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Contents

 

 

Chapter 1 About This Manual 

1

 

 

1.1 Legend 

1

 

 

1.2 Before First Flight 

1

 

 

1.2.1 Reading the Included Documents 

1

 

 

1.2.2 Autel Explorer

TM

 App Installation (Optional) 

2

 

 

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Smart Drone 

3

 

 

2.1 Aircraft 

3

 

 

2.1.1 Functionality Description 

3

 

 

2.1.2 Flight LED Indicators 

5

 

 

2.1.3 Aircraft Battery 

6

 

 

2.1.4 Gimbal & Camera 

9

 

 

2.1.5 Built-in Smart Flight System 

11

 

 

2.1.6 Smart Flight Features 

12

 

 

2.2 Remote Control 

16

 

 

2.2.1 Functionality Description 

16

 

 

2.2.2 Live View Panel 

18

 

 

2.2.3 Indicator Lights 

22

 

 

2.2.4 Remote Control Buzzer Alerts 

23

 

 

Chapter 3 Preflight Preparation 

24

 

 

3.1 Battery Preparation 

24

 

 

3.1.1 Aircraft Battery Installation 

24

 

 

3.1.2 Aircraft Battery Removal 

24

 

 

3.1.3 Charging 

24

 

 

3.2 Remote Control Preparation 

26

 

 

3.2.1 Unfolding the Remote Control 

26

 

 

3.2.2 Powering Up/Off the Remote Control 

27

 

 

3.2.3 Remote Control Calibration 

27

 

 

3.2.4 Pairing the Aircraft & Remote Control 

28

 

Summary of Contents for EVO 2

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Page 2: ...e they direct or indirect legal special incidental or economic including but not limited to loss of profits Do not use unapproved components or attempt to modify the aircraft in any way inconsistent with the instructions in the official aircraft documentation These safety instructions will show you how to get started safely with your EVO 2 Only you can ensure that you fly your EVO 2 securely and n...

Page 3: ... do so Safety Instructions Battery Safety The EVO 2 is powered by a lithium polymer battery The misuse of Li Po Li Ion batteries can be hazardous As such make sure to strictly follow all the battery usage charging and storage instructions below WARNING Only use batteries and charging devices that came with the aircraft or are sold by Autel Robotics for use with the EVO 2 Do not tamper with the bat...

Page 4: ... of 90 minutes to fully charge the aircraft battery though charging times will vary according to the remaining power level Additional information Do not use a damaged battery charger When the charger is not in use disconnect it from the aircraft battery and the power source Wait until the battery has cooled down to room temperature before charging it If you connect the battery to the charger immed...

Page 5: ...when flying in environments over 6000 meters 18 000 feet above sea level as the aircraft s battery and power system performance may be affected Before Flying Before flying the aircraft always ensure that The remote control the battery and the mobile device used with the Autel Explorer TM app are fully charged The propellers are correctly installed and not damaged The aircraft s front and back arms...

Page 6: ...at may impair your ability to safely operate the aircraft WARNING If any part of the aircraft or the remote control fails to function correctly or has visible damage do not fly the aircraft Contact our support team at www autelrobotics com contact us Storage Maintenance Carefully check every part of the aircraft after any crash or collision Keep the aircraft and its accessories stored out of the r...

Page 7: ...in Smart Flight System 11 2 1 6 Smart Flight Features 12 2 2 Remote Control 16 2 2 1 Functionality Description 16 2 2 2 Live View Panel 18 2 2 3 Indicator Lights 22 2 2 4 Remote Control Buzzer Alerts 23 Chapter 3 Preflight Preparation 24 3 1 Battery Preparation 24 3 1 1 Aircraft Battery Installation 24 3 1 2 Aircraft Battery Removal 24 3 1 3 Charging 24 3 2 Remote Control Preparation 26 3 2 1 Unfo...

Page 8: ...eoff 34 4 2 2 Command Stick Controls Mode 2 34 4 2 3 Landing Motor Shutdown 36 Chapter 5 Maintenance Service 39 5 1 Firmware Upgrade 39 5 2 Troubleshooting Tips 40 5 3 Storage Maintenance 41 5 4 Warranty 41 5 5 Customer Service 42 5 5 1 Technical Support 42 5 5 2 Repair Service 42 Chapter 6 Appendix 44 6 1 Regulatory Compliance Flight Restricted Area 44 6 1 1 Compliance Advisory 44 6 1 2 Flight Re...

Page 9: ... during flight operation NOTE Supplementary information TIPS How to get the most out of your EVO 2 experience REFERENCE A page number that guides you to the section containing relevant information in this manual 1 2 Before Your First Flight 1 2 1 Documents for Getting Started The following documents will help you get started using your EVO 2 for the first time 1 EVO 2 Packing List A list of all th...

Page 10: ...re accounted for in the box Do not use unapproved components or attempt to modify the aircraft in any way inconsistent with the instructions in the official aircraft documentation 1 2 2 Autel Explorer App Installation Optional The Autel Explorer TM app delivers a live stream and enhanced flight and camera controls to your mobile device Search for Autel Explorer in the App Store or Google Play then...

Page 11: ...nd an operating distance of 16 miles In flight performance however is just the start The EVO 2 s stabilized 3 axis camera allows you to shoot at up to 8K 25 fps and view the live feed at up to 1080p on your mobile device or the remote control s built in OLED screen 2 1 Aircraft The EVO 2 is a foldable quadcopter with a stabilized 3 axis camera gimbal and 4 different types of integrated HD camera 2...

Page 12: ...12 Front LED Indicators Camera Gimbal Right Side Aircraft Battery USB Port Fan Exhaust Remote Control Pairing Button Pairing Indicator Rear Side Power Button Rear LED Indicators Rear Vision System ...

Page 13: ...n the end of each aircraft arm The front LEDs will light up solid red to help you identify the direction of the aircraft s nose The rear LEDs will display the current flight status of the aircraft The chart below shows the meaning of each status indicator Indicator Key Color Key Slow Flashing Flashes once every 2s R Red Fast Flashing Flashes twice per second G Green Double Flashing Flashes twice a...

Page 14: ...tical problems IMU error RY Alternate Flashing Abnormal compass calibration is required Magnetometer interference Compass Calibration Y Fast Flashing Be ready to calibrate the compass The aircraft is calibrating G Solid Light Calibration is successful R Solid Light Calibration is failed Gesture Commands R Fast Flashing Gesture command has been received 2 1 3 Aircraft Battery The EVO 2 s all new cu...

Page 15: ...s to turn off the battery If the battery is attached to the aircraft the LED 1 and LED 4 will flash 5 times to indicate that the battery is turning off Once all Battery Level Indicators have turned off remove the aircraft battery from the aircraft Checking the Battery Level To check the battery level without powering it on press the Power Button for 1 second and then release it quickly The LEDs wi...

Page 16: ... below 10 C 50 F or above 45 C 113 F the battery will stop charging Overcurrent Protection If the charging current exceeds 8A the battery will stop charging Overcharge Protection Charging will stop automatically when the battery is fully charged Balance Protection The voltage of each battery cell is balanced to prevent overcharging or over discharging Over Discharge Protection When the battery is ...

Page 17: ... keeps the camera steady while the aircraft is flying ensuring image stability and clarity To operate properly the gimbal temperature must be between 10 C and 50 C 14 F and 122 F You can use the remote control s gimbal pitch dial or the Autel ExplorerTM app to adjust the pitch axis to any angle from 0 to 90 Three user changeable gimbal modules are available for use with the EVO 2 586 gimbal provid...

Page 18: ...uitry When the aircraft is powered on the gimbal will automatically rotate to perform self test and calibration Ensure that there are no objects near the gimbal that could obstruct its motion The gimbal has two working modes Stabilized Mode The roll axis stays horizontal and the pitch axis stays at the user specified angle This mode is designed for capturing stable horizontal photos and videos FPV...

Page 19: ...ecuring the gimbal s cover and remove the gimbal cover Then use a Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew the screws securing the FPC connector and pull the head of the connector cable out of its slot 3 Gently grasp the two vibration absorber tails with your thumb and forefinger Slide the gimbal back and up in a straight line following the gimbal compartment groove ...

Page 20: ...the gimbal compartment groove Notes 1 Ensure that the loops at the front of the gimbal align with the two pins in the gimbal compartment at the nose end of the aircraft 2 Ensure that the gimbal is flush with the gimbal compartment groove 2 Insert the head of the connector cable into its slot gently pushing it in as far as it will go Place the gimbal cover on top of the gimbal compartment ...

Page 21: ... that the gimbal is facing downward If the gimbal is properly installed it will remain securely in its position Camera Three camera modules are available for use with the EVO 2 8K camera Takes photos with a resolution of up to 48 MP 8000 x 6000 and records 8K video at 25 fps 6K video at 30 fps or 4K video at either 30 or 60 fps with a bit rate of up to 120 Mbps Ultra HD camera with a 1 inch sensor...

Page 22: ...mats and record video in MOV or MP4 formats Images and videos can be stored in the aircraft s onboard memory or on a micro SD card A high definition live feed from the camera can be displayed on your remote control s screen or at up to 1080p 30 fps on the Autel Explorer app Using a Micro SD Card Before turning on the aircraft insert a micro SD card into the port illustrated below The EVO 2 support...

Page 23: ... Module Description IMU A 3 axis gyroscope and 3 axis accelerometer measures acceleration and angular velocity Automatic IMU calibration is performed when the aircraft is powered on Compass Measures geomagnetic field and provides heading reference for the aircraft GNSS Receiver Receives GNSS GPS GLONASS signals to determine the latitude longitude and altitude Barometer Measures atmospheric pressur...

Page 24: ...e process press and hold the Go Home Button for 3 seconds on the remote control Once the aircraft receives this command it will return automatically and land at the present home point The EVO 2 can detect and avoid obstacles on its flight path using its Forward Vision System The remote control s function will be disabled while the aircraft returns to the home point but you can reactivate it by pre...

Page 25: ...battery conditions A The aircraft continually calculates the battery level required for the aircraft to return to the home point If the battery level reaches the minimum level required for the aircraft to return to the home point a notice will appear on the Autel ExplorerTM app Failsafe will be activated and the Go Home process will be initiated Again you can regain control of the aircraft by pres...

Page 26: ... The aircraft will land automatically if the ground is level and flat If not it will hover at the current location to wait for the next command Accurate Landing The aircraft will scan and match the terrain features if Accurate Landing function is active it will land as close as possible to the takeoff point once the current terrain matches the takeoff point terrain IMPORTANT The aircraft records t...

Page 27: ... sensors to calculate the current height of the aircraft and uses the binocular cameras to obtain location information via image analysis Binocular Vision Sensing Systems System Location on Aircraft Obstacle Sensing Range Front Nose of the aircraft 0 5 to 20 m 1 5 ft to 60 ft Rear Tail of the aircraft 0 5 to 16 m 1 5 ft to 48 ft Left Right Rear portion of the left and right side of the aircraft re...

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Page 29: ... by the brightness and texture of the surfaces over which the aircraft is flying Avoid flying over surfaces that are Monochromatic Highly reflective such as water Especially dark or bright Subject to frequent lighting changes Made of closely repeating patterns such as tiles Sound absorbent such as thick carpeting In motion such as roads with heavy traffic Keep the binocular camera lenses and senso...

Page 30: ...raft s altitude and yaw during takeoff During the go home and landing process the aircraft matches the aircraft s altitude and yaw to the images taken during takeoff and calculates how far off the aircraft is from its takeoff location The aircraft is accurately controlled based on VIO feedback and lands in its takeoff position Safe Landing The safe landing function uses the aircraft s bottom binoc...

Page 31: ...aircraft to take off or land Go Home Button Commands the aircraft to return to the home point USB Ports Used for charging or connecting to a mobile device Pause Button Tells the aircraft to pause autonomous flight operations and hover in place or resume autonomous flight operations Screen Navigation Button When the mobile device is disconnected press this button for 1 second to enter exit the Imag...

Page 32: ...h one press For details see the App Manual Screen Navigation Dial Scrolls through the OLED screen Button A Function can be set using the Autel Explorer app Button B Function can be set using the Autel Explorer app Gimbal Pitch Dial Controls the pitch angle of the camera gimbal Record Button Starts or stops recording video 2 2 2 Live View Panel Flight Information Panel When the video link has been ...

Page 33: ...ely 11 100 Red bars indicate low battery approximately 10 Remote Control Signal Displays the current signal strength Remaining Flight Time Estimates how much longer the aircraft can stay in the air based on remaining battery level Storage Mode Indicates whether images and videos will be stored in onboard storage or on a Micro SD Card GPS Signal Indicates the signal strength of nearby GNSS satellit...

Page 34: ...tter Button to take a photo 6 Press the Record Button to start or stop recording video Image Transmission View Remaining Flight Time Estimates how much longer the aircraft can stay in the air based on remaining battery level Remote Control Battery Displays the remaining battery level Altitude Displays the aircraft altitude relative to the home point Distance Displays the horizontal distance betwee...

Page 35: ...ructions 1 Scroll the Screen Navigation Dial to highlight different setting options on the top of the screen 2 Press the Screen Navigation Dial to enter the highlighted option or press the Screen Navigation Button DISP to go back 3 Scroll the Screen Navigation Dial again to set different values 4 Press the Screen Navigation Dial to confirm this value or press the Screen Navigation Button DISP to g...

Page 36: ...t of 100 m 300 ft These limit settings cannot be changed Remote Control Settings 1 Command Stick Mode Mode 1 Mode 2 and Mode 3 allow you to control the aircraft according to your preferences as illustrated below Indicator Icons Aircraft Movement Ascend Descend Nose rotates left Nose rotates right Move forward Move backward Move left Move right 2 Remote Control Calibration For detailed calibration ...

Page 37: ...t 4 Reset Camera Use this to restore all the camera settings to default 2 2 3 Indicator Lights To check the remote control s remaining power level without powering it on press the power button quickly 2 2 4 Remote Control Buzzer Alerts The table below describes the various buzzer alerts and their corresponding meanings Remote Control Buzzer Alerts Aircraft Low Battery Warning about 25 1 quick beep...

Page 38: ...Remote Control Critically Low Battery Warning 5 5 quick beeps every second for 3s with two remote control vibrations Aircraft Remote Control Communication Lost 2 quick beeps every second for 5s with 1 remote control vibration Video Link Disconnected 3 quick beeps in 1s Compass Interference 3 beeps with 3 remote control vibrations Standby Notification 3 beeps every 15 minutes of inactivity ...

Page 39: ... before your first flight 3 1 Battery Preparation 3 1 1 Aircraft Battery Installation 1 Power off the battery before installing it 2 Insert the battery into the battery compartment as shown on the right The battery will firmly click into place 3 1 2 Aircraft Battery Removal 1 Power off the aircraft battery before removal 2 Press and hold the finger grips on each side of the battery and pull it out...

Page 40: ...s used to charge the remote control Charging the aircraft and remote control 1 Plug the charging cable in as follows Aircraft Battery Plug the charging connector into the battery s charge port Remote Control Open the protector on the USB port and plug in the provided charging cable 2 Plug the charger into a power outlet Battery Level Indicators The LEDs on the aircraft battery will illuminate from...

Page 41: ...r 2 beeps when charging is complete 4 When charging is complete disconnect the charger and the aircraft battery remote control NOTE Always fully charge the aircraft and remote control battery before flying It takes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge the aircraft battery and 180 minutes to charge the remote control 3 2 Remote Control Preparation 3 2 1 Unfolding the Remote Control The remote c...

Page 42: ...nd cycle through an initial verification test IMPORTANT Always turn on the remote control first before powering on the aircraft Powering Off Press and hold the Power Button for 2 seconds until you hear a short beep IMPORTANT Always power off the aircraft before turning off the remote control NOTE When not connected to the aircraft the remote control beeps after 15 minutes of inactivity and turns o...

Page 43: ...he Gimbal Pitch Dial 2 Release both Command Sticks and the Gimbal Pitch Dial naturally to the central position The three middle rounds on the remote control calibration screen will be highlighted successively 3 Push and hold the Command Sticks in each of the eight possible directions until you hear a beep each time Then turn the Gimbal Pitch Dial clockwise until you hear a beep and then counterclo...

Page 44: ...y indicating the aircraft is ready to pair with the remote control 4 Simultaneously press and hold the Power Button and Go Home Button simultaneously for 2 seconds until Autel appears on the Flight Information Panel The Pairing Indicator on the aircraft will turn off once pairing is successful 5 To pair a secondary remote control simultaneously press the Power Button and Customizable Button B unti...

Page 45: ...l out the attached gimbal holder as shown below After using the aircraft reinstall the gimbal holder to protect the gimbal from damage Unfolding the Arms Propellers Always unfold the arms and propellers before powering on the aircraft Unfold the front arms first and then the rear arms IMPORTANT Power off the aircraft before folding it Fold in the rear arms and propellers ...

Page 46: ...motor White coded propeller Pairs with white coded motor Attaching the Propellers 1 Verify that the aircraft is powered off 2 Locate and match the propeller to each motor 3 Press each propeller down firmly and rotate in the lock direction to securely attach the propeller Detaching the Propellers 1 Power off the aircraft 2 Press each propeller down firmly and rotate in the unlock direction to detac...

Page 47: ...ibrating the compass remember to Set up in an open outdoor area Stay clear of all sources of magnetic interference such as magnetite or steel reinforcements in concrete Proximity to large structures may also affect calibration results Stay well clear of underground and overhead power lines Remove all ferromagnetic materials such as keys or magnetic jewelry Stay away from electronic devices that mi...

Page 48: ...e Rear LED Indicators on the aircraft turn solid green NOTES If the calibration is unsuccessful the Rear LED Indicators on the aircraft will turn solid red In this case repeat the above steps You can also calibrate the compass using the Autel ExplorerTM app Find out how in the App Manual ...

Page 49: ...the flight controls Verify that your flight area is open and unobstructed Check the weather including air temperature and wind speed Verify that the aircraft s camera lens and sensors are clean 4 2 Remote Control Flight Operations There are three Command Stick Modes available for the aircraft Mode 1 Mode 2 and Mode 3 Each one controls the aircraft differently The diagrams below apply to Mode 2 whi...

Page 50: ...er Start the motors by holding both Command Sticks in position for 2 seconds OR With the motors spinning choose either of the following takeoff commands OR Hold the Takeoff Landing Push the Left Command Button for 2s Stick slowly upward Mode 2 If you choose to use the Take off Landing Button the aircraft will automatically ascend to a height of roughly 1 5 meters 4 5 feet WARNING The motors will h...

Page 51: ...me familiar with operating the aircraft Left Command Stick Ascend Descend Control the ascent and descent of the aircraft by pushing the stick up or down Left Side View Left Side View Rotate Left Rotate Right Control the heading of the aircraft by pushing the stick left or right Right Command Stick Forward Backward ...

Page 52: ...w 4 2 3 Landing Motor Shutdown The EVO 2 can be landed manually automatically or passively Follow the steps below to land the aircraft by each of these methods IMPORTANT Always land gently on a flat level open surface Manual Landing You can land the aircraft manually whenever and wherever you want using the Command Sticks on the remote control Landing the aircraft manually 1 Find the desired posit...

Page 53: ...ercise caution and use this feature only in an emergency Automatic Landing Press the Take off Landing Button on the remote control to land the aircraft automatically from its current hover position 1 Navigate the aircraft to the target landing position 2 Release the Command Sticks and let the aircraft hover 3 Press and hold the Take off Landing Button for 2 seconds until you hear a beep from the r...

Page 54: ... will flash red and the remote control Power Button will turn solid yellow At this point return to a safe landing point as soon as possible Passive Landing Whenever either of the following conditions is met Failsafe will be triggered and the aircraft will automatically land from its current position The Low Battery Warning is activated in a non GPS environment The Critically Low Battery Warning is...

Page 55: ...s of both the aircraft and the remote control are not lower than 25 There s adequate space to store the firmware file on your camera s micro SD card Downloading upgrading the firmware 1 Download the all in one firmware upgrade package from Autel Robotics official website www autelrobotics com 2 Insert the SD card into your computer and extract the downloaded file into your SD card Then remove your...

Page 56: ...the aircraft are paired The remote control is calibrated correctly The aircraft battery is fully charged The compass is calibrated correctly GPS is available if Novice Mode is activated Q3 If takeoff fails after starting motors verify the following The aircraft is not in a no fly zone The aircraft is on a flat level surface Q4 If flight time is unexpectedly short The most common cause of reduced f...

Page 57: ...ntact Autel Robotics customer support Exclusively use accessories such as battery chargers authorized by Autel Robotics Using unapproved accessories will void warranty coverage 5 4 Warranty Autel Robotics the Company warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and conditions be proven defective in material or w...

Page 58: ...d by the Company Defects in appearance cosmetic decorative or structural items such as framing and non operative parts Products damaged from external causes including but not limited to fire water dirt sand battery leakage blown fuse theft or improper usage of any electrical source 5 5 Customer Service This section contains information regarding technical support repair service and application for...

Page 59: ... A complete description of the problem with photo attachments For warranty repairs proof of purchase For non warranty repairs Preferred method of payment Autel Robotics customer support will conduct a preliminary evaluation of the problem and contact you within 2 days ...

Page 60: ...rating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter For EVO 2 Series with model EF8 SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC ISEDC with the device When used please keep the distance with a minimum of 10mm from the body Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rul...

Page 61: ...ies EVO 2 This equipment complies with ISEDC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator your body For EVO 2 Series with model EF8 SAR tests are conducted using standard o...

Page 62: ...o 2 4 km 1 5 mi around the location s midway point the flight altitude decreases progressively from 120 m 40 ft to 10 5 m 3 5 ft Warning Zones Once the aircraft enters a region within 8 1 km of the central point of the airport a warning message will be displayed on the Autel Explorer app NOTE The aircraft will land automatically when entering any Take off Restricted Zones If the aircraft enters an...

Page 63: ...ns Max Take off Weight 1000 g 2 lb 3 oz Hover Precision GPS Ultrasonic IMU Horizontal 1 5 m 5 ft Vertical 0 2 m 8 in Vision IMU Horizontal 0 1 m 4 in Vertical 0 1 m 4 in Max Yaw Rate 200 dps Max Inclination Angle 35 Max Ascent Descent Speed Ascent 5 m s 11 mph Descent 3 m s 7 mph Max Horizontal Speed 20 m s 45 mph Diagonal Wheelbase 338 mm 13 in Propeller Size 229 mm 9 in RF Frequency 2400 2483 5 ...

Page 64: ...urrent 150mA 12V when not recording video Input Voltage 12 V Operating Temperature 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F Weight 70 g 3 oz including camera Dimensions Damping Device excl 42 mm x 49 mm x 45 mm 1 7 in x 1 9 in x 1 8 in Control Accuracy Pitch 0 015 Roll 0 015 Yaw 0 015 Max Angular Velocity Pitch 200 S Yaw 200 S Controllable Range Pitch 0 90 Yaw 50 Camera Specifications Operating Environment Temp...

Page 65: ...2400 2483 5 MHz 902 928 MHz Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 1 year 20 C to 25 C 4 F to 77 F 3 months 20 C to 45 C 4 F to 113 F Max Control and Video Transmission Distance 7 km 4 3 mi Transmission Power EIRP FCC 26 dBm CE 20 dBm Operating Current Voltage 1 5A 3 7V Battery 5000 mAH Power Consumption 5 6 W Weight battery included 500 g 13 oz ...

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