea Level) Ludicrous: 23 m/s (forward), 18 m/s (backward), 20 m/s (sidewards) Maximum Service Ceiling 4000 meters (use ABX40 smart battery);...
  • Page 174 Appendix A Product Specifications Vertically ±0.1 m (when visual positioning works normally) ±0.5 m (when GNSS works normally) Hovering Accuracy Horizontally ±0.3 m (when visual positioning works normally) ±0.5 m (when high-precision positioning system works normally) Wi-Fi Protocol 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G：2.400–2.476GHz*，2.400–2.4835GHz 5.2G：5.15-5.25GHz**，5.17-5.25GHz*** 5.8G：5.725-5.829GHz*，5.725-5.850GHz *Only applies to SRRC regions...
  • Page 175 Appendix A Product Specifications 900M: ≤30dBm (FCC/ISED) 2.4G: Effective Isotropic Radiated ≤30dBm (FCC/ISED); ≤20dBm (CE/SRRC/UKCA) Power (EIRP) 5.2G: ≤30dBm (FCC); ≤23 dBm (CE/UKCA) 5.8G: ≤30dBm(FCC/ISED/SRRC); ≤14dBm(CE/UKCA) Visual Obstacle Avoidance Sensing System Forward: 0.5 - 31 m Backward: 0.5 - 25 m Sensing Range Sidewards: 0.5 - 26 m Upward: 0.2 - 26 m...
  • Page 176 Appendix A Product Specifications Downward: 0.8 - 12 m Horizontal (6dB): ±60°/±22° (60 GHz/24 GHz) Vertical (6dB): ±30°/±20° (60 GHz/24 GHz) 60 GHz millimeter-wave radar sensing system: Supports all-weather obstacle avoidance for glass, water, wires, buildings, and trees in 4 directions. Its obstacle avoidance distance varies with the obstacle's ability to reflect electromagnetic waves and its surface size.
  • Page 177 Appendix A Product Specifications environment). A.2 Gimbal A.2.1 Fusion 4T Zoom Camera Image Sensor 1/2" CMOS. Effective pixels: 48M Focal length: 11.8 - 43.3 mm 35 mm equivalent focal length: 64 - 234 mm Lens Aperture: F2.8 - F4.8 Focusing distance: 2 m ~ ∞ Auto: ISO100 –...
  • Page 178 Appendix A Product Specifications Night Mode: ISO100 – ISO32000 (auto) Shooting: 8s ~ 1/10000s Shutter Speed Recording: 1/30s ~1/10000s JPG: 4000×3000, 8192×6144 Photo Size DNG: 4096×3072 4000×3000 P30 Video Resolution Night Mode: 2400×1800 P30 Video Format Video Encoding H.264/H.265 Supported File Systems exFAT/FAT32 Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera Image Sensor...
  • Page 179 Appendix A Product Specifications HC/Lava/Arctic/Searing/Gradation/Heat Detection Photo Size 640×512 JPG (the images contain temperature information and are Photo Format parsed by dedicated SDK and PC tools) Video Resolution 640×512@25FPS Video Format Laser Rangefinder Wavelength 905 nm ± (1 m + D×0.15%) Measurement Accuracy where D is the distance to a vertical reflecting plane Measuring Range...
  • Page 180 Appendix A Product Specifications Pixel Pitch 12um Auto/Manual: ISO100 – ISO440000 ISO Range Night Mode: ISO100 - ISO440000 (Auto) Shooting: 8s ~ 1/10000s Shutter Speed Recording: 1/30s ~ 1/10000s Photo Size 1920×1200 Photo Format Video Resolution 1920×1200 P30 Video Format Video Encoding H.264/H.265 Supported File Systems...
  • Page 181 Appendix A Product Specifications Image Sensor Uncooled VOx Microbolometer FOV: 61° Focal length: 9.1 mm Lens Aperture: F1.0 Focusing distance: 2.2 m ~ ∞ Sensitivity ≤50mK@F1.0, 25°C Pixel Pitch 12um Wavelength 8-14um Radiometric Measurement Center temperature measurement/Pot temperature Method measurement/Area temperature measurement Radiometric Temperature -20°C to 150°C (high gain mode);...
  • Page 182 Appendix A Product Specifications Gimbal Pitch: -135° to 45° Mechanical Range Roll: -50° to 50° Yaw: -45° to 45° Controllable Range Pitch: -90° to 30° Stability System 3-axis mechanical gimbal (pitch, roll, yaw) Max Control Speed (Pitch) 100°/s Angular Vibration Range <0.005°...
  • Page 183 Appendix A Product Specifications Image Sensor 1/2" CMOS. Effective pixels: 48M DFOV: 83.4° Focal length: 4.49 mm Equivalent focal length: 24 mm Lens Aperture: F2.8 AF motor: FF Focusing distance: 1.5 m ~ ∞ Auto/Manual: ISO100 - ISO6400 ISO Range Night Mode: ISO100 –...
  • Page 184 Appendix A Product Specifications Accurate Temperature Measurement Distance Digital Zoom 1-16x digital zoom, and link zoom supported In area temperature measurement, high and low temperature Temperature Alert alarm thresholds, reporting coordinates and temperature values are supported White Hot/Black Hot/Ironbow/Rainbow 1/Rainbow Palette 2/Lava/Arctic/Ironbow/Medical/Tint Photo Size...
  • Page 185 Appendix A Product Specifications A.3 Remote Controller Autel Smart Controller V3 Material PC+ABS 269×189×87 mm (antennas folded, sticks and bracket included) 269×189×173 mm (antennas vertical to screen, sticks and Dimensions bracket included) 269×302×87 mm (antennas unfolded, sticks and bracket included) 1194 g (protective case excluded) Weight 1365 g (protective case included)
  • Page 186 Appendix A Product Specifications Note: Some frequencies are only applicable in some regions or only used in door. For details, please refer to local laws and regulations. 2.4G: Wi-Fi Effective Isotropic ≤30dBm (FCC/ISED); ≤20dBm (CE/SRRC/UKCA) Radiated Power (EIRP) 5.8G: ≤30dBm (FCC/ISED/SRRC); ≤14dBm (CE/UKCA) Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz...
  • Page 187 Appendix A Product Specifications Maximum Brightness 2000 nits Resolution 2048×1536 Refresh Rate 60Hz Touch Control Supports 10-point touch Battery Battery Type Li-Po 3S 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...
  • Page 188 Appendix A Product Specifications Temperature (When the battery temperature is below +5°C, the battery stops charging and activates self-heating. When the battery temperature is above +45°C, the battery stops charging.) ABX41 Smart Battery Battery Dimension 158.4×74.3×50.7 mm Operating Temperature -20°C to 50°C Battery Type Li-Po 4S Rated Capacity...
  • Page 189 Manufacturer’s Address: 601,701,801,901, Block B1, Nanshan iPark, No. 1001 Xueyuan Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 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 190 The notified body, LGAI Technological Center S.A./Applus, notified body number: 0370, performed the EU-type examination in according with Annex Part 8, Module B of Regulation (EU) 2019/945, and issued the EU-type examination certificate: 0370-UAS-0008. Signed for and on behalf of: Autel Robotics Co., Ltd. Place: Shenzhen, China Date: 2024-09-12...

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