Drone Compare Autel Alpha vs Autel EVO Max 4T
Which to choose
Pick the Autel Alpha for longer flight distance (30 km vs 25 km).
Pick the Autel EVO Max 4T for a lower price ($12,599 vs $19,289).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$19,289 vs $12,599
- Weight6,480 g vs 1,620 g
- Max Flight Time40 min vs 42 min
- Max Flight Distance30 km vs 25 km
- Max Speed25 m/s vs 23 m/s
- Wind Resistance12 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
- Megapixels (Zoom Camera)8 MP vs 50 MP
- Sensor Size (Zoom Camera)1/1.8" vs 1/1.28"
- Field of View (Wide Angle Camera)84 vs N/A
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| Specification | Autel EVO Max 4T | Autel Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Autel | Autel |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Jan 5, 2023 | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C2 | C3 |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | FASC Prohibited |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €11,591 | €17,746 |
| Price (US) | $12,599 | $19,289 |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.autelrobotics.com/productdetail/evo-max-4t/ | https://www.autelrobotics.com/productdetail/autel-alpha/ |
| Shop Page | https://shop.autelrobotics.com/pages/evo-max-4t-aircraft | https://shop.autelrobotics.com/products/evo-alpha |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1,620 g | 6,480 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,999 g | 8,400 g |
| Folded Dimensions | 257 × 145 × 131 mm | 455 × 263 × 248 mm |
| IP Rating | IP43 | IP55 |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 40°C | -20°C to 50°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 42 min | 40 min |
| Max Speed | 23 m/s | 25 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 8 m/s | 15 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 6 m/s | 10 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | 25 km | 30 km |
| Max Altitude | 4,000 m | 4,500 m |
| Wind Resistance | 10.7 m/s | 12 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Zoom | Wide Angle Camera |
| Sensor Size | 1/2" | 1/2" |
| Pixel Binning | Quad Bayer | Quad Bayer |
| Megapixels | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Focal Length | 64-234mm | 24mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8-f/4.8 | f/2.8 |
| Zoom | 160x Hybrid | — |
| Mechanical Shutter | — | — |
| ISO Range | 100-6400 | 100-3200 (Auto) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000-8s (Photo), 1/8000-1s (Video) | 1/8000-0.5s (Photo), 1/8000-1/30s (Video) |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 8000x6000 | 8000x6000 |
| Image Formats | JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4000x3000@30fps | 4000x3000@25fps |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) | — |
| Video Formats | MP4 | MP4 |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Camera 2 | Wide | Zoom Camera |
| Camera 3 | Thermal | Thermal Camera 1 |
| Camera 4 | — | Thermal Camera 2 |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | Fusion 4T Gimbal | DG-L35T |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 30° | -90° to 30° |
| Pan Range | 0° to 0° | — |
| Roll Range | 0° to 0° | — |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS |
| Hover Accuracy | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS) | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.3m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.15m (Vision), ±0.3m (GNSS) |
| RTK | Add-on | Yes |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | — | — |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | — | — |
| Recovery Mode | — | — |
| Obstacle Sensors | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Upward, Downward | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Upward, Downward |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Active (Avoidance) | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | Vision (Binocular), Radar | Vision (Binocular), Radar |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | SkyLink 3.0 | SkyLink 3.0 |
| Max Range (CE) | 8 km | 8 km |
| Max Range (FCC) | 15 km | 15 km |
| Live View Quality | 1080p/30fps | 1080p/30fps |
| Cellular | ✓ Yes | — |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Autel Enterprise | Autel Enterprise |
| Supported OS | Android | Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | — | — |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area, Oblique | Waypoint, Area |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | — |
| Max MicroSD | 1,000 GB | 256 GB |
| ActiveTrack | ✓ Yes | — |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| NIR Light | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | 1,200 m | 2,000 m |
| Remote ID | Built-in | Built-in |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Data Encryption | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Terrain Follow | ✓ Yes | — |
| Raw GNSS Logging | — | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||