1. Reading Notes
Please read all documentation before your first flight.
Failure to operate the aircraft responsibly could lead to injury or damages, and may void any applicable warranty coverage.
2. Aircraft
Diagram of the Autel EVO Nano series aircraft from a top-front view, showing:
- 1: Propeller
- 2: Motor
- 3: Gimbal camera
- 4: Forward vision system
- 5: Antenna
Diagram of the Autel EVO Nano series aircraft from a bottom view, showing:
- 6: Rear vision system
- 7: Power button
- 8: Aircraft battery
- 9: USB-C port
- 10: Rear LED indicator
- 11: SD card slot
Additional aircraft views showing:
- 12: Exhaust port
- 13: Ultrasonic sensor
- 14: Downward vision system
- 15: Air inlet
3. Flight LED Indicator
The aircraft features an LED indicator on its tail. The following table details the indicator status meanings:
| Taillight Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Normal Status | |
| Green light flashes slowly | Aircraft is in GPS state |
| Green light flashes quickly | The aircraft and the remote controller are pairing |
| Compass Calibration | |
| Yellow light is always on | Starting compass calibration |
| Yellow light is always on | Calibration failed |
| Green light is always on | Calibration successful |
| Warning | |
| Yellow light flashes slowly | Low battery warning |
| Red light flashes quickly | Critical low battery alert |
4. Remote Control
Diagram of the Autel remote control from a top-front view, showing:
- 1: Power button
- 2: Pause button
- 3: Battery indicator
- 4: Charging interface
- 5: Home button
- 6: Joystick
- 7: Mobile device stand
- 8: Antenna
Diagram of the Autel remote control from a bottom-rear view, showing:
- 9: Remote control adapter
- 10: Camera/Video button
- 11: Custom button
- 12: Gimbal pitch control dial
- 13: Air inlet
- 14: Air outlet
5. Charge the Aircraft & Remote Control
Aircraft Battery: Ensure the aircraft is powered off. Plug the Type-C charging cable into the charging slot on the aircraft.
Remote Control: Insert the Type-C charging cable into the Type-C port of the remote control.
Note:
- Always fully charge the aircraft and remote control batteries before flying. Use a dedicated charger.
- It takes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge the aircraft battery and 120 minutes for the remote control.
- The aircraft battery indicator will flash cyclically while charging and turn off when the battery is full.
6. Install the Autel Sky™ App
Follow these steps to connect to the application:
- Search for "Autel Sky" in the App Store or Google Play and download the application.
- Launch the application on your mobile device.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the mobile device and the remote control.
7. Prepare the Aircraft
1. Please always remove the gimbal protective cover before turning on the power switch of the aircraft.
2. Unfold the arms and propellers.
Important: Before folding the arms, turn off the power switch of the aircraft. Fold the rear arm and propeller first, then fold the front arm.
8. Install the Propeller
The propellers are pre-installed. If re-installation is needed, follow these instructions. Ensure propellers are intact and firmly installed. Propellers marked with a dot must match the corresponding arms.
Install the Propeller:
- Confirm the aircraft is turned off.
- Choose the propeller that matches the arm.
- Align the propeller's hole with the motor's screw hole and secure with the screw.
Disassemble the Propeller:
- Turn off the aircraft.
- Loosen the screw to remove the propeller.
| Propeller Type | Schematic Diagram | Matching Machine Arm |
|---|---|---|
| With dots mark | [Diagram: Propeller with a dot] | Mounted on the arm with dots |
| Without dots mark | [Diagram: Propeller without a dot] | Mounted on the arm without dots |
⚠️ Warning: Before installing or removing the propeller, turn off the power.
❗ Important: While installing or removing the propeller, it is recommended to wear protective gloves.
9. Prepare the Remote Control
1. Slowly pull out the mobile device holder.
2. Position the antenna plane to face the aircraft for optimal signal quality between the remote control and the aircraft.
10. Power On
1. Hold the power button for 2 seconds to turn on the remote control.
2. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn on the aircraft. The battery indicator will light up to show the current battery level.
11. Take Off
1. Before taking off, place the aircraft on a flat surface with the tail of the aircraft facing you.
2. Tilt the joystick inwardly or outwardly and hold for 1 second.
3. After the motors start, slowly push the left joystick upward (Mode 2).
Note: Place the aircraft on a level surface with the back side of the aircraft facing you before taking off.
12. Joystick Controls (Mode 2)
Left Stick
- Left View: Push up for 'Rise', Push down for 'Descend'.
- Top View: Push left for 'Turn left', Push right for 'Turn right'.
Right Stick
- Left View: Push up for 'Move forward', Push down for 'Move back'.
- Rear View: Push left for 'Shift left', Push right for 'Shift right'.
