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Autel EVO Lite Plus Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,100Max flight time:40 minVideo resolution:6K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:12 km

Autel EVO Lite Plus Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 22 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

85%

8.3

Technical score

15%

8.2

Review score ( 11 · 11)

Review score 15% · 8.2 · based on 22 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.
â–²Better than 88% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

26%

9.4

Flight

24%

7.8

Camera

20%

8.2

Safety

16%

7.8

Connectivity

14%

7.9

Battery & Design

â–²Better than 89% of drones
8.2

Review score

Review score
8.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Grades by review (22)
11 reviews: 8 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 10
✓ explicit
8

7.4%

9.5

techradar.com

7.4%

9.0

digitalcameraworld.com

7.4%

9.0

space.com

7.4%

7.0

pcmag.com

7.4%

7.0

au.pcmag.com

7.4%

7.0

wired.com

6%

8.0

pocket-lint.com

6%

8.0

laptopmag.com

≈ estimated
2

7.4%

9.0

petapixel.com

4.8%

9.0

firstquadcopter.com

Video reviews 5

3%

9.0

Idaho Quadcopter

3%

9.0

Ken Heron

3%

9.0

The Drone Geek

3%

8.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

1.5%

9.0

Sean Helms

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 60% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Autel EVO Lite Plus

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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

26%

9.4

Flight

24%

7.8

Camera

20%

8.2

Safety

16%

7.8

Connectivity

14%

7.9

Battery & Design

8.3
Review score
Review score
8.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Grades by review (22)
11 reviews: 8 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 10
✓ explicit
8

7.4%

9.5

techradar.com

7.4%

9.0

digitalcameraworld.com

7.4%

9.0

space.com

7.4%

7.0

pcmag.com

7.4%

7.0

au.pcmag.com

7.4%

7.0

wired.com

6%

8.0

pocket-lint.com

6%

8.0

laptopmag.com

≈ estimated
2

7.4%

9.0

petapixel.com

4.8%

9.0

firstquadcopter.com

Video reviews 5

3%

9.0

Idaho Quadcopter

3%

9.0

Ken Heron

3%

9.0

The Drone Geek

3%

8.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

1.5%

9.0

Sean Helms

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
6.4/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Popularity:
Autel EVO Lite Plus has a popularity score of 6.4 points, which is lower than that of 50.5% of products in this category.
6.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

4.7

Price

7.2
Max flight time
40 min
Max flight time
40 min
â–² 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.
Max flight speed
18 m/s
Max flight speed
18 m/s
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 18 m/s, faster than 68.4% of drones and equal to 8.2% 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
â–¼ 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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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
â–² Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1"
Sensor size
1"
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² 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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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
yes
Obstacle detection
yes
â–² 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
â–² Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² 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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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
12 km
Max transmission distance
12 km
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
â–² Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
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
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
â–² 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 Plus 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.
    24 km vs 1 km
  • 20 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    40 min
    â–² 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"
    â–² 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"
  • 11 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    12 km
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • 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
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    â–² 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
  • 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.
    24 km vs 1 km
  • 20 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    40 min
    â–² 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
  • 3 m/s faster ascent speed
    Max ascent speed
    8 m/s
    â–² 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 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    18 m/s
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (18 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    18 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • Larger sensor size
    Sensor size
    1"
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This drone supports slow-motion mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More capable focus system
    Focus system
    contrast AF (CDAF) + manual focus
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This drone uses contrast AF (CDAF) + manual focus for focusing, while the average drone uses fixed focus.
    contrast AF (CDAF) + manual focus vs fixed focus
  • 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • Remote ID
    Remote ID
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    USB-C
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • 3.39x higher weight
    Weight
    835 g
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.8-f/11
    â–¼ 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
  • 186 mm wider width
    Width
    427 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (427 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    427 mm vs 241 mm
  • 158 mm longer body length
    Length
    433 mm
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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.
    95 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 5.5x more expensive
    Autel EVO Lite Plus is more expensive than the average drone (£1,100 vs £200).
    £1,100 vs £200
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • 5.5x more expensive
    Autel EVO Lite Plus is more expensive than the average drone (£1,100 vs £200).
    £1,100 vs £200
  • 1 years older release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2022 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    January 2022
    2022 vs 2023
  • 500 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    3,000 m
    â–¼ 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
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.8-f/11
    â–¼ 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 °
    â–¼ 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 °
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
  • 186 mm wider width
    Width
    427 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (427 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    427 mm vs 241 mm
  • 158 mm longer body length
    Length
    433 mm
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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.
    95 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • Plainer color finish
    Color
    white, gray, orange
    â–¼ 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
Idaho Quadcopter
≈ estimated
13/03/2023
Hands-on flight test · automated shots and dynamic tracking demo
Verdict
Autel EVO Lite Plus flew well with few complaints, but the bag is awkward and top speed fell short of claims.
9.0
Ken Heron
≈ estimated
07/06/2022
Hands-on review · active tracking and camera tests
Verdict
Autel EVO Lite Plus is a feature-rich drone on par with the Air 2S, with an impressive camera; tracking only works on people.
9.0
The Drone Geek
≈ estimated
25/05/2022
Hands-on review · camera, low-light, quickshots and tracking
Verdict
Autel EVO Lite Plus is a sturdy, easy-to-fly drone that suits beginners and aerial imaging professionals alike.
8.0
CAPTAIN DRONE
≈ estimated
21/01/2022
Hands-on review · cold-weather flights and 6K footage
Verdict
Autel EVO Lite Plus impresses in freezing weather and is a good alternative to the Air 2S, though some features were still missing.
8.0
CAPTAIN DRONE
≈ estimated
21/01/2022
Hands-on review · night footage, zoom and final thoughts
Verdict
Autel EVO Lite Plus is a reliable drone with a sharp camera, recommended even though several features were still missing.
9.0
Sean Helms
≈ estimated
11/03/2022
First impressions · flight, footage and gimbal smoothness
Verdict
Autel EVO Lite Plus is fast, smooth and fun to fly, highly recommended despite some backward drift after sharp turns.
Brand video

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
23/05/2022
Hands-on test · Camera drone
Verdict
The Autel EVO Lite+ pairs a 1-inch 6K camera with up to 40 minutes of flight and no geofencing, but its oversharpened video and basic remote are letdowns.
9.5
techradar.com
✓ explicit
12/03/2024
Hands-on test · Camera drone
Verdict
The Autel EVO Lite+ is a stable flyer with excellent low-light images and a 40-minute battery, held back by missing side sensors and less mature software.
9.0
digitalcameraworld.com
✓ explicit
27/10/2022
Overview review · Camera drone
Verdict
The Autel EVO Lite+ takes sharp low-light photos and video with its 1-inch camera and flies up to 40 minutes, but 8-bit video and unreliable tracking limit it.
8.0
pocket-lint.com
✓ explicit
20/07/2022
Expert review · Camera drone
Verdict
The Autel EVO Lite+ is a sturdy, steady drone with a strong 1-inch adjustable-aperture camera, but its 8-bit video and rough subject tracking hold it back.
7.0
wired.com
✓ explicit
23/04/2022
Expert review · Camera drone
Verdict
The Autel EVO Lite+ flies long and stays steady in strong wind with a great 1-inch camera, but its obstacle avoidance and safety alerts are basic.
8.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
30/01/2023
Expert review · Rugged camera drone
Verdict
The Autel EVO Lite+ is a tough, wind-resistant drone with 40+ minutes of flight and strong low-light footage, though its charger and digital zoom let it down.
9.0
space.com
✓ explicit
17/08/2022
Expert review · Camera drone
Verdict
The Autel EVO Lite+ offers excellent image quality, 40-minute flights and long range, but 8-bit video and missing side and top sensors limit it.
9.0
firstquadcopter.com
≈ estimated
28/12/2022
Expert review · Camera drone
Verdict
The Autel EVO Lite+ suits buyers who want a 1-inch camera and steady flight in wind, but obstacle avoidance covers only three directions and subject tracking is unreliable.
9.0
petapixel.com
≈ estimated
14/04/2022
Expert review · Rugged camera drone
Verdict
The Autel EVO Lite+ suits buyers who want a tough, wind-stable drone with a 1-inch camera, though it stops at obstacles rather than steering around them.
7.0
au.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
11/01/2022
Hands-on test · Camera drone
Verdict
The Autel EVO Lite+ suits photographers who want excellent Raw stills and 35-minute flights, but it feels less polished than rivals and its video needs work.
6.0
hubertaile-drones.fr
≈ estimated
08/04/2022
Expert review · Camera drone
Verdict
The Autel EVO Lite+ is well built, steady and strong in low light, but 8-bit video, missing side sensors and loud alerts make it less pleasant to use.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Autel EVO Lite Plus

  • Excellent battery life, typically averaging 35 minutes and rated up to 40 minutes.
  • Large 1-inch sensor provides high-quality 20MP stills and detailed 5.4K video.
  • Variable aperture (f/2.8 to f/11) offers superior light control and depth of field flexibility.
  • Exceptional low-light performance with high ISO capabilities and low noise.
  • No geofencing restrictions, allowing experienced pilots to fly in authorized areas without software locks.
  • Solid build quality and strong wind resistance (Level 7).
  • Reliable and stable signal transmission with a range up to 12 km (FCC).

What we don't like about Autel EVO Lite Plus

  • Video recording is limited to 8-bit, lacking the 10-bit color depth found in many competitors.
  • Obstacle avoidance sensors are limited to three directions (forward, backward, downward), missing side and upward coverage.
  • Aggressive digital oversharpening in video that cannot be disabled or adjusted in settings.
  • Remote controller lacks dedicated storage for removable joysticks.
  • Software limitations in 'Pro' mode, such as the inability to use Log or HDR profiles manually.
  • Lacks an automatic obstacle bypassing system; the drone simply stops when an obstruction is detected.
  • Slow photo buffer clearing and occasional gimbal 'self-checking' delays.

Verdict

The Autel EVO Lite+ is a high-performance foldable drone featuring a 1-inch CMOS sensor capable of capturing 20MP stills and cinematic 6K video at 30fps. Its standout characteristics include an adjustable aperture (f/2.8 to f/11), a 3-axis gimbal for stabilization, and a 12km (7.4-mile) transmission range via Autel SkyLink. Main pros are its industry-leading 40-minute flight time, superior low-light performance using an intelligent moonlight algorithm, and the absence of restrictive geofencing. Notable cons include a lack of side and top obstacle sensors, limited 8-bit video recording, and a controller that lacks a built-in display or a dedicated storage slot for its removable thumbsticks.

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