Autel Robotics
Autel Evo Max 4T Drone
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A three-sensor Fusion 4T gimbal with 10x optical zoom, a 50 MP wide camera and a 640x512 thermal sensor, on an aircraft that navigates without satellites. Autel Robotics is named in the FY2025 defense authorization act.
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Autel Robotics is named in the FY2025 defense authorization act, so settle procurement before anything else
Autel publishes no NDAA compliance claim, no Blue UAS status and no federal procurement claim for this model. Section 1709(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 lists communications or video surveillance equipment produced by Autel Robotics for national security evaluation. The Federal Communications Commission's covered list carries an entry for everything named in that section, with a date of inclusion of December 22, 2025. The same entry covers uncrewed aircraft systems produced in a foreign country, with four exceptions including Blue UAS Cleared List equipment until January 1, 2028. Autel is reached through the statute rather than through a row naming the company. Separately, the American Security Drone Act bars an executive agency from procuring a covered unmanned aircraft system made by a covered foreign entity. Autel Robotics Co., Ltd. is based in Shenzhen, China, on its own packing list. Do not select this aircraft on the strength of this page. Call us, then confirm with your contracting officer.
640×512
Thermal resolution
Autel rates this gimbal's temperature accuracy at ±3 °C or ±3% of the reading, whichever is larger, at an ambient temperature between -20 °C and 60 °C, and rates accurate measurement between 1 and 25 m from the target
42 min
Max flight time
Autel's own test condition: a lab, windless, flying horizontally at 8 m/s, and Autel states the figure is for reference only. Maximum hovering time is 38 min, measured in the same windless lab while hovering
5 - 1200 m
Laser rangefinder range
Autel's stated accuracy is ± (1 m + 0.15% of the distance), where the distance is measured to a vertical reflecting plane
IP43
Ingress protection
Autel states the rating may decrease over time with usage and wear and recommends regular inspection and maintenance, and its own flight guidance is not to fly in rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, strong winds, extreme cold or high heat
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Autel sells five EVO Max configurations under one series name, and two of them are different aircraft
This listing is the EVO Max 4T, the zoom and thermal model. Autel gives it a maximum weight of 1645 g with propellers, the ABX40 battery and the Fusion 4T gimbal fitted. The EVO Max 4N swaps the zoom camera for a starlight night vision camera on the same aircraft. The 4T XE carries a different gimbal, with a 1/2 inch 48 MP wide-angle camera in place of the 4T's 1/1.28 inch 50 MP one. The EVO Max 4T V2 is not the same aircraft. Autel's brochure gives the V2 series a 563 x 657 x 147 mm body against 563 x 650 x 150 mm here. It also has a repositioned fisheye lens, side heat grooves and the ABX41-D battery as standard. A fifth, the 4T Pro, is marked discontinued on Autel's own component table. Confirm which one your quotation covers before you order.
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The Fusion 4T carries three sensors and a rangefinder, and Autel publishes two thermal lens lengths
The zoom camera is a 1/2 inch 48 MP sensor at an equivalent 64 to 234 mm. It gives 2.7 to 10x continuous optical zoom, 20x hybrid and 160x digital. The wide-angle camera is a 1/1.28 inch 50 MP sensor at 24 mm equivalent, f/2.8, reaching ISO 32000 in automatic night mode. The thermal camera is an uncooled VOx microbolometer shooting 640x512 stills and 640x512 video at 25p, across a 61 degree field at f/1.0. The laser rangefinder works at 905 nm from 5 to 1200 m, accurate to 1 m plus 0.15 percent of the distance to a vertical reflecting plane. Autel gives the thermal lens as 13 mm in its payload overview and its own footnote, and as 9.1 mm in its technical specification table. Those two are not reconcilable from anything Autel publishes.
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Thermal accuracy is plus or minus 3 degrees, and Autel names three things that widen it
Radiometric measurement runs from minus 20 to 150 degrees C in high gain mode and 0 to 550 degrees C in low gain. Autel rates accuracy at plus or minus 3 degrees C, or 3 percent of the reading, whichever is larger. That holds at an ambient temperature between minus 20 and 60 degrees C. On Autel's own account, three things increase the error. Higher atmospheric temperature and humidity increase it. Greater distance between camera and target increases it. A target with low surface emissivity against a high background temperature increases it. Autel also instructs operators not to point the infrared camera at the sun, lava, laser beams or molten metal, because that may damage the detector.
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Two millimeter-wave radars do the sensing, and which ones you get depends on your country
The 60 GHz radar senses upward from 0.3 to 20 m, downward from 0.15 to 80 m, and forward and backward from 0.3 to 50 m. A 24 GHz radar senses downward only, from 0.8 to 12 m. Twelve visual sensors cover forward to 31 m, backward to 25 m, sideways to 26 m and downward to 23 m. Autel states that to comply with national and regional rules, certain versions use the 24 GHz radar downward and 60 GHz radars elsewhere. So the sensing suite on your aircraft depends on the version sold into your region, and that is worth confirming before you order. Autel names where sensing fails: mirrors and other highly reflective surfaces, sparse or repetitive texture, and thin obstacles such as wires, cables and branches.
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Plan the flight against Autel's lower published figures, because its own surfaces disagree
Autel gives 42 minutes maximum flight time and 38 minutes hovering. Its specification table gives a maximum transmission distance of 15 km under FCC and 8 km under CE, without interference or blocking. Its EVO Max FAQ answers the same question with 12.4 miles, which is about 20 km. Wind resistance is 10.7 m/s during takeoff and landing and 12 m/s in cruise. Service ceiling is 4000 m above sea level with the ABX40 battery and 3000 m with the ABX41. US law caps flight at 400 feet, and the app allows a ceiling from 0 to 800 m, so the legal limit binds long before the aircraft does. Operating temperature is minus 20 to 50 degrees C without a payload, narrowing to 40 degrees C at full load.
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Card checkout is open to anyone. Purchase orders, W-9s, tax exemption certificates and sole-source letters are for institutional buyers: agencies, universities, districts and utilities. Call +1 888 850 6533 and a specialist will confirm the exact configuration, the radar version for your country and the payload options against your purchase order. Autel authorizes this product for civil, non-military end use only, and its user manual puts that obligation on the purchaser. If your program requires an NDAA or Blue UAS statement, say so on the call and we will point you at hardware that carries one in writing.
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Specifications
Which EVO Max this is
| This model | The EVO Max 4T is the zoom and thermal model of Autel's EVO Max series. Autel's own component table gives it a maximum weight of 1645 g and lists it as including propellers, the ABX40 Smart Battery and the Fusion 4T gimbal, with US EAN 6924991127451 and UPC 889520202336 |
| The models beside it | Autel publishes four other EVO Max configurations. The EVO Max 4N replaces the zoom camera with a starlight night vision camera, as Autel's EVO Max series FAQ describes it. Autel's specification table and its series brochure give the EVO Max 4T XE a different Fusion 4T XE gimbal, with a 1/2 inch 48 MP wide-angle camera in place of the 4T's 1/1.28 inch 50 MP one. Autel's specification table adds a later EVO Max 4T V2 generation built around the ABX41-D smart battery and the Fusion 4T V2 gimbal. Autel's own component table marks a fifth, the EVO Max 4T Pro, discontinuedThe EVO Max 4N and the EVO Max 4T XE are the same EVO Max Series aircraft with a different gimbal fitted. The EVO Max 4T V2 is not: Autel's series brochure gives the EVO Max Series V2 a different aircraft, 563 × 657 × 147 mm against 562 × 649 × 150 mm and 563 × 650 × 150 mm on this one, a repositioned fisheye lens and navigation lights, side grooves for heat dissipation and the ABX41-D battery as standard. Autel also states the Fusion 4T gimbal fits the EVO Max Series aircraft platform only. Call +1 888 850 6533 and a specialist will confirm which one your quotation covers before you order. |
| Maximum takeoff mass | 1999 g (4.41 lbs). Autel publishes a separate 1890 g (4.17 lbs) maximum takeoff mass for C2 certification in the EU |
| Size and propellers | Unfolded 563 × 650 × 150 mm with 1158 propellers, or 562 × 649 × 150 mm with 1136 propellers. Diagonal wheelbase 465 mm (1.53 ft). Autel's component table marks the 1136 propellers discontinued and the 11 inch, 5.8 inch pitch 1158 propellers current, at 10.3 g each and a maximum 7500 RPM |
The Fusion 4T payload
| Zoom camera | 1/2 inch CMOS, 48 MP effective. 2.7 to 10x continuous optical zoom, 20x hybrid zoom and 160x digital zoom. Equivalent focal length 64 to 234 mm, aperture f/2.8 to f/4.8, focus from 2 m. Stills at 4000 × 3000 or 8192 × 6144 JPG and 4000 × 3000 DNG, video at 4000 × 3000 30p |
| Wide-angle camera | 1/1.28 inch CMOS, 50 MP effective. DFOV 83.4°, 24 mm equivalent focal length, aperture f/2.8, focus from 1.5 m. ISO 100 to 6400, rising to ISO 32000 in automatic night mode. Video at 4000 × 3000 30p, dropping to 2400 × 1800 30p at nightAutel's payload overview on the same page gives this camera an f/1.9 aperture, an 85° diagonal field of view and a 23 mm equivalent focal length, a different set of figures from its specification table. Both are Autel's. Call +1 888 850 6533 and a specialist will confirm the camera fitted to the aircraft in your quotation before you order. |
| Thermal camera | Uncooled VOx microbolometer. Stills at 640×512, video at 640×512 25p. FOV 61°, aperture f/1.0, focusing from 2.2 m, 1 to 16x digital zoom with linked zoom supported. Center point, spot and area temperature measurement, with high and low temperature alarm thresholds reporting coordinates and temperature values |
| Thermal measurement range and accuracy | -20 °C to 150 °C in high gain mode, 0 to 550 °C in low gain mode. Autel rates accuracy at ±3 °C or ±3% of the reading, whichever is larger, at an ambient temperature between -20 °C and 60 °CAutel rates accurate temperature measurement between 1 and 25 m from the target, and publishes the accuracy figure only for an ambient temperature between -20 degrees C and 60 degrees C. |
| What moves a temperature reading | Autel names three factors. Higher atmospheric temperature and humidity increase the error. Greater distance between camera and target increases the error. A target with low surface emissivity against a high background temperature produces a large error |
| Thermal lens focal length | Autel publishes two different figures for this camera. Its payload overview and its own footnote give the EVO Max 4T a 13 mm thermal lens. Its technical specification table gives the Fusion 4T infrared thermal camera a 9.1 mm lens with a 61° field of viewBoth figures are Autel's, on the same page, and Autel has not reconciled them. Call +1 888 850 6533 and a specialist will confirm the lens fitted to the aircraft in your quotation before you order. |
| Laser rangefinder | 905 nm wavelength, measuring range 5 - 1200 m. Accuracy ± (1 m + 0.15% of the distance), where the distance is to a vertical reflecting planeAutel's user manual shows two laser stickers for the Fusion 4T gimbal, one marked Class 3R and one marked Class 1, and states that from certain later production batches the gimbal laser rangefinder modules change to Class 1 without affecting the operation or safety performance of existing products. The Class 3R sticker reads "Avoid direct eye exposure" and gives the laser as 905 plus or minus 10 nm, 10 ns pulse duration and 1.09 mW output power. Autel does not say which sticker ships on a given aircraft. Its own instruction is not to look directly at the rangefinder once the drone is powered on. Call +1 888 850 6533 and a specialist will ask Autel which module is fitted before you order. |
| Gimbal | 3-axis mechanical stabilization on pitch, roll and yaw. Mechanical range: pitch -135° to 45°, roll -45° to 45°, yaw -45° to 45°. Controllable pitch range -90° to 30°. Maximum pitch control speed 100°/s, angular vibration under 0.005° |
| Swapping the payload | The gimbal is modular. Asked whether the payload can be replaced, Autel answers that the modular design enables payload replacement, and names the 4N and 4T camera gimbals as the camera options with an RTK module, spotlight and speaker as the other supported payloadsAutel's series brochure adds a limit worth knowing if you run both generations: the Fusion 4T XE and Fusion 4T V2 gimbals are fully compatible across versions, but the Fusion 4T gimbal is compatible only with the EVO Max Series aircraft platform. |
| Handling the infrared sensor | Autel's instruction is not to point the infrared camera at high-energy sources such as the sun, lava, laser beams or molten metal, as this may damage the infrared detector |
Flight envelope
| Max flight time and hover time | 42 min maximum flight time and 38 min maximum hovering timeAutel's own test condition for both: a lab in a windless environment, flying horizontally at 8 m/s for the flight time figure and hovering for the hover figure, and Autel states both are for reference only. |
| Max range | 25 kmAutel's specification table publishes this figure without a test condition beside it, unlike the flight time and hovering figures in the same table. |
| Speed by flight mode | Ascent: 2.5 m/s slow, 3 m/s smooth, 6 m/s standard, 8 m/s ludicrous. Descent: 2.5 m/s slow, 3 m/s smooth, 6 m/s standard, 6 m/s ludicrous. Horizontal, windless near sea level: 3 m/s slow, 10 m/s smooth, 15 m/s forward and backward with 10 m/s sideways in standard, and 23 m/s forward, 18 m/s backward, 20 m/s sideways in ludicrous |
| Wind resistance | 10.7 m/s during the takeoff and landing phase, 12 m/s in cruiseAutel's user manual gives the maximum wind speed the drone supports as 12 m/s and instructs operators not to fly in strong winds, rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, extreme cold or high heat. |
| Service ceiling | 4000 meters (13,123 ft) above sea level with the ABX40 Smart Battery, 3000 meters (9,843 ft) with the ABX41 Smart BatteryAutel's disclaimer and safety operation guidelines separately tell operators to fly in areas below 6000 meters above sea level, which is a different figure from the service ceilings in its specification table. Call +1 888 850 6533 if you operate at altitude. |
| Legal altitude limit | Chinese Mainland or EU law: no more than 120 meters. US law: no more than 400 feet. The ceiling can be set from 0 to 800 meters in the Autel Enterprise App, and Autel states that setting it above what the law requires needs authority approval |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) without a payload, narrowing to -20 °C to 40 °C at full load |
| Hovering accuracy | Vertically ±0.1 m with the vision systems working normally, ±0.5 m on GNSS. Horizontally ±0.3 m with the vision systems working normally, ±0.5 m on GNSS |
| Satellite systems | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou and GLONASS |
| Weather rating | IP43, with customization supportedAutel's own FAQ states the rating may decrease over time due to usage and wear, and recommends regular inspection and maintenance. Its user manual adds that any payload must meet the drone's protection rating or higher and that payload ports must be properly sealed, because water ingress through a failed port may severely affect flight safety. |
Obstacle sensing and navigation
| Millimeter-wave radar | Two radars. The 60 GHz radar senses upward 0.3 to 20 m, downward 0.15 to 80 m, and forward and backward 0.3 to 50 m, with a 6 dB FOV of ±60° horizontal and ±30° vertical. The 24 GHz radar senses downward only, 0.8 to 12 m, with a 6 dB FOV of ±22° horizontal and ±20° verticalAutel states the 60 GHz system's obstacle avoidance distance varies with how well an obstacle reflects electromagnetic waves and how large its surface is, and that the 24 GHz system's range varies by ground material: 12 meters over cement, under 6 meters over grass more than 3 cm thick. |
| Radar version by country | Autel states that to comply with national and regional regulations, certain aircraft versions use a 24 GHz radar downward and 60 GHz radars forward, backward and upward. In the 24 GHz version the forward, backward and upward 60 GHz radars are disabled in the flight software at the factory and only the downward 24 GHz radar is enabled, to assist landing. Autel states the 24 GHz version supports visual obstacle avoidance only under good lighting conditions and does not support millimeter-wave radar obstacle avoidance at nightThis changes what the aircraft can do after dark. Call +1 888 850 6533 and a specialist will confirm which radar version ships to your country before you order. |
| Visual sensing | Forward 0.5 to 31 m, backward 0.5 to 25 m, sideways 0.5 to 26 m, upward 0.2 to 26 m, downward 0.3 to 23 m. Forward and backward sensor FOV 60° horizontal and 80° vertical; upward and downward sensors 180° sideways and 120° forward and backwardAutel's stated operating environment: surfaces with rich texture under lighting above 15 lux, roughly a normal indoor fluorescent environment. Downward sensing additionally needs a diffuse surface with reflectivity above 20%. |
| Radar and vision working together | Forward and backward 0.3 to 50 m, sideways 0.5 to 26 m, upward 0.2 to 26 m, downward 0.15 to 80 m on the 60 GHz radar. Autel states this supports all-weather obstacle avoidance across water, forests, buildings and high voltage lines provided either the lighting is sufficient or the obstacle reflects electromagnetic waves strongly |
| Where sensing fails | Autel names highly reflective materials such as mirrors, surfaces with extremely sparse texture, surfaces with highly repetitive texture such as uniformly patterned tiles, and thin obstacles such as wires, cables and tree branches. It also states the visual obstacle avoidance system may become unreliable in low light and may fail at any time from insufficient illumination, and advises against flying in rain, fog or visibility under 100 meters |
| Flying without satellites | Autel states the aircraft uses advanced sensors to navigate inside hardened structures, underground, and in environments without GNSS, and that its flight control modules and algorithms identify flight control interference and satellite positioning interference signalsAutel's own flight guidance also tells operators not to fly where GNSS signal is poor, and to stay at least 2000 meters from drone jamming devices. |
| Obstacle size | Autel states the combination of binocular vision and millimeter-wave radar lets the onboard Autonomy Engine perceive objects down to 0.5 inches, eliminating blind spots and enabling operation in low light or rainy conditions |
Transmission and control
| Transmission distance | Autel publishes two different figures. Its specification table gives a maximum transmission distance of 15 km under FCC and 8 km under CE, without interference or blocking. Its EVO Max FAQ answers the same question with 12.4 miles / 20 km under FCC and 4.3 miles / 7 km under CEBoth figures are Autel's own. Call +1 888 850 6533 and a specialist will go through the transmission figures against your operating region before you order. |
| SkyLink 3.0 | Autel states the system uses 6 antennas, 4 frequency bands and AES-256 encryption, with optional 4G integration, delivering 1080p 30fps real-time imagery at under 150 ms latencyAutel publishes two positions on 4G. Its EVO Max 4T product page describes optional 4G integration. Its EVO Max series brochure sets 4G transmission to "not support" for the EVO Max Series and to "optional" only for the EVO Max Series V2, and its EVO Max series FAQ answers that 4G is not currently supported for image transmission and would need a 4G module added. Call +1 888 850 6533 before you order if cellular transmission matters to your operation. |
| Frequency bands | 900 MHz (902 to 928 MHz, FCC and ISED regions only), 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz (5.15 to 5.25 GHz for FCC, CE excluding Germany, and UKCA) and 5.8 GHz. EIRP is capped at ≤30 dBm on 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz under FCC and ISED, and at ≤14 dBm on 5.8 GHz under CE and UKCAAutel's own note: some frequencies are available only in some regions or indoors only, and local law governs. |
| Controller | The Autel Smart Controller V3 comes standard with the EVO Max series. 7.9 inch display at 2048 × 1536 and 2000 nits maximum brightness, 128 GB internal storage with no microSD expansion, two customizable buttons, and one USB-C, one HDMI and one USB-A port on the top. Autel's specification table rates the controller IP43 |
| Controller battery | Li-Po 3S, 5800 mAh, 11.55 V, 67 Wh, charging in about 120 minutes. Autel's specification table gives endurance as 2.5 hours at maximum brightness and 4.0 hours at 50% brightnessAutel's own FAQ answers the same question with about 2.5 hours at maximum brightness and about 4.5 hours at 50% brightness, a different second figure from its specification table. |
| Cellular transmission | Asked whether 4G is supported for image transmission, Autel answers that it is not currently, and that the function is to be supported by adding a 4G module |
| Remote ID | Autel states the drone supports remote identification and broadcasts over Wi-Fi Beacon 802.11n, which is what regulations in regions including the EU and the US require during flight |
| If the link or satellites drop | Asked what happens if the GPS system fails, Autel answers that the aircraft will hover or return, and that on disconnection the aircraft returns to the home point by default unless the operator changes the setting to complete the preset mission |
Power
| Batteries | Two smart batteries fit. The ABX40 is 8070 mAh at 14.88 V, 120 Wh, 520 g. The ABX41 is 9248 mAh at 14.76 V, 136.5 Wh. Both measure 158.4 × 74.3 × 50.7 mm, and Autel's component table lists each as standard or sold separatelyThe battery changes the service ceiling: 4000 meters on the ABX40, 3000 meters on the ABX41. Autel's own weight figure for this model is stated with the ABX40 fitted. Autel publishes two weights for the ABX41, 533 g in its specification table and 530 g in its user manual, and has not reconciled them. |
| Charging | Autel's safety guidelines state it takes up to 90 minutes to fully charge the battery, and that exact charging time depends on the remaining power. Autel's specification table gives a charge temperature range of 5 °C to 45 °C (41 °F to 113 °F)Below 5 °C the battery stops charging and activates self-heating. Above 45 °C it stops charging. |
| Battery temperature | Autel publishes two different ranges. Its specification table gives the smart battery an operating temperature of -20 °C to 50 °C. Its EVO Max 4T disclaimer and safety operation guidelines instruct operators to use the battery between -10 °C and 40 °C, and state that temperatures too high may cause fire or spontaneous combustion while temperatures too low may cause permanent damageBoth are Autel's own. The narrower range is the one in the safety document. |
| Cold weather | Autel states that when the battery temperature falls below 10 °C it must be preheated before the aircraft can take off. Self-heating triggers automatically once a battery below 10 °C is inserted and activated, and deactivates once the aircraft has taken off. Below -10 °C the aircraft will not be allowed to take off |
| Hot swapping | Autel's specification table lists hot-swappable batteries as supported, and its FAQ answers "Yes" when asked whether the batteries are hot swappable. Autel also confirms that EVO Max 4N batteries work in the EVO Max 4T and the other way aroundAutel's own conditions on hot swapping: the function has to be enabled in the Autel Enterprise App beforehand, the swap should be completed within 8 seconds so the aircraft recognizes and activates the new battery, and Autel states hot swapping may fail below -10 degrees Celsius. Its user manual carries "hot swapping batteries fails under certain conditions" in its own known issues list, with the same temporary measure. |
| Self-discharge | Autel states that a battery stored at high temperature or left unused for 6 days at a high charge level will begin discharging itself to a safe level. The default process takes 2 to 3 days, during which no battery indicator shows and the battery is slightly warm, both of which Autel describes as normal |
| Battery life and replacement | Autel's maintenance manual recommends replacing the battery after 300 cycles, or sooner if the surface bulges, leaks or shows damage, or if two consecutive standard charge and discharge cycles fail to recover an abnormality. It recommends a maintenance check once a battery has been cycled 50 times or left inactive for 3 monthsThe warranty period on the battery is shorter than its recommended service life. See the warranty section below. |
| Carrying batteries by air | Asked whether the batteries can be carried on a plane, Autel answers that the battery can be carried but cannot be checked, according to airline requirements |
| Third-party power | Autel forbids modifying the battery pack or its charger, and forbids using third-party equipment in place of the batteries and chargers it supplies. It states unapproved batteries or charging devices may cause fire, explosion or leakage, and that it is not responsible for damage they cause |
Federal procurement, and what Autel does and does not claim
| What Autel states for this model | Autel publishes no NDAA compliance claim, no Blue UAS status and no federal procurement claim for the EVO Max 4T. That holds across its product page, its technical specification table, the EVO Max series FAQ, the EVO Max series brochure, the EVO Max series user manual, the EVO Max 4T quick start guide, the EVO Max 4T disclaimer and safety operation guidelines, the EVO Max 4T maintenance manual, the EVO Max 4T battery safety guidelines, the EVO Max series packing list and Autel's own online storeA claim Autel does not make is a claim this page cannot make for it. |
| Named in the FY2025 defense authorization act | Section 1709(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, Public Law 118-159, lists "Communications or video surveillance equipment produced by Autel Robotics" for national security evaluation, alongside the same category for DJI, and extends the listing to subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, joint ventures and technology sharing or licensing arrangements. The same section directs the Federal Communications Commission to add that equipment to the covered list if no national security agency completes a determination within one year of enactment |
| On the FCC covered list | The Federal Communications Commission's covered list carries an entry for all communications and video surveillance equipment and services listed in Section 1709(a)(1) of the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act, with a date of inclusion of December 22, 2025. The same entry covers uncrewed aircraft systems and their critical components produced in a foreign country, with four exceptions: those on the Defense Contract Management Agency's Blue UAS Cleared List, until January 1, 2028; those that qualify as domestic end products under the Buy American standard at 48 CFR 25.101(a), until January 1, 2028; devices granted a conditional approval; and foreign-produced toy drones as the associated national security determination defines themAutel is reached through the statute rather than through a row that names the company. Whether a particular aircraft sits inside this entry is a question for your contracting officer, not for a product page. |
| The American Security Drone Act of 2023 | Subtitle B of Title XVIII of Public Law 118-31 bars the head of an executive agency from procuring a covered unmanned aircraft system manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity, and defines a covered foreign entity to include any entity domiciled in the People's Republic of China or subject to its influence or control, and any subsidiary or affiliate of one. From two years after enactment it also bars federal funds awarded through a contract, grant or cooperative agreement from being used to procure or operate one, and it bars government-issued purchase cards from being used to procure one with immediate effectThe statute works through a list the Federal Acquisition Security Council maintains and publishes in the System for Award Management, so eligibility is a question for your contracting officer rather than for a product page. |
| Where Autel Robotics is based | Autel Robotics Co., Ltd. gives its address on its own EVO Max series packing list as the 6th to 9th floor, Block B1, Nanshan iPark, No. 1001 Xueyuan Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. The same page names Autel Robotics USA LLC in Bothell, Washington |
| If you have an NDAA or Blue UAS requirement | Do not select this aircraft on the strength of this page. Call +1 888 850 6533 before you order and a specialist will walk through what applies to your agency and point you to hardware built for that requirement where it exists |
| Autel's own end-use statement | Autel authorizes this product for sale, export or domestic transfer solely for civil, non-military end-use. Its user manual requires the purchaser to ensure the product is not put to any military end-use, to any use connected with nuclear, biological or chemical weapons or the missiles that deliver them, to export or transfer to a sanctioned individual or entity, to export or transfer to an embargoed destination, or to use in connection with surveillance-related equipment or systemsAutel markets the same aircraft for law enforcement and security work. Read the statement in full before you commit a program to it. |
Software, data and registration
| Flight software | Autel Enterprise, and asked what software is supported Autel answers "Autel Enterprise only currently". Autel's user manual states the Autel Smart Controller V3 is built on Android 11 and ships with pre-installed applications, some of which may be replaced by third-party alternatives |
| Where the data sits | Autel states that data involving user and aircraft information, including flight logs, locations and account information, can only be physically accessed via the aircraft locally, and that photos, videos and flight logs support AES encryption and are password-protected |
| Storage | 128 GB internal storage with 64 GB of available space, and Autel notes the remaining space varies with firmware version. Autel's user manual requires microSD cards rated Class 10, UHS-3 or higher |
| Thermal file handling | Thermal stills are JPG and carry temperature information that is parsed by Autel's dedicated SDK and PC tools. Autel's FAQ names an IR PC Tool for temperature analysis |
| Activation and registration | Autel states new drones and remote controllers must be activated before use, with the remote controller connected to the internet and linked to the drone. In the United States, Autel directs operators to register at FAADroneZone before use and states operators must be 13 years or older |
| Mission types | Autel names waypoint missions, polygon missions with one-click area generation, automatic route generation from boundary points or an imported KML file, quick missions created in the air while another mission runs, and mission reproduction that records camera angles and flight path for repeat flightsTwo of these are not shipping yet. Autel marks automatic mission generation and data capture "pending future updates" and marks mission reproduction "this accessory will be launched later", both on its own product page. |
RTK and accessories
| RTK module | Optional and not included in the standard combo. Autel lists two modules, the XRT-2301S and the XRT-2301H, each 29 g and 72 × 48 × 45 mm, fitted to the drone's top expansion port for centimeter-level navigation and positioning accuracyAutel states a designated RTK network service package is included free with the module, with no subscription during its valid period and further service purchasable after expiration. The drone must stay connected to the internet, through a 4G dongle module or the controller's Wi-Fi, and Autel notes RTK network service may not be available in some countries or regions, in which case the module cannot be used. |
| Loudspeaker and searchlight module | Optional, 145 × 116 × 83 mm, mounted through the Payload SDK on a screw quick release, operating from -10 °C to 50 °C. The searchlight is rated at a maximum 30 W with a 14° FOV, giving 30 lux at 50 m, 7 lux at 100 m and 3 lux at 150 m, with strong flashing or constant modes, remote pitch adjustment from 30° to -90° or automatic tracking with the gimbal, and brightness adjustment. The loudspeaker is rated 10 W at 114 decibels measured at 1 m, broadcasting 300 m or further, with under 300 ms delay and support for recording and audio playback |
| Docking | Autel states that used with the EVO Nest, the EVO Max 4T supports all-weather automatic piloting for scenarios such as substations, industrial parks and rooftops. The EVO Nest handles automatic takeoff, landing, charging and mission planning for the EVO Max series |
| Third-party payloads | Autel states that even where a third-party device is physically compatible with the drone it makes no guarantee about safety or suitability, and accepts no liability for injury or damage caused by third-party equipment. Its own instruction is to use only accessories it supplies or authorizes, and it states unapproved accessories can create serious safety risks and will void the warranty |
| Developer access | Autel publishes a Mobile SDK and a Payload SDK. The Open UX SDK for iOS and Android calls the existing interactive interface directly, and the Payload SDK provides unified interface standards for third-party mounts |
Warranty and maintenance
| Warranty periods in the United States | For the EVO Max series Autel gives 12 months on the main controller, the gimbal and camera, the vision positioning system, the propulsion system excluding propellers, the remote controller, the RC charger and the battery charger. The battery is covered for 12 months or fewer than 200 charge cycles, whichever comes first. The RTK module, spotlight, strobe and speaker are covered for 6 months. Propellers carry no warranty periodThese are Autel's periods for the United States. Autel publishes 24 months for the same parts in the EU and 12 months across APEC, South America, the Middle East and Africa. |
| Warranty on the case | Autel's EVO Max 4T maintenance manual gives 12 months on the whole machine, covering the flight control system, fuselage, motor, ESC, antenna and gimbal camera, and gives the rugged case 3 months |
| When the warranty starts | Autel takes the activation time if there is one, the purchase voucher date if there is no activation time, and the earlier of the two if both exist. Failing both it uses the serial number to find the factory date and adds 90 days. Autel states that if none of this can be provided, no warranty is provided |
| Wearing parts | Autel's own wearing parts list for this model covers 4 clockwise blades, 4 counter-clockwise blades, 4 motors, 2 rear landing gear, 2 front landing gear, 4 conjunction covers, 2 battery removal buttons, an air inlet dust filter, an air outlet dust filter and 2 remote controller sticks. Autel notes each power motor uses 2 blades and that motor replacement is required only for deep maintenance |
| Repairs and firmware | Autel recommends updating the firmware of the aircraft, the intelligent flight battery and the remote controller before each use. It states that repairs or modifications performed with outside vendor parts void the warranty |
Ordering
| Confirm the configuration first | The EVO Max 4T, 4T XE and 4T V2 differ in the camera package that ships on the aircraft, and Autel's own materials describe all three under the same series name. Call +1 888 850 6533 and a specialist will confirm the exact configuration, gimbal and battery on your quotation before you order |
| Speak to us | Call +1 888 850 6533 and a specialist will go through the compliance position, the radar version for your country and the payload options with you |
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