The Autel EVO III is a powerful professional multi-role UAS designed for demanding applications in inspection, public safety, surveillance and industrial operations. With a flight time of up to 48 minutes, a maximum payload capacity of up to 500 g and a transmission range of up to 15 km under CE standards, the platform offers excellent endurance and operational flexibility. The aircraft features omnidirectional obstacle avoidance and is designed for reliable operation even in complex urban environments and areas with electromagnetic interference.
A key focus of the EVO III is on automated and AI-assisted missions. Integrated edge AI enables the detection and classification of various object types, including people, vehicles, boats, drones and fire, as well as automatic tracking of moving targets. The platform also supports mesh networking, allowing multiple aircraft and controllers to communicate and exchange information with each other. Precise navigation is also possible in environments where GNSS is limited or unavailable.
Depending on the selected configuration, the EVO III is available with advanced sensor solutions for both day and night operations. The EVO III 4T Pro, for example, combines a high-resolution wide-angle camera, a camera with 11x optical zoom, a thermal imaging camera with a resolution of 640 × 512 pixels, and a laser rangefinder with a range of up to 2,000 m. This makes the Autel EVO III particularly suitable for professional users requiring a versatile UAV platform for situational awareness, inspection, documentation and demanding operational scenarios.
1x Drone
1x Smart Controller 7.9"
1x Flight Battery
1x Pair of Spare Propellers
1x Gimbal Cover
1x Hard-Shell Case
1x Flight Battery Charging Hub
1x Power Adapter
1x Pair of Spare Control Sticks
1x USB-C to USB-C Cable
1x USB-A to USB-C Cable
1x Power Cable
1x Cleaning Cloth
1x Remote Controller Shoulder Strap
1x Quick Start Guide
Aircraft – General
Weight
ABE40: 1545 g
ABE41: not specified
Standard weight of the aircraft including gimbal, battery, propellers, and microSD card. The actual product weight may vary due to different material batches and other factors.
Maximum Take-off Mass (MTOM)
EU: 1890 g
Other regions: 1999 g
Maximum Additional Payload
500 g
Dimensions
649 × 568 × 167 mm (unfolded, including propellers)
276 × 136 × 146 mm (folded, excluding propellers)
Aircraft Material
PA612 + GB + GF
Diagonal Wheelbase
460 mm
Propeller Material
Nylon + Glass Fiber
Propeller Size
11 inches, 1136
Propeller Weight
11 g
Maximum Propeller Rotational Speed
8500 rpm
Maximum Ascent Speed
Slow: 2.5 m/s
Smooth: 3 m/s
Standard: 6 m/s
Ludicrous: 14 m/s (no load)
Maximum Descent Speed
Slow: 2.5 m/s
Smooth: 3 m/s
Standard: 6 m/s
Ludicrous: 10 m/s (no load)
Maximum Horizontal Flight Speed (windless, near sea level)
Slow: 3 m/s
Smooth: 10 m/s
Standard: 15 m/s forward and backward, 10 m/s sideways
Ludicrous: 23 m/s forward, 20 m/s backward, 20 m/s sideways
Maximum Service Ceiling Above Sea Level
5000 m (to be tested)
Maximum Flight Altitude
CN/CE: 120 m
USA: 400 ft
Maximum Flight Time (windless)
With ABE40 Battery: 38.5 minutes
With ABE41 Battery: 48 minutes
Maximum Range
With ABE40 Battery: 28 km
With ABE41 Battery: 33 km
Maximum Hovering Time (windless)
With ABE40 Battery: 34.5 minutes
With ABE41 Battery: 42 minutes
Maximum Wind Resistance
Horizontal flight: 12 m/s
Maximum Tilt Angle
Slow: 33°
Smooth: 33°
Standard: 33°
Ludicrous: 38° (when the aircraft is more than 10 m above ground level)
Maximum Angular Velocity
Pitch axis: 300°/s
Yaw axis: 120°/s
Operating Temperature
-20 °C to 50 °C
IP Protection Rating
IP43
Hot-swappable Batteries
Supported
The Quick Battery Swap function must be enabled in advance in the Autel Enterprise App. The battery swap must be completed within 8 seconds. Quick battery swapping may fail in low-temperature environments below -10 °C.
Internal Storage
256 GB internal storage, approximately 176 GB available
The actual available storage space may vary depending on the firmware version.
Memory Cards
Class 10, UHS-3, V30 or higher microSD cards
Maximum capacity: 1 TB
Strobe
Integrated
GNSS
GPS + Galileo + BeiDou + GLONASS
Hovering Accuracy
Vertical:
±0.1 m (when visual positioning is working properly)
±1.5 m (when GNSS positioning is working properly)
±0.1 m (when RTK FIX is activated)
Horizontal:
±0.3 m (when visual positioning is working properly)
±1.5 m (when GNSS positioning is working properly)
±0.1 m (when RTK FIX is activated)
Wi-Fi Protocol
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi Operating Frequencies
2.4 GHz: 2.400 to 2.476 GHz* / 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz
5.1 GHz: 5.15 to 5.25 GHz** / 5.17 to 5.25 GHz***
5.8 GHz: 5.725 to 5.829 GHz* / 5.725 to 5.850 GHz
* Applicable only to SRRC regions.
** Applicable only to FCC, CE (excluding Germany), and UKCA regions.
*** Applicable only to Germany.
Some frequencies are only available in certain regions or for indoor use only. Local laws and regulations must be observed.
Wi-Fi Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP)
2.4 GHz: ≤30 dBm (FCC); ≤20 dBm (CE/SRRC/UKCA)
5.2 GHz: ≤30 dBm (FCC); ≤23 dBm (CE/UKCA)
5.8 GHz: ≤30 dBm (FCC/SRRC); ≤14 dBm (CE/UKCA)
Aircraft – Video Transmission
Operating Frequencies
900 MHz: 902 to 928 MHz*
1.4 GHz: 1.430 to 1.444 GHz**
2.4 GHz: 2.400 to 2.476 GHz / 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz*
5.2 GHz: 5.15 to 5.25 GHz* / 5.17 to 5.25 GHz**
5.8 GHz: 5.725 to 5.829 GHz / 5.725 to 5.850 GHz*
The supported frequency bands and available frequency ranges vary by country and region. Applicable local laws and regulations must be observed.
Maximum Transmission Distance (without obstacles and interference)
FCC: 35 km (AGX Station), 25 km (Smart Remote Controller V3)
CE: 15 km
SRRC: 15 km
MIC: 15 km
Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP)
900 MHz: ≤30 dBm (FCC/ISED)
1.4 GHz: ≤35 dBm (SRRC)
2.4 GHz: ≤30 dBm (FCC/ISED); ≤20 dBm (CE/SRRC/UKCA)
5.2 GHz: ≤30 dBm (FCC); ≤23 dBm (CE/UKCA)
5.8 GHz: ≤30 dBm (FCC/ISED/SRRC); ≤14 dBm (CE/UKCA)
Aircraft – Obstacle Sensing
Sensing Range
Forward: 0.5 to 22 m
Forward millimeter-wave radar: >40 m
Backward: 0.5 to 25 m
Sideways: 0.5 to 40 m
Upward: 0.5 to 40 m
Downward: 0.5 to 35 m
Field of View
Forward: horizontal 100°, vertical 135°
Forward millimeter-wave radar: horizontal ±20°, vertical ±20° (for trees)
Rear: front/rear 120°, left/right 120°
Side: horizontal 100°, vertical 135°
Bottom: front/rear 120°, left/right 120°
Downward ToF sensor: front/rear ±45°, left/right ±30°
Effective Obstacle Avoidance Speed
Forward: ≤15 m/s
Forward millimeter-wave radar: 20 m/s for highly reflective obstacles such as trees and buildings
20 m/s for 2 cm power lines within a ±10° range and at a height greater than 5 m
Backward: ≤6 m/s
Sideways: ≤10 m/s
Downward: ≤6 m/s
Operating Environment
Forward, backward, sideways, and upward: surfaces with rich texture and sufficient lighting conditions.
Downward: ground with rich texture, sufficient lighting conditions, and a diffuse reflective surface with reflectivity greater than 20%, such as walls, trees, or people.
Sufficient lighting conditions refer to illumination levels not lower than typical nighttime urban lighting scenarios.
Aircraft – Gimbal
Camera Type
XL902 / XL903
Weight
215 g
Mechanical Range
Pitch: ±65°
Roll: ±55°
Yaw: -140° to +105°
Controllable Range
Pitch: -90° to +60°
Stabilization
3-axis mechanical gimbal (pitch, roll, yaw)
Maximum Control Speed (Pitch)
100°/s
Angular Vibration Range
<0.005°
Aircraft – Zoom Camera (4T)
Image Sensor
1/2-inch CMOS, effective pixels: 50 MP
Lens
Diagonal FOV: 29.6° to 9.3°
35 mm equivalent focal length: 80 to 264 mm
Aperture: f/2.8 to f/4.5
Autofocus: PDAF + CDAF
Manual focus range: 2 m to ∞
ISO Range
Auto: ISO 100 to 6400
Manual: ISO 100 to 6400
Shutter Speed
Photo: 8 s to 1/10000 s
Video: 1/30 s to 1/10000 s
Zoom
176× hybrid zoom
3.4× to 11× optical zoom
Maximum Photo Resolution
50 MP: 8192 × 6144
Photo Format
JPEG
Video Resolution
4K: 4000 × 3000 at 30 fps, 60 Mbps
1080p: 1440 × 1080 at 30 fps, 20 Mbps
Video Subtitles
Subtitles can be enabled and are disabled by default
Subtitle track embedded in the video
Information: GPS, GPS home position, current date and time, ISO, shutter speed, EV, and aperture
Video Encoding
H.264 / H.265
Video Format
MP4
Aircraft – Wide-Angle Camera (4T/4N)
Image Sensor
1/0.98-inch CMOS, effective pixels: 50 MP
Lens
Diagonal FOV: 85°
35 mm equivalent focal length: 23 mm
Aperture: f/1.85
Focus range: 1 m to ∞
ISO Range
Auto mode: ISO 100 to 51200
Manual mode: ISO 100 to 6400
Digital Zoom
3.3×
Shutter Speed
Photo: 1 s to 1/10000 s
Video: 1/30 s to 1/10000 s
Photo Resolution
50 MP: 8192 × 6144
Photo Format
JPEG
Video Resolution
4K: 4000 × 3000 at 30 fps, 60 Mbps
1080p: 1440 × 1080 at 30 fps, 20 Mbps
Video Subtitles
Subtitles can be enabled and are disabled by default
Subtitle track embedded in the video
Information: GPS, GPS home position, current date and time, ISO, shutter speed, EV, and aperture
Video Encoding
H.264 / H.265
Video Format
MP4
Aircraft – Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera (4T/4N/4NZ)
Thermal Sensor
Uncooled VOx microbolometer
Lens
Focal length: 13 mm
Diagonal FOV: 42°
35 mm equivalent focal length: 57 mm
Aperture: f/1.0
Focus range: 7 m to ∞
Sensitivity (NETD)
≤25 mK at 25 °C, F#1.0
Pixel Pitch
12 µm
Wavelength
8 to 14 µm
Radiometric Measurement Method
Center measurement, spot measurement, rectangular area measurement
Radiometric Temperature Range
-20 °C to 150 °C (High Gain Mode)
0 °C to 550 °C (Low Gain Mode)
Radiometric Measurement Accuracy
±2 °C or ±2% of the reading, whichever is greater, at ambient temperatures from -20 °C to 60 °C
Accurate Temperature Measurement Distance
5 m
Digital Zoom
16×
Linked zoom supported
Temperature Alert
Configurable high and low temperature alarm thresholds
Reporting of coordinates and temperature values
Palette
White Hot / Black Hot / Iron Red / Rainbow 1 / Rainbow 2 / Lava / Arctic / Hot Iron / Medical / Red Tracing
Photo Resolution
640 × 512
Photo Format
R-JPG
The images contain temperature information and can be analyzed using a dedicated SDK or PC software.
Video Resolution
Normal Mode: 640 × 512 at 30 fps
Super Resolution Mode: 1280 × 1024 at 30 fps
Video Format
MP4
Aircraft – NIR Auxiliary Light (4NZ)
Field of View
8°
Illumination Distance
Max. 200 m
Eye Safety Level
Class 3B
Aircraft – Laser Rangefinder (4T/4N/4NZ)
Wavelength
905 nm
Eye Safety Level
Class 1
Measurement Accuracy
±(1 m + D × 0.15%)
D represents the distance to a vertical reflecting surface.
Measuring Range
5 to 1200 m
Remote Controller – Autel Smart Controller V3
Model
RC8.3
Body Material
ABS + PC + TPE
Dimensions
277 × 188 × 66 mm
Weight
1750 g
Operating Temperature
-20 °C to 50 °C
Storage Temperature
15 °C to 25 °C: up to 1 year
0 °C to 30 °C: up to 3 months
-20 °C to 45 °C: up to 1 month
Protection Rating
IP54
Long-term use may result in reduced protection due to aging and wear.
Operating System
Android 15
Internal Storage
256 GB, approximately 176 GB available
The actual available storage space may change due to firmware updates.
HDMI
Supports 1080p at 60 fps
USB-C
Charging: PD fast charging up to 100 W
Data: USB 3.1 Gen2
Display output: DisplayPort v1.4
USB-A
Power supply: 5 V DC, 1 A
Data: USB 3.0
GNSS
GPS + Galileo + BDS + GLONASS
Supports L1 + L5 dual-frequency
Wi-Fi Protocol
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6.0
Bluetooth Operating Frequency
2.400 to 2.4835 GHz
Bluetooth Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP)
≤20 dBm (CE/SRRC/UKCA)
≤30 dBm (FCC/ISED)
Remote Controller – Video Transmission
Antenna
8 antennas (4 transmit, 8 receive)
Operating Frequencies
900 MHz: 902 to 928 MHz
2.4 GHz: 2.400 to 2.476 GHz / 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz
5.2 GHz: 5.15 to 5.25 GHz / 5.17 to 5.25 GHz
5.8 GHz: 5.725 to 5.829 GHz / 5.725 to 5.850 GHz
The supported operating frequencies and available frequency ranges vary by country and region. Local laws and regulations must be observed.
Maximum Transmission Distance (without obstacles and interference)
FCC: 35 km (reference value, not yet measured)
CE: 15 km
SRRC: 15 km
MIC: 15 km
The data refer to an open outdoor environment without interference and represent the maximum one-way communication distance without return flight.
Remote Controller – Display
Display Type
TFT LCD
Display Size
8.3 inches
Maximum Brightness
2000 nits
Resolution
2266 × 1488
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Touchscreen
Supports 10-point multi-touch
Remote Controller – Battery
Battery Type
Li-Po 3S
Rated Capacity
5700 mAh
Voltage
11.67 V DC
Energy
66.5 Wh
Battery Endurance
3.5 hours at maximum display brightness
4.5 hours at 50% display brightness
Replaceable Battery
Supported
Aircraft – Smart Battery ABX41-D
Dimensions
Overall: 157 × 71 × 47 mm
Battery body: 154 × 50 × 44 mm
Operating Temperature
Charging: 10 °C to 60 °C
Discharging: -20 °C to 60 °C
Battery Type
LiPo 4S
Rated Capacity
10080 mAh
Energy
146.88 Wh
Voltage
13.6 V DC
Maximum Charging Voltage
16.8 V DC
Rated Charging Power
272 W
Weight
480 ± 5 g
Charging Temperature
10 °C to 60 °C
Storage Temperature
-20 °C to +45 °C
Battery Charger
Input
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, max. 4.5 A
Output
Battery interface: 12 to 27 V DC, max. 20 A
Maximum battery interface output: 300 W
USB-C: 5 V / 3 A, 9 V / 3 A, 12 V / 3 A, 15 V / 3 A, 20 V / 5 A
Maximum USB-C output: 100 W
Total Power Output
300 W
