Autel Evo 2 Review - Part 1 In Depth - (Unboxing, Inspection, Compare, Setup, Updating! Pros & Cons)

Let's explore the Autel EVO 2 Drone together! Here's Part 1 of this multi part In-Depth review series! EVO 2 here amzn.to/3277MiI
AUTEL has come a long way and has the potential to de-throne DJI if they can keep innovating and producing quality products at an affordable price. Follow along in my in-depth review series of the EVO 2 and see how it does in multiple scenarios and conditions.
Series videos will be linked here when complete:
EVO 2 In-Depth Unboxing & Setup here • Autel Evo 2 Review - P...
EVO 2 Flight Test and obstacle avoidance • Autel EVO 2 Flight Tes...
EVO 2 In Depth Range Test • Autel EVO 2 Range Test...
EVO 2 Cinematic shots in Hawaii
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[@sbron99]

Good to see you back! Been missing your reviews

[@EdDemonium]

Two of the many reasons why I enjoy your reviews is because your range tests are real range tests and second is because you change the settings to Imperial whenever possible. Thumbs up for another great review.

[@monkeyfpv7866]

Really good to have you back Dustin. It’s been too long, was getting worried. Thanks for sharing.

[@Gmurda1979]

You're still the G.O.A.T. of reviews my friend! Great job!

[@mrguitman99]

I missed the high quality of these reviews. So hyped for the maiden flight and park review. Big bonus for the SD card. Great job Autel. Keep em comin' Dustin. Glad you are well.

[@ericboff7273]

Heeeeee's baaaack!! Great review!! I love how in depth you go into every feature!! Cant wait for the next one!!

[@soccernerd200]

Looking forward to the flight test! Glad to see you back, Dustin.

[@reddeviluk]

Welcome back Dustin, seems like an age. Hope you and the family are all safe.

[@Suuby84]

SOOOOO glad you got one of these to review!! You're one of my favorite drone reviewers, and I'm thinking about getting one. Please do one of your range tests on this! Those are probably my favorite videos of yours. Lol.

[@taticaldroid9288]

Nice to see you to do the review of this drone. This drone can force DJI to make cheaper but more powerful products. Wait for your range test!

[@Icantdrive55]

Welcome back. It’s been a while. Nice to see you’re doing reviews again. 🤙

[@RogCC.]

Finally another video from the king

[@ce-750pilot3]

Dustin, as always, an excellent in-depth unboxing and setup. I have the Autel EVO 2 Pro, and I absolutely love it. I think you will be impressed with the video quality (still photos & video). I am not sure why your video transmission is so choppy. My displays (phone and controller) are almost instantaneous. Great to see you back again...I am always looking for the next notification. P.S. I got 9 km on my range test over the farmlands of Kansas (very little WiFi interference)😃🛩....

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Always a pleasure to watch Dustin, you guys be safe. Cheers 🍻

[@markcloudchaser874]

I've been waiting for 1 of your videos. Now I'm happy. Good Job 💯👊

[@bodeksrc8007]

Welcome back Dustin! Hope you had a great time with your family 👍 Great review as always 👍

[@ckauffman9516]

Welcome back stranger!

[@PrestonLewis00]

I can’t wait to see the range test. I have watched several other reviews and one got out to 5.6 miles, while another got out to 4.8, then upgraded the antenna and got 5.2 before video started dropping out. I want one - but I picked up the following on other reviews that I hope they will improve on: -no dynamic home point -must enter menus to update home point or change flight mode -failsafe return to home will land in place if: there is no gps signal and remote signal is lost for 3 seconds -creeps to the left in fast ludicrous mode -no way to calibrate imu manually -software upgrade lowered ‘normal’ speed -must use live deck or litchi to run goggles.

[@ThomasHart59]

Hi Dustin, glad to see you on here again. Been waiting and hoping you’d get an EVO II. Can’t wait for the flight test.

[@germanguardiola]

Here in Europe those of us who use the evo 2 / Pro are eager for your videos, we await your tests with the flight modes. A greeting from Spain On my KZbin channel I have several tests with the Autel Evo 2 Pro

[@YellowRoseDrones]

I just got my new Autel Evo II Pro 6K drone today, so I came looking for Dustin's unboxing video, knowing he would give me the best advice. I've been flying a DJI Mavic 2 Pro and a Mavic Pro, so this will be a big change for me. I'm still keeping my other drones as backup.

[@blimages2]

DJI mavic 2 Pro it's the best?

[@kirksalazar9567]

Been a while Dustin, good to see your video again. Great job. I hope you and your family is safe. Welcome back!!

[@droneboy1129]

You uploaded finally good to be back

[@andrewandron7087]

Can’t wait to see the range test!!

[@BigAlFPV17]

Great to see you back. Enjoyed the in depth review. Excellent video Dustin!!

[@BuddhaFpv]

so glad your back...

[@vagatronics]

YOU'RE BACK

[@derekpirie9188]

206K Subscribers missed you. Welcome back.

[@40WattFilmsINC]

Glad to see you Dustin!!

[@gdhall5311]

Very thorough review as always Dustin, congrats on the EVO2.

[@YellowRoseDrones]

Okay, finished all of the firmware updates and tested the video lag between the drone and the cellphone (Samsung Galaxy S9+, latest version Android). The lag everybody was complaining about months ago, seems to be gone now. I couldn't detect any lag in my hand movements (did the same test Dustin did in this video), unlike Dustin's results. 12:55am now, so I'll wait until daylight to go fly in a large empty field. Since I'm proficient with the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and others, hopefully my learning curve will be confined to learning the Autel Explorer app and settings.

[@DustinDunnill]

Good to hear Lee. Yes, if you're familiar with DJI's apps you'll have no problem adapting to the AUTEL app 🍻

[@jn2016]

Nice to see you back here :)

[@andychapman9687]

Excellent opening review of the evo 2, looking forward to the up coming flights.

[@1EyeInTheSky]

Welcome back bro! Missed your videos. Been waiting for this one.

[@theVariedLife]

great job with going over all the menus and functions. Going to watch the flight test review next. Video liked and thanks again.

[@Sami_elite]

Man I've been waiting long for your video

[@LiveLifeTravel99]

Very interesting unboxing! Looking forward to the flight review and range test

[@jethercalope6378]

excited for the range test

[@misterflicker]

Aloha from California. Haven't seen ya in awhile! Glad to see you.

[@store229]

DZI Camera Quality & Stability Awesome... No lag & Cinematic Footage Too Amazing They capture

[@justin7ification]

I didn't even have to watch to know this would be another great review 😎😎😎

[@sureshs9612]

Yess your back

[@FoxFaderWorld]

"Hey honey where is my candy-cane pointer? I'm about to shoot a video." ❤️ u man! She's a big airship, I bet it'll fly well. Looking forward to the county rage test, no doubt!

[@MikeKinney8675]

Aloha Dustin, really good unboxing, "like allways"". I see you have passed 200,000 subscribers, Wow !!! Congratulations!!!!

[@slingshotcircus8139]

Well you definitely sold me on this drone I was going to get the Maverick 3 when it came out for my second drone cuz I'm getting into aerial photography but in hearing about this and now seeing what you showed me today and all the features this is my next purchase before I get like an Inspire 2 or something like that but this is definitely my next drawing purchase thank you for the videos very detailed I really appreciate it thank you look forward to more videos on this drone

[@YoungBlaze]

mavic 3? but what if the specs is better than this

[@YoungBlaze]

hey, where can i get that Candy Cane Pen!

[@robertbdrone6835]

Love your videos man keep it up you’re very detailed oriented. Love it.

[@jalen8841]

DuStIn WhErE hAvE yOu BeEn??? I was waiting for you to review the Autel Evo 2 too!

[@MAtlasDogan]

Omg, I was expecting this review. Cuz I have started to save for the Mavic Air 2 and could not decide when I saw the Evo II. It seems to me now I have to wait for the next vid. and hope to be not falling in love with Evo II cuz I don't wanna save until mid-2021 to afford one.

[@alsey7]

I've had mine for about 3 months now with a total flight time for 30 minutes... It's a great drone but with regulations it's very hard to fly in peace. I do miss the golden age of drone with was back in 2015

[@JohnDeUlloa]

Finally lol - Thanks Dustin. As always, no one holds a candle to you and that pen.

[@skillz2tthemaxx157]

can't wait to see you push this one to the limits :)

[@ozstrayapanoramas8610]

A tip for your test flights, turn your aerials down pointed to the ground and put your mobile device in aeroplane mode.

[@mrwilliams5675]

Can't wait for the flight test!

[@JackG79]

Never looked so forward to one before!! I hope its soon!!

[@kenduejones]

About time you made a new video bro!🤣😅 That's good you're safe bro!💯 Great video like always keep up the great work📽️👈🏾

[@seachris]

Good job with this video I like both of them for sure !!! I wish evo would come out with a smart controller just like dji did it would be smart of them to !!

[@kalaniconn4637]

Oh there you are Dustin was wondering when you would be back haha 🤙🏼 mahalos from the Big Island.. Did you ever retrieve your mavic pro 2 from that waterfall yet ?

[@DustinDunnill]

Not yet 😂🤙

[@Georgewrigley]

Wow Dustin, what a great in depth review. Very interesting aircraft and features. Looking forward to seeing your next review. Great to see you back my friend. Best wishes:)

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks 🍻

[@Georgewrigley]

Dustin Dunnill welcome. Also, thought I’d share... was re watching your Mavic 2 Pro part 2 video yesterday and 12min 53sec’s in - my name popped on your iPad screen. Was like omg 😆 lol. Best wishes George.

[@warrenburchard8661]

Cool to have you bud🤙

[@idoshlomo7057]

Such a long time since you uploaded a video. I was really waiting for the mavic air 2 active track 3.0 test and the new fimware update review about the new zoom function. Please consider doing the video.

[@andrewap77]

Hello Dustin, I have been waiting on your review of this Autel EVO II, Thanks

[@babajao]

Hey Dustin nice video. I have the Evo 2 Pro 6K. Just a tip: flip the type C connection around at the phone to run the cable between the antennas so it's out the way of your fingers 👍🏽

[@jalen8841]

@Babajao W it’s Dustin

[@babajao]

@@jalen8841 thanks, typo.

[@jalen8841]

Np

[@Tech-gx3ng]

Do the pro version with the 6k 1inch sensor

[@sweeflyboy]

Beautifully designed!

[@lifeisfuneh]

Always the best reviews! 👍 You should have gotten the drone first :)

[@BPeterson730]

Great Video Dustin! I think I’m going to purchase the Autel Evo 2. Do you know who has the best prices? Looking forward to your next video on the flight and range test. BP

[@QuikTechSolutions]

Thank you for this video! I’ve been on the fence for a few months between buying the Magic Air 2 & the Evo 2. Almost pulled the trigger on the Air 2 last night, especially after the recent firmware release. However, being relatively new at flying, the all around obstacle avoidance is appealing. Just not sure it’s worth an additional $800. I believe the bright orange color would make the drone easier to see in the sky over the Mavic grey. I look forward to your next video. Hope you speak to stability in comparison to that of DJI. Decisions, decisions...

[@mjw682001]

Get the mavic air 2 it's way better the evo 2 can have jerky controls and obstacles avodance

[@powertuber4.068]

I was wondering where you've been.

[@Droneguy-be1fy]

Don’t know whether to buy this or wait for the Mavic 3 to come out

[@ozstrayapanoramas8610]

You might be waiting until Xmas or early 2021

[@tuttoto]

Nice video... as usual coming from you. I have no need for more than fullHD... then my 4G disco and bebop2 are enough for me.

[@oscr_zen]

so long Dustin, its like Your 3rd video this year xD I love how You keep quality over quantity!

[@the.original.throwback]

Excellent video, as usual. Thanks, Dustin. Missing Maui. Jess

[@robertbendana6906]

Love the review! Hope you do detailed comparison between evo 2 pro, mavic 2 pro and air 2 s

[@flytown9853]

I like the color...😁!

[@viigraphix]

The screen lag is bothering me... let us know if this is an issue when flying

[@warrenburchard8661]

Hay bud I no busy but are we getting part 2. Just checking in because I look forward to watching your videos very informative keep well 🤙😁

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes, I'm working on finishing the edit for posting part 2 soon 🙂👍

[@Joseph04film]

Your vids are so nice

[@ozstrayapanoramas8610]

What drone flies to the promised flight time specification shown on their packaging ? None that I'm aware of. The Evo 2 is the same, it doesn't get 40 minutes, more like 28 to 33 minutes, depending on battery settings and mission flown. But this is still good compared to other fold up drones.

[@badtuna73]

Mahalo. Great review video. I have the EVO 2 Pro. Been using for a couple of months. I have the 2.5 firmware update and so far my drone is flying fine. Some users are having drifting and other issues. Don't know why but hopefully Autel is coming out with a fix soon. I'm still not confident enough to fly this drone over water yet.

[@momodoc5834]

Hi Dustin, great detailed review. What is the difference between the EVO II Standard (8K) and the EVO II Pro (6K) ? Thanks.

[@DustinDunnill]

Same exact drone except the 6k has a better (larger sensor) camera. Kind of like what Dji did with Mavic 2 Zoom and Mavic 2 Pro 🍻

[@808-Stat3]

Wasssuuup Dustin. It's been a while. Aloha and enjoy ur Evo. I love mine ;)

[@scottweaverphotovideo]

Thanks for the very helpful vid. Something I haven't figured out... after I download video files should I delete them in my computer or is there an option in the Explorer app to erase the card's files or to reformat the card after reinstalling the card into the drone?

[@alumahomeinspections7009]

Hi, What can you tell me about the geofencing feature (NFZ) inserted on the firmware of the EVO 2 V3, that work in a "advisory" mode now with pop windows warning you about restricted areas, but can go to "mandatory" at any time preventing flying like DJI's drones?. Thanks

[@Hood.Housekeeping]

This is what I want to know as well. It’s the only reason I won’t buy communist dji drone. What happens if you have no cell service or the apocalypse finally kicks off, or a building is burning and someone is stuck on the roof and you want to drop off a rope or snack. No one needs a Chinese company telling them what they can and can’t do. Slippery slope. You see how much control and subsequent lose of freedom WeChat has created. We don’t need any of that garbage in a America.

[@justinpro2972]

Its a long time that you havent post a drone review

[@siddharth-wy2kp]

Finally 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SolRayz]

Come on we want to see Part 2!!! 😁😁😁

[@JackG79]

If u ever feel like donating a sweet drone to a disabled father of two great boys, who couldn't afford to keep up with the hobby after going on a fixed income.... i know a guy.... and he'd be grateful beyond words!!

[@chadgilmore5046]

Don't hold your breath😳

[@FoxFaderWorld]

Thanks, Jack! I'll be waiting by my mailbox.😏

[@JackG79]

@@FoxFaderWorld awesome!!

[@JackG79]

@@chadgilmore5046 I wont.. but a lot of companies just donate the items to reviewers.... and some of them end up with so much stuff. That they share it with the people who supported them.

[@rickybritton7212]

I love how you explain and test, I'm still a little hesitant, When a person pays 2100 dollars, it just makes a person that is new ,flying Drones a little caushes, Thank you for, helping me refresh my mind, What editing program do you like to use, That part seems very confusing for me, if you could suggest a program that might be easier for a person like me, Thank you Brother. Sincerely your freind from Mo and God bless you and your family

[@red3331]

Hey man ,i was wondering if you're ever gonna do a drone giveaway

[@DustinDunnill]

I'll try and do one soon. Want to giveaway good one(s) 🙂

[@DroneSyndrome]

Is it Christmas already? The candy cane gave it away 😁

[@elwynboykin3577]

Is there an tablet bracket you can purchase so you can use a tablet ?

[@Twobarpsi]

Great video!

[@modelislamicinternationals6995]

Also do an unboxing of parrot anafi USA

[@terransea4209]

is everyone pretty chill at the skate park, just got a 1/5 scale x maxx and want to have some fun with it close to home

[@grahamwalkingshaw6344]

This looks very well built if they keep it up i may preffer them to dji

[@socalpimp1974]

Do you have to register with the FAA each drone you get before you test it?

[@nm-mack4778]

I will be looking fwd to purchasing one of these when the controller is improved upon.....

[@PGMainey]

I fly an Evo ll pro I'm very happy with the controller. what your seeing here is an OLD model as it has old model blades that can be seen.

[@michaelweeks9273]

I want one there on sale now

[@tonynikon]

I have the original Autel Evo. I bought it to replace my 3DR Solo and GoPro Karma. I’d been using my Evo with a LG G6 Android cellphone. I just switched to iPhone 12 Pro Max. Where I can find a cable or cable adapter to be able to use my Autel Evo with the iPhone 12 Pro Max??? A simple adapter will be able to do the job?

[@kanalHDR]

What is the price performance drone you can recommend other than DJI