DJI M30T vs Autel EVO Max 4T | Ultimate Comparison

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

Nice review, I must admit I’m impressed by the Autel. Thank you for taking your time to make this comparison video.

[@edinburghdronecompany]

Thank you for watching

[@DakarBlues]

Nice comparison, thanks. You briefly talked about the swappable payload, but in this drone size market, it’s a big leap forward, it needed more emphasis put on it, no one has ever done it. And also the mm-wave radar which would allow easy navigation around guy-wired pylons, the EMI=shielding allowing to get upclose and personal with high voltge pylons, ... Even though I’m a big Dji follower, I might jump ship soon and the Autel Évoque Max 4 T checks most of the boxes for me.

[@chrisedinburgh5051]

Autel have as far as i know had swappable payload since the evo 2 model, they only made 3 different versions the 6k, 8k and the thermal. would have liked to see a zoom model too. the max 4 will be an amazing all around drone if they bring out other payloads like a multispectral camera and with the attachment on top they can even make a light sensor that automatically calibrate the camera at the same time... a lidar payload would be cool too.

[@stefanobiz8861]

Hi very nice video. Autel 4T looks a very good drone. I have an EVO PRO 6K - V2, very reliable drone but support in Italy is a drama and above all no news about the "C" category! So, I've got a question: is there the possibility to hang a payload as a 360 camera? What is the maximum weight it can support? Thank you in advance!

[@thomashunter2377]

Would it be an option to attach a power bank to the back of the Autel controller to keep it powered on for longer?

[@DP-DYNAMIC]

Yes, that possible… the Powerbank needs 20w power and we made a 3D printed snap-on holder for the SmartController v3… for 1,5h more workingtime… I can share the 3D file if anyone need it

[@chrisedinburgh5051]

@@DP-DYNAMIC would that also work for the drone? what is the drones lifting weight? i seem to remember that it sadly is not that much so not sure how big a extra battery that one can add?

[@DP-DYNAMIC]

@@chrisedinburgh5051 500g payload is not a problem for the max 4t

[@chrisedinburgh5051]

@DP-DYNAMIC that sounds exciting. I'm saving up to probably end up getting this model, just wish they would be a bit more forthcoming with what payloads they want to make for it, or if the even in talks with any third party at all. Sadly I have a nagging suspicion that swappable payload is more of a sales gimmick then something they going to invest heavily in...

[@ali20850]

Which of the two units are Remote ID capable which is a must in US after march 2024. Thank you.

[@stihl888]

Nice comparison, thanks

[@cljb1074]

Compare the 30T to the autel alpha??

[@extremegamerboy1523]

For security, to find and track people and vehicles during the night through thick bushes and dense areas, which 1 would you say will be great

[@edinburghdronecompany]

You now have the Autel Alpha to throw into the mix. Drones can’t do everything so you may struggle with visual or thermal through dense bush. Thermal at night is your best bet.

[@trosencrantz]

Do you actually own the Autel? Do you still like it? Heard some issues with hit from a few folks but maybe the bugs have been worked out after all this time? With the DJI Ban, the M30t is hard to come by now anyway. Does Autel have a RTK module now?

[@shb7772000if]

Can the max 4t fly out of signal range waypoint missions? Can either use cellular connectivity? Nice video!

[@michaelsimpson6921]

Is there any way you can test thermal tracking at night? Maybe in some dense cover under tree canopies or something?

[@drone.notics2221]

Yea ofcourse

[@warrenmarland]

If my primary consideration is night flights, which should I get?

[@edinburghdronecompany]

Difficult question… the N is designed to improve lowlight conditions. The thermal is an entirely different view that looks for heat differences and maps them. Thermal can look for a heat source in a large area and locate in seconds but N will give you a ‘real’ view during light which hasn’t allowed vision before. I would always start with the T (thermal) and add in N(night) if required as you can do more with the thermal but that’s just my opinion

[@davidb9323]

From the comments I gather the collision avoidance is radar on the Autel and there is no geofencing. The DJI has camera collision avoidance that only works in daylight.

[@Trubyd44]

QUESTION: As a normal everyday consumer is there any benefit to getting the Autel over the DJI due to laws and regulations coming into effect? Thank you. Great video!

[@edinburghdronecompany]

Can you be more specific? The brands are not responsible for enforcing laws. Pilots should be flying safely and to local laws. Autel have both a consumer range and enterprise like DJI. Try the Nano+ for sub 250g or the Lite+. Always worth trying new brands and Autel are the closest competitor

[@stefanobiz8861]

Sorry, I replay the questions, for me is very important because I must decide wich drone I must buy. "Hi very nice video. Autel 4T looks a very good drone. I have an EVO PRO 6K - V2, very reliable drone but support in Italy is a drama and above all no news about the "C" category! So, I've got a question: is there the possibility to hang a payload as a 360 camera? What is the maximum weight it can support? Thank you in advance!"

[@theMekanik]

I like how to talk slow It makes it easy for me to get all the details the first time. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@thedeadbaby]

autel alpha was released with 35x optical zoom. those without budget can now go nuts.

[@edinburghdronecompany]

Yeah, we had a heads up at time of filming this series. We wanted to show that the step down from Autel could compete, never mind the one designed to. Thanks for sharing

[@thedeadbaby]

@@edinburghdronecompany Please do a video on the night capabilities (all, not just thermal/starlight, everything with/without zoom etc) of the autel alpha with L35T

[@joshh4778]

@edinburghdronecompany My only complaint with DJI is the geofencing, as you previously stated the pilot is responsible and should be following local guidelines. Both are very nice platforms! I was very impressed with the Max's night capabilities and AI tracking! I live in the US but travel to Scotland regularly, what requirements need to be met before I can fly in the UK?

[@gofy8481]

Because of the manner in which these drones accomplish obstacle avoidance, the DJI obstacle avoidance does not work in the dark! It is visual. The Autel is using RADAR for avoidance, which works at night. That is a deal killer. If you are planning to fly at night, the Autel. And NO GEOFENCING. I cannot speak for the reliability of Autel vs DJI. But if Autel is as good from a quality standpoint, it is a no brainer. Autel.

[@ScottHester-k2g]

I have the MAX 4T, and so I can tell you that the obstacle avoidance does switch off during night time conditions. I still love the MAX 4T and with each software update, it gets better and better. I am glad I chose the MAX 4T. If I would have thought the initial investment vs return for my business supported the M30T, I might have went that direction. But, it just didn’t seem to work out that way. I am satisfied with the MAX 4T so far, and I hope that sentiment continues.

[@chrisedinburgh5051]

@@ScottHester-k2g may i ask what you use they max 4t for as a business drone? im looking to invest in a thermal drone for thermal mapping of houses and businesses and then SAR over mostly water. but is this drone also good enough for some photo shooting or of houses and events? i get the impression that its a work camera and not a look good camera if that makes sense? if Autel ever brings out a multispectral camera then also farm land mapping but so far they do not have any plans of so according to themselves

[@laviadelcane1527]

I had a Autel Evo 2 dual 640T v3 and crashed in a flyaway. Never found it. But as long as I owned it, it worked great. I mostly perform SAR missions for missing dogs and Autel worked well. I would probably replace it with a 4MaxT, but IP is a crucial point. Cannot stop searching just because it’s heavy raining. So I am looking to M30T and it will be a hard battle. Probably Evo Dual will win if the insurance pays. 😂

[@carlosrezende932]

Good afternoon! Congratulations on the presentation in a very didactic way. I have an M30 that is used in public security. Have you tested the maximum flying distance in an urban area? The M30 can travel a maximum of 2 km without losing signal, only passing with a booster. Can the Autel EVO Max 4T tell if it achieved a better result? RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

[@edinburghdronecompany]

@@carlosrezende932 - Hello, we get better results than 2KM so maybe you have a very busy RF spectrum causing lose or a difficult environment. RF travel like sunlight and it requires clean vision from drone to controller. Maybe try the following: - transmission extender placed high on a relevant building - trial and error over pilot location - move away from Cell phone towers - high power output from RX/ TX

[@sbdnntli9726]

DJI M30T supports hot swapping of batteries, so you don’t need to shut down to replace the battery, so it will be more efficient during high-intensity work. AUTEL is designed based on DJI’s parameters, and many of its appearance and structure are copied from DJI.

[@worthmor5146]

Very hard to compete with DJI, they set the bar very high. You really can't go wrong with DJI, they just put out a good product.

[@noel5141]

I heard the autel had fly away issues. That puts me at unease to fly it. Has anybody have had issues with drone fly away?

[@narpat007]

Comparison is not fair as you did not consider spotlight_loudspeaker combo module which is very very essential and that is supported by M30T

[@edinburghdronecompany]

The spotlight and speaker combinations like the CZI LP12 are 3rd party items and not manufactured but DJI. Autel have additions coming to market including this so if we are comparing. None currently make but Autel are atleast trying. What we would consider for our review is amount of 3rd party accessories available for each craft and the DJI m30 range definitely wins that!

[@cloutgod-tribegaming]

Does the autel have geofencing

[@edinburghdronecompany]

No geo fencing we are aware of. Certainly none like the DJI systems

[@Themachinewon]

Can the Max 4T batteries be charged on the same charger strip (3) that I use for the evo lite batteries ?

[@edinburghdronecompany]

Different batteries so I would imagine the answer was no but I’m not 100%

[@RSI24]

As a DJI owner, I want an Autel enterprise model.

[@edinburghdronecompany]

Always sensible to spread across brands. We like the non geo fencing with Autel

[@designer.346]

If I was a billionaire I would donate Autel 100 or 200 million dollars for them to improve their distribution and technologies, the DJI monopoly is unacceptable, but DJI fanboys will find an excuse for this, I’m a honest DJI user.

[@Matanumi]

I get it- I enjoy DJI too but hate how much of a monopoly they are well guess what? Autel is so fuckin corrupt with family board that money wont change it- they need leadership change

[@Themachinewon]

Yeah, but still the Douche bags at Autel won't sell you parts to repair your own drone.. At least DJI has repair centers all over the country.. And your wrong about what your thinking,,, I just purchased a Max 4T today...

[@canavanskyfilms]

i use dji. no company can compete with them. autel is junk

[@drone.notics2221]

I got a big ass light and a airdrop kit on mine. To drop 6foot nets to trap animals

[@edinburghdronecompany]

Love this, hope for positive reasons

[@1canyonchase]

I do animal rescue using thermal drones and am really curious which one you meant. You’re dropping nets from the Autel or the DJI?

[@suwonbluewings-k1]

우리나라 법을 기준으로 한다면 DJI M30T는 자격증이 있어야 날릴 수 있습니다 오텔 에보 맥스 4T는 2kg이 넘지 않기 때문에 자격증이 없어도 된다는게 장점이에요

[@HappyMoney3077]

Hi , i am from South Korea. I like Autel more than Dji, because autel is from us, right??

[@edinburghdronecompany]

Hello, not sure. We thought Chinese. They have HQ in the US and sometimes play the US card but we know Asian. What made you think manufactured in South Korea?

[@HappyMoney3077]

@edinburghdronecompany thank you for your replies. In South Korea, people think that Autel is from USA, but Dji is from China

[@OneOutRajus]

They are both from Shenzhen China. However, I noticed the guy from Autel studied in the US.​@@HappyMoney3077

[@serlancerlot315]

@@HappyMoney3077 A little wikipedia goes a long way, like typing "Autel wiki" on google search gives you all the information you needed.

[@apocaly2855]

I like the max way better then the m30

[@nps-ddpsavinglives]

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[@greygunner]

I saw a video regarding the M30T being what the Ukrainians seek.

[@edinburghdronecompany]

They like but DJI aeroscope leaves the range vulnerable

[@pacifist9805]

​​@@edinburghdronecompany Ukraine's Army of Drones recently announced they are acquiring 2000 Autel drones. They should be better against signal spoofing, so flying closer makes up the zoom difference. M30T prices dropped closer to Autel probably due to competition.

[@jamesshippIII]

Autel is also out of Shenzhen so the new US legislation will affect both equally! Gonna have to wait on the US drone manufacturers if living in the US😢

[@edinburghdronecompany]

Agreed! We are building for UK requirements so let us know if we can help.

[@DavidVAmendola]

Matrice 30T is far better.

[@jukio02]

Omg, DJI is so much better.

[@edinburghdronecompany]

It’s a more expensive drone so yes, we agree but not in all factors as you can see.

[@christopherh6361]

I like phantom 4 pro, we need phantom 5.......... outside of big business, no one needs these drones.

[@edinburghdronecompany]

No future plans for a 5 but you just never know. The Mavic 3e has replaced the p4 range so maybe try this? These drones are fantastic for inspections,surveys, public safety and search and rescue.

[@christopherh6361]

Not the same, at all. The potential of the platform of the phantom drones regarding camera and addons is massive @@edinburghdronecompany

[@davidb9323]

Who are you to judge what people need ?

[@christopherh6361]

@@davidb9323 dude what lmao, get out of the basement.. are you that bored?

[@davidb9323]

@@christopherh6361You sure like trying to tell people what to do. You can only control yourself.

[@drone.notics2221]

Dude you can't even compare these drones. Not even the same class m30t is a heavyweight that one is a mavic 3t knockoff

[@edinburghdronecompany]

Duuuuude, we can and we did so enjoy or don’t watch! The whole point is the Autel performs nearly as good as a much bigger drone

[@drone.notics2221]

@edinburghdronecompany honestly not even close. You are comparing grapes to grapefruit. Matrice has way more features. Heavy lift, fly with 3 rotor, can't even compared

[@edinburghdronecompany]

@@drone.notics2221 - noted 👌 we compared this before the titan and alpha were even released

[@Themachinewon]

We need more competition in the battery area,, after market batteries, that would force then to lower their ridiculous prices.