I've owned drones for many years and seen a ton of drone vids but this one absolutely ticks off everything I would want and need to know plus stuff i hadn't even thought of, Outright masterclass in just under 24mins, Fantastic.
Steve, thank you for walking me through these features. I just got the EVO II a few days ago and I've already spent 3 hours in the air and flown 15 miles in 21 flights. I owned a Spark and occasionally borrowed a Mavic Air from a buddy in the past...EVO II is an A-6 Intruder by comparison! Sometimes I could use a REO! Luckily, Autel now lets you bind a second controller so a cinematographer can control the camera while a pilot flies the aircraft! I believe only the Inspire lets you do that.
I recently purchased the evo 2 pro, and have not flown any drone before. I have watched many evo videos that were posted, perhaps at least 15. I have to tell you this video, hands down, is THE best documentary of the drone I have seen. I doubt a better job could be done. Very impressed! Thanks!
I like that you do the unboxing at the end of the video. I think more reviews should do the videos this way. This is a impressive drone. I'm really looking at getting one now.
I have 2 Autel evos….. one took a swim in the creek. it amazingly dried out and flew again. I have been filming for over a year with them...… love doing youtube videos...
Truly this man does the best on doing drone videos, I am very much debating about buying this specific drone, Thanks again for making a very wonderful video very pleasing thank you again
Dear sir I am planning on getting an Evo 2, If you were going to buy one which which would you get the evo2 pro, Or the evo 2 with the 8k and why, I saw your vid on the difference between the 2 I'm curious about your decision on what you would do And why would you make that choice
@@jonathanandrews3232 The PRO is like the DJI MAVIC 2 PRO and is designed for people who are photographers who know how to operate a camera. Since you are asking the question (a pro photographer would not ask that question), my guess is you would then be happy with the 8K. Please be aware that AUTEL is changing the chipset inside the drones due to problems with chip supply so they should be selling off the older versions at a lower price over the next few months, if not already.
That's the reason that I have been kind of a toss up between the 2 I have been into photography since I was a young Teenager And I thoroughly enjoy it From my camera I actually use a cannon, In the last 3 years I was in high school the end goal they actually paid for my film and I did all the photography for the annual, So I have been into photography for quite some time that's the reason I was asking you this question, And thank you so much for your great videos they are so much in depth with such a good smooth sounding voice, I would like to share with you that I have a light seizure disorder so that's the reason I like flying drones so much because they will sit and hover if I ever do have one, I must say though taking an early retirement I truly dearly miss work, I was a casino guard at 1 time, Never a dull moment lol
@@jonathanandrews3232 Whichever one you get just remember that if you get 6K or 8K you'll need a powerful computer and high end monitor to view the video in full detail.
Thank you for this real review, I went through tons of reviews and so many of them just oozes personal bias and preconceptions, yours is the first one I really felt watching some expert/experienced drone users simply sharing thoughts, very pleasant and professional. Merci pour ça!
I see that the V2 (new chip series) of the EVO 2 is arriving in stores next week. There are some good deals on the EVO 2 with the discontinued chips but not sure if worth it. The V2 chip series is supposed to give the EVO more range and be compatible with all new related options moving forward. What do you think? Thanks in advance for opinions and constructive input. Johnnie
Steve, I just ordered an EVO II pro from Drone Works. I made sure to tell them that you sent me to their website. I was going to wait for the Mavic 3 series whenever that may come. But your video change that. Thanks again, Darin
Cool! I once thought the MAVIC 3 would be released in 2020, but now I'm not so sure. I think we'll see the MAVIC 3 in 2021, as well as many other bigger drones.
Absolutely great review actually glad this review was longer than the usual. I’m liking the longer in depth reviews. Looking forward to more reviews but especially the FPV tutorials!
I think the Orange Monster is very orange, but it's easier to find when it's lost. There was really no cutback on the sensors, very good. i like the drone. And I like your animation. Something new every time. And you always stay friendly in every video.
I've been watching this drone for some time now but hadn't decided. Cap'N, your video makes me that much closer to picking one of these up. Thanks for the more insightful benefits to having this drone. Most impressive this is.
Dear Captain, your reviews are every time very nice and professional , I 'm writing from Italy and I don't know really in Canada which is the price of this Evo II but in comparison with for example DJI Mavic zoom/pro just a best camera with 8K/6K course , 7/8 minutes more of flight time but more expensive for hundreds €/US dollars/Canadian dollars ,it's just released but it no have on board the ADS-B receiver it's really difficult to understand the advantages (here in Italy you could buy a Mavic 2 zoom for 1100 € .....thanks so much in any case for this reviews Good Work 👍 p.s. personally I'm not a fun of DJI and I'm looking a really very nice drone as alternative, but with this EVO II is really hard to find the best advantages .
I love your new graphics that you've been using lately with the little magnifying glasses in the arrows and all that good stuff well put together almost TV quality if you were to be on transmitting on a TV with commercials and co-stars and such really got it together dude been watching you for quite a long time now I love the outro song still got a good beat good Rhythm love the lyrics love the voice of the person singing too bad you can't make any more videos of your band just playing songs like that
I was almost pre order the skydio drone. I accidently found out about the Autel Evo II drone and watched a few Autel Evo II videos and your. What I like about the Autel Evo II is that there is no geo taging and all other goodies. Got the wallet out and ordered Autel Evo II with 2 battery combo. This is my first and expensive one. I can't wait and learn how to fly.
Sorry Steve unrelated to this video. It works the yuneec googles work now with any drone. By using wifi adaptor and HDMI thingy lol. And using the miraSceen on your phone. ( my hardware just got delivered today ) sooooo now my mantis q can be used with the yuneec googles and mavic mini. Another great day.
Very thorough and well done review, Cap'n. I really wish Autel would program at least some of the new flight modes into the original EVO, but it's looking like they've just forgotten about all original EVO users like they forgot about their X Star users. This is a beautiful drone, though, no question. You reviews are the best out there so thank you.
DJI does the same thing after a model has been out for a year and a new drone comes out... that one year old drone no longer gets too many firmware updates or attention.
Wow...Really nice. Very practical, great to see features that do something fun. How about that precise landing too! Thank you for the Autel Evo II review Captain Drone!
4:08 Oh my god look how stable it is. You can tell by looking at something at the edge of the frame and see if it moves. I think its more stable then a DJI Mavic Pro for example
Steve you are A MAZ ZING, thumb all chopped up and two seconds later, GON. I'd love an Autel EVO 11, just too old and not a good enough flyer. And how you can sit in the long grass, and not loose concentration. A good editor too. just love what you do, cheers me you.
I owned the Autel Evo II Pro for two weeks before it crashed on its own catastrophically. I am a seasoned pilot with at least 50 hours flying time with DJI drones and about 4-5 with this particular drone. From the beginning the drone didn’t live up to a single standard that the company claims. The 45mph speed is (in my experience under multiple calm conditions) unachievable. The 9km distance they tout, is absolutely false…the best I ever did under optimum conditions in an open field without obstacles was about 4,500-5,000 feet (1.5km). The drone is relatively unstable in flying, I read one comment from a very prominent drone pilot that states it flies like a brick…it does. As much as I don’t like DJI’s practices and money-grubbing, their drones are the best. After my drone disconnected at less than 2,000 feet in a loosely dense urban area with no buildings exceeding 15 floors or so, it proceeded to return to home and fly directly into a building. I have video from the incident as well as a screen shot before it crashed showing the ambient light was quite sufficient. The ambient light in (this downtown) was sufficient enough to see a building several blocks away in the background and recognize exactly which one it was. DO NOT buy their drones, do some research, and despite their claims none of them are remotely true. The battery that came with the drone along with the additional one I purchased are rated at 40 minutes flight time. I understand this is under optimal conditions, but never did either come close to that figure. Each time they were fully charged with less than five charge cycles on them they showed on the app at approximately 33-34 minutes flight time and underperformed each time with less than 2-4mph winds and flying under 22mph. If you want my full review along with conversations with the company, their dodging, and their vague explanations please DM me.
I subscribed recently for your very detailed and informative videos. No-nonsense and very objective, which is a rare commodity these days. I haven't yet decided on my first drone, but I've been consuming your videos and getting all I need so far. I'm waiting on your non-sponsorized view on the Air 2 soon! Thanks.
I'm really getting more and more impressed with the reviews of the evo II, When I take the dive again this will be in my options box. thanks for a great review.
When demonstrating the voice command feature, I couldn’t help thinking for Canadian owners/operators, you have to say, “take off, eh!” 😂 (#Bob & Doug McKenzie) 🍺🌰
Nice, the review I’ve been waiting for. I like his videos, I always learn more from him. While the others are fine, he doesn’t talk like he’s had 30 expressos, and his explanations are kinda bottom-lined for the average pilot...
Another good review Steve. I like the parallel feature and the side view gimbal action. I worry about the pricing of all these new drones though. I bought the Mavic Mini flymore combo. I’m still trying to get comfortable with it when I can’t here it in flight. I live in a rural area, basically fields and fence rows with small bush lots 50 acres or so in size. Price of Mini was under $800.00 all in, I’d be pushing 2 grand with those larger drones. I know there’s more and better features, I really can’t justify the extra cost. Also, license is required and I don’t want to give government more money. Drivers license, boating license, dog license and then permits for this and that..I enjoy your channel and appreciate the time and your effort spent making these videos. Keep it up !
1st ❤ Excellent review, picture quality from evo is awesome, whilst trialling the evo, was their any software bugs, ? I am still in awe, over the customer service you recieved..
Hi Steve, I was looking at your reviews over a year ago and I think you did were great and detailed with AUTEL EVO 2 drone. THE BEST VIDEO DRONE REVIEW I have ever seen! Wow this drone is the best have ever seen too, your review was superb I don't think DJI is able to make a drone like this and at this price they cost at least twice as much! Bye Bye at your next review GREAT JOB STEVE!
I've been watching this drone since its release as soon work resumes it will be my first high end purchase really enjoyed your review only helped with my decision
I would love to put my hands on that beast. This review made me want to buy the Evo 2. By the time I can afford it , Autel will have released the Evo 10 probably. Lol . Thanks for the vid cap.
love all of your videos Captain, just wanted to say thanks for the content during quarantine it's help with the sanity for sure! I've ordered my Autel Evo 2 today and even though I can get a Mavic air 2 more inexpensively I want my dollars to send a message to DJI that they have competition and hopefully we can start seeing some innovation in the drone world soon. Anyway keep up the great work and I look forward to your next video!
scooter , Quads can change so much in a year that you are going to buy another one in a week/month whereas the scooter should last you much longer. If it wasnt for the archaic laws here i would have one too. As for the Quad ( drones carry weapons) it looks pretty nice and the EIS/stabilization works but 24fps is just vile and 24fps@8K makes me want to puke, but other than that it looks sweet.
@@lxlrvfx1764 Dont kid yourself :) i have kidney failure it aint nice.....................................................................i'd probably stick pick the drone though lol
Captain! Looking forward to receiving my Autel EVO II Pro Bundle very soon! Thank you very much again for this comprehensive review! You are the best😃🛩.....
Thanks for the great video, I almost hit buy! But I already have the M2 Pro and M2 Zoom and the P4V2 with the Mavic Air 2 on the way. I fly for fun so @ $1799 I can't see the EVO2 fitting in cuz I'm thinking how much more will it do then my M2's? Plus I had issues with the EVO1 and I know this should be a better drone but $1799mmm
The reason you won't see any difference is because this video was rendered at 4k. It's a pointless demonstration unless he renders a completely different video at both 6k and 8k and you also have to have an 8k monitor to support it to see any real difference. It's like if he had rendered this video at 720p, it doesn't matter if he shows us 32k, it'll still be only 720p.
Hi Steve I love your videos and also the Evo because the App is user friendly, the bottom bar with camera settings is great and easy to use and the best is "No Restrictions" As you waiting for the V-Copter this month. For now I won't upgrade my Evo 1 because I think the Evo 2 is over priced. Again I really enjoy your unique reviews
I admire the way you create watchable content. You educate us on what to watch for and in the process encourage us to try to make our own videos. You set the standard and just really seem to care. All for free. Because of youI now own 2 mavics Pros, 1 Hubsan Zino, (my favorite) and several cheapy drones. I presently awaiting for my Autel Evo 2 pro. I have my license and the sky is the limit. My request. Stay healthy and I would request a how-to you make your videos. Include how you insert the little magnifying glass and double (triple) screens. If you make it like you make all your videos I know we will learn plenty. Fly on sir!
Thank you! The editing is all trial and error. For every video I learn or discover something new just by trying to do something in my editor that my brain comes up with.
I looking for to own one Evo , since I start drone in my hobby, all was DJi, .. now I'm view all Evo video cuz I'm thinking get Evo for first time... thank you Mr Captain drone... 👍
Better question is why did not he use the cable wrap that was already on the cable? Clearly visible starting at 1:06. By the way, informative video Cap'n.
I have a autel xsp for the past 4yrs and its still working like new. This time I'm going with a Mavic air 2 because of size and price. Autel were supposed to do to Dji what Amd did to Intel but Autel got ahead of themselves.Autel be smart and fix your damn pricing.
CAPTAIN DRONE yes I ask my Nephew to build me one that will handle 8k as fast as it possibly can no matter the cost he said why in the next 2 years you will be able to make your choice for half the price I can build one for now.
How they gonna compete with dji if they gonna have the same price , so ofcourse im gonna go with the more popular for the same price , but if Autel would of lower that price a bit , i probably would have think about i and buy the autel 2. Its a great drone no doubt about that, but i feel more safe with dji with that price over my head.Its just my opinion. Great video captian.
They compete by making a better product at the same price, the evo 2 is absolutely insane once you get into all the nitty gritty. It's not better for "everyone" but for people that need to use it commercially for example, it's unreal. The battery life is far longer and the range is far longer, obstacle avoidance is also better. If they have some sort of software like DJI's mapping software, it will far exceed DJI imo. This will be my next drone for sure.
Precision landing was shown in this video. Active track through obstacles will come in a future video (spoiler alert.. the EVO II is pretty good at it).
For just about the same price for the air 2. I can buy the original evo bundle. Complete with three batteries hard case. Extra props. But should I be concerned that autel will abandon it. Like stop making updates and batteries. Like Dji does. You know the drill.
Great Explanation of 4K vs 8K /HDR .. I also like that Autel does a great job with all the obstacle sensors and camera. 👍 I was debating about getting the Autel Evo 2 / decided that I don’t need 8K (maybe wait for the next evolution from Autel or DJI) pulled the trigger on a MavAir2. As always great video , always learning something new from your channel - without all the hype! You keep it real ... Thank you 😊
I'm pretty sure it's only a 1/2" sensor though. I personally don't care about 8k or whatever if the sensor isn't big enough to handle it. Same with the Mavic Air 2. They just take "fake" 48mp photos. At 700 dollars more than the Mavic Air 2, all you get are omnidirectional sensors. For the same price, you can get a Mavic 2 Pro which has a 1" sensor, which has better low light performance than this thing or the Mavic Air 2 with their 1/2" sensor. TO get the same 1" sensor on the Evo line, you need to pay 1800. No thanks. Also, the Autel is much larger than the two drones in the way that the legs don't fold in as well.
