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Autel EVO Lite Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,100Max flight time:40 minVideo resolution:5.1K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:12 km

Autel EVO Lite Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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 85% of models
Score components

85%

8.3

Technical score

15%

7.6

Review score ( 1 · 1)

Review score 15% · 7.6 · based on 1 written review + 1 video
1 written review + 1 video count as 1.1 of the 4 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
▲Better than 85% of drones
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 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 87% of models
Score components

26%

9.3

Flight

24%

8.0

Camera

20%

8.1

Safety

16%

7.8

Connectivity

14%

7.6

Battery & Design

▲Better than 87% of drones
7.6

Review score

Review score
7.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Grades by review (2)
1 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Video reviews 1

12.5%

9.0

Ken Heron

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 67% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Autel EVO Lite

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 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 87% of models
Score components:

26%

9.3

Flight

24%

8.0

Camera

20%

8.1

Safety

16%

7.8

Connectivity

14%

7.6

Battery & Design

8.3
Review score
Review score
7.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Grades by review (2)
1 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Video reviews 1

12.5%

9.0

Ken Heron

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
2.1/ 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 73% of models
Popularity:
Autel EVO Lite has a popularity score of 2.1 points, which is lower than that of 72.8% of products in this category.
2.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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 51% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

4.7

Price

7.1
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
24 km
Max flight distance
24 km
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 24 km, farther than 89.5% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Distance can vary by region standard (for example FCC vs CE).
Max flight speed
19 m/s
Max flight speed
19 m/s
▲ Better than 78% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 19 m/s, faster than 78.5% of drones and equal to 1.9% of drones.
Max wind resistance
16.5 m/s
Max wind resistance
16.5 m/s
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 16.5 m/s, higher than 95.7% of drones and equal to 0.7% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
3,000 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
3,000 m
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 3,000 m, lower than 51.5% of drones and equal to 6.7% of drones.
Ceiling can vary by drone version, payload, or battery setup.
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Video resolution
5.1K/30 fps
Video resolution
5.1K/30 fps
★ Better than 91% of models
This drone records video at 5.1K/30 fps, higher than 91.1% 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
1/1.28"
Sensor size
1/1.28"
▲ Better than 79% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/1.28", larger than 78.7% of drones and equal to 3.7% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP, higher than 94.7% of drones and equal to 3.3% 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.
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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
forward/backward/downward
Obstacle sensing directions
forward/backward/downward
▲ Better than 76% of models
This drone senses obstacles in forward/backward/downward directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 75.9% and the same as that of 5.5%.
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Max transmission distance
12 km
Max transmission distance
12 km
▲ Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 12 km, farther than 85.2% of drones and equal to 1.5% of drones.
Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
Transmission latency
200 ms
Transmission latency
200 ms
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
This drone has transmission latency of 200 ms, higher than 66.2% of drones and equal to 19.7% of drones.
Video transmission system
SkyLink
Video transmission system
SkyLink
▲ Better than 75% of models
This drone uses SkyLink for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 75.4% and the same as that used by 1.5%.
Live view quality
2.7K@30 fps
Live view quality
2.7K@30 fps
★ Better than 98% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 2.7K@30 fps, higher-quality than 97.9% of drones and equal to 1.6% 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.
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Battery capacity
6,175 mAh
Battery capacity
6,175 mAh
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 6,175 mAh, larger than 93.8% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
Battery energy
68.7 Wh
Battery energy
68.7 Wh
▲ Better than 86% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 68.7 Wh, higher than 86.5% of drones and equal to 0.6% 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
835 g
Weight
835 g
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 835 g, heavier than 85.1% of drones and equal to 0.5% 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.
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Autel EVO Lite vs the average drone

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  • 23 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    24 km
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (24 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Distance can vary by region standard (for example FCC vs CE).
    24 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
  • 4 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    4
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (4 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    4 vs 0
  • 11 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    12 km
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (12 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
    12 km vs 1 km
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • 5.8 m/s higher wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    16.5 m/s
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles stronger wind than the average drone (16.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    16.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • Larger sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/1.28"
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This drone has a larger sensor than the average drone (1/1.28" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/1.28" vs 1/2.3"
  • 3,975 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,175 mAh
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (6175 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    6,175 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 23 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    24 km
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (24 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Distance can vary by region standard (for example FCC vs CE).
    24 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
  • 5.8 m/s higher wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    16.5 m/s
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles stronger wind than the average drone (16.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    16.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 4 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    19 m/s
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (19 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    19 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 4 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    4
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (4 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    4 vs 0
  • Larger sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/1.28"
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This drone has a larger sensor than the average drone (1/1.28" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/1.28" vs 1/2.3"
  • 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
  • More color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, A-Log, HDR
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This drone supports Normal, A-Log, HDR color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, A-Log, HDR vs Normal
  • More capable focus system
    Focus system
    hybrid AF (PDAF + CDAF) + manual focus
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This drone uses hybrid AF (PDAF + CDAF) + manual focus for focusing, while the average drone uses fixed focus.
    hybrid AF (PDAF + CDAF) + manual focus vs fixed focus
  • 38 MP more camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has more main camera megapixels than the average drone (50 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 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 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
  • 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.
  • 57,600 ISO higher max ISO
    Max ISO
    64,000 ISO
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >25.6k ISO
    This drone reaches a higher max ISO than the average drone (64000 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average drone reaches 6400 ISO.
    64,000 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 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
  • 6 GB more internal storage
    Internal storage
    6 GB
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >8 GB
    This drone has more internal storage than the average drone (6 GB vs 0 GB). The average drone has 0 GB of internal storage.
    6 GB vs 0 GB
  • Supports HDR mode
    HDR mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This drone supports HDR mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    8192 x 6144 px
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This drone offers higher photo resolution than the average drone (8192x6144 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    8192x6144 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • Wider aperture
    Aperture
    f/1.9
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This drone has a wider aperture than the average drone (f/1.9 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/1.9 vs f/2
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 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 QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • 0.15 m tighter hover accuracy
    Hover accuracy (horizontal)
    0.15 m
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.3 m – >1.4 m
    This drone has better horizontal hover accuracy than the average drone (0.2 m vs 0.3 m). The average drone has horizontal hover accuracy of 0.3 m.
    0.15 m vs 0.3 m
  • Remote ID
    Remote ID
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This drone supports Remote ID, while the average drone does not.
    Available via firmware update.
  • Less restrictive EU class
    EU class marking
    C1
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This drone is rated as C1 under the EU drone class system, while the average drone is rated as None.
    C1 vs None
  • 3.35x lower takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    835 g
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (835 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    835 g vs 249 g
  • 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, QuickShots, Hyperlapse, Panorama
    5 vs 4
  • 11 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    12 km
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (12 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
    12 km vs 1 km
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    2.7K@30 fps
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (2.7K@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    2.7K@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • More frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    Autel Sky
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This drone uses the Autel Sky companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    Autel Sky vs HS FPV
  • 3,975 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,175 mAh
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (6175 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    6,175 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 51.52 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    68.7 Wh
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (68.7 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    68.7 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
  • 3.39x higher weight
    Weight
    835 g
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (835 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    835 g vs 246 g
  • 70 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    200 ms
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (200 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    200 ms vs 130 ms
  • 275 mm wider width
    Width
    516 mm
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (516 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    516 mm vs 241 mm
  • 158 mm longer body length
    Length
    433 mm
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (433 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    433 mm vs 275 mm
  • 2.5 m/s slower tracking speed
    Max subject tracking speed
    10 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <8 m/s – >20 m/s
    This drone can track subjects at a lower speed than the average drone (10 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.
    10 m/s vs 12.5 m/s
  • 32.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    95 mm
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (95 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    Folded height listed as 95 mm.
    95 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 5.5x more expensive
    Autel EVO Lite is more expensive than the average drone (£1,100 vs £200).
    £1,100 vs £200
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • 5.5x more expensive
    Autel EVO Lite is more expensive than the average drone (£1,100 vs £200).
    £1,100 vs £200
  • 3.03x less popular
    Autel EVO Lite is less popular than the average drone (2.14 vs 6.5).
    2.14 vs 6.47
  • 2 years older release date
    Release date
    2021
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2021 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    September 2021
    2021 vs 2023
  • 500 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    3,000 m
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (3000 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    Ceiling can vary by drone version, payload, or battery setup.
    3,000 m vs 3,500 m
  • 2.5 m/s slower tracking speed
    Max subject tracking speed
    10 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <8 m/s – >20 m/s
    This drone can track subjects at a lower speed than the average drone (10 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.
    10 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.
  • 70 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    200 ms
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (200 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    200 ms vs 130 ms
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    EF3-1
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This drone uses the EF3-1 controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    EF3-1 vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • 3.39x higher weight
    Weight
    835 g
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (835 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    835 g vs 246 g
  • 275 mm wider width
    Width
    516 mm
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (516 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    516 mm vs 241 mm
  • 158 mm longer body length
    Length
    433 mm
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (433 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    433 mm vs 275 mm
  • 32.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    95 mm
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (95 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    Folded height listed as 95 mm.
    95 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • Plainer color finish
    Color
    white, gray, orange
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    This drone comes in white, gray, orange, while the average drone comes in gray.
    white, gray, orange vs gray

Video reviews

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

9.0
Ken Heron
≈ estimated
17/01/2022
Night camera test · city and bridge flights
Verdict
Autel EVO Lite is a good size and quiet, with a strong night mode for the camera.
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
drohnen.de
≈ estimated
06/04/2022
Hands-on test · Camera drone
Verdict
The Autel EVO Lite+ is a sturdy, wind-resistant drone whose 1-inch 6K camera shines in low light, though its app lacks advanced automatic modes.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Autel EVO Lite

  • Excellent battery life with up to 40 minutes of flight time (approx. 30–35 minutes in real-world conditions).
  • Superior low-light performance using the 1-inch sensor (Lite+ model) and 'Moonlight' algorithm.
  • Adjustable aperture (f/2.8 to f/11) on the Lite+ provides significant creative control without needing constant ND filter swaps.
  • High-quality build and steady flight performance, even in high winds (up to Level 7 resistance).
  • No geofencing restrictions, allowing pilots more freedom to fly in areas where other brands might be restricted.
  • Exceptional transmission range (up to 7.4 miles) with a stable 2.7K live feed.

What we don't like about Autel EVO Lite

  • Software limitations in the Autel Sky app, including a lack of waypoints and some reported bugs.
  • Lack of 360-degree obstacle avoidance; sensors are limited to forward, backward, and downward directions.
  • No storage compartment for removable control sticks on the remote controller.
  • Heavier and bulkier than some competitors, making it less portable than 'Mini' class drones.
  • Video is capped at 8-bit recording, which may limit professional color grading flexibility compared to 10-bit rivals.
  • Tracking and automated flight features can be inconsistent or limited to specific subjects like people.

Verdict

The Autel EVO Lite is a mid-sized foldable drone featuring a unique 4-axis gimbal design that allows for native vertical shooting, ideal for social media content. It is equipped with a 1/1.28-inch CMOS sensor utilizing an RYYB color filter array to absorb 40% more light than standard sensors, enabling 50MP stills and 4K/60fps HDR video. Key performance specs include a class-leading 40-minute flight time, a 7.4-mile (12km) SkyLink transmission range, and three-way binocular obstacle avoidance. Main pros include its superior low-light performance, long battery life, and the absence of restrictive geofencing. However, cons include a higher weight of 835g that requires registration, lack of lateral or upward sensors, and occasional software limitations in advanced video profiles.

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