Autel Robotics has just expanded its lineup with the introduction of the EVO Lite Enterprise Series, targeting professionals in various fields such as law enforcement, emergency response, and industrial inspection. This new series is designed to meet the demanding requirements of commercial users seeking lightweight, high-performance drones.
There are two models in this series:
• EVO Lite 640T
• EVO Lite 6K
Key Features Of The Lite Enterprise Series
Let's look at what each of the Autel drones is set to bring. First, the differences:
EVO Lite 640T Enterprise
Dual Camera System: Includes a wide-angle visible-light camera and a high-resolution thermal imaging camera. The visible-light camera captures detailed images with a 1/2 inch CMOS sensor, offering 48 million pixels and 16X digital zoom.
Thermal Imaging Capabilities: Has a 640x512 resolution, and is particularly tailored for tasks that require temperature measurements and thermal data, with a measurement accuracy of ±3°C or ±3% of the reading. It can identify thermal sources clearly - it also has a digital zoom, making it an asset for inspections, search and rescue missions, and nighttime operations.
EVO Lite 6K Enterprise
High-Resolution Imaging: Equipped with a 6K visible-light camera that has a 1-inch CMOS sensor, this model excels in capturing high-definition, low-noise images, even in low-light conditions. It supports an adjustable aperture from F2.8 to F11 and ISO support up to 48,000 in night mode, making it ideal for detailed surveillance and inspection tasks during both day and night.
Enhanced Photo and Video Capabilities: It provides photo resolutions of 5472x3648 and a maximum video resolution of 4K 30P, suited for high-stake scenarios where capturing the utmost detail is crucial, such as law enforcement and monitoring construction sites.
Overview And Common Features
Both drones share several high-end features, such as a flight time of up to 40 minutes and a video transmission range of up to 12 kilometers, ensuring they can cover large areas without frequent returns changes – bringing more competition among the ranks of the top long-range drones. They also include obstacle avoidance systems using the three-way binocular vision, and are compatible with the Autel Enterprise app, which enhances mission planning and execution through features like split-screen display and offline maps.
Weighing only 866 grams, it makes them particularly lightweight. However, this reduces the range of environments in which they can be used. For perspective, the EVO Lite Enterprise drones can only withstand “fresh breeze” levels of wind.
With options for 6K visible-light cameras and thermal imaging, the series is well-suited for a range of applications from detailed aerial inspections to night-time operations. The high-resolution cameras provide clear, detailed images and videos, essential for precise data collection and situational awareness. These drones come an AI-Driven Target Recognition that can automatically recognize and track up to 64 different objects.
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The series uses SkyLink 2.0 HD image transmission technology, which significantly enhances video quality and transmission range. This technology supports a high-definition video transmission range of up to 12 kilometers and ensures less than 200 milliseconds of latency, providing real-time feedback crucial for precise and efficient mission operations. The SkyLink system operates across multiple frequencies—2.4GHz, 5.2GHz, and 5.8GHz—which enables it to automatically select the best channel, thus minimizing electromagnetic interference and ensuring a stable connection in diverse operating environments.
Integration of obstacle avoidance technology ensures that the drone can navigate complex environments safely. Coupled with AI capabilities for target recognition and positioning, it offers enhanced operational security and efficiency, enabling it to avoid obstacles while tracking and analyzing objects of interest automatically.
Addressing the growing concerns around data security, Autel has incorporated multiple layers of protection including AES encryption and requiring user consent for uploading sensitive information. This ensures that all captured data remains secure from unauthorized access, making it suitable for sensitive and confidential operations.
Who Is the EVO Lite Enterprise Best For?
• The EVO Lite 640T Enterprise is optimal for operations that require both regular and thermal imaging, like emergency response, power line inspections, search and rescue missions, environmental monitoring.
• The EVO Lite 6K Enterprise version is better suited for scenarios where ultra-high-resolution visual data is required, such as traffic control, surveillance tasks by police, all through to building inspections.
Drone pilots will fly these models with the Autel Smart Controller SE V2, which comes with a 6-inch screen with 800 nits brightness, ensuring visibility in different lighting conditions. The controller is equipped with a removable battery, supporting up to 1.5 hours of continuous operation, and it can be quickly swapped to maintain workflow efficiency. Notably, it supports a wide temperature range from -10℃ to 40℃, which makes it suitable for diverse environmental conditions. This controller simplifies the operation with its user-friendly interface and also extends its utility with 32GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD card.
Plus with open Mobile SDK, developers get to create customized drone applications. This SDK facilitates direct API calls to Autel drones, allowing for enhanced functionalities like autonomous flying, gimbal and camera control, real-time media streaming, and data acquisition. Developers can also manage media files directly through the SDK.
