Autel Robotics EVO User Manual Download

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Page 2: ...ed during product use be they direct or indirect legal special incidental or economic including but not limited to loss of profits Do not use incompatible components or attempt to modify EVO in any way inconsistent with the instructions in the official aircraft documentation These safety instructions will show you the steps to get started safely with EVO Only you can ensure that you fly EVO secure...

Page 3: ...Safety Instructions Battery Safety A lithium polymer battery powers the aircraft The misuse of Li Po Li Ion batteries can be hazardous As such make sure to follow all the battery usage charging and storage instructions below WARNING The battery is factory replaceable only Do not tamper with either the battery pack or its charger or replace them with third party devices Battery electrolytes are hig...

Page 4: ...aintain a safe distance until it is completely dry Don t use the battery again Contact our customer support team for a replacement Battery Charging It should take a maximum of 80 minutes to fully charge the EVO battery though charging times will vary according to the remaining battery level Other battery charging notes and words of caution Do not use a damaged battery charger When the charger is n...

Page 5: ...ng an experienced pilot on hand during your first ﬂight Other takeoff and landing guidelines Do not take off or land on slopes or uneven surfaces Fly in an open and safe area Avoid buildings trees people power lines and moving vehicles Keep the aircraft steady once it is less than one meter off the ground during landing When the low battery warning sign displays land immediately even if the ﬂight ...

Page 6: ...on that 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 and get in touch with 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 EVO aircraft including camera...

Page 7: ...rt 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 Controller 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 Unfoldi...

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: ...TE Supplementary information TIPS How to get the most out of your EVO experience REFERENCE A page number that guides you to the section containing relevant information in this manual 1 2 Before First Flight 1 2 1 Reading the Included Documents Prior to flying your EVO for the first time make sure you ve got all the documentation that will help you get started 1 EVO Packing List Use the Packing Lis...

Page 10: ...use incompatible components or attempt to modify EVO in any way inconsistent with the instructions in the official aircraft documentation 1 2 2 Mobile App Installation Optional The Autel ExplorerTM 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 tap INSTALL ...

Page 11: ...flight time and an operating distance of 4 2 miles In flight performance however is just the start EVO s stabilized 3 axis camera allows you to shoot at up to 4K 60p and view the live feed at up to 720p on your mobile device or the remote control s built in OLED screen 2 1 Aircraft EVO is a foldable quadcopter with a stabilized 3 Axis camera gimbal and an integrated HD camera 2 1 1 Functionality D...

Page 12: ...Indicators Camera Gimbal Right Side Aircraft Battery 6 Fan Exhaust Micro SD Card Slot Rear Side Rear Avoidance Sensor Rear LED Indicators Micro USB Port Power Button Remote Control Pairing Button Pairing Indicator ...

Page 13: ...s will light up solid red to help you identify the direction of the EVO s nose The rear LEDs will display the current ﬂight status of the aircraft Refer to this chart to confirm the meaning of the different status indicators Indicator Key Color Key Solid Light R Red Color Slow Flashing Flashes once every two seconds G Green Color Fast Flashing Flashes two times per second Y Yellow Color Double Fla...

Page 14: ...Critically Low Battery Warning R Solid Light Critical 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 2 1 3 Aircraft Battery EVO s custom designed rechargeable Li Po ...

Page 15: ...e battery If the battery is attached on the aircraft the LED1 and LED 4 will flash for 5 times to indicate shutdown Remove the aircraft battery from the aircraft after turning off all the Capacity Level Indicators Checking the Battery Level To check the battery level without powering it on press the Power Button for 1 second then release it quickly The LEDs will display the current battery level a...

Page 16: ...stop charging if the charging current exceeds 8A to prevent severe damage Overcharge Protection Charging will stop automatically when the battery reaches full charge Balance Protection Balances the voltage of each battery cell to prevent overcharging or over discharging Over Discharge Protection When the battery is not in use it will automatically disconnect the power output function once the self...

Page 17: ...will automatically perform a calibration test Use the diagram below to familiarize yourself with all the moving parts of the gimbal Vibration Absorber Camera Yaw Motor Filter Roll Motor Pitch Motor IMPORTANT The EVO XI 5A Camera Gimbal is held in place with a gimbal holder to protect the gimbal from the incidental rotation and to avoid damage when stored Remember to remove the holder before poweri...

Page 18: ... supports a variety of shooting modes including Single Shot Burst Shooting AEB Time lapse The camera saves photos in DNG or JPG formats and records videos in MOV or MP4 formats A high definition live feed from the camera can be displayed on your remote control s screen or with improved image quality on your mobile device using the mobile app Using a Micro SD Card Before turning on the aircraft ins...

Page 19: ...Failsafe and the StarpointTM Positioning System and operates using the modules described below Smart Flight System Modules 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...

Page 20: ... insufficient for the vision systems Obstacle avoidance features are disabled and the aircraft uses only its barometer for controlling altitude 2 1 6 Smart Flight Features z z Go Home The Go Home function can be enabled when good GPS signal is available To manually activate the Go Home process press and hold the Go Home Button for 3 seconds on the remote control Once the aircraft receives this com...

Page 21: ...of the aircraft Low Aircraft Battery Level Failsafe will also be activated if you meet either of the following low battery conditions A EVO continually calculates the required battery level for the aircraft to return to the home point A notice on the Autel ExplorerTM app will appear when the battery level reaches the minimum level required for the aircraft to return to the home point Failsafe will...

Page 22: ...y if the ground is level and flat If not it will hover at the current location to wait for the next command Accurate Landing EVO 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 EVO records the takeoff point as the default home point Accurate La...

Page 23: ... It works both in GPS and ATTI modes It is only enabled when the aircraft is between 0 5m and 10m above the surface z z Forward Vision System Rear Avoidance Sensors The Forward Vision System on the front of the aircraft uses image data to calculate the distance between the aircraft and potential obstacles The system will halt EVO s forward progress when an obstacle is detected Infrared sensors det...

Page 24: ...ch as tiles Absorbent of sound waves such as thick carpet In motion such as roads with heavy traffic Also avoid flying at high speeds while at low altitude We caution against flying faster than 8 meters per second at a 2 meter height or over 4m s at a 1 meter height 2 2 Remote Control EVO has an unobstructed range of up to 7km under optimum conditions The remote control supports live video downlin...

Page 25: ...d for charging or connecting to your mobile device Pause Button Tells the aircraft to pause autonomous flight operations and hover in place press it a second time and autonomous mode will resume Go Home Button Commands the aircraft to return to the home point Antennas Communicate with the aircraft at 2 4GHz or 900MHz Screen Navigation Dial Scrolls the OLED screen Screen Navigation Button When the ...

Page 26: ...he main interface will appear as below Flight Altitude Aircraft altitude relative to the home point Flight Distance Horizontal distance between the aircraft and home point Flight Speed Current speed of the aircraft Tilt Angle The camera s angle tilted by the gimbal range 0 90 Flight Status Bar Displays real time flight status and current flight mode Vision System Displays when the Vision Obstacle ...

Page 27: ...lorerTM mobile app Record Status Indicates if you are currently recording z z Image Transmission Mode Press the Screen Navigation Button on the remote control when you want to enter the Image Transmission Mode Then follow these steps 1 Scroll the Screen Navigation Dial to highlight the different setting options 2 Press the Screen Navigation Dial instructed on the screen to enter the related option...

Page 28: ...ISO This setting adjusts the images sensor to the sensitivity to light A lower ISO works on bright sunny days and a high ISO is great for low light scenarios but will increase the noise grain in the image Shutter Fast shutter speeds let you capture action in motion longer shutter speeds are helpful in low light scenarios EV The Exposure Value EV is a combination of both the ISO and shutter speed a...

Page 29: ...60FPS 48FPS 30FPS 24FPS Video Standard NTSC PAL Flight Control Settings Turn Novice Mode on off Choose the Speed Limit value Adjust the Go Home Altitude Altitude Limit and Distance Limit NOTE When Novice Mode is engaged the aircraft will operate with a fixed maximum Go Home Altitude 98ft Speed Limit 11mph Altitude Limit 98ft and Distance Limit 328ft You can t enter these limit settings even press ...

Page 30: ...Settings 1 Language Select the displayed language 2 Units Choose the unit of measurement displayed in Flight Control Settings Metric m s or Imperial mph 3 Gimbal Mode Choose Stabilized Mode or FPV Mode 4 Format SD Card Use this to ensure that your SD card is in an acceptable format 5 Reset Camera Use this to restore all the camera settings to default 2 2 3 Indicator Lights A single LED indicator i...

Page 31: ...uzzer Alerts Aircraft Low Battery Warning about 25 1 quick beep every second lasts for 5s with 2 remote control vibrations Aircraft Critically Low Battery Warning about 15 5 quick beeps every second last for 5s with 5 remote control vibrations Remote Control Low Battery Warning 10 1 quick beep every second lasts for 5s Remote Control Critically Low Battery Warning 5 5 quick beeps every second last...

Page 32: ...t the battery into the battery compartment as shown on the right 3 The battery will firmly click in place 3 1 2 Aircraft Battery Removal 1 Power off the aircraft battery before removal 2 Press and hold the top button located on the battery and pull it out slowly 3 1 3 Charging The aircraft battery and remote control can be charged simultaneously using the supplied charger There are two connectors ...

Page 33: ...rge the aircraft battery before flight 2 Remote Control Open the protector on the USB port and plug in the provided charging cable 3 Charger Plug it into a power outlet Capacity Level Indicators The LEDs on the aircraft battery will illuminate from left to right to indicate the current battery level during the charging cycle and will turn off when the battery is fully charged ...

Page 34: ...and the aircraft battery remote control NOTE Always fly with a fully charged aircraft and remote control battery It takes approximately 80 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 control is folded in the package Unfold the Mobile Device Holder Antennas and Hand Grips caref...

Page 35: ...l first before powering up the aircraft z z 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 makes an alert sound after 15 minutes of inactivity and turns off automatically after 18 minutes 3 2 3 Remote Control Calibration If...

Page 36: ...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 every possible direction until you hear a beep each time Then turn the Gimbal Pitch Dial clockwise until you hear a beep then again counterclockwise 4 Calibration is complete when all ...

Page 37: ...rcraft is ready to pair with the remote control 4 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 will turn off once your pairing is successful NOTE You may also use the app to pair the aircraft and remote control The instructions are available in the App Manual 3 3 Aircraft Preparation 3 3 1 ...

Page 38: ...al from damage z z Unfolding the Arms Propellers Always unfold the arms and propellers before powering on the aircraft Unfold the front arms first then the rear ones IMPORTANT Power off the aircraft before folding it Fold in the rear arms and propellers first then the front 3 3 2 Propellers Installation WARNING Power off the aircraft before attaching or detaching propellers IMPORTANT Be sure to we...

Page 39: ...er off the aircraft 2 Press each propeller down firmly and rotate in the unlock direction to detach the propeller IMPORTANT Before flight double check and make sure every propeller is securely attached Never fly with broken or damaged propellers Don t touch the propellers or motors while they re spinning Always remove the propellers before testing the motors 3 3 3 Compass Calibration The compass i...

Page 40: ...ces the remote control z z Calibration Procedure 1 Start the calibration process by pressing the Take off Landing Button and Go Home Button on the remote control simultaneously for 3 seconds The Rear LED Indicators on the aircraft will flash yellow when you initiate the calibration process 2 Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate it until the Rear LED Indicators on the aircraft turn solid green...

Page 41: ... you are familiar with the ﬂight controls Double check that your ﬂight area is open and unobstructed Check the weather including air temperature and wind speed Check the EVO camera lens and sensors and clean them as needed 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 diagr...

Page 42: ...ing both Command Sticks in position for 2 seconds OR With the motors spinning choose either of the following takeoff commands OR If you command the aircraft to take off pressing the Take off Landing Button the aircraft will automatically ascend to a height of roughly 1 5 meters WARNING The motors are hot after operation Please handle with care 4 2 2 Command Stick Controls Mode 2 Hold the Takeoff L...

Page 43: ... by pushing the stick up and descend by pressing it down Rotate Left Rotate Right Control the heading of the aircraft by pushing the stick left or right z z Right Command Stick Forward Backward Command the aircraft to move forward or backward by pushing the stick up or down Left Side Veiw Descend Left Stick Left Stick Ascend Left Side Veiw Left Stick Top View Left Stick Top View ...

Page 44: ... 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 position for landing the aircraft 2 Release the Command Sticks when the aircraft reaches the target position to let it hover 3 Push the Left Command Stick downwards slowly to land the aircraft Shutting down the motors Right Stick Nose Re...

Page 45: ...or 2 seconds until you hear a beep from the remote control 4 The aircraft will descend land and shut off its motors automatically During descent you can adjust the aircraft position using the Right Command Stick TIPS During the automatic descent process you can regain control by pressing the Pause Button on the remote control NOTE Automatic landing is also available in ATTI mode but you should mon...

Page 46: ...ver either of the following conditions is met Failsafe will be triggered and the aircraft will automatically land on site The Low Battery Warning is activated in non GPS environment The Critically Low Battery Warning is activated ...

Page 47: ...t less than 25 There s adequate space to store the firmware file on your camera s micro SD card z z Downloading upgrading the firmware 1 Download the all in one firmware upgrade package with a zip file extension from Autel Robotics official website www autelrobotics com 2 Insert the SD card into your computer and extract the downloaded file into a bin file extension into your SD card Then remove y...

Page 48: ... make sure it s calibrated correctly Verify the aircraft battery level Make sure the compass is calibrated correctly Make sure GPS is available if Novice Mode is active Q3 If takeoff fails after starting motors Double check that EVO is not in a known no ﬂy zone Make sure the aircraft is on a ﬂat level surface Q4 If ﬂight time is preemptively reduced The most common cause of reduced flight time is ...

Page 49: ...ontact us Exclusively use accessories such as battery chargers authorized by Autel Robotics Failure to do so may 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 workmanship that results in product failur...

Page 50: ...ernal 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 replacements or optional parts 5 5 1 Technical Support If you have any questions or concerns regarding our products contact us by Telephone 844...

Page 51: ...anty repairs proof of purchase For non warranty repairs Preferred method of payment Autel Robotics support team will review your application within 72 hours after receiving it After a preliminary evaluation of the problem our Customer Support Team will contact you promptly ...

Page 52: ...ating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter For EVO Series with model EF7 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 Rules ...

Page 53: ... For EVO Series EVO 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 Series with model EF7 SAR tests are conducted using st...

Page 54: ...rogressively from 120m to 10 5m Warning Zones Once the aircraft enters a region within 8 1 km from the central point of the airport the app will prompt a warning message NOTE The aircraft will land automatically when entering any Take off Restricted Zones If the aircraft enters any Altitude Restricted Zones its maximum allowable altitude will be reduced accordingly Pay particular attention to the ...

Page 55: ...x Ascent Descent Speed Ascent 5m s Descent 3m s Max Horizontal Speed 20 m s Diagonal Wheelbase 338 mm Propeller Size 8 3 inches Video Link Frequency 2 4GHz 2 4835GHz 902MHz 928MHz Receiver Frequency 2 4GHz 2 4835GHz 902MHz 928MHz Flight Modes GPS Mode ATTI Mode Operating Environment Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Storage Temperature 10 C 40 C 14 F 104 F Weight Battery Propellers included 863 g Ai...

Page 56: ...67 5g Camera incl Dimensions Damping Device excl 42m x 49mm x 45mm 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 Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Still Photography Modes Single shot Burst shooting Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB Time lapse Video Recording Modes Normal Max Fie...

Page 57: ...nk Frequency 2 4GHz 2 4835GHz 902MHz 928MHz Operating Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Storage Temperature 1 year 20 C 25 C 4 F 77 F 3 months 20 C 45 C 4 F 113 F Max Control and Video Transmission Distance 7km Transmission Power EIRP FCC 26 dBm CE 20 dBm Operating Current Voltage 2A 3 6V Battery 6700mAH Power Consumption 7 2W Weight battery included 370g ...

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