OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Drones Methodology v2.0
Drones Methodology v2.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontumo Drones Methodology v2.0: technical specifications plus grades from 1,023 independent expert reviews and 2,622 video reviews, with 0% commercial bias.
Explore Drones Methodology v2.0

Autel EVO II Pro Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,200Max flight time:40 minVideo resolution:6K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:9 km

Autel EVO II Pro Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 17 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

85%

8.5

Technical score

15%

8.5

Review score ( 6 · 11)

Review score 15% · 8.5 · based on 17 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
★Better than 92% of drones
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

26%

9.8

Flight

24%

8.0

Camera

20%

8.2

Safety

16%

8.5

Connectivity

14%

7.1

Battery & Design

★Better than 91% of drones
8.5

Review score

Review score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Grades by review (17)
6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 11 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 5
✓ explicit
3

11.4%

7.8

techgearlab.com

11.4%

7.0

pcmag.com

9.1%

9.4

exploreandrenovate.com

≈ estimated
2

11.4%

8.0

dpreview.com

9.1%

9.0

dronelife.com

Video reviews 6

4.5%

9.0

Ed Ricker

4.5%

9.0

Ken Heron

2.3%

9.0

Ian in London

2.3%

8.0

Mihail Svilenov

2.3%

8.0

WetalkUAV

2.3%

8.0

Billy Kyle

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 76% of drones
  • autel-evo-ii-pro
  • autel-evo-ii-pro
  • autel-evo-ii-pro
  • autel-evo-ii-pro
  • autel-evo-ii-pro
  • autel-evo-ii-pro
autel-evo-ii-pro
autel-evo-ii-pro
autel-evo-ii-pro
autel-evo-ii-pro
autel-evo-ii-pro
autel-evo-ii-pro

Best prices

*As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of drone Autel EVO II Pro

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

26%

9.8

Flight

24%

8.0

Camera

20%

8.2

Safety

16%

8.5

Connectivity

14%

7.1

Battery & Design

8.5
Review score
Review score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Grades by review (17)
6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 11 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 5
✓ explicit
3

11.4%

7.8

techgearlab.com

11.4%

7.0

pcmag.com

9.1%

9.4

exploreandrenovate.com

≈ estimated
2

11.4%

8.0

dpreview.com

9.1%

9.0

dronelife.com

Video reviews 6

4.5%

9.0

Ed Ricker

4.5%

9.0

Ken Heron

2.3%

9.0

Ian in London

2.3%

8.0

Mihail Svilenov

2.3%

8.0

WetalkUAV

2.3%

8.0

Billy Kyle

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Popularity:
Autel EVO II Pro has a popularity score of 5.9 points, which is lower than that of 55% of products in this category.
5.9
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

60%

8.5

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

6.2
Max flight time
40 min
Max flight time
40 min
▲ Better than 88% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 40 min, longer than 88% of drones and equal to 4.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
25 km
Max flight distance
25 km
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 25 km, farther than 90.6% of drones and equal to 3.3% of drones.
Distance can vary by region standard (for example FCC vs CE).
Max flight speed
20 m/s
Max flight speed
20 m/s
▲ Better than 82% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 20 m/s, faster than 81.7% of drones and equal to 6.3% of drones.
Max wind resistance
12 m/s
Max wind resistance
12 m/s
▲ Better than 76% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 12 m/s, higher than 75.5% of drones and equal to 15.1% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
7,000 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
7,000 m
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 7,000 m, higher than 94.8% of drones and equal to 5.2% of drones.
Show more
What reviewers say
Video resolution
6K/30 fps
Video resolution
6K/30 fps
★ Better than 94% of models
This drone records video at 6K/30 fps, higher than 94.1% of drones and equal to 1% of drones.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1"
Sensor size
1"
▲ Better than 84% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1", larger than 84.3% of drones and equal to 8.3% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
20 MP
Main camera megapixels
20 MP
▲ Better than 64% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 20 MP, higher than 64% of drones and equal to 9.3% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
120 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
120 Mbps
▲ Better than 61% of models
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 120 Mbps, higher than 60.5% of drones and equal to 11.8% of drones.
Show more
What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
yes
Obstacle detection
yes
▲ Better than 70% of models
This drone supports obstacle detection. 69.5% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
▲ Better than 82% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 82.4% and the same as those of 17.6%.
Obstacle sensing directions
omnidirectional
Obstacle sensing directions
omnidirectional
▲ Better than 83% of models
This drone senses obstacles in omnidirectional directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 83.4% and the same as that of 16.6%.
Show more
What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
9 km
Max transmission distance
9 km
▲ Better than 72% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 9 km, farther than 71.9% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Maximum range varies by region; FCC-region limits can be higher.
Transmission latency
120 ms
Transmission latency
120 ms
▲ Better than 59% of models
Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
This drone has transmission latency of 120 ms, lower than 59.2% of drones and equal to 28.2% of drones.
Video transmission system
SkyLink 2.0
Video transmission system
SkyLink 2.0
▲ Better than 77% of models
This drone uses SkyLink 2.0 for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 77.4% and the same as that used by 2.6%.
Live view quality
1080p@30 fps
Live view quality
1080p@30 fps
▲ Better than 61% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@30 fps, higher-quality than 60.9% of drones and equal to 18.8% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
Show more
What reviewers say
Battery capacity
7,100 mAh
Battery capacity
7,100 mAh
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 7,100 mAh, larger than 96.9% of drones and equal to 2.6% of drones.
Battery energy
82 Wh
Battery energy
82 Wh
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 82 Wh, higher than 92.4% of drones and equal to 2.9% of drones.
Charging time
90 min
Charging time
90 min
▲ Better than 44% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 90 min, faster than 43.8% of drones and equal to 18.8% of drones.
Weight
1,191 g
Weight
1,191 g
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 1,191 g, heavier than 93.3% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
Show more
What reviewers say

Autel EVO II Pro vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • 24 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    25 km
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (25 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Distance can vary by region standard (for example FCC vs CE).
    25 km vs 1 km
  • 20 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    40 min
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (40 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    40 min vs 20 min
  • Larger sensor size
    Sensor size
    1"
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This drone has a larger sensor than the average drone (1" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1" vs 1/2.3"
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • 4,900 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    7,100 mAh
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (7100 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    7,100 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 64.82 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    82 Wh
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (82 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    82 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • Supports low-light mode
    Low light mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This drone supports low-light mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 24 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    25 km
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (25 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Distance can vary by region standard (for example FCC vs CE).
    25 km vs 1 km
  • 20 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    40 min
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (40 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    40 min vs 20 min
  • 5 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    20 m/s
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (20 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    20 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 1.3 m/s higher wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    12 m/s
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles stronger wind than the average drone (12 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    12 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 3 m/s faster ascent speed
    Max ascent speed
    8 m/s
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <3 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone climbs faster than the average drone (8 m/s vs 5 m/s). The average drone climbs at 5 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum ascent speed in higher-performance flight mode.
    8 m/s vs 5 m/s
  • 3,500 m higher service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    7,000 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a higher max service ceiling than the average drone (7000 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    7,000 m vs 3,500 m
  • Larger sensor size
    Sensor size
    1"
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This drone has a larger sensor than the average drone (1" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1" vs 1/2.3"
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • Supports low-light mode
    Low light mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This drone supports low-light mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More video codec options
    Video codecs supported
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC video codecs, while the average drone supports H.264/AVC.
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC vs H.264/AVC
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    3-Axis Mechanical
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • More color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, A-Log, Grayscale, Nostalgic
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This drone supports Normal, A-Log, Grayscale, Nostalgic color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, A-Log, Grayscale, Nostalgic vs Normal
  • More video format options
    Video formats
    MP4, MOV
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This drone supports MP4, MOV video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, MOV vs MP4
  • More capable focus system
    Focus system
    phase detection AF (PDAF)
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This drone uses phase detection AF (PDAF) for focusing, while the average drone uses fixed focus.
    phase detection AF (PDAF) vs fixed focus
  • Supports slow-motion mode
    Slow-motion mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This drone supports slow-motion mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 8 GB more internal storage
    Internal storage
    8 GB
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >8 GB
    This drone has more internal storage than the average drone (8 GB vs 0 GB). The average drone has 0 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 0 GB
  • 20 Mbps higher video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    120 Mbps
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a higher maximum video bitrate than the average drone (120 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    120 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • 13 x higher digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    16 x
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers more digital zoom than the average drone (16 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    16 x vs 3 x
  • Supports HDR mode
    HDR mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This drone supports HDR mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Higher video resolution
    Video resolution
    6K/30 fps
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This drone offers higher video resolution than the average drone (6K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    6K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 8 MP more camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20 MP
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has more main camera megapixels than the average drone (20 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    20 MP vs 12 MP
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • 8.03x lower takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    1999 g
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (1999 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    1,999 g vs 249 g
  • Less restrictive EU class
    EU class marking
    C2
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone is rated as C2 under the EU drone class system, while the average drone is rated as None.
    C2 vs None
  • 1 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    5
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (5 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    Tracking, POI, Waypoint Flight, Hyperlapse, Precision Flight
    5 vs 4
  • 8 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    9 km
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (9 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    Maximum range varies by region; FCC-region limits can be higher.
    9 km vs 1 km
  • Built-in display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This drone has a built-in display, while the average drone does not.
  • More frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This drone supports 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • 10 ms lower latency
    Transmission latency
    120 ms
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has lower transmission latency than the average drone (120 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    120 ms vs 130 ms
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    Autel Explorer
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This drone uses the Autel Explorer companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    Autel Explorer vs HS FPV
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@30 fps
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 4,900 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    7,100 mAh
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (7100 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    7,100 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 64.82 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    82 Wh
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (82 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    82 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    ▼ Worse than 42% of models
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • 4.84x higher weight
    Weight
    1,191 g
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (1191 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    1,191 g vs 246 g
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.8-f/11
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8-f/11 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.8-f/11 vs f/2
  • 317 mm wider width
    Width
    558 mm
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (558 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    558 mm vs 241 mm
  • 45.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    108 mm
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (108 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    108 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 3.56 m/s slower tracking speed
    Max subject tracking speed
    8.94 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <8 m/s – >20 m/s
    This drone can track subjects at a lower speed than the average drone (8.9 m/s vs 12.5 m/s). The average drone tracks subjects at 12.5 m/s.
    Tracking-speed evidence is limited or mixed for this model.
    8.94 m/s vs 12.5 m/s
  • 182 mm longer body length
    Length
    457 mm
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (457 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    457 mm vs 275 mm
  • 11x more expensive
    Autel EVO II Pro is more expensive than the average drone (£2,200 vs £200).
    £2,200 vs £200
  • 3 years older release date
    Release date
    2020
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2020 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    January 2020
    2020 vs 2023
  • 11x more expensive
    Autel EVO II Pro is more expensive than the average drone (£2,200 vs £200).
    £2,200 vs £200
  • 13.2% worse value for money
    Autel EVO II Pro has worse value for money than the average drone (6.23 vs 7.1).
    6.23 vs 7.06
  • 3 years older release date
    Release date
    2020
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2020 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    January 2020
    2020 vs 2023
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.8-f/11
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8-f/11 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.8-f/11 vs f/2
  • 8 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    82 °
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (82 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    82 ° vs 90 °
  • 3.56 m/s slower tracking speed
    Max subject tracking speed
    8.94 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <8 m/s – >20 m/s
    This drone can track subjects at a lower speed than the average drone (8.9 m/s vs 12.5 m/s). The average drone tracks subjects at 12.5 m/s.
    Tracking-speed evidence is limited or mixed for this model.
    8.94 m/s vs 12.5 m/s
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • 4.84x higher weight
    Weight
    1,191 g
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (1191 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    1,191 g vs 246 g
  • 317 mm wider width
    Width
    558 mm
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (558 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    558 mm vs 241 mm
  • 45.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    108 mm
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (108 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    108 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 182 mm longer body length
    Length
    457 mm
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (457 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    457 mm vs 275 mm
  • Plainer color finish
    Color
    gray, orange
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This drone comes in gray, orange, while the average drone comes in gray.
    gray, orange vs gray

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Ed Ricker
≈ estimated
22/04/2021
Hands-on review · 6K footage and flight tests
Verdict
Autel EVO II Pro could replace all my camera drones for professional video if the gimbal tilt improved.
9.0
Ken Heron
≈ estimated
01/03/2021
Range test · pushed to the limit, lost link and forced landing
Verdict
Autel EVO II Pro lost link and made a forced landing, yet it was found undamaged.
9.0
Ken Heron
≈ estimated
23/02/2021
Hands-on review · night flights and 6K camera impressions
Verdict
Autel EVO II Pro is ugly and its flight feel is hard to love, but the 6K camera is impressive.
8.0
Mihail Svilenov
≈ estimated
11/06/2021
First impressions · first days of flying
Verdict
Autel EVO II Pro produces strong image quality so far, though the sticks and buttons take some getting used to.
8.0
WetalkUAV
≈ estimated
02/06/2021
First impressions · test footage and flying notes
Verdict
Autel EVO II Pro impressed overall, though its 6K is really 5.4K and flight time falls short.
9.0
Ian in London
≈ estimated
29/04/2021
First flight · unboxing, setup and first impressions
Verdict
Autel EVO II Pro flies impressively overall, though false stops from obstacle avoidance are annoying.
8.0
Billy Kyle
≈ estimated
23/06/2020
First flight · impressions and 6K footage analysis
Verdict
Autel EVO II Pro impresses with its camera and flying, though the remote needs work.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

What reviewers agree on

Based on 7 · 14

Reviewers rate the camera and sturdy build highly, but the app, firmware and smart flight modes let it down.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
19/04/2021
Expert review · 1-inch camera
Verdict
The Autel EVO II Pro shoots steady 6K with an adjustable aperture and flies 32–35 minutes without geofencing, but its app feels less polished than rivals'.
7.8
techgearlab.com
✓ explicit
01/12/2025
Hands-on test · 1-inch camera
Verdict
The Autel EVO II Pro V3 hovers rock-steady and shoots smooth 6K, but a patchy live video feed and sticky, unpredictable controls spoil flying it.
8.0
dpreview.com
≈ estimated
23/10/2020
Expert review · Modular camera
Verdict
The Autel EVO II is a sturdy, long-flying DJI rival with swappable cameras and no geofencing, but it is bulky and lacks some automatic flight modes.
9.0
dronezine.it
≈ estimated
26/11/2022
Expert review · 1-inch camera
Verdict
The Autel EVO II Pro V3 has a 1-inch camera with adjustable aperture and flies about 40 minutes, but its controls can feel sticky and its subject tracking is unreliable.

Third-party reviews

Read buyer reviews on Amazon →

What we like about Autel EVO II Pro

  • Exceptional 6K video and 20MP Raw imaging from a high-quality 1-inch CMOS sensor
  • Absence of enforced geofencing allows professional pilots to fly in restricted zones without DJI-style unlocking processes
  • Impressive battery life with actual flight times reaching 30-38 minutes, outperforming many competitors
  • Highly visible bright orange finish makes it easier to spot against various backgrounds
  • Adjustable aperture (f/2.8 to f/11) provides precise creative control over exposure and depth of field
  • Rock-solid stability during takeoff, landing, and hovering, even in windy conditions
  • Includes a remote with an integrated color display, enabling flight without a mandatory smartphone connection

What we don't like about Autel EVO II Pro

  • Flight controls can feel 'jumpy,' 'sticky,' or exhibit latency, making precision maneuvers difficult
  • The Autel Explorer app is less polished and user-friendly compared to competitors, with some menu settings buried deep
  • Omnidirectional obstacle avoidance can be overzealous, occasionally stopping the drone unnecessarily
  • Controller hardware lacks a dedicated button for 'Ludicrous' mode and often suffers from poor battery life due to its built-in screen
  • The camera gimbal is considered delicate and fragile when not secured by its plastic protector
  • Marketing of '6K' video is sometimes criticized as technically being 5.4K or suffering from crops at higher frame rates
  • Proprietary charging system requires removing the battery and using a complex pin-based charger instead of USB-C

Verdict

The Autel EVO II Pro is a professional-grade folding drone featuring a 1-inch CMOS sensor capable of capturing 6K video at 30fps and 20MP stills. Key specifications include a variable aperture from f/2.8 to f/11, a maximum flight time of 40 minutes, and a top speed of 45 mph in Ludicrous mode. Its primary characteristics include 360-degree omnidirectional obstacle avoidance using 12 visual sensors and a transmission range of up to 5.6 miles. Main pros consist of its exceptional low-light performance (Moonlight Algorithm 2.0), lack of restrictive geofencing, and a dedicated remote with a built-in display. However, common cons include a lack of internal storage on standard models, potentially jumpy gimbal controls at high speeds, and a relatively bulky design compared to its closest competitors.

Compare Autel EVO II Pro with other drones

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Autel EVO II Pro and other drones

No results found