![]() Another addition is the ability to order a service online. Both Lite drones also gained Wi-Fi fast downloading which can transfer files to your phone quickly in a similar manner to recent DJI drones. Autel hasn’t restricted themselves to photographic improvements though. Since the drone’s initial launch, the EVO Lite+ has gained a few features (not least of which was HDR and Log profiles, mentioned above). The drone also doesn’t include ADS-B which warns you about nearby aircraft this could be more useful though again isn’t really missed. It is up to the user to ensure they’re flying safely rather than requiring pre-flight bureaucracy and unlocking. On the plus side, the app offers a good range of photographer-friendly features.Īutel also earn many operators’ love by deliberately not building in geofencing restrictions. (Image credit: Adam Juniper / Digital Camera World) That said, the auto mode does a fair job. The app includes zebra and histogram options to help guide exposure. ![]() On the plus side the adjustable aperture gives you an option here lacking in the cheaper model. Focusing isn’t as quick as we’d like, either, and with the 1-inch sensor on the Lite+ there is the potential, in low light, to end up losing focus as you travel. The standard Lite also packs phase and contrast-detection focus, while the Lite+ is only contrast based. The relative benefit is a matter of personal perspective (sorry) we found the Air 2S felt a bit too wide when reviewing it – no such issues with the Lite+. Finally the field of view, at 29mm EFL, is narrower than the Air 2S’s 22mm EFL or the Mavic 3’s 24mm. The other camera specs – both megapixels and microns – are re-tellings of the same figures as the Air 2S. If you’re comparing against DJI’s offerings, the Lite+’s adjustable aperture is something the Air 2S isn’t able to offer, but the Mavic 3 does. The Lite+’s camera captures 20MP but from significantly larger 2.44µm photosites. The cheaper Lite has a 50MP camera with ƒ/1.9 aperture and 1/1.28-inch sensor which it can rotate on a 4-axis gimbal, so might be of interest to social media creators. The Lite+ which we tested has a ƒ/2.8 – 11 aperture. Autel Evo Lite+: Photosįor a serious workflow there is no doubt that the Lite+ produces excellent images. To be honest this is a bit more than needed and you’ll likely want to turn it off. The collision avoidance is clear and detects objects at a good distance – about 8m/26ft. Standard and Smooth modes are likely more useful for most videography though. We have no reason to doubt the theoretical resistance to Force 7 (35mph / 56kph) winds since, in “ludicrous mode” it can reach 40mph. We were able to get comfortably past 30 minutes, verging on 35 minutes of useful flight and the drone seemed unaffected by crosswind. There isn’t much to be said about the flight performance that you can’t already deduce from the hefty battery, save to say it does the job solidly. If you have the Premium bundle with the bag, you can use the pocket at the top, but this doesn’t feel as solid as a dedicated slot in the controller (something we must acknowledge DJI do score on). The other oddity about the controller is that, like DJI devices, it features removable sticks but – once unscrewed – there is nowhere to store them. That’s fine if you don’t buy over 4 batteries and charge at the same time as the rest (and we’re still looking at nearly 2 hours), but some others do last longer. We found it’d likely need charging every three or four flights. While the very console-like controller shape is good to hold and operate, it seems to have less space for power than some competitors. ![]() We have to acknowledge that DJI claims 15km for their Mavic 3, but in practice, these drones are in the same territory in terms of range. Moreover, we didn’t encounter a single drop out during our testing the live stream can reach 2.7K where the signal is strong enough, which affords an excellent preview. The Autel radio system also manages an impressive 12km (7.46 miles) in the right conditions, so no concerns there. We got an iPhone Pro Max in a case in with no problems. The extendable phone holder can comfortably grip even the largest phones. In practice, it fits very comfortably in the hands – and stays there thanks to a textured grip. (Image credit: Adam Juniper / Digital Camera World)Īutel’s controller, which we’ve met before with the lightweight Nano, looks very like a game controller so much so we can see old-school professionals grumbling and muttering about kids and their newgfangled ways. ![]()
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