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User Manual

EVO Lite Series

V1.0 2021.12

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Page 1: ...User Manual EVO Lite Series z V1 0 2021 12 ...

Page 2: ...sure safety and successfully operate your EVO Lite aircrafts please abide by the operating instructions and procedures of this Manual Users under 16 years must use the aircraft under the supervision of a professional adult The aircraft shall be kept out of the reach of children when it is not used If user fails to abide by the safe operating instructions Autel Robotics will assume no responsibilit...

Page 3: ...am has no right to access to the flight log data With the authorization it is only allowed to access to the flight logs within the selected time Various still images motion images and data from the aircraft sensor will be stored in the internal drive of aircraft If your UAV needs repair then the information stored in the internal memory unit can be used for problem diagnosis This information will ...

Page 4: ...rcraft battery 10 2 5 Propeller 20 2 6 Intelligent flight control system 22 2 7 Binocular vision system 29 Chapter 3 Remote controller 32 3 1 Components description 32 3 2 Use remote controller 34 3 3 Remote controller calibration 36 3 4 Remote controller pairing 38 3 5 Optimum communication range 39 Chapter 4 Autel Sky App 40 4 1 Activation 40 4 2 Interface introduction 42 4 3 Camera function 50 ...

Page 5: ...56 5 2 Flight preparation 58 5 3 Flight operation 60 5 4 Flight restrictions 63 Chapter 6 Maintenance and service 65 6 1 Firmware update 65 6 2 Storage and maintenance 66 6 3 Warranty 67 6 4 Customer service 68 Chapter 7 Technical Specification 70 ...

Page 6: ...mportant precautions Remark supplementary information for your better understanding 1 2 Product document Autel Robotics provides users with the following documents that users can obtain the optimal experience 1 User Manual 2 Quick Start Guide 3 Disclaimer and Safe Operation Guide Users are recommended to first view the Disclaimer and Safe Operation Guide and then read the Quick Start Guide to unde...

Page 7: ... device App supports Android 6 0 iOS 13 0 and above systems You can download in the following two ways Method one Search for Autel Sky in the App Store or Google Play and click INSTALL Method Two Visit the App download page of Autel Robotics official website and scan the QR code to download www autelrobotics com download App_download html ...

Page 8: ...utel Sky App they can realize a variety of intelligent shooting modes such as one click short film panorama and time lapse With the rich built in templates in the APP you can use the templates in your film after selecting materials and then use the mobile phone quick transfer or one click share functions to quickly download and share your works EVO Lite series adopts the new generation of Autel Sk...

Page 9: ...ponents description Propeller Gimbal camera Undercarriage Front LED indicator Forward visual system Motor Power button Rear LED indicator Rear vision system Air outlet SD card slot Aircraft battery USB C port ...

Page 10: ...of aircraft Designated symbol of color R Red Y Yellow G Green B Blue Status Definition of Flight LED Indicator Front LED Indicator Back LED Indicator Meaning Normal Status B Normally on G Slow flash 2 secs 1 time Aircraft in GPS mode B Normally on Y Slow flash 1 sec 1 time Aircraft in ATTI mode Warning B Normally on Y Slow flash 1 sec 1 time Low battery warning B Normally on R Slow flash 1 sec 1 t...

Page 11: ...lyte in the battery has strong corrosion If the electrolyte accidentally touches your eye or skin immediately rinse with clear water and timely see a doctor B Normally on Y Normally on Aircraft under calibration B Normally on G Normally on Calibration successful B Normally on Y Normally on Calibration failed Aircraft and remote controller are pairing B Rapid flash G Rapid flash Aircraft under pair...

Page 12: ... to check the battery level LED will indicate the current battery level as shown below Battery level indicator status non charging status Green is normally on Flashing Green Off LED Warning description Indicator is flashing Warning description The charging temperature is too high or too low The charging current is high enough to cause short circuit There is overcurrent overload or short circuit pr...

Page 13: ...l flash for five times to remind the shutting down After all battery level indicators are turned off take the battery out of the aircraft 4 Install aircraft battery 1 Turn off the battery power switch before installing battery 2 Insert the battery compartment and push it to the bottom as shown below There will be clicking sound when the battery is installed in place 5 Disassemble aircraft battery ...

Page 14: ...or 6 days and the battery level is high the self discharge protection will be activated The battery will automatically discharge to a safe level and this discharging process takes 2 3 days In this period it is normal that the battery may be slightly hot 2 Low battery protection in the case of low battery level the battery will automatically enter sleep mode to avoid damage Under this mode there wi...

Page 15: ...d by Autel Robotics for EVO Lite series The use of any unapproved battery or charger may cause fire explosion leakage or other dangers Autel Robotics will assume no responsibility for any consequence of using the battery or charger of third party Be sure to charge the battery fully before each flight If the aircraft enters the low battery alarm mode it is necessary to land the aircraft stop flying...

Page 16: ...90 minutes are required to fully charge the aircraft battery but the charging time is related to the remaining battery level Never use the damaged battery charger When the charger is not used disconnect it from the aircraft battery and power supply The charging is allowed only after the battery is cooled to room temperature If the battery is connected with the charger immediately after flight the ...

Page 17: ...he battery damage or failure may be caused If the battery is not used for long the battery service life will be shortened Never transport the damaged battery Once the battery needs to be transported it shall be discharged to 20 30 4 Disposal The battery must be thoroughly discharged before it is discarded in a designated battery recycling bin The battery is a dangerous chemical so it is forbidden ...

Page 18: ...d with 3 axis stabilization and the camera includes a built in 1 inch CMOS sensor to record 6K high definition video You can use the gimbal pitching thumbwheel of remote controller or Autel Sky App to adjust the gimbal pitch angle within the range of 90º 30º Shock absorber Pitching axis motor Camera Rolling axis motor UV Filter Yawing axis motor ...

Page 19: ...no object that may hinder the gimbal motion around the gimbal The gimbal contains precision components In the case of collision or damage the precision components may be damaged to cause performance reduction of the gimbal Please protect the gimbal camera from physical damage The gimbal shall be kept clean and avoided touching sand stone and other objects otherwise the gimbal motion may be hindere...

Page 20: ... can be displayed in Autel Sky App at a resolution up to 2 7K and a fluency of 30 frames Important Please use and store the camera within the nominal temperature and humidity range to maintain good performance of camera lens Any dirt or dust on the lens surface is recommended to be removed by special lens cleaning tool in order to avoid damaging lens or affecting image quality Ensure that the came...

Page 21: ...for the loss caused by failure to read video or photo It is recommended to limit the single recording time within 30 minutes to ensure camera system stability Please check camera parameter setting and ensure accurate parameters before shooting Before the important video is shot please conduct the several test shootings to ensure that the equipment is normal The photo or video stored in Micro SD ca...

Page 22: ...e the propeller to tighten it as shown in the figure Unlocking direction rotate the propeller to remove it as shown in the figure Locking direction rotate the propeller to tighten it as shown in the figure Unlocking direction rotate the propeller to remove it as shown in the figure 2 5 2 Disassemble propeller 1 Turn off the aircraft 2 Forcibly press down the propeller and rotate it along the unloc...

Page 23: ...ilt in intelligent flight control system This system can support multiple advanced functions including course reversal fail safe positioning system etc The working description of each module is as shown in the table below Intelligent flight control system module Module Description IMU Measure the three axis attitude angle or angular rate and acceleration of the aircraft Compass Measure geomagnetic...

Page 24: ...uired If the light conditions meet the requirements of vision system the maximum flight attitude angle will be 25 and the maximum flight speed will be 10m s 2 Sport mode Use the GPS module and downward vision system to realize accurate hovering After the aircraft control sensibility is adjusted the maximum flight speed will rise to 18m s the maximum rising speed will be 5m s and the maximum descen...

Page 25: ... at least 10m of braking distance to ensure flight safety In the case of flight under the sport mode the attitude control sensibility of the aircraft will increase largely compared with the normal mode Specifically any operation in a small extent on the remote controller will cause a substantial flight action of the aircraft In the actual flight user shall reserve the enough flight space to ensure...

Page 26: ... safe function is activated the aircraft will enable the auto return function Otherwise the aircraft will land on the spot After communication restoration you can still press the pause button or click the pause icon in Autel Sky App to recover the control on the aircraft 2 Low battery of aircraft The aircraft will continuously calculate the battery level required to the return point When the batte...

Page 27: ...ives above the return point the landing protection function will be activated to detect the ground environment If the ground is flat the aircraft will land automatically Otherwise it will hover on the spot to wait for the next instruction 2 Precise landing When the precise landing function is activated the aircraft will scan and match the topographic features If the current topography is matched w...

Page 28: ...he aircraft to other places for recalibration In the case of compass calibration please pay attention to the following points Select an open outdoor area Keep away from the magnetic interference source such as magnet or concrete reinforcement The calibration result may also be affected if close to a large structure Keep away from the underground and overhead power lines Never carry the ferromagnet...

Page 29: ...then rotate the aircraft till the rear LED indicator of the aircraft is normally on green 4 Hold the aircraft with the side downwards and then rotate the aircraft till the rear LED indicator of the aircraft is normally on green Remark If the calibration fails the rear indicator of the aircraft will be normally on red and APP will also remind the calibration failure At this point repeat the above p...

Page 30: ...ing are also installed below the aircraft to provide the reference height of the aircraft above the ground and cooperate with the vision system to calculate the position information of the aircraft Binocular vision system System Position on aircraft Sensing range of obstacle Viewing angle Forward The front of the aircraft 0 5 18 m Horizontal 70 vertical 88 Backward The tail of the aircraft 0 5 18 ...

Page 31: ...ioning requirement it is necessary to be extremely careful 4 The vision system and ultrasonic system are affected by the surface brightness and texture below the aircraft Avoid flying above the following surfaces Surface of pure color such as pure black pure white Surface with high reflection or inverted reflection such as ice surface Water surface or transparent surface Surface with frequently ch...

Page 32: ... non dust cloth instead of alcohol and other organic solvents Return to repair if the surface has shedding crack scratch or wear etc 7 In order to avoid disturbing the ultrasonic system do not use 40 kHz ultrasonic device such as ultrasonic range finder fault detector cleaner or welding machine ...

Page 33: ...picture in mobile device in a real time manner by Autel Sky App The telescopic mobile device support can stably support the mobile device and the built in battery of remote controller is 3930mAh that can work for about 3 5h 3 1 Components description Power button Long press the button for 2s to turn on off the remote controller Pause button Indicate the suspension of the autonomous flight of aircr...

Page 34: ...a The frequency for communication with aircraft is 2 4GHz 5 8GHz 5 2GHz Mobile device interface It is used to connect the mobile device Photo video button Start or stop taking photo recording video User defined button Use Autel Sky to set functions Gimbal pitching dial Control the pitch angle of camera gimbal Air inlet It is used for remote controller cooling Air outlet It is used for remote contr...

Page 35: ... 2 Charge remote controller 1 Short press the power button once to check the current battery level of the remote controller and charge the remove controller if low battery level 2 Connect the special charging cable to the USB C interface at the bottom of the remote controller Full charge takes 2h 3 In the case of charging the power indicator of the remote controller will enter the mode of waterfal...

Page 36: ...ontrol aircraft The remote controller includes Mode 1 Mode 2 and Mode 3 based on operation habit and can also be self defined in Autel Sky App The beginner is recommended to use the Mode 2 as control mode Mode 1 Mode 2 ...

Page 37: ...oller calibration If the command stick is abnormal the remote controller falls on the ground or the flight direction of the aircraft is not consistent with its operation direction the remote controller is recommended to be calibration You can calibrate the remote controller by using Autel Sky App 1 Please turn off the aircraft power supply before operation 2 Open Autel Sky App enter the setting in...

Page 38: ...he left and right command sticks and thumbwheel in turn to their maximum extent in the direction of the arrow on App When the calibration of a direction is completed the arrow in the direction will become blue ...

Page 39: ...mission interface Method 2 1 Turn on the aircraft double click the aircraft battery button The LED on the rear of the aircraft will flash quickly to show it is ready to pair 2 Press and hold the power button and the home button on the remote controller at the same time for 3 seconds to turn on the remote controller The remote controller indicator will flash quickly to show it is ready to pair 3 Af...

Page 40: ...antenna plane directly faces the aircraft the signal quality between the remote controller and the aircraft can achieve the optimal condition It is necessary to maintain the aircraft within the best communication range when controlling the aircraft Remark Keep the remote controller facing the aircraft icon on the Attitude Indicator to get the best image transmission signal ...

Page 41: ...st time follow these steps to activate 1 Unfold the aircraft arms remove the gimbal cover and turn on the aircraft 2 Turn on the remote controller connect the remote controller and smart phone and run the Autel Sky App 3 After the remote controller and the aircraft are paired successfully the App will automatically jump to the activation page Click Next to go to the product terms of use page 4 Che...

Page 42: ...ase the Autel Robotics Care only after the activation is successful The remote controller and the aircraft are paired by default at the factory After replacing the remote controller or the aircraft refer to section 3 4 for pairing ...

Page 43: ...er can view and edit photos and videos in the album The album includes SD card internal memory and device storage Autel Sky options Photos and videos can be downloaded to local album Click the Create option to select templates or tools for manual clipping ...

Page 44: ...tion 2 Skill center Click the Skill Center option to select the product type and view the videos and instructions 3 Personal center View the personal account flight log user terms Autel care and device management Other settings include quick connection device management clear cache language Autel Robotics Care connect new aircraft and novice guide ...

Page 45: ...epage 2 Flight Mode Indicate the current flight mode 3 Device status Indicate the flight status and various warning information of aircraft In the case of abnormal status click it to view the detailed information 4 Signal strength Indicate the current image transmission signal strength and the GPS signal strength between aircraft and remote controller 17 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 19 6 12 1...

Page 46: ...manually define another position for it to return to Flight restriction set the maximum flight ceiling maximum distance and return height Compass view the compass condition and recalibrate in the case of compass abnormality IMU view IMU condition and make calibrations in case of IMU abnormality Battery information view battery temperature battery health value and the number of discharges Set low b...

Page 47: ...mode stabilized FPV and gimbal angle center downward activate gimbal calibration and gimbal manual adjustment and enable gimbal pitch adjustment upwards by 30 3 Shooting General setting photo format JPG DNG JPG DNG video format MP4 MOV video encoding H 265 H 264 storage location Internal Memory SD card formatting Select settings such as audio recording during video recording caching during video r...

Page 48: ...way rocket orbit flick and rotate Portrait it is available for taking photo or recording video setting photo video resolution and filter and automatically adjusting the shooting distance of aircraft etc Pano landscape portrait wide angle spherical Based on the selected panorama type the aircraft will automatically take several photos and composite them Hyperlapse provide three time lapse shooting ...

Page 49: ...int position and flight status parameters H 800m 34m s Vertical distance and flight speed between aircraft and home point D 10000m 34m s Horizontal distance and flight speed between aircraft and home point 17 Map Click once to indicate the small map Click the small map again to switch from the image transmission interface to the large map No fly zone reminder view the information on no fly zone he...

Page 50: ...keoff land Click the takeoff landing icon hold and scroll it to takeoff land the aircraft The aircraft can be directed to land at the home point or vertically land at its current position Remark When the height of the aircraft is less than the set return height 30 meters by default it will rise to the return height and then return to the departure point to land Please make sure that there are no o...

Page 51: ...ir aircraft and the remote controller 3 After pairing open the album select the required materials and then click the download icon to realize high speed download Important Please use the quick transfer function in an environment free of interference or blockage and away from router bluetooth headset and other interference source In the country and region where 5 8GHz 5 2GHz is allowed the maximum...

Page 52: ...ounding flight at a specific distance for shooting Flick the aircraft takes the object as a center and adopts the system defined arc route for shooting Rotate the aircraft moves toward the object and the camera core moves around the rotating shaft for shooing Operating procedure 1 Ensure that the battery is full Start the aircraft to more than 2 5m above the ground 2 Switch the shooting mode to sh...

Page 53: ...intain within 30m and the aircraft shall be within the range of operator s visibility Please do not use the one click short film function in the case of the poor GPS signal due to building or blockage otherwise this may cause unstable flight path of aircraft or other accidents When using the one click short film function user shall abide by the local laws on privacy right Only the EVO Lite support...

Page 54: ...rocedure 1 Make sure the aircraft is fully charged Run the aircraft and rise to 2 5 m or higher 2 In the Autel Sky App enter the camera interface and select the portrait mode 3 The user can select the subject and scene on the interface and the aircraft will automatically fly to the correct distance for shooting 4 The user can choose to take a portrait photo or video After the shooting is over the ...

Page 55: ...l open a window to ask the user whether it should fly to the directed location Select Confirm and the aircraft will fly to that location As the aircraft is flying to the corresponding scene the user can interrupt the flight by moving command sticks and adjusting the shooting position by themself ...

Page 56: ... When shooting night scene videos users can choose three modes to deal with different light environments Standard The shooting effect is the same as the normal shooting mode Night it will automatically adjust the ISO value the maximum can reach 16000 Super Night it will automatically adjust the ISO value the EVO Lite can reach a maximum of 64000 and the EVO Lite can reach a maximum of 48000 Import...

Page 57: ...eration of compass and block the GPS signal causing the poor positioning of aircraft and even positioning failure It is recommended to keep the aircraft from the building by at least 5m Please fly in the area where the altitude is 5000m below In the case of flying indoors some functions may be limited due to insufficient light lack of GPS signal or narrow space Please control the aircraft within t...

Page 58: ... as water surface or snowfield in the case of vision positioning Ensure the flight of the aircraft in a well lit environment in the event of poor GPS signal Do not cancel the auto return process in the event of low battery alarm Otherwise the aircraft may return to the return point due to insufficient power When Autel Sky App displays an alarm immediately carry out operation according to relevant ...

Page 59: ...ry Press and hold the disconnect button on both sides of the battery insert one end of the charging cable into the battery charging slot and connect the other end to the AC power supply through the power adapter rated power 63 75W 2 Charge remote controller Insert one end of the charging cable into the USB C charging port at the bottom of the remote controller and connect the other end to the AC p...

Page 60: ...ter for remote controller Ensure that the mobile device has firmly been inserted into the slot 2 Turn on remote controller Press the power button for 2s to turn on the remote controller 5 2 3 Aircraft preparation 1 Extend aircraft Before the aircraft power switch is turned on slowly pull out the protective cover for gimbal extend the front arm rear arm and propeller successively Important Ensure t...

Page 61: ...ation The default mode is the mode 2 which is recommended for the beginner The following flight operations take the mode 2 as an example 5 3 1 Basic flight 1 Place the aircraft at an open area Stand at least 3m from the tail of the aircraft 2 Turn on your remote controller and aircraft 3 Operate Autel Sky App connect the mobile device and the aircraft and enter the camera interface 4 Use the remot...

Page 62: ... left and right sticks for 1s to start motor 2 Slowly push up the left stick Warning Motor will generate heat during operation Please operate with care If you are the first time to control the aircraft please move the command stick gently till that you are familiar with its operation 2 Automatic takeoff 1 Press and slide the one click takeoff button on the APP camera interface or ...

Page 63: ...craft hover 3 Slowly push down the left command stick to land the aircraft 4 After the aircraft lands on the ground pull the left command stick to the bottom for 2s till that the motor is turned off 2 Automatic landing 1 Press and slide the one click landing button on the APP camera interface 2 During the landing you can use the right command stick to adjust the position of the aircraft Remark Dur...

Page 64: ...lassification of restricted area The restricted area is classified into two Class I main airport low altitude area for manned aircraft 1 Restricted area A circular area centered on this area and with a radius of 2 4km subject to government rules 2 Height limit area An annular area centered on this area and with a radius of 2 4 8km The flight height of the aircraft is limited and such height limit ...

Page 65: ...e return point and the flight distance refers to the horizontal distance between the aircraft and the return point The flight height is 120m by default with the adjusting interval of 30 800m the maximum distance is at least 30m by default with the adjusting interval of 30 and above the return height is 30m by default with the adjusting interval of 30 800m The flight height maximum distance and ret...

Page 66: ...t your mobile phone to the remote controller operate Autel Sky app 2 When the system detects new firmware version Autel Sky app will open a prompt box after it is connected with the aircraft to remind you to download and install the new version 3 Please follow the prompt on Autel Sky app to update the firmware User can view the upgrade process on App interface 4 Please restart the aircraft and the...

Page 67: ... take more than ten minutes The following situations may occur in the aircraft during update it is normal that the gimbal is weak the status indicator flashes abnormally or the aircraft restarts Please wait patiently for completing firmware update Ensure that the aircraft and remote controller have the battery level of more than 30 After the firmware update the flight control parameters such as re...

Page 68: ...of purchase for free repair or replacement service by the Company Scope of service Within the warranty period the product has the non human performance fault during normal use The product is not disassembled without approval or modified or added as instructed by non official manual or has other non human faults The equipment serial number factory label and other marks are not torn away or altered ...

Page 69: ...horized change abuse or improper installation maintenance or storage When the product is damaged due to external factors including but not limited to natural disaster fire water dirt dust battery leakage fuse burn out theft or any improper use of power supply When user fails to send the product within 7 natural days after contacting Autel Robotic for warranty service 6 4 Customer service This sect...

Page 70: ... address Phone number Product name Complete problem description and photo For warranty provide the proof of purchase For non warranty provide the preferred payment mode The customer support personnel of Autel Robotic will evaluate the problem and give a reply within 2 days Remark All contents of the product may be deleted during maintenance You are advisable to create a backup copy for the product...

Page 71: ... 38min Max flight distance no wind 24km Max wind resistance Level 7 Max tilt angle 33 sport 25 standard 25 smooth Max angular velocity 200 sport 120 standard 60 smooth Operating temperature 0 C 40 C Operating frequency 2 400 2 4835GHz 5 725 5 850GHz 5 150 5 250GHz Transmission power EIRP FCC 30dBm CE 20dBm GNSS GPS Galileo GLONASS Hovering accuracy Vertical 0 1m when the visual positioning is acti...

Page 72: ...2m s FOV horizontal 40 vertical 30 Downward Accurate measurement range 0 5 22m Visual hovering range 0 5 40m FOV horizontal 40 vertical 30 Operating environment Forward backward Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting lux 15 Downward Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting lux 15 Detects diffuse reflective surfaces 20 walls trees people etc Camera Lite Sensor CMOS 1 1 28 inch Eff...

Page 73: ... the digital zoom otherwise is lossless zoom Photo format JPG 8 bit DNG 10 bit JPG DNG Photo resolution 50MP 8192x6144 4 3 12 5MP default 4096x3072 4 3 4K 3840x2160 16 9 Photo shooting mode Single shot Burst shooing 3 5 Auto exposure bracketing AEB 3 5 shots Interval 2s 3s 4s 5s default 6s 60s DNG min 5s HDR imaging 8192x6144 4096x3072 3840x2160 Night shot 8192x6144 4096x3072 3840x2160 Video codin...

Page 74: ... adjustable EV is not adjustable Shutter priority S file Shutter EV adjustable Aperture automatic ISO automatic or adjustable Aperture priority A gear Aperture EV adjustable Shutter automatic ISO automatic or adjustable ISO range Video ISO100 ISO6400 Photo ISO100 ISO6400 Night mode ISO up to 48000 Shutter speed Photo mode 1 8000 8s Other 1 8000 1 frame rates Portrait blur Real time image transmiss...

Page 75: ... 24 1920x1080 p60 50 48 30 25 24 Max bitrate 120Mbps Timelapse Original image 5472 3076 3824 2160 JPG DNG Video 5 4K 4K P25 Panorama Horizontal Vertical Wide angle Spherical Original image 5472 3648 JPG DNG Supported file system Fat32 exFat Video format MP4 MOV 8 bit WIFI transfer 20MB s Remote control and image transmission Operating frequency 2 400 2 4835GHz 5 725 5 850GHz 5 150 5 250GHz Max tra...

Page 76: ...er 63 75W Aircraft battery capacity 6175mAh Voltage 11 13V Max charging voltage 12 75V Battery Type Li Po 3S Energy 68 7Wh Charging temperature 5 45 C Single battery charging time 90min Max charging power 78W App Mobile App Autel Sky Mobile system required iOS 13 0 and above Android 6 0 and above Storage Built in storage 6GB SD storage max support 256GB UHS 3 rating required WWW AUTELROBOTICS COM ...

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