DJI competition.

Greg Smithski · Nov 27, 2019

https://ww.dronedj.com/2019/11/26/autel-evo-2-specs-drone-with-8k-6k-with-1-inch-sensor-and-thermal-options/

Greg Smithski · Nov 27, 2019

Other specs:

Flight time on the new Autel Evo 2 is 35 minutes.
Top speed of 44 mph
Operating distance of 16 miles
360-degree obstacle avoidance (omnidirectional binocular vision sensing system)
No geo-fencing
Remote controller with OLED screen built-in
Autel Explorer app
90-minute charge time
GPS and ATTI flight modes
Go Home function
Accurate Landing feature
Starpoint Positioning System
Smart Tracking
Viewpoint
Gesture Commands
Take-off weight 1000 grams or 2 lb 3 oz

brettbrandon · Nov 27, 2019

Nice... May be time to sell the M2P...

EDIT: I like how they mention "No geo-fencing".

old man mavic · Nov 27, 2019

price point ?

Thomas B · Nov 27, 2019

brettbrandon said:
Nice... May be time to sell the M2P...

EDIT: I like how they mention "No geo-fencing".

Likely only a matter of time.

the flight distance of 16 miles... if that’s distance from the controller I don’t understand since from a height of 5’ the horizon is <3 miles away and from 100’ it’s about 12 miles... guess it’s just stronger signal or better antennae.

Greg Smithski · Nov 27, 2019

One thing DJI has had going for it was their range. If this hypothetical distance is even close it blows DJI out the water. It's about time an America based China owned company steps up. Will have to wait and see what the price point will be. And yes, geofencing is a pain. The red runway overlays make the map view totally useless in litchi. I don't think the mavic 3 will beat this thing. It might send DJI back to the drawing board.

brettbrandon · Nov 27, 2019

Thomas B said:
Likely only a matter of time.

Being as they are using it as a sales point, I don't think they will unless forced to. By then I could enjoy years of freedon from being under DJI's controlling thumb.
I've also been rather dissapionted with the camera which is what I bought it for. Putting the name Hassleblad on it to me is a joke. The only reason they get away with it is they bought the company...

FLPilotshark · Nov 28, 2019

I would love to see some real nice footage from an Autel Evo, anyone on in here have one or know someone that does?>

easyheimer · Nov 28, 2019

This thing is an absolute beast.

adam3112 · Nov 28, 2019

Operating distance of 16 miles? What the f...?

Sadly they don’t sell the Evo’s in the UK because of the regs and I doubt this will either with an even stronger radio transmission.

i’d be selling my mp if they did.

Peio64270 · Nov 28, 2019

adam3112 said:
Operating distance of 16 miles? What the f...?

Sadly they don’t sell the Evo’s in the UK because of the regs and I doubt this will either with an even stronger radio transmission.

i’d be selling my mp if they did.

+1 But sadly, there is tiny chance it will be sold in France (or confidentially, without the propper after sale service :-( )

charles.tinsley · Nov 28, 2019

Thomas B said:
Likely only a matter of time.

the flight distance of 16 miles... if that’s distance from the controller I don’t understand since from a height of 5’ the horizon is QUOTE]It's not. I believe it's 4.3 km.

Scouts · Nov 30, 2019

The Evo 1 is already better than the camera on the M2P, and at least as good as the P4P.

I just bought the M2P over the Evo 1, but only because of the superior tracking and signal strength, and the slight edge in night time camera quality is a cherry on top.

But if I was just going for overall camera quality, I would have gone with the Evo 1.

If the Mavic 3 is going to dominate the Evo 2, it's going to have to be based on superior tracking. Autel is almost definitely going to have better camera tech going forward.

I've even come to think that the Evo 1's zoom features are more useful than the Mavic 2 Zoom for search and rescue. Sure the Evo's zoom is digital and full of image loss, but for search and rescue and security and some inspections, what matters is being able go get as much detail as possible on your little cell phone, tablet, or other monitor.

The Evo 1's ability to zoom in 8x is situationally more useful than the M2Zoom's lossless 4x zoom.

The Evo 2 with 8k res is going to be ridiculously good for surveillance, SAR, and just plain having fun. Your Evo 2 could be 400 feet high, completely unnoticed, and with even lossy digital zoom, you'll be able to identify people and small objects on the ground in great detail.

Here's what the Evo 1 is already capable of. Now double that.

brettbrandon · Nov 30, 2019

old man mavic said:
price point ?

I have only seen one guesstimate at $1500.00. Seems a little low maybe...

Meta4 · Nov 30, 2019

Scouts said:
The Evo 1 is already better than the camera on the M2P, and at least as good as the P4P.
But if I was just going for overall camera quality, I would have gone with the Evo 1.

The Evo 1 camera with a tiny 1/2.3" sensor, a fixed-focus lens and no controllable aperture is better than the M2P camera with a 1" sensor and at least as good as the P4 pro?
You aren't a photographer, are you?

Scouts said:
The Evo 2 with 8k res is going to be ridiculously good for surveillance, SAR, and just plain having fun.
Your Evo 2 could be 400 feet high, completely unnoticed, and with even lossy digital zoom, you'll be able to identify people and small objects on the ground in great detail.

Or it could be that the 586 gimbal camera is nowhere near as good as you imagine from the sparse information that's been published.
Their 48 MP stills sounds very much like the Mavic 2 Zoom's 48 MP Super Resolution Photo, which is just a stitched multi image panorama from a modest camera.
You'll note they mention sensor size and controllable aperture for their 1" sensor camera but not for the 586 camera.
I doubt that it's the high spec camera you're hoping for.

Then there's Autel's failure to deliver everything they promise.
But that's a separate issue.

Andrewandron · Dec 1, 2019

It would be nice if this were true, because it would help keep pricing down and keep DJI thinking.
However, I wouldn’t bank on another company coming up with something more powerful than Ocusync 2 before DJI does.
Also, the 35 minute battery.
If this drone is released with these specs, good on them. But don’t sell your M2P just yet. ?

TheRoach · Dec 1, 2019

Thomas B said:
Likely only a matter of time.

the flight distance of 16 miles... if that’s distance from the controller I don’t understand since from a height of 5’ the horizon is <3 miles away and from 100’ it’s about 12 miles... guess it’s just stronger signal or better antennae.

I suspect the frequency has much to do with it as well.

Cyber3xpert · Dec 2, 2019

$1500.00 seems really low... I’m guessing you’ll have to buy the thermal and other cameras separately? Like the Zenmuse series? You’ll be paying for the 2000 dollar drone, and if you want thermal, you have to pay another load of money... thermal cam’s are expensive! On the other hand, you can get the M2ED with a thermal already on it. And the Mavic looks loads better then the supposed Evo 2.

Greg Smithski · Dec 2, 2019

I don't expect a lot of love for this product on a mavic form. But competition is good for the consumer. I expect the mavic 3 to look a lot like this with a interchangeable camera gimbal system. I wouldn't expect to see 8 K on a mavic for years though. After all the Phantom has been discontinued. This will definitely raise the bar especially for DJI who has to stay out in front of the competition.

Waldo Pepper · Dec 2, 2019

Scouts said:
The Evo 1 is already better than the camera on the M2P, and at least as good as the P4P.

I just bought the M2P over the Evo 1, but only because of the superior tracking and signal strength, and the slight edge in night time camera quality is a cherry on top.

But if I was just going for overall camera quality, I would have gone with the Evo 1.

If the Mavic 3 is going to dominate the Evo 2, it's going to have to be based on superior tracking. Autel is almost definitely going to have better camera tech going forward.

I've even come to think that the Evo 1's zoom features are more useful than the Mavic 2 Zoom for search and rescue. Sure the Evo's zoom is digital and full of image loss, but for search and rescue and security and some inspections, what matters is being able go get as much detail as possible on your little cell phone, tablet, or other monitor.

The Evo 1's ability to zoom in 8x is situationally more useful than the M2Zoom's lossless 4x zoom.

The Evo 2 with 8k res is going to be ridiculously good for surveillance, SAR, and just plain having fun. Your Evo 2 could be 400 feet high, completely unnoticed, and with even lossy digital zoom, you'll be able to identify people and small objects on the ground in great detail.

Here's what the Evo 1 is already capable of. Now double that.

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Started to watch the video, but the language used stops me from continuing. Probably a good video, but don’t they realize children watch these videos. I don’t get it.
Paul