Autel EVO Lite Series User manual

User Manual
EVO Lite Series
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V1.0 2021.12

Terms for Usage
Thank you for your interest in the industry aircraft products provided by Autel Robotics Co.,
Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “Autel Robotics”). Please read the following terms carefully
and acknowledge that you have understood and agreed the following terms, conditions and
safe operation guide.
Trademark Information
The trademarks EVO Lite™, EVO Lite+™, Autel Sky™, Autel SkyLinkTM and Autel
Robotics® are the registered trademarks of Autel Robotics in China and other
countries/regions. All other products and company name mentioned in this Manual are the
registered trademark of their respective owners.
Copyright
Without the explicit consent of Autel Robotics, do not copy or forward any part of the Manual
in or by any form (electronic, mechanical, reproducing, recording or other forms).
Disclaimer
In order to ensure safety and successfully operate your EVO Lite aircrafts, please abide by the
operating instructions and procedures of this Manual. Users under 16 years must use the
aircraft under the supervision of a professional adult. The aircraft shall be kept out of the
reach of children when it is not used.
If user fails to abide by the safe operating instructions, Autel Robotics will assume no
responsibility for any product damage or loss--direct or indirect, legal, special or economic
loss (including but not limited to profit loss) during use, and will not provide warranty service.
Never modify your product by using any incompatible component or any method that is not
required in Autel Robotics official description. This Manual will show you the safe operating
procedures of aircrafts. Please acknowledge that your operation will not endanger your and
other personal and property safety. This Manual will update without a fixed schedule. In order
to ensure your use of the latest version, please visit: www.autelrobotics.com

Data Storage and Use
The backup service function of this product is disabled by default, so user and flight
information will not be uploaded or propagated through mobile device. When Autel Sky APP
is connected with an aircraft, the flight log including the flight remote sensing data will be
uploaded and saved in the Autel Robotics data server. All remote sensing data and flight logs
are stored in the data server in the United States, but the data can be uploaded automatically
only when the flight log backup option is enabled. Without the explicit authorization of user
through APP, Autel Robotics customer service team has no right to access to the flight log
data. With the authorization, it is only allowed to access to the flight logs within the selected
time.
Various still images, motion images and data from the aircraft sensor will be stored in the
internal drive of aircraft. If your UAV needs repair, then the information stored in the internal
memory unit can be used for problem diagnosis. This information will not be retained, unless
for processing service or repair. Never delete or change any data stored in the internal
memory unit in any form, otherwise Autel Robotics will not provide warranty.
The data collected by Autel Robotics are for providing support and service and improving
product performance. We will seriously treat your privacy like ourselves. We can agree to
disclose any uploaded data only when the law requires.

Table of contents
Chapter 1 Read Instructions........................................................................................................5
1.1 Legend keys...................................................................................................................5
1.2 Product document..........................................................................................................5
1.3 Download Autel Sky App..............................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Aircraft....................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Components description................................................................................................8
2.2 Flight indicator.............................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Aircraft battery............................................................................................................ 10
2.5 Propeller...................................................................................................................... 20
2.6 Intelligent flight control system.................................................................................. 22
2.7 Binocular vision system.............................................................................................. 29
Chapter 3 Remote controller.....................................................................................................32
3.1 Components description..............................................................................................32
3.2 Use remote controller..................................................................................................34
3.3 Remote controller calibration......................................................................................36
3.4 Remote controller pairing............................................................................................38
3.5 Optimum communication range..................................................................................39
Chapter 4 Autel Sky App.......................................................................................................... 40
4.1 Activation.................................................................................................................... 40
4.2 Interface introduction.................................................................................................. 42
4.3 Camera function.......................................................................................................... 50

Chapter 5 Flight........................................................................................................................ 56
5.1 Safe operation guide....................................................................................................56
5.2 Flight preparation........................................................................................................ 58
5.3 Flight operation........................................................................................................... 60
5.4 Flight restrictions.........................................................................................................63
Chapter 6 Maintenance and service.......................................................................................... 65
6.1 Firmware update..........................................................................................................65
6.2 Storage and maintenance.............................................................................................66
6.3 Warranty...................................................................................................................... 67
6.4 Customer service......................................................................................................... 68
Chapter 7 Technical Specification............................................................................................ 70

Chapter 1 Read Instructions
Thank you for your purchase of EVO Lite series and welcome your experience in Autel
Robotics products. With this Manual, you can understand the features of EVO Lite series and
learn to operate this aircraft and remote controller optimally. Before first use of EVO Lite
series, please read this Manual and attached documents and get ready this Manual at any
moment for reference.
1.1 Legend keys
Please pay attention to the legend keys in this Manual.
Warning: remind the possible danger
Important: precautions
Remark: supplementary information for your better understanding
1.2 Product document
Autel Robotics provides users with the following documents that users can obtain the optimal
experience:
1. User Manual
2. Quick Start Guide
3. Disclaimer and Safe Operation Guide
Users are recommended to first view the Disclaimer and Safe Operation Guide and then read
the Quick Start Guide to understand the use procedure.
Please read the User Manual for the detailed information on products.
Warning
Please check the aircraft and other accessories listed on the part list in packing box. Do
not modify this aircraft by using any incompatible component or any method that is not
required in official description.

1.3 Download Autel Sky App
Autel Sky App can provide real-time image transmission, senior flight and camera control
methods for your mobile device. App supports Android 6.0 , iOS 13.0 and above systems. You
can download in the following two ways:
Method one:
Search for Autel Sky in the App Store or Google Play, and click INSTALL.
Method Two:
Visit the App download page of Autel Robotics' official website and scan the QR code to
download: www.autelrobotics.com/download/App_download.html

Chapter 2 Aircraft
EVO Lite series are the four-rotor UAVs with folding body. EVO Lite series UAVs cannot
only have indoor and outdoor steady hovering, intelligent flight and other advanced functions
but also have powerful flight performance with the maximum flight speed up to 68km/h and
the longest flight time up to about 40 minutes.
EVO Lite series UAVs include EVO Lite and EVO Lite+, the camera of which adopts 1/1.28
inch and 1 inch CMOS image sensors respectively. EVO Lite is provided with 4-axis gimbal
that can steadily shoot 4K high-definition videos and pictures at 50m pixels. EVO Lite+ is
provided with 3-axis gimbal that can shoot 6K videos and pictures at 20m pixels. With the
new Autel Sky App, they can realize a variety of intelligent shooting modes such as one-click
short film, panorama and time lapse. With the rich built-in templates in the APP, you can use
the templates in your film after selecting materials and then use the mobile phone quick
transfer or one-click share functions to quickly download and share your works.
EVO Lite series adopts the new generation of Autel Skylink image transmission technology
of Autel Robotics, and supports the double-emission and double-receiving of 2.4GHz,
5.8GHz and 5.2GHz. Without interference and blockage, it can realize 12km image
transmission with the image resolution up to 2.7K; the remote controller is equipped with a
support for the mobile device that can display the high-definition picture in a real-time
manner by Autel Sky App.
Remark
The maximum flight speed is measured adjacent to the sea level when there is no wind.

2.1 Components description
①Propeller
④Gimbal camera
②Undercarriage
⑤Front LED indicator
③Forward visual system
⑥Motor
⑦Power button
⑨Rear LED indicator
⑧Rear vision system
⑩Air outlet
⑪SD card slot
⑫Aircraft battery
⑬USB-C port

⑭Ultrasonic sensor
⑯Downward vision system
⑮Downward LED
2.2 Flight indicator
The aircraft has one LED indicator at the end of each arm. The front LED shows steady red to
help you to find the head direction. The rear LED shows the current flight status of aircraft.
Designated symbol of color:
R - Red
Y - Yellow
G - Green
B - Blue
Status Definition of Flight LED Indicator
Front LED Indicator
Back LED Indicator
Meaning
Normal Status
B - Normally on
G - Slow flash（2 secs/1 time）
Aircraft in GPS mode
B - Normally on
Y - Slow flash（1 sec/1 time）
Aircraft in ATTI mode
Warning
B - Normally on
Y - Slow flash（1 sec/1 time）
Low battery warning
B - Normally on
R - Slow flash（1 sec/1 time）
Serious low battery warning
Compass calibration

2.3 Aircraft battery
The battery for EVO Lite is 6175mAh and has the rated voltage of 11.13V and charging and
discharging management functions. The battery needs to use the officially provided dedicated
adapter and cable for charging.
①Disconnect button
②Battery level indicator
③Power button
Warning
Only the battery and charger provided by Autel Robotics are allowed. Neither modify
battery and its charger nor use replace them with the third party equipment.
The electrolyte in the battery has strong corrosion. If the electrolyte accidentally touches
your eye or skin, immediately rinse with clear water and timely see a doctor.
B - Normally on
Y - Normally on
Aircraft under calibration
B - Normally on
G - Normally on
Calibration successful
B - Normally on
Y - Normally on
Calibration failed
Aircraft and remote controller are pairing
B - Rapid flash
G - Rapid flash
Aircraft under pairing
B - Rapid flash
G - Normally on 5S
Pairing successful
B - Rapid flash
R - Normally on 5S
Pairing failed
Upgrading
B - Rapid flash
G - Rapid flash
Aircraft under upgrading
B - Normally on
G - Normally on
Upgrading successful
B - Normally on
Y - Slow flash（1 sec/1 time）
Upgrading failed

2.3.1 Battery use
1. Check battery level
The battery indicator is divided into LED 1, LED 2, LED 3, LED 4. The position of each
indicator is shown in the figure below.
When the battery is turned off, press the power button for 1 second and then release it quickly
to check the battery level. LED will indicate the current battery level, as shown below.
Battery level indicator status (non-charging status)
-Green is normally on -Flashing Green -Off
LED Warning description
Indicator is flashing
Warning description
The charging temperature is too high or too low.
The charging current is high enough to cause short circuit.
There is overcurrent, overload or short circuit problem in the
case of discharging.
-Indicator is flashing -Off

2. Turn on battery
The battery shall be turned off before it is installed. After installation, long press the power
button for 3 seconds. The battery level indicator will indicate the current battery level.
3. Turn off battery
Long press the power button for 3 seconds to turn off battery. If the battery has been installed
on aircraft, LED 1 and LED 4 will flash for five times to remind the shutting down. After all
battery level indicators are turned off, take the battery out of the aircraft.
4. Install aircraft battery
1. Turn off the battery power switch before installing battery.
2. Insert the battery compartment and push it to the bottom, as shown below. There will be
clicking sound when the battery is installed in place.
5. Disassemble aircraft battery
1. Turn off the aircraft battery power switch before taking out the battery.
2. Press the buckles at two sides of battery and slowly take out the battery.

6. Charge aircraft battery
The aircraft battery and remote controller can use the charger and cable provided for charging.
Before each use, the battery shall be fully charged.
1）Connect the adapter to AC power..
2）Press and hold the disconnect button on both ends of the battery, and connect one end of
the charging cable to the charging slot of the aircraft battery.
3) Under the charging state, the aircraft battery level indicator will flash circularly.
4) When all battery level indicators are off, this shows that the intelligent aircraft battery has
been fully charged. Please take off the charger to complete charging.
2.3.2 Battery function
The following functions can protect and prolong the battery service life.
1) Self-discharge protection for storage: if the battery is stored in high temperature
environment or it is not used for 6 days and the battery level is high, the self-discharge
protection will be activated. The battery will automatically discharge to a safe level, and this
discharging process takes 2~3 days. In this period, it is normal that the battery may be slightly
hot.
2) Low battery protection: in the case of low battery level, the battery will automatically enter
sleep mode to avoid damage. Under this mode, there will be no reaction when pressing the
power button. To wake up the battery, it is allowed to connect it with charger.
3) Charging temperature protection: the battery will stop charging in the case of charging
temperature lower than 5ºC (41ºF) or higher than 45ºC (113ºF).
4) Overcurrent protection: the large charging current will seriously damage the battery, so the
battery will stop charging in the case of excessive charging current.
5) Overcharge protection: the battery will automatically stop charging after it is fully charged.
6) Balanced protection: each battery unit shall maintain voltage balance to avoid overcharge
or overdischarge.

7) Overdischarge protection: the battery will automatically disconnect the power output
function when it is not used and completes the self-discharge period. This function is disabled
in flight.
8) Short-circuit protection: the power supply will be disconnected once the short circuit is
detected.
9) Power-down mode: the battery will turn off if there is no operation within 30 minutes.
10) Communication: during use, the aircraft will be continuously synchronous with battery to
provide the real-time information, including voltage, capacity, current, and temperature.
11) Low power consumption mode: the battery will enter the low power consumption mode
when the battery level is lower than about 8% to reduce the own power consumption. To
recover the battery from the low power consumption mode, it shall be activated by charger.
2.3.3 Precautions
1. Use
Please be sure to turn off the aircraft power before installing or disassembling aircraft
battery.
It is only allowed to use the battery and charger sold or authorized by Autel Robotics for
EVO Lite series. The use of any unapproved battery or charger may cause fire, explosion,
leakage or other dangers. Autel Robotics will assume no responsibility for any
consequence of using the battery or charger of third party.
Be sure to charge the battery fully before each flight. If the aircraft enters the low battery
alarm mode, it is necessary to land the aircraft, stop flying, replace or charge battery as
soon as possible.
Never decompose, scratch, extrude, bend, pierce, cut, distort or damage the battery in
other forms. Otherwise the fire, explosion, leakage or other dangers may be caused.
Once the battery is found with bulge, smoke, leakage or any damage, it is necessary to
stop use or charging immediately and soak the battery into a vessel containing saline
water.
Please use the battery at the suitable temperature (-10°C~40°C). The use at high or low
temperature will affect the battery life. Too high temperature may cause fire or
spontaneous combustion; too low temperature may cause the permanent damage of
battery.
When the battery is at low temperature lower than 10°C, it can be inserted into the
aircraft for warming; the flight is allowed after the battery is fully warmed up. It is

optimal to warm up to 20℃above.
Due to the battery output power limitation under the low temperature environment, the
wind resistance of aircraft will reduce and its flight performance will degrade. Please
operate with care.
When the battery is used in low temperature environment (0~5°C), the battery shall be
full. The discharge capacity of battery will reduce when it operates in low temperature
environment, so first turn on the aircraft to warm up the battery.
Never use the battery in strong static or electromagnetic environment.
Never expose the battery to open fire, explosion or other danger.
Never place the battery in microwave oven or pressure cooker.
If the aircraft falls into water, the battery shall be taken out immediately after it is
recovered. Place the battery in an open space and keep a safe distance till that the battery
is fully dried. Stop the use of the battery, and contact the customer service center for
replacement.
2. Charging
At most 90 minutes are required to fully charge the aircraft battery, but the charging time
is related to the remaining battery level.
Never use the damaged battery charger.
When the charger is not used, disconnect it from the aircraft battery and power supply.
The charging is allowed only after the battery is cooled to room temperature. If the
battery is connected with the charger immediately after flight, the overtemperature
protection function may be activated to stop battery charging till that the battery is fully
cool.
Do not turn on the aircraft during charging. The charging is not supported when the
aircraft is on.
The allowable battery charging temperature is 5°C~45°C. If the battery cell temperature
is not within this range, the battery management system will be prohibited from charging.
The optimal charging temperature range is 22°C~28°C. The charging in this range can
prolong the battery life.
For EVO Lite series, the multiple chargers are optional to charge multiple batteries at the
same time. You can access to Autel Robotics Online Mall to purchase accessories.
The battery shall be recharged once every about three months to maintain its activity.

Autel Robotics will assume no responsibility for any consequence due to the use of
non-official standard charger.
3. Storage and transportation
The battery shall be protected from close contact with water source or heat source when
storage. The battery shall be stored in a dry and well-ventilated place in room
temperature (ideal temperature of 22°C~28°C (72°F~ 82°F)).
The battery shall be kept out of the reach of children and pets.
Never place the battery in direct sunlight or near sharp object, water, metal or reactive
chemical.
The storage of the battery in extreme temperature will shorten the battery service life. If
the battery is not used for 1 day above, it shall be stored in -10°C (14°F)~30°C(86°F).
Otherwise, the battery damage or failure may be caused.
If the battery is not used for long, the battery service life will be shortened. Never
transport the damaged battery. Once the battery needs to be transported, it shall be
discharged to 20~30%.
4. Disposal
The battery must be thoroughly discharged before it is discarded in a designated battery
recycling bin.
The battery is a dangerous chemical, so it is forbidden to be discarded in ordinary dustbin.
For more details, please abide by the local recycling and disposal laws and regulations.
2.4 Gimbal and camera
2.4.1 Gimbal overview
EVO Lite gimbal
EVO Lite is provided with 4-axis gimbal stabilization and 4K camera with 1/1.28 inch CMOS
sensor, and the camera core can take its own plane center as axis to independently rotate by
±400°. You can use the gimbal pitching thumbwheel of remote controller or Autel Sky App
to adjust the gimbal pitch angle within the range of -90º~30º.

①Shock absorber
⑤Rolling axis motor
②Camera
⑥Yawing axis motor
③UV Filter
⑦Rotating axis motor
④Pitching axis motor
EVO Lite+ gimbal
EVO Lite+ is provided with 3-axis stabilization, and the camera includes a built-in 1 inch
CMOS sensor to record 6K high-definition video. You can use the gimbal pitching
thumbwheel of remote controller or Autel Sky App to adjust the gimbal pitch angle within the
range of -90º~30º.
①Shock absorber
④Pitching axis motor
②Camera
⑤Rolling axis motor
③UV Filter
⑥Yawing axis motor

The gimbal includes two working modes:
Stabilization mode
The rolling axis remains horizontal while the pitching axis remains the user-defined angle.
This mode is used to capture stable image and video.
FPV mode
The rolling axis remains consistent with the rolling direction of the aircraft while the pitching
axis remains the user-defined angle. This mode is used for first-person perspective.
Important
EVO Lite series camera gimbal is fixed by one gimbal protective cover that can protect
the gimbal from accidental rotation or damage during storage.
In order to ensure normal operation, the gimbal temperature must be -10°C~50°C
(14°F~122°F).
Please be sure to take down the gimbal protective cover before startup. Otherwise the
gimbal camera and circuit may be damaged.
When turning on the aircraft power switch, the gimbal will rotate automatically to carry
out self-test and calibration. Please ensure that there is no object that may hinder the
gimbal motion around the gimbal.
The gimbal contains precision components. In the case of collision or damage, the
precision components may be damaged to cause performance reduction of the gimbal.
Please protect the gimbal camera from physical damage.
The gimbal shall be kept clean and avoided touching sand, stone and other objects,
otherwise the gimbal motion may be hindered, affecting its performance.
Never add any object on the camera gimbal, otherwise this may affect the gimbal
performance and even cause the motor burnout.
Before flight, ensure that there is no any sticker or foreign object on the gimbal, and
place the aircraft on the flat and open ground. Never collide with the gimbal after power
on.
If any ground object collides with the gimbal or the gimbal is impacted by an excessive
external force (such as being collided or broken) when it is placed on the rugged ground
or grassland, the gimbal motor may become abnormal.
The flight in heavy fog or cloud may cause the condensation of gimbal, resulting in
temporary fault. In this case, the gimbal can recover normal after drying.

2.4.2 Camera overview
EVO Lite camera is featured by 1/1.28 inch sensor, 50m effective pixels, lens aperture of F1.9,
and focus of 0.5m and above. It can record 4K60 high-definition video.
EVO Lite+ camera contains one 1 inch sensor and can support 20m still photo shooting and
6K high-definition video recording, and its aperture is adjustable within F2.8~F11. The focus
is 0.5m and above.
These two camera modules can support multiple shooting modes, including:
Single
Burst
Auto exposure bracketing (AEB)
Timer
HDR imaging
Night
Panoramic
The camera can save photos in DNG or JPG format and record videos in MOV or MP4
format. The image and video can be saved in Micro SD card. The real-time image can be
displayed in Autel Sky App at a resolution up to 2.7K and a fluency of 30 frames.
Important
Please use and store the camera within the nominal temperature and humidity range to
maintain good performance of camera lens.
Any dirt or dust on the lens surface is recommended to be removed by special lens
cleaning tool, in order to avoid damaging lens or affecting image quality.
Ensure that the camera is not blocked or covered, otherwise high temperature may cause
the camera damage and even get you or others a burn.
2.4.3 Use Micro SD card
EVO Lite series is provided with Micro SD card slot for storage space extension.
Before the aircraft is turned on, first insert one Micro SD card in a port, as shown below. EVO
Lite series can support the SD card with the maximum storage capacity of 256GB. If you
want to shoot a high-definition video, you are recommended to use the Class 10 or UHS-3