Autel Robotics has recently introduced six new-and-improved versions of its EVO II series drones and two new smart controllers — Smart Controller V3 & Smart Controller SE — that are compatible with all models.
A new Live Deck video streaming feature, along with a conversion accessory called the EVO II Live Deck 2, will also be compatible with every new drone. Autel has taken the best features from its EVO II V2 series and improved-upon and incorporated them into the V3 series.
Here are the EVO II Series V3 drones:
- EVO II Pro V3
- EVO II Pro RTK V3
- EVO II Dual 640T RTK V3
- EVO II Dual 640T V3
- EVO II Pro Enterprise V3
- EVO II Dual 640T Enterprise V3
Autel promises the V3 series will have improved optical imaging, up to 6K, higher-quality low-light imagery, greater heat dissipation for longer operating times, and multi-GNSS positioning capabilities for more precise flying along with enhanced transmission.
EVO II v3 Series – Frequently Asked Questions
Will V2 Smart Controllers work on the new V3 Drones?
No, they will not.
What Autel drones is the new Smart Controller SE compatible with?
The new controller is only compatible with the the EVO II V3 Series.
Are the batteries compatible from V2 to V3?
Yes, they are.
Is there any geofencing in the new V3 series?
There are pop-up warnings and Autel warns the pilot, but does not limit takeoff capabilities.
Is it Remote ID compliant?
Yes, it is.
Will the new Live Deck 2 work with any previous version of Evo II?
No, it will only work with the new EVO II V3 drones.
When the pilot is zoomed in and takes a picture, does the drone save the zoomed-in image?
Yes. There is no need to zoom in post.
Are there any changes in the capabilities to fly in adverse weather conditions?
There is no change from V2 to V3.
Are the enterprise accessories (spotlight, RTK module, speaker) compatible between V2 and V3?
Yes. The only pieces which are not interchangeable between V2 & V3 are the gimbals and the controllers. This means the propellers and the batteries are interchangeable. Keep in mind that the enterprise propellers and the standard propellers are different.
Can you use downloaded MP3 files on the speaker?
Yes, you can.
Will EVO Lite and Nano be compatible with the new smart controllers?
The new Smart Controller SE is only compatible with EVO II V3, not Lite or Nano. Although, the goal is that it will be compatible in the future.
Is the thermal camera on the V3 series radiometric?
Yes, it is.
What is Autel doing to protect the data of pilots and users?
The image transmission is protected with AES-128 encryption. Users can also protect the local media data on the aircraft SD card with customized passwords to access the files.
Is the V3 series Blue List compliant?
The EVO II V3 aircraft are currently not on the Blue List.
Is the RTK version of the drone different than the Enterprise version of the drone, with the RTK module?
The Enterprise bundles will come with three accessories (strobe light, spotlight, and loudspeaker). The RTK bundles come with the RTK module attachment. The Enterprise aircraft have larger and lighter carbon fiber prop arms. Paired with the larger low noise props, they allow the enterprise to have better maneuverability and more flight time while being quieter.
Can multiple drones be connected to Live Deck 2?
Only one drone can be connected to Live Deck 2 at a time.
Are Smart Controller SE batteries able to be purchased separately?
Yes, they are currently $65/each.
Is Live Deck 2 compatible with Nano and Lite?
No, it’s not.
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