Drone Compare Autel EVO Max 4T-XE vs Autel Alpha
Which to choose
Pick the Autel EVO Max 4T-XE for a lower price ($9,999 vs $19,289).
Pick the Autel Alpha for longer flight distance (30 km vs 25 km).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$9,999 vs $19,289
- Weight1,640 g vs 6,480 g
- Max Flight Time42 min vs 40 min
- Max Flight Distance25 km vs 30 km
- Max Speed23 m/s vs 25 m/s
- Megapixels (Wide XE)48 MP vs 8 MP
- Sensor Size (Wide XE)1/2" vs 1/1.8"
- Field of View (Zoom)N/A vs 84
- Field of View (Wide XE)83.4 vs N/A
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| Specification | Autel EVO Max 4T-XE | Autel Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Autel | Autel |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2024 | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C2 | C3 |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | FASC Prohibited |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €9,199 | €17,746 |
| Price (US) | $9,999 | $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/products/evo-max-4t-copy | https://shop.autelrobotics.com/products/evo-alpha |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1,640 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 50°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 | 12 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 XE | Zoom Camera |
| Camera 3 | Thermal XE | Thermal Camera 1 |
| Camera 4 | — | Thermal Camera 2 |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | FusionLight 4T XE 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 |
| 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 | ||