EVO II RTK Series V3 User Manual 2022.
Legend Pay attention to the following legend keys in this User Manual: Warning: Informs you of potential dangers. Important: Precautions that you should pay attention to during flights. Note: Additional information. Tip: Tips that can help you get the best user experience. Reference: Information that can help you find the page number for relevant chapters.
Disclaimer To ensure that you can successfully operate your EVO Ⅱ RTK Series V3 aircraft, please strictly follow the instructions and steps described in this Manual. The aircraft shall be kept out of the reach of children when it is not used.
Safety Guidelines Battery Safety EVO Ⅱ RTK Series V3 is powered by lithium-ion polymer (LiPo) batteries. Improper use of LiPo batteries may cause danger. Strictly observe the following safety guidelines when using, charging, or storing your batteries. Warning Use batteries and chargers provided only by Autel Robotics. Do not modify the battery pack and the recharger or replace them with third-party devices. Electrolytes in the battery are highly corrosive.
It takes up to 90 minutes to fully charge the aircraft battery, but the charging time is related to the remaining power. Other precautions are as follows: Do not use damaged battery chargers. When the charger is not in use, disconnect it from the aircraft battery and power supply. Do not charge the battery until it cools down to near room temperature.
Be careful when flying the aircraft in areas 7000 meters above sea level as the battery and motor performance may be affected. Before Takeoff Please do the following before each flight: Ensure that the remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device on which Autel Explorer App is installed are fully charged. Ensure that the propeller is installed correctly and is not damaged. Ensure that the front arm and rear arm of the aircraft are fully unfolded.
Store the aircraft and its accessories in a cool, dry place. The aircraft should be kept away from water and heat sources. The recommended storage temperature for the aircraft is 22ºC to 28ºC.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual................................................................................................. 11 1.1 Read Before the First Flight............................................................................................. 11 1.1.1 Document.................................................................................................................... 11 Chapter 2 Product Profile..............................................................................
3.1.1 Install the Aircraft Battery....................................................................................... 42 3.1.2 Remove the Aircraft Battery.................................................................................. 42 3.1.3 Charge the remote controller................................................................................ 42 3.2 Prepare the Remote Controller....................................................................................... 44 3.2.
5.5 Customer Service................................................................................................................ 56 5.5.1 Technical Support..................................................................................................... 56 5.5.2 Maintenance Service............................................................................................... 57 Chapter 6 Appendix..........................................................................................................
Chapter 1 About This Manual Thank you for purchasing EVO Ⅱ RTK Series V3. In this Manual, you will learn detailed product features and the best way to operate the aircraft and remote controller. Please read this Manual and other attached documents prior to the initial operation of the product and keep the User Manual for later use. 1.1 Read Before the First Flight 1.1.1 Document The following documents will walk you through how to operate an EVO Ⅱ RTK Series V3 aircraft for the first time. 1.
Chapter 2 Product Profile EVO II RTK Series V3 is integrated with an entirely new RTK module, which provides real-time centimeter-level positioning data. Equipped with a 640×512 thermal imaging camera and a 4K visual camera, EVO Ⅱ Dual 640T RTK V3 enables you to capture thermal images and visual light images at the same time and supports "Picture-in-Picture" mode. EVO II Pro RTK V3 is delivered with 6K high-definition lens that are supported by an 1-inch CMOS sensor. It also comes standard with a 7.
⑧ Power Button ⑩ Rear LED Indicator ⑨ Rear Vision System ⑪ Left Vision System ⑫ SD Card Slot ⑬ Right Vision System ⑯ USB-C Port ⑭ Aircraft Battery ⑰ Linking Button/Indicator ⑮ Air Outlet 13
⑱ Upward Vision System ⑲ Ultrasonic Sensor ㉑ Downward Vision System ⑳ LED Fill Light Note The right side of the aircraft body has a protective cover that can protect USB-C ports and linking button/indicator. Please ensure that the protective cover is closed during the flight. 2.1.2 Flight Status Indicator The aircraft has an LED indicator at the end of each arm. The front LEDs glow solid red to identify the orientation of the nose of the aircraft.
each LED state. Indicator: Color: Flash slowly: Flash one time every 2s. R Red Flash quickly: Flash two times every second. G Green Flash alternately: Flash between different colors in an alternating fashion.
1. Component Description ① Battery Removal Button ② Power Indicator ③ Power Button Turn on the battery Make sure that the aircraft is turned off before you install the battery. After you install the battery, press the power button for 3s. The battery indicator will show the current battery level. Turn off the battery Long press the power button for 3s to turn off the battery.
2. LED Warning Description LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 Warning Description The temperature is too high or low for charging. The charging current is too high that has caused a short circuit. A circuit overcurrent, a circuit overload, or a short circuit occurs during battery discharge. - LED flashes - Off 3.
Overdischarge Protection When the battery is not used, after the self-discharging is completed, the battery will be automatically disconnected for power output. This function is not disabled during flight. Short Circuit Protection The power is cut off once a short circuit is detected. Battery Saver Mode The battery will be turned off if no operation is performed within 30 minutes.
2.1.4 Gimbal and Camera The aircraft has a high-precision 3-axis gimbal, which keeps the camera steady during the flight and allows you to capture clear and stable images. To ensure that the gimbal can work properly, the gimbal temperature must keep between -10ºC and 50ºC. You can pitch or tilt the gimbal (-30º degrees to 90º degrees) using a dial on the remote controller or an Autel Explorer App. 1.
2. EVO Ⅱ Dual 640T RTK V3 Gimbal ① MCU Mounting Plate ⑤ Pitch Motor ② Vibration Absorber ⑥ Roll Motor ③ Infrared camera ⑦ Yaw Motor ④ 4K camera Important A gimbal protective cover is used for stabilizing the gimbal and preventing the gimbal from rotating accidentally or being damaged during storage. Please remove the gimbal protective cover before you turn on the aircraft. Otherwise, the gimbal motor and circuit may be damaged.
FPV mode The roll axis is consistent with the rolling direction of the aircraft and the pitch axis is at a user-defined angle. This mode is used for the first-person view. 4. Remove the Gimbal 1. Place the aircraft on the horizontal surface with the gimbal compartment facing upwards. 2. Use a T6 screwdriver to loosen the two screws that are fixing the gimbal protective cover and then remove the protective cover.
5. Mount the Gimbal 1. Pinch the tail of the vibration absorber with your thumb and index finger and lift the gimbal. Slide the gimbal downwards and forwards along the slot of the gimbal compartment in a straight line. Important: Make sure that the ring at the front of the gimbal is aligned with the two pins in the gimbal compartment at the nose of the aircraft. Make sure that the gimbal is at the same height as the slot of the gimbal compartment. 2.
3. Insert a screw into a hole of the decorating part of the gimbal, and then screw it in with a T6 screwdriver until the screw is fixed but not tightened. For the other screw, repeat the same step. Fully tighten the two screws with a screwdriver. 4. Power on the aircraft. If the connector cable is successfully connected, the gimbal will automatically rotate to perform self-check. 6. Camera The camera supports multiple photography modes, including Single, Burst, AEB, Periodic, and HDR.
up to 20 million pixels and record 5472x3076 P30 videos at a bit rate of 120 mbps or higher. The aperture range is from f/2.8 to f/11. 7. Use the Micro SD Card Before you turn on the aircraft, insert a micro SD card into a port, as shown below. EVO II RTK Series V3 aircraft supports SD cards of up to 256 GB in size. If you plan to record high-definition videos, we recommend that you use a Class 10 or UHS-3 Micro SD card.
Intelligent Flight Control System Module Description IMU Uses a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer to measure the acceleration and angular velocity. Compass Measures the geomagnetic field and provides reference information on the heading of the aircraft. GNSS receiver Barometer Receives signals from global navigation satellite systems and determines 3-D position (latitude, longitude and altitude) of the aricraft. Measures the atmospheric pressure and determines the altitude of the aircraft.
2.1.6 Intelligent Flight Features 1. Auto-return This feature is enabled only when the GPS signal is good. To manually activate the auto-return feature, long press the auto-return button ( ) on the remote controller for 3s. After receiving the command, the aircraft will automatically return and land at the preset home point. EVO Ⅱ RTK Series V3 aircraft can use its forward vision system to detect and avoid obstacles along the flight route.
place. After the communication is restored, you can press the Pause button ( ) to regain the control over the aircraft. Aircraft battery is low The failsafe is triggered whenever one of the following error occurs: 1). The aircraft continuously calculates the battery power required for returning to the home point. If the battery power is sufficient for the aircraft to return to the home point, the App will show a notification.
Important The aircraft will record the takeoff point as the default home point. The accurate landing only takes effect when the home point is not updated during flight. Select an open area with sufficient light as the takeoff point. To use this feature, make sure that the environment where the aircraft takes off is not changed. Landing protection and accurate landing features can be enabled using the App. 2.1.
Note The omnidirectional vision sensing system can sense obstacles in directions such as front, rear, top, bottom, left and right. However, blind areas exist in four diagonal directions. When you fly the aircraft manually, pay attention to the surrounding environment and prompt messages of the App to ensure safety.
walking persons, persons who ride bicycles, moving cars, trucks, ships, and animals. Real-time tracking algorithms can automatically track selected objects and let the aircraft avoid obstacles in its flight path. This feature uses three modes to track objects. Viewpoint With the Viewpoint feature, you can now tap on the mobile device screen to let the aircraft fly in the designated direction.
2.2 Remote Controller Portable and highly-reliable, Autel Smart Controller V3 has a 7.9-inch ultra-bright screen, which can clearly display real-time flight information under the strong sunlight. The excellent low-temperature and heat dissipation performance makes it perfectly adapt to harsh environments. The battery can last for 4.5 hours, satisfying the needs of long-time outdoor work. It runs a customized Android system with a built-in Autel Explorer App. You can install third-party apps on it. 2.2.
14 Power indicator Indicates the current battery level of the remote controller. 15 Antenna Communicates with the aircraft. 16 Display Displays the image transmission screen and supports tapping operations. 17 Pause button Instructs the aircraft to stop flying and hover in the current place or resume flying. 18 Auto-takeoff/return button Instructs the aircraft to take off or return to the takeoff point. 19 Microphone Receives audio recordings.
22 Air inlet Used for heat dissipation for the remote controller. 23 Lower hook Used for fixing the strap on the remote controller. 24 Protective cover Prevents external damage such as collision and wear of the remote controller. 2.2.2 Use the Remote Controller 1. Check the battery level Press the power button to view the battery level of the remote controller.
4. Adjust the antennas Extend the antennas of the remote controller. The strength of the signal received by the antennas varies depending on their positions. The strongest signal can be achieved when the antennas and the back of the remote controller form an angle of 180° or 260° degrees and the flat side of the antennas is facing the aircraft. When you operate the aircraft, make sure that the aircraft is in the place for best communications.
In other cases, you need to manually link the remote controller to your aircraft. Perform the following steps to do that. 1. Press the linking button next to the USB port on the right of the aircraft body to let the aircraft enter the linking state. 2. Turn on the remote controller and launch the Autel Explorer App. Go to the mission flight page, click the wheel icon on the upper right corner to go to the settings menu.
2.3 RTK module 2.3.1 Use the RTK Module 1. Enable/Disable RTK Module Go to the camera page of the Autel Explorer App, click the Settings button ( ) in the upper right corner, and select RTK to enable/disable RTK. 2. Use the Network RTK Service You can connect the RTK module to the third-party network RTK server that supports the NTRIP protocol for receiving and sending differential data. Make sure that you turn on the remote controller and connect it to a network. 1.
2.4 Autel Explorer App 2.4.1 Mission EVO II RTK Series V3 aircraft can be widely applied in security, inspection, and other industries. You can select multiple mission modes such as waypoint, rectangular, polygon, and oblique through the Autel Explorer App. 1. Waypoint You can add waypoints by yourself and set parameters and actions of each waypoint. The waypoints are connected in order, forming a flight route.
D. Longitude and latitude: you can adjust the longitude and latitude of a waypoint. Associated POI: The main purpose of a POI is to describe the address of an object or an event, such as banks, schools, hospitals and other geographical entities. Edit POI > Click POI > Link Waypoint. 2. Regional Mission You can select three types of regional missions (rectangular, polygon, and oblique). You can set flight parameters of the aircraft and the system will calculate and plan the flight route. 1.
Rectangular Polygon Oblique Side overlap √ √ √ Oblique side overlap × × √ Gimbal pitch √ √ √ Oblique pitch angle × × √ Finish action Go home/hover Go home/hover Go home/hover Course angle √ √ √ Double grid √ √ × Note √-Adjustable ×-Non-adjustable ▲-Only show the number. Non-adjustable Note Front overlap: the amount of overlap from one image to the next along the flight direction. Side overlap: the amount of overlap between each leg of a flight.
You can name and save a flight mission. Missions are displayed in the order of the creation time. The most recently saved missions are at the top of the list while the ones that are saved earlier ago are at the bottom. In addition, you can search ( for a file name to find the corresponding historical mission.
Chapter 3 Flight Preparations EVO II RTK Series V3 aircraft adopts a unique convenient design and has been all assembled in the factory. To ensure that you fly the aircraft safely, read the following instructions and warnings before your first flight. 3.1 Prepare the Battery 3.1.1 Install the Aircraft Battery 1. Turn the battery switch to off before you install the battery. 2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, as shown in the figure on the right.
Battery level indicator: The LED indicators on the battery of the aircraft flash from the left to the right, indicating the current battery level during the charging. The indicators will turn off when the battery is full. Battery level indicator status (during charging) - Green LED is normally on 2. - Green LED flashes Remote controller: Insert the Type-C cable into the Type-C port of the remote controller. Note Fully charge the batteries of the aircraft and remote controller before the flight.
3.2 Prepare the Remote Controller 3.2.1 Unfold the Remote Controller The remote controller is folded in the packing box. Extend the antennas before you use the remote controller. For details, see Section 2.2.2 Adjust the antennas. 3.2.2 Turn On/Off the Remote Controller ● Turn on/off Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds until you hear a short beep. Important Always turn on the remote controller before you turn on the aircraft.
3.3 Prepare the Aircraft 3.3.1 Unfold the Aircraft 1. Remove/Mount the Gimbal Protective Cover Remove the gimbal support before you turn on the aircraft, as shown in the following figure. After you turn off the aircraft, you need to put the protective cover back on the gimbal to prevent damage. 2. Extend the Arms and Propeller Always unfold the aircraft arm before you turn on the aircraft. Unfold the front arm first and then the rear arm.
Important Wear protective gloves for installing or removing the propeller. 1. Mount the Propeller 1. Make sure that the aircraft has been turned off. 2. Select the propeller that is compatible with each motor. 3. Press the propeller firmly and rotate it in the locking direction to firmly secure the propeller. Propeller Installation position With a white icon Without a white icon Mount the propeller onto the mounting plate with a white mark.
calibrated before the delivery. Perform the following steps to calibrate your compass if one of the following errors occurs: the compass shows incorrect information, the aircraft is flying in a wrong direction that is not consistent with the input, or the location where the aircraft is flying is far away from the calibration location. Warning The compass is very easy to be affected by electromagnetic interference. Electromagnetic interference may lead to compass errors and degradation in flight quality.
Chapter 4 Flight Operation 4.1 Pre-flight Checklist Observe the following steps to perform a comprehensive pre-flight check: The aircraft, remote controller, and your mobile device are all fully charged. The gimbal protective cover has been removed. The propellers are mounted correctly and working properly. The antennas have been adjusted according to the instructions described in Section 2.2.2. The aircraft has already paired with the remote controller.
or Slowly push the left stick upwards: Warning The motor will generate heat during the operation. Operate it with care. When the battery level is 15% or even lower than that, the aircraft cannot take off. 4.2.2 Control with Command Sticks (Mode 2) Tip If you are the first time to control the aircraft, move the stick gently until you are familiar with the operations. 1. Left command stick Push the stick upwards and downwards to ascend or descend the aircraft.
Left command stick Left view Left view Descend Ascend Push upwards Push downwards Top view Nose turning left Top view Nose turning right Push to the left Push to the right 2. Right command stick Push the stick upwards and downwards to move the aircraft forwards and backwards. Push the stick to the left or right to move the aircraft to the left or right.
4.2.3 Landing EVO Ⅱ RTK Series V3 can be manually or automatically landed. The procedure for landing an aircraft is as follows: 1. Manual landing 1. Find an appropriate landing position (flat and open area). 2. When the aircraft arrives above the target position, release the command stick to hover the aircraft. 3. Slowly push down the left command stick to land the aircraft. 4. After the aircraft lands on the ground, push the left command stick all the way until the motor is turned off.
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Service 5.1 Firmware Updates To achieve the optimal performance of EVO II RTK Series V3 aircraft, Autel Robotics will update relevant firmware when necessary. You can download a unified firmware upgrade package from the official website. The package includes the latest versions of multiple firmware, such as the flight controller, gimbal, camera, intelligent battery, and remote controller. Important Before you upgrade the firmware, ensure that: The aircraft motor is not rotated.
the camera. After the upgrade, the remote controller may be disconnected from the aircraft. To pair them again, refer to Section 2.2.2. 5.2 Troubleshooting Question 1: An error is found when the aircraft performs the self-check (the LED indicator at the tail of the aircraft glows solid red). This is a hardware issue. Please contact Autel Robotics' customer support: www.autelrobotics.com/page/contact.
Question 9: What precautions should I follow when using the omnidirectional binocular vision sensing system? Ensure that 12 cameras are clean without being blocked before the flight. "Omnidirectional" means that the system can sense objects in six directions, including front, rear, left, right, up, and down. A blind zone of 30° degrees exists in the four diagonal directions of the aircraft. Pay attention to the surrounding environment and safety prompt messages of the app.
Store the aircraft, battery, and remote controller in a clean, dry, cool, and well-ventilated environment. Protect the aircraft from direct sunlight when it is not used. Wipe your hands before you operate your drone. Clean the camera lens with the soft cloth dipped in alcohol or mild window cleanser. Do not use any strong detergents or chemicals. Keep the battery charger away from any conducting materials. Avoid the aircraft and its accessories from falling on a hard surface.
5.5.2 Maintenance Service If you want to send your device for maintenance, please send an email to after-sale@autelrobotics.com for customer support. Note All content of the product may be deleted during maintenance. We recommend that you create a backup copy of the data in the product before delivering the product for warranty service.
Chapter 6 Appendix 6.1 Unlock No-Fly Zones EVO Ⅱ RTK Series V3 aircraft can automatically identify No-Fly Zones and avoid these zones by default during the flight. This ensures that the aircraft complies with the lawful requirements on flight zones. Note You must ensure that you abide by all relevant flight rules and regulations. If you want unlock a No-Fly Zone, visit the official website of Autel Robotics and follow the instructions on the page to submit an application: www.autelrobotics.
6.2 Specifications Aircraft Takeoff weight (including the RTK) EVO II Pro RTK V3: 1237 g±0.5 g EVO II Dual 640T RTK V3: 1250g±0.
Hovering accuracy (mild wind or no wind) Equipped with the RTK module and the RTK is working properly: Vertical: ±0.1 m; Horizontal: ±0.1 m Not equipped with the RTK module: Vertical:±0.1m (when the vision positioning is active), ±0.5m (when the GNSS positioning is active); Horizontal:±0.3m (when the vision positioning is active), ±1.5m (when the GNSS positioning is active); Built-in storage 8G Supported SD card Max.
Sensing system Forward Accurate measurement range: 0.5 - 18 m Effective sensing speed: < 12 m/s FOV: horizontal: 60°, vertical: 80° Backward Accurate measurement range: 0.5 - 16 m Effective sensing speed: < 12 m/s FOV: horizontal: 60°, vertical: 80° Upward Accurate measurement range: 0.5 - 10 m Effective sensing speed: < 5 m/s FOV: horizontal: 65°, vertical: 50° Downward Accurate measurement range: 0.
Photo: ISO100 - ISO6400 Digital zoom 1 - 16x (max. 3x lossless zoom) Photo format JPG (default)/DNG/JPG+DNG Photo-taking mode Single (default)/burst/AEB/periodic/HDR Photo resolution 5472x3648 (3:2, default) 5472x3076 (16:9) 3840x2160 (16:9) Video format MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.
Temperature measurement precision ±3℃ or ±3% of the reading (the larger value is used) @Environment temperature -20℃ - 60℃ Temperature measurement range High gain mode: -20° - +150° Low gain mode: 0° - +550° EVO II Dual 640T RTK V3 Visual Camera Image Sensor 1/1.28-inch CMOS Effective pixels: 50 million Lens FOV: 85° Equivalent focal length: 23 mm Aperture: f/1.9 Focus range: 0.5 m ~ ∞ ISO range Video: ISO100 - ISO64000 Photo: ISO100 - ISO6400 Digital zoom 1 - 16x (max.
Transmission power FCC: ≤33 dBm CE: ≤20 dBm@2.4G, ≤14 dBm@5.8G SRRC: ≤20 dBm@2.4G, ≤33 dBm@5.8G/5.7G Storage space Built-in 128GB Video output port HDMI Battery Capacity: 5800 mAh Voltage: 11.55V Type: LiPo Energy: 67 Wh Charging time: 120 minutes Battery endurance 3 hours (maximum brightness) 4.
Charger Input 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 1.5A Output 13.2V 5V 9V 12V Voltage 13.2V Rated power 66W 5A 3A 2A 1.5A Note: * The used frequency band varies in different countries and regions.
