Autel Robotics has just unveiled six upgraded versions of its EVO II drone family, along with two new Smart Controllers—Smart Controller V3 and Smart Controller SE—that work with every model in the line.
The lineup now supports a new Live Deck video‑streaming feature and the EVO II Live Deck 2 accessory, both compatible with all V3 drones. Autel has refined the best attributes from the V2 series—boosting optical performance, adding 6K resolution, improving low‑light capture, expanding heat dissipation for longer missions, and integrating multi‑GNSS for pinpoint accuracy and stronger transmission.
V3 Series Models
- EVO II Pro V3
- EVO II Pro RTK V3
- EVO II Dual 640T RTK V3
- EVO II Dual 640T V3
- EVO II Pro Enterprise V3
- EVO II Dual 640T Enterprise V3
Key upgrades include up to 6K imaging, superior low‑light performance, enhanced heat management for longer flight times, multi‑GNSS positioning, and upgraded transmission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will V2 Smart Controllers work on the new V3 Drones? No, they are not compatible.
What Autel drones is the new Smart Controller SE compatible with? It works exclusively with the EVO II V3 series.
Are V2 and V3 batteries interchangeable? Yes, batteries are fully compatible.
Does the V3 series enforce geofencing? The system displays pop‑up warnings but does not restrict take‑off.
Is it Remote ID compliant? Yes, it meets current standards.
Will Live Deck 2 work with earlier EVO II models? No, it is limited to the new V3 drones.
Does the drone capture zoomed‑in images? Yes, the camera records the zoomed‑in view directly.
Any changes to adverse weather performance? Capabilities remain unchanged from V2 to V3.
Are enterprise accessories interchangeable between V2 and V3? Most accessories—propellers, batteries, spotlight, RTK module, speaker—are compatible. Gimbals and controllers are not.
Can downloaded MP3 files be played on the speaker? Yes.
Will EVO Lite and Nano use the new Smart Controllers? Currently, the Smart Controller SE only supports EVO II V3; future support is planned.
Is the V3 thermal camera radiometric? Yes.
How does Autel safeguard pilot data? Image transmission is protected with AES‑128 encryption, and local media can be password‑protected on the aircraft SD card.
Is the V3 series on the Blue List? No, it is not yet listed.
Differences between RTK and Enterprise bundles? Enterprise bundles include a strobe, spotlight, and loudspeaker, plus larger, lighter carbon‑fiber prop arms and quieter, low‑noise props for better maneuverability and longer flight time. RTK bundles focus on the RTK module attachment.
Can multiple drones connect to Live Deck 2 simultaneously? No, Live Deck 2 supports only one drone at a time.
Can Smart Controller SE batteries be purchased separately? Yes, priced at $65 each.
Is Live Deck 2 compatible with Nano or Lite? No.
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CJ Smith
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