[Black] Was about to go DJI and deal with the Geofencing but it was suggested to me by another pilot that I rake a look at the Autel Evo. As an aside I do own an Autel code reader (OBD 2-3) and it works flawless but I wasn't very familiar with the EVO. Glad I looked at the specs and performance reviews because I purchased one from B&H. They were on backorder and I did wait over a month for it but it was every bit worth the wait for a pro-sumer drone with no Geofencing. I prefer to not have the 'big brother' watching over me constantly and not allowing me to fly because of supposedly restricted air space.


I believe in following FAA regs and I do but not having the built in (and memory intensive Geofencing is fine with me.


The EVO is very easy to fly, is very quiet for a drone of this size and flight time for me, while not at the touted 30 minutes, is close at 25 minutes.


I bought the 'Rugged Bundle' which comes with an airline transport grade case and all the compartments inside are laser cut for secure fit of the drone, controller, extra batteries, props and even a compartment in the bottom for my tablet.


The drone itself is very well made and should last for many hours of flight time plus Autel is very customer friendly to deal with should an issue arise. They are there 24/7 to answer questions unlike DJI.


I'm very impressed with the drone overall. \\I will use it primarily for recreation but I will also shoot documentaries, consequently, I have to hold a professional license.

[Yes] This was a huge buy. The drone is a great replacement for DJI and the staff was great help.

[18.435 lb] This was the main reason why I bought it but after using it I like 1) its ease of starting up 2) its control unit 3) the quality of its photos 4) battery life

[Latch] I debated for weeks between the EVO and several DJI Mavic models. I am so glad I chose the EVO! The camera is better at 4K/60fps; the software is better designed and the quad is NOT geo-fenced; the quad is extremely stable (GPS hold is amazing); the remote is configured better and has a full-color LCD screen on which you can optionally display the camera's view (you can actually fly without a smartphone if need be); and it's hundreds of dollars less expensive than the Mavics. And the current deal from BH, bundled with an extra battery, multi-charger, and carrying bag, sweeten the deal even further. The Autel EVO is the right choice!

[Precut Foam] The drone perform very well. I don't lose signal behind buildings or trees accurate returned home landing glad I bought it

[Precut Foam] I have been flying this drone since March of 2024 and while I haven’t used every feature, I have to say, for me, it’s worth the investment. 

First, this drone is very heavy, which means you can control it much better in breezy/windy conditions. The orange and black color is much easier to see than the dji gray. And the images it produces are amazing, especially at night.

Secondly, the remote controller is also very solid. The screen brightness is okay; about as good as anything else I’ve used.

Overall I was impressed with how rugged it is compared to other drones I’ve used. This setup really does feel like a professional drone made to withstand the rigors of professional aerial cinematography.

[Black] Thank you for a great product, the after sales service was great as well.

[Precut Foam] I'm stoked about the Autel EVO. I'm a documentary filmmaker, and just got back from a shoot in Costa Rica. The EVO worked great and performed reliably in all kinds of conditions. It packs down into a DSLR-sized camera bag, which means you can take it anywhere. The ability to control and fly the EVO without an attached mobile device and app is a huge plus. Most importantly, the footage looks great. I used to fly a DJI Phantom 3 Pro, which was extremely finicky and unreliable. I highly recommend Autel over DJI.

[Yes] truly impressed by improvements in this drone, and the bundle makes it well worth the investment. solid, well built with most recent faa requirements. little bit of learning curve going from EVO I to EVO II, but not that challenging. video, stills, are sharp. added bonus of zoom feature. as with all of these devices, documentation is extremely important. must read everything before first flight.

[Black] Service and product quality met and exceed expectations