New Drone in 2023: Autel Evo Max 4T

[@trentonb.2227]

I would love to see a review with this and the Dji mavic 3t. It will definitely help me figure out which one I want!!

[@AerialInfluence]

Will post as soon as we can.

[@DakarBlues]

About to get the Mavic 3 T. Unless doing geodesic grade mapping, or it is raining, the 3T is an awesome alternative.

[@tmiddleton100]

@@DakarBlues Thinking the same..the price difference is substantial.

[@johnnicholson8345]

To all the clowns complaining about price, clearly you don't understand who and what this class of drone is intended for. If you want a recreational drone there are a dozen all priced reasonably. This is not that type of drone. It's for commercial and safety purposes only.

[@AerialInfluence]

Thank you!

[@troyhanohano]

Exactly

[@R00RAL]

People love to whinge

[@Matanumi]

accept Autel was stupid to MARKET this AS IF it was meant for consumer drone market. that contributes to the discourse. Autel has bad marketing no offence to those like @aerialinfluence but these videos probably don't help. HOWEVER do appreciate the coverage!

[@AerialInfluence]

@@Matanumi Where was the Evo Max 4T promoted as a consumer drone? We’re a channel about Enterprise and agricultural drones, so yeah, we covered it.

[@DakarBlues]

Does it have mechanical shutter? Does it have 1 inch CMOS? In my mind the best combination would be a fleet with Mavic 3 E and Mavic 3 E Thermal, that would cover much of the bases while keeping one set of ancillaries while keeping it around $10,000. As long as it's not raining those two would do the trick. I'm considering just that

[@C-Noel]

I have been trying to find this out too.

[@DakarBlues]

@@C-Noel anyway at $9000 it's almost the price of one Mavic 3T AND one Mavic 3 E. I would take that duo even over the M 30 T. Soon one resourceful fellow is going to cobble a cheap remote controlled range finder on board the Mavic 3 ❤

[@DakarBlues]

@@C-Noel on their website, there is just one shutter speed and it's 1/8000 s., which is consistent with electronic/rolling shutter. This would mean that the Max T is not the right Jack of all trade if it cannot do geodetic mapping!

[@DakarBlues]

I take that back, the best combo is 3T and 3M. The 3M has mechanical shutter, yes, and it can do mapping along with agriculture with its multispectral lens.

[@GldenRetriever]

You missed the coolest feature of the 4T, which is the millimeter wave technology. For those who fly at night or in fog or other scenarios where visual sensors fail or just don't work, MMW can fill the gap. I have the 640T-E and the MMW tech is the biggest driving factor for me to want to upgrade.

[@YY2014.]

the coolest feature is GPS-free navigation.

[@DakarBlues]

not to forget being able to dodge guy-wires (half inch capability mm wave radar, the cat's pajama

[@Insectoidoverlords]

I have only used DJI drones, so how does autel's quality compare to DJI?

[@danwolfe2249]

Can you turn thermal to color to what you found like dji 30t for finding deer

[@ronan4681]

I think you missed an important point because it would appear this drone also has interchangeable Payloads mounted by 2 screws. If so, this could make it way more versatile than the DJI Mavic 3 or M30 Series. Imagine being able to swap out camera for lidar system or any other payloads down thew track. Eagerly waiting a full review so i know if I should fork out $13,000 here in Australia.

[@Qsly1]

Is there a charging landing docking station for these?

[@AfterJuneFilm]

I have been looking at this as a DJI replacement for the Thermal and Mapping functions all in 1 drone. No Geo Fence, and what looks like an open SDK for 3rd party app's. It looks like the controller is big and bright, and from what the info says it has mapping setup and planning, and a lot of other functions that DJI is now limiting between all of the drone models. This might be a good, versatile drone. We'll see........

[@troyhanohano]

I believe DJI no longer uses a FLIR so this is a selling point for the Autel. I’m a DJI fan boy but would need this.

[@DakarBlues]

My best bet is 3T and 3M. Indeed the Mavic 3 Multispectral has a mechanical shutter for agricultural mapping, which is not very different from urban mapping. With those two, one gets to cover ALL bases at a price point around the same as the M30T. Personally I'm going in that direction ❤. Autel missed the juggernaut by omitting a mechanical shutter on the Max. I would like how sturdy its EMI and corona shielding are.

[@DakarBlues]

​@@troyhanohano FLIR camera would mean export license for those doing business abroad

[@gregamoreno1]

Great video, David…I posted this reply earlier for all the comments on price. (I’m 40K into my drone with a LiDAR system as it’s payload. The average invoice amount for my service around $5. I typically handle 6 to 8 projects in a month. My customers are land developers and engineers. A drone like this will serve as an affordable back up. Well worth it!). You’re worth it if it can make you money when your main drone is down for repairs.

[@AerialInfluence]

Thanks Greg! Appreciate the kind words and great to see you’ve come up with ways to make money in the drone industry. That’s an expensive setup you have, but your income justifies the price of the drone(s).

[@AlienGrade]

$40 a month on 8 projects. Heck they love you.

[@tmiddleton100]

I'm guessing you meant 500?

[@DakarBlues]

​@@tmiddleton100 more like $5K

[@SonsoftheRevolution1776]

I am wanting to get into the same.

[@Supreme2u]

Thanks upper but I’m good with my Mavic Pro and my newly acquired Mini 3 Pro with no issues. Yes, the geofencing is a PITA but we can thank all those A-holes years ago for buzzing airports/airfields which is a MASSIVE No-Go! I live about 15 miles from a major airport (Reagan National) and have to drive about 10 miles out to fly them.

[@m118lr]

Autel has always had my vote for their “NO fencing” stance. The 3T is still a heck of s drone for SAR, etc. Sadly..MONEY is STILL an acquisition barrier for most..SO = DJI.

[@tmiddleton100]

With new laws going in to effect in Sept. Is this even going to matter? Serious question.

[@AerialInfluence]

The new laws shouldn’t effect DJI geofencing areas around the country or the ability for Autel not to geo-fence.

[@bluegrassdroneguy3495]

That price is actually good for what you are getting

[@AerialInfluence]

It absolutely is!

[@kenford5074]

Do you know how this machine will compare to the SIRAS drone in terms of thermal and visual cameras?

[@craig_drummond]

Is there support for this drone on either DroneDeploy or Pix4D? Would this be a good drone for 3D modeling?

[@korraraveena7145]

Dji mavic 3 how many price

[@mmbodnar]

other GPS devices that have hot-swappable single battery setups use a larger special capacitor to keep the key elements going for 15-20 seconds

[@EDSC_CANADA]

Why?? The gimbal controllable range states: -90 to 45 deg. So this means I can't do a proper inspection if I have to inspect pipes or a bridge etc from below. Can anyone tell me why they don't allow 90 upward rotation? I would seriously consider this drone otherwise.

[@Yoel_Yasharala]

Maybe a software setting on the transmitter will allow this....

[@RobertMack-iz7yi]

Excellent presentation and analysis!!!

[@AerialInfluence]

Thank you!

[@pauloshea5483]

Hope it’s compatible with Pix4D mapper

[@focalpointvideo]

Is it built in the USA? Thanks

[@AerialInfluence]

Unfortunately, it is not. Autel is a Chinese company, as is DJI.

[@MarS-dc2qx]

I may just have to buy this

[@AerialInfluence]

Reach out: [phone]

[@jimig399]

Hot swap function is awesome.

[@Esper320]

A lot of the US Army SUAS program influence here but also the M30T was a major design influence. Until we get actual usage hard to say if its "worth it" and while theyre a pain I do love DJIs but not sure Id get this over a 30T and not sure if over a Mav3T either...

[@AerialInfluence]

Time will tell with the Autel. Hopefully it lives up to the promises.

[@Insectoidoverlords]

This drone sounds awesome! It has everything from the m30t that I wanted plus more. I was considering the m3t but this just possibly changed my mind.

[@robertyoung534]

Will be good for search and rescue sound like it would be good for that 🙂

[@Insectoidoverlords]

In my mind an overlooked selling point is the swappable payload. The 3T cannot do that. you have to buy all of the Enterprise drones to have all the capabilities. Which seems really ridiculous to me. Why not buy one Enterprise drone and buy the other payloads that I need.

[@AerialInfluence]

Great point and one that I neglected to mention. Thank you!

[@pranayurkude2k]

कितने का है ड्रोन

[@garrettfitzgerald955]

Thanks !!!!!

[@AerialInfluence]

Thank you!

[@bobturner3388]

Great job!

[@AerialInfluence]

Thank you!

[@stefantrojer6135]

Top video

[@AerialInfluence]

Thanks!

[@heyman6010]

I’ve heard there costumer service is horrendous. In fact the main costumer service guy just quit for the second time because of management. Anyone else hear these things??

[@thattechguyreview]

Another feature is that the payload is swappable per the CES videos I saw.

[@AerialInfluence]

You are correct. Also heard it may have comparability for dual remotes in the future.

[@thattechguyreview]

@Aerial Influence it's such a hard decision between the M3T, M30T this one and I may have an opportunity to pick up a M2EA for a really good deal. Just starting out with Thermal so entry price is a factor.

[@AerialInfluence]

Totally understand. It’s an investment!

[@Truckboy383]

💯

[@zl1booker]

It better be near the dji m30t for that price or most that can afford it would just go for broke and get the m30t instead

[@AerialInfluence]

If it delivers what it promises, it will be worth it. It’s $6 to 7k less than the M30T. Plenty of people will take that price for a drone with these features.

[@geo30197]

Completely agreed 👍

[@Yoel_Yasharala]

m30T only can fly to/from only 2.5/2.5 miles

[@hutchh.6933]

I am definately thinking about holding off and getting this one. I was getting ready to purchase a M3E for mapping and M3T for inspection. But with all the flap about the Federal ban on chinese drones for governmental work/use and now several states are jumping onto the same band wagon. I would hate to buy $15K worth of drones to lose jobs because they were made in China. From what I understand Autrl is made & manufactured here in the USA but it is still owned by a Chinese company. So I am not sure if this drone meets the federal requirements or not....still weeding thorough all the informations & misinformation that is going around about this.

[@AerialInfluence]

Unfortunately, the drones are made in China. Autel did have one that was assembled here, but everything is now manufactured and sent from China.

[@hutchh.6933]

@@AerialInfluence Thanks for the reply....I was not aware they had stopped making it here. I went through the blue list OK'ed by the Fed & DoD and it looks like the are all military orientated or strictly SAR drones. Did not find any RTK drones or otherwise made for mapping type work.

[@meathead2676]

Sorry to say....we all know the world needs more drones with multiple cameras for the average user....🥴

[@AerialInfluence]

Where did we say it was for the average user? It’s for search & rescue, inspection and other professional purposes. I would suggest looking up some reviews on the DJI mini 3. Probably more your speed.

[@meathead2676]

@@AerialInfluence 😂🤣 gotcha 👌

[@вечная_мерзлота]

9k. I should be able to ride on it at that cost.

[@AerialInfluence]

It’s expensive, but for a drone with this many features, it’s worth it especially for search and rescue.

[@tmiddleton100]

A decent thermal site for a rifle is minimum 3 grand..so factor in all of the rest of a drone and this is NOT expensive..it's not a Best Buy toy.

[@MarS-dc2qx]

$9,000 is pricey. Drones like this will be cheap in 5 years, so glad I am only 17 and get to see them advance and get cheaper

[@AerialInfluence]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Yoel_Yasharala]

We will see them too at 98 y old :-)

[@landaulgosto3596]

I don’t understand how you state these specs with such certainty but you haven’t tested or put your hands on one. Easyyyyy killer🙄

[@AerialInfluence]

I think I pretty clearly stated that I was talking about the specs and that I hadn’t flown the Autel drone yet. Thanks for watching though!

[@richiebricker]

Whoa! Evo! Way to stay way outside the Recreational Flying community. 9 Grand? I think I could buy a real helicopter for that. Why are you comparing it to the Mavic 3, isnt that about half the price. Ive always wanted an Autel and thought I could save and get one but Youre moving farther away from my budget

[@AerialInfluence]

I’m comparing them because they’re in the same class of drone. These are drones for search and rescue, inspection, etc. You put a thermal camera on it and the price goes way up. Mavic 3 thermal is around $6200, but it has a 3rd of the zoom, no laser range finder and you can’t fly it in precipitation.

[@12vibaba]

for 9 grand you can fly a helicopter for 3 hours. good luck

[@jdmforever5583]

You could definitely buy an ultra-light for that money, and you wouldn't even have to get a license or remote ID..LMAO

[@johnnicholson8345]

You clearly don't understand what these drones (DJI 30T, M3T, EVO 4T), are for.

[@gregamoreno1]

I’m 40K into my drone with a LiDAR system as it’s payload. The average invoice amount for my service around $5. I typically handle 6 to 8 projects in a month. My customers are land developers and engineers. A drone like this will serve as an affordable back up. Well worth it!

[@darrencollinsonbatleywesty2076]

Why so expensive

[@AerialInfluence]

A lot of expensive technology packed in.

[@12vibaba]

it is not actually.

[@TheRutledgeEagle]

The Weather Rating, having waterproof/resistant components is HUGE and EXPENSIVE.

[@jdmforever5583]

It's expensive because these companies are making big profits

[@AerialInfluence]

No shit? Name a business that set out to NOT make money.

[@monacocross4241]

dji mavic best

[@batman6749]

How much is this drone worth are they copying dji products

[@londenard]

I'm not sure it's a "disrupter" but it looks to be a well-put-together drone. It's pretty much what all the drone people at CES were talking about the entire weekend I was in Vegas. I'll be honest with you, I'm sick and tired of hearing about geo-fencing. I've never been prevented from completing a mission over geo-fencing. Frankly, only a complete IDIOT goes out to do professional work without checking the area first. In my experience, DJI is often laxer than the FAA. Just ask the companies and people that have gotten thousands of dollars in fines over the years. Besides, there's a distinct possibility that DJI will drop NFZs once Remote ID is fully implemented. I've never liked that one of Autel's main selling points is that "you can fly them ANYWHERE". There's a video of a guy launching a Nano+ from the front door of an airport terminal. You keep mentioning "FAA approval" but 99% of people that stroll into Walmart or Best Buy to purchase a drone or order one from Amazon, don't check with the FAA before they fly. To me, this would be just like promoting one firearms brand over another because their guns don't come with those pesky safeties. Back to the drone, I honestly think that DJI left a door open and Autel walked right in. Good for them! Honestly, in my opinion, that's their best way forward. Trying to compete with DJI one on one isn't really working out for them. Their most successful platforms are in places DJI doesn't cover, like the Dragonfish, for example.

[@AerialInfluence]

If you’re flying near critical infrastructure, airport or government facility, it can be a real problem. I’m telling people what they’re supposed to do in terms of FAA approval. Up to them to follow that advice. And I’m not talking to the Best Buy drone buyers, I’m talking to people who are buying an expensive machine to help them do their jobs more efficiently and in some cases to help save lives. Appreciate your comments and thank you for watching!

[@henryrooyakkers8510]

Why looks this guy so amassed into the camera ?😊 His face is too close to the camera.

[@se7ensnakes]

9 thousand dollars for this drone

[@AerialInfluence]

Thanks for watching!

[@ronan4681]

From what I am seeing it’s $9000 with only one battery

[@AerialInfluence]

Correct. I meant to say $9K for the base package.

[@ronan4681]

@@AerialInfluence ... have you seen one yet

[@AerialInfluence]

Not yet. I’m told we’ll have one end of April or May.

[@ronan4681]

@@AerialInfluence ..... Got that full review yet. .... eagerly waiting

[@AerialInfluence]

@@ronan4681 Me too! Supposedly getting it soon. Stay tuned!

[@MarS-dc2qx]

Weird because most people only buy dji drones

[@AerialInfluence]

You’re right. Most do. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ProspectorFrank]

This Drone will be deployed in Ukraine!

[@AerialInfluence]

Already has been!

[@jdmforever5583]

$9,000 for a drone😂

[@AerialInfluence]

Maybe I should direct you to some Mini 3 videos… These are drones for search and rescue, inspection and other work. This is a mid priced model. Lol

[@jdmforever5583]

If you honestly think these drones are worth what they're asking then that's good for you... trust me there isn't $9,000 worth of Technology or material👎

[@AerialInfluence]

Okay. Thanks for watching.

[@m118lr]

@@jdmforever5583 ..sad part IS: You have NO clue as to THIS tech and THE drone market..APPARENTLY. The R&D’ing required to bring this (and others in this category) is extensive AND EXPENSIVE. It’s called economics. They “build it, price it as to what THEY THINK it’s worth..market it…and the market answers”. This drone WILL sell..

[@jdmforever5583]

@@m118lr it's only worth what stupid people will pay for it, these things are mass-produced, any technology that's in these drones is nothing new like thermal imaging, obviously you have no idea what mark up and profits are

[@gbot9000]

It’s called the rip-off pro max.

[@AerialInfluence]

Lol. Only if you have no clue as to what you’re talking about. Thanks for watching!

[@philgordon6671]

It's a DJI knockoff

[@AerialInfluence]

Everything that’s not a DJI drone is a DJI knockoff. Thanks for watching!

[@philgordon6671]

@@AerialInfluence what a ridiculous comeback. It smacks DJI

[@tmiddleton100]

@@philgordon6671 What's ridiculous about it?...It's an absolute fact.

[@philgordon6671]

@@tmiddleton100 still dji knockoff Get over it

[@AerialInfluence]

Nobody is disagreeing with you. DJI is the leader, the innovator and at the top of the drone business. Every other drone on the market is a knockoff of DJI because they invented the technology as it currently exists. Move along…