QUICK GUIDE
For EVO II Series
Welcome to the Autel Robotics family. This guide provides an overview of the EVO II's features and how to use them.
IMPORTANT: Consult all reviewable documentation before your first flight. Failure to operate the aircraft responsibly could lead to injury or damages and may void any applicable warranty coverage.
Aircraft Overview
The EVO II offers advanced features like obstacle avoidance and intelligent flight modes, with a top speed of 44mph, 35-minute hover time, 40-minute flight time, and an operating distance of 5.6 miles. Its 3-axis stabilized camera shoots at up to 8K/25 fps, with a live feed viewable on a mobile device or the remote control's built-in OLED screen.
Aircraft Front & Rear & Left Views
1. Propellers
2. Motors
3. Front LED Indicators
4. Landing Gear
5. Forward Vision System
6. Camera Gimbal
7. Power Button
8. Rear LED Indicators
9. Rear Vision System
10. Left Side
11. Left Vision System
12. SD Card Port
Aircraft Right & Top & Bottom Views
13. Right Vision System
14. Aircraft Battery
15. Fan Exhaust
16. USB Port
17. Remote Control Pairing Button/Pairing Indicator
18. Top Vision System
19. Ultrasonic Sensor
20. Downward Vision Lighting LED
21. Downward Vision System
Flight LED Indications
LED indicators on the aircraft arms display flight status. Front LEDs are solid red to indicate the aircraft's nose direction. Rear LEDs show the current flight status.
| Status Definition | LED Indicator |
|---|---|
| System self-test | RGY - Alternate Flashing |
| Aircraft warming up | YG - Alternate Flashing |
| GPS mode | G - Slow Flashing |
| ATTI mode | Y - Slow Flashing |
| No connection between aircraft and remote control | Y - Fast Flashing |
| Low Battery Warning | R - Slow Flashing |
| Critically Low Battery Warning | R - Fast Flashing |
| Critical problems, IMU error | R - Solid Light |
| Abnormal compass, calibration required / Magnetometer interference | RY - Alternate Flashing |
| Ready to calibrate compass / Aircraft calibrating | Y - Fast Flashing |
| Compass calibration successful | G - Solid Light |
| Compass calibration failed | R - Solid Light |
| Gesture command received | R - Fast Flashing |
Remote Control
1. Mobile Device Holder: 180° adjustable viewing angle.
2. Flight Information Panel: Displays flight status, warnings, and live video feed.
3. Command Sticks: Control aircraft orientation and movement.
4. Hand Grips: For comfortable handling.
5. Take-off/Landing Button: Commands aircraft to take off or land.
6. Power Button: Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the remote control on/off.
7. USB Ports: For charging or connecting to a mobile device.
8. Pause Button: Pauses autonomous flight operations and hovers, or resumes autonomous flight.
9. Go Home Button: Commands the aircraft to return to the home point.
10. Antennas: Communicate with the aircraft at 2.4 GHz.
11. Screen Navigation Dial: Scrolls around the OLED screen.
12. Screen Navigation Button: When the mobile device is disconnected, press for 1 second to enter/exit the Image Transmission screen.
13. Shutter Button: Takes photos. Supports Burst Mode.
14. Button A: Customizable function via Autel Explorer™ app.
15. Button B: Customizable function via Autel Explorer™ app.
16. Record Button: Starts or stops recording video.
17. Gimbal Pitch Dial: Controls the pitch angle of the camera gimbal.
Charging the Aircraft & Remote Control
The aircraft battery and remote control can be charged simultaneously using the supplied charger.
1. Aircraft Battery: Plug the charging connector into the battery's charge port.
2. Remote Control: Open the USB port protector and plug in the provided charging cable.
NOTE: Always fully charge the aircraft and remote control battery before flying. Aircraft battery charging takes approximately 90 minutes. Remote control charging takes approximately 180 minutes.
Installing the Autel Explorer™ App (Optional)
The Autel Explorer™ app provides a live stream and enhanced flight/camera controls to your mobile device.
- Search for 'Autel Explorer' on the App Store or Google Play and install the app for EVO II.
- Launch the app on your mobile device.
- Connect the mobile device to the remote control by following the on-screen prompts.
NOTE: Autel Explorer supports iOS 9.0 or later and Android 4.4 or later.
Preparing the Aircraft
- Remove the Gimbal Holder.
- Unfold the arms and propellers.
IMPORTANT: Power off the aircraft before folding it. Fold in the rear arms and propellers first, then the front arms.
Installing New Propellers
Propellers must be undamaged and firmly attached. White-coded propellers should be paired with white-coded motors.
Attaching the Propellers:
- Verify the aircraft is powered off.
- Locate and match the propeller to each motor.
- Press each propeller down firmly and rotate in the lock direction to securely attach it.
Detaching the Propellers:
- Power off the aircraft.
- Press each propeller down firmly and rotate in the unlock direction to detach it.
Legend:
- Lock Direction: Fasten the propeller by rotating as indicated.
- Unlock Direction: Unfasten the propeller by rotating as indicated.
- Black-coded propeller pairs with Black-coded motor.
- White-coded propeller pairs with White-coded motor.
WARNING: Power off the aircraft before attaching or detaching propellers.
IMPORTANT: Wear protective gloves when attaching or detaching propellers.
Preparing the Remote Control
- Unfold the mobile device holder and antennas.
- Position the antennas vertically for the strongest signal.
Powering Up
- Turn on the remote control: Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds.
- Turn on the aircraft: Press and hold the aircraft power button for 3 seconds. The battery level will be displayed.
Takeoff
- Place the aircraft on a level surface. Stand clear of the rear of the aircraft.
- Start the motors by holding both command sticks down and inward for two seconds.
- With motors spinning, take off by either:
- Holding the Takeoff/Landing Button for 3 seconds.
- Pushing the Left Command Stick slowly upward (Mode 2).
NOTE: Before takeoff, place the aircraft on a flat, level surface and face the rear side of the aircraft towards you.
Command Stick Controls (Mode 2)
Left Command Stick
- Up/Down: Ascend/Descend
- Left/Right: Rotate Left/Right (Yaw)
Right Command Stick
- Up/Down: Fly Forward/Backward (Pitch)
- Left/Right: Move Left/Right (Roll)
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
IC Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada's licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The device complies with RF specifications when used at 0 mm from your limb and 10 mm from your body.
