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EVO Max 4T - Mapping Package
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EVO Max 4T - Mapping Package
Autel RoboticsThe Autel Robotics EVO Max 4T (Mapping Package) is an enterprise-grade quadcopter weighing approximately 1,645g, featuring a quad-sensor Fusion 4T gimbal (160x zoom, wide-angle, thermal, laser rangefinder), 42-minute flight time, and 15 km transmission range via SkyLink 3.0. It is distinguished by a combined binocular vision and millimeter-wave radar obstacle avoidance system (720°), RTK module compatibility for centimeter-level mapping accuracy, and Autel's 'Autonomy Engine' for 3D path planning and GNSS-denied navigation. The system is designed for autonomous mission execution including 3D mapping, AI target tracking, and multi-mission planning, with a human pilot required for setup, mission programming, and oversight but not for performing the flight task itself. Pricing for the bundle is approximately $8,999 USD, with the XE variant at $5,699 USD.
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Specification
- aircraft weight (EVO Max 4T)
- 1,645g (with ABX40 Smart battery, Fusion 4T Gimbal, and propellers); Maximum Take-off Mass 1,999g (4.41 lbs)
- airframe dimensions
- Diagonal wheelbase 465mm (1.53 ft); 11-inch propellers; foldable airframe
- transmission range
- 15 km (9.3 miles) FCC via SkyLink 3.0; one commerce source cites 12.4 miles for XE variant
- gimbal / sensor payload (Fusion 4T)
- Integrated quad-sensor: 160x zoom camera, low-light wide-angle camera, thermal imaging camera, laser rangefinder (10–2000m range, <1m accuracy under 400m)
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Evidence-graded claims from the Autel Robotics deep report
Autel Robotics holds approximately 7% of the US UAV market and grew following US government restrictions on DJI.
Wikipedia (an independent secondary source) cites the ~7% US market share figure as of 2021 and links growth to DJI restrictions [14]; however, the figure is now several years old and no more recent independent market data is available in the dossier.
from Autel Robotics deep report →Autel Robotics was listed on the US Department of Defense Chinese military enterprise list on January 6, 2025.
Both Wikipedia [14] and Autel's own public statement [12] confirm the DoD listing as a factual event; Autel's denial of military ties is self-serving and does not alter the independently documented designation.
from Autel Robotics deep report →The EVO Max 4T and Autel Alpha are actively sold commercial products with confirmed retail pricing, representing Autel's fully commercial enterprise tier.
Autel Alpha is listed at $19,289 on both the official Autel shop and third-party retailer DroneNerds [5][9]; EVO Max 4N is listed at $8,899–$12,599 across Dronefly and DroneNerds [7][9] — independent retail listings confirm active commercial availability, though real-world deployment scale and customer outcomes remain unverified.
from Autel Robotics deep report →
The Autel Alpha achieves personnel recognition at ranges up to 8 km.
The 8 km personnel recognition figure appears only on Autel's official product page and a commerce listing (DroneNerds) [3][9] — both are vendor-aligned sources; no independent field test or third-party evaluation confirms this operational range.
from Autel Robotics deep report →The Autel Alpha is IP55-rated, operates from -4°F to 122°F, and carries a laser rangefinder accurate to ±1m within 400m — positioning it as a ruggedized enterprise platform.
Hardware specs are corroborated by both the official product page and a third-party retailer listing (DroneNerds) [3][9], lending moderate confidence, but no independent environmental or accuracy testing has verified these specifications in the field.
from Autel Robotics deep report →
Autel drones are a viable, production-ready alternative to DJI for professional UAV mapping and photogrammetry workflows.
Multiple independent Reddit communities focused on UAV mapping explicitly report photogrammetry surface quality issues, inconsistent support, and a clear preference for DJI over Autel for reliability in professional workflows [16][20][17] — Autel is described as a fallback, not an equal.
from Autel Robotics deep report →Several Autel product lines (EVO I, EVO III, EVO Nest 2, Apex, EVO Nano, EVO Lite) have been discontinued, raising concerns about long-term parts availability and support continuity.
Autel's own newsroom confirms the end-of-life status of these lines [11], and independent community users separately report difficulty obtaining spare parts and inconsistent support [15][18][19] — together these corroborate the concern, contradicting any implicit vendor claim of robust long-term support.
from Autel Robotics deep report →
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