Autel EVO Lite+ review

Autel EVO Lite Plus is a great 6K drone that is a serious, and more affordable, alternative to the DJI Mavic 3

Autel EVO Lite+ review
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Digital Camera World Verdict

The Autel EVO Lite+ robust airframe means it can comfortably tackle even tricky skies while the “6K” variable aperture camera captures gorgeous video. There are a good, if not perfect, range of smart tracking features and 3-way collision sensing, but the real star here is the practicality and price. This is a top-end flying camera priced to appeal to prosumers and up.

Pros

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    5.4K video

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    Sturdy airframe not susceptible to gusts

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    Night Mode

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    Variable ƒ/2.8-ƒ/11 aperture

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    Adequate subject following and orbiting

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    Long battery life

Cons

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    Tracking won’t follow vehicles

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    No side or top sensors

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    Controller battery life could be better

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    Props in shot in Ludicrous Mode

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    Controller doesn’t charge phone

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The camera drone market is ever-changing, but there are some trends. Since regulations made 250g a limit in many places, we’ve seen a lot of development in the ultra-light category, while premium features have tended to debut at a higher weight; Autel EVO II or the DJI Mavic 3 being obvious examples.

There is, however, a space between what is obviously a consumer market and the high-end pricing – what we might call ‘prosumer.’ This is a drone for customers who value features and quality, and are prepared to push over the 250g. That is where the EVO Lite steps in, but it is not a territory Autel has to itself – the drone is both price and feature-competitive with the DJI Air 2S, which also sports a 1-inch sensor.

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Adam Juniper
Managing Editor

With over 20 years of expertise as a tech journalist, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge across a vast number of product categories, including timelapse cameras, home security cameras, NVR cameras, photography books, webcams, 3D printers and 3D scanners, borescopes, radar detectors… and, above all, drones. 

Adam is our resident expert on all aspects of camera drones and drone photography, from buying guides on the best choices for aerial photographers of all ability levels to the latest rules and regulations on piloting drones. 

He is the author of a number of books including The Complete Guide to Drones, The Smart Smart Home Handbook, 101 Tips for DSLR Video and The Drone Pilot's Handbook