This is one of the only few comparisons of the two drones tracking a subject, since most comparisons were made before the software update to the Autel EVO Nano+ came out. Nice work!
Flight restrictions are there to prevent you to fly where you are not allowed to fly. It's a great safety feature. Most people flying these type of drones are doing it for fun. If you are a professional user and actually have a permit to fly in a restricted zone then it is possible to unlock the area where you need to fly
@@VittBrus and thats such a god damn hassle that doesn't always work- heard many horror stories of getting clearence and still be grounded for a time sensitive shoot.
With the new update of the app that the evo nano plus received, it now reaches a maximum speed of 55km/h and the drone works much better. What I have not tested is the tracking, but I think it has also improved
I have a feeling the EVO Nano+ has a particular blind spot on the right side. In my own case it crashed nose first into a wall when following a leisurely walking target, wall was 1m on the right, some trees 3m to the left. The drone actually veered right to be able to hit the wall.
Great series of reviews on these two little ones. My hope is the Nano+ shortcomings push Autel into coming out with a better Nano+ to address them. It would be great to see something in the Spring but we'll see I guess. As much as I like the N+ camera I'd likely buy the M3p at this point. I really like the lower tone of the props on the M3p too.
Thanks for all your hard work in producing these comparison videos and for all your RU-vid content. I have only been flying the Mini 2 and now the Mini 3 Pro for about nine months, but my flying experience has been enhanced by the many things I have learned from you. Cheers from Wisconsin.
Up , Capitão Drne? conversa com a Autel Robotics para consertar através de uma atualização o modo de vôo track,aqui no Brasil o drone está muito instável, não permanece com o alvo no centro da tela..Por favor,nos ajude....Obrigado...!!!!
Great comparison and in case of your tracking test the same results as I made in my test some days ago on my channel. Thanks for your outstanding work and your "test-series "
Just purchased my dji mini 3, not delivered yet so i desided to learn more about it. My attention spend works fine, i watched all 5 parts one after another😁 I think I made a right choice. Thank you for such a detailed overview.
Very instructive! I'm getting the Nano+ for the camera and general use. If I want to invest in something for pro grade specs and rough weather, I'll consider something like the Lite+ or Evo 2. For active tracking, especially in close quarters, the Mini 3 pro looks like a champ!!
Thanks, Captain another great comparison test for both drones both are excellent Mini drones I am not a DJI fanboy but I do prefer the Mini 3 simply because I have never owned an Autel Drone.
Great review and comparison Steve, as mentioned before both are great drones. In time i will get the DJI Mini 3 rather, as i can use my existing Mini 2 controller and only need to buy the drone. 👍💖
While I agree it’s not in all drones, the waiting a few seconds has made a difference with the accuracy when auto landing in my experience with my mini 2.
Well done Captain!; many thanks for posting ; will look forward to the Video comparison as there was a snapshot in part 5; the Nano seemed to pick up some very saturated Autumn colours (which I dont mind!) the Mini 3, perhaps a little more natural however lets wait for the next instalment!
Great test i kind of guess the same results but it will be very interesting in your part 6 comparisment on the camera quality ,who will win , ill be looking foward to that
Thank you again Steve, I've been a fan of Autel an dji both,I was saving up for a nano + due to its ability to record Awesome video inow light but been thinking of the mini 3 pro for a bit,seen tons of video on RU-vid, so finally caught your other comparison of the two,you've definitely helped me to make up my mind,I'm hands down going with a mini 3pro an for the price couldn't be happier, I'll have to put money towards the fly more combo,thanks again steve
Great tests, Steve! I'm Have a Mini 2. and I'm considering the Mini 3 Pro, as well as a Mavic 3. I'm looking forward to the next round with the camera test 👏👏✨
Steve: Autel just isn't good when it comes to tracking. That has always been their weakness. I still have the Evo 1 and rarely fly it or any quad anymore, but it was always weak at follow as I showed several years ago when the Evo 1 came out. So I hand it to dji on the tracking. They are the kings of it minus the Skydio as you pointed out. I love your reviews as they are always honest and no hype attached. I pretty much stopped watching all other quadcopter reviewers because they are just hype and shills for a company, typically dji. So keep being you and I'll keep watching.
Of course, Autel's tracking is Version 1.0 - one can only assume that it will get better. My main issue with DJI is their approach to Geofencing - they just shut the drone down. On more than one occasion DJI's software has limited my ability to fly where both Airmap and Aloft had said that I was good to go. It's a pain to plan out a shot, drive some distance to get there only to find that DJI is having a hissy fit whereas Autel has no issues.
A tip then. You can check the DJI fly zone map before you go. If you actually are allowed to fly in a place but DJI say no then it's not very good. I don't live in US but I have never seen any mismatch between DJI geofencing and where I'm allowed to fly
@@VittBrus That's all well and good, but when Airmap, Aloft & B4UFLY all say that I have a 300' altitude cap at location X. I need 250' to get the shot I want. I get there and DJI only lets me to to 192'. DJI's map doesn't show altitude limits. OR - I just take an Autel and know that I will get my shot.
Actually Autel just released Dynamic Tracking 2.1, it isn't their first rodeo. Most other companies use the customers device (Phone or tablet) to provide the calculations for active track, DJI builds the processors into the aircraft and also software. I have been flying "drones" for just short of 7 years, in that time traveling abroad and in the states I have never once had a attempt at flight where geofencing interrupted my flight with any of my DJI's, warnings yes. I guess I am lucky, but that was Autels main selling point when they decided to shut off their geofencing soon after they debuted there first craft. Their past history with support and marketing turned me off them, but they have some prior DJI employees with them now, hopefully they grow into some serious competition.
As usual great video my friend these things are definitely good to know I have the mini 3 and I'm ery happy with it although when I watch RU-vid videos on the nanos camera it dies seem to be a little better but I don't own a nano but it would e good in the future to see how autel respond to the mini 3 😁👐👌🇬🇧
From what I've seen Autel should further improve the dynamic tracking of the evo nano plus! because it is not yet updated to follow objects, such as cars, motorcycles, a speedboat for example, updates should come with corrections, I think the evo nano is a very good drone.
Really great testing. Now I am not a photographer like yourself. Although I did notice DJI has a bit more vibrant colours. Which drone is more accurate to colours from a photographer point of view? Thanks for your time and effort you put in your videos. Best wishes
Love this video, as it is an excellent comparison! I can't quite justify spending the coin needed to get either of these drones, but now I know that if I do find a reason to do so, I know well which one to get: Mini 3 hands down. Thanks for what you do, Steve! By the way, I'm kind of one of those "short attention span" people, since I enjoy a touch of "attention deficit disorder", but I always watch your videos all the way through before I comment!
Very useful comparison. I think you mention the DJI mini 3 overheating problem in part 3. Did you describe the issue in more detail in your earlier videos? What happens?
I think it would be more correct to state it as they released and implemented Dynamic Tracking 2.1, to say that they "just" released tracking isn't entirely correct, this isn't their first attempt at tracking. And it certainly isn't DJI's either.
Thank you Steve for a very good comparison video on the two drones. We not long have our mini 3 pro. Just learning the controls and basic manoeuvres at this point. Always keen to watch your videos mate. Cheers 🦘🇦🇺
DJI is definitely the goat, it’s so much better overall and in some areas it is nearly perfect. If I was to buy either it would definitely be the mini 3. I can’t afford it as yet, so at the moment my mini 2 will have to do for now. Great comparison test captain and I’m looking forward to the next test.
Nice comparison. I thought the Autel would do a little better tracking than it did. The Mini 3 does NOT have precision landing. The Air 2S does. There is no need to hover, just take off and go straight up for 25'. Mine lands within inches.
I am using DJI drones for a long time and they are good drones. I am in the android universe. The DJI apps (Fly & GO) are no longer in the google playstore and you have to download a apk file from one of the dji servers to fly your drone. For security reasons a apk file is a no go. I think before buying a new dji drone you should be aware of this problem. In germany the drone manufacturer DJI is accused of passing on location data from Ukrainian armed forces to Russia, the big companies Media Markt and Saturn have removed DJI products from their shops. Personal I dont believe this but its complicated. Correction: Since 11. April 2022 the products of DJI are back in the german shops for sell.
If u want a drone for better tracking ,longer battery life faster and handle a tad better in the wind go with dji .If u want a drone with better transmission, and less interference, precise lands better video quality day ,and super awesome at, no restrictions,and doesn't overheat, go for the autel. They both have strengths and weaknesses, or if u have the money get both, and enjoy it all.
Hey Captain!.. I recently picked up a mini 3 pro to add to my phantom 4 pro and fly them around around Ottawa. I noticed when either one gets to, or close to 2 km out, my signal drops .. I get some "line of sight" warning and it immediately comes home. I was just wondering if you knew if its from software issue or if you have the same issues flying in the Ottawa area.. I am flying in Uncontrolled Airspace at all times with both drones. Thanks! Keep up the great job!
Unfortunately these drones require line of sight which means there can be nothing between the controller and the drone and you must be pointing the controller directly at the drone & the drone must be at least 70 meters high or higher.
Thanks for the demonstration. Hopefully, Autel will make some improvements but I don't expect much from them as this feature is not crucial to this drone so I doubt they will invest time and money into improving this verses perhaps developing a Nano Plus+2 or something crazy like that. Still, glad I have both. Thanks again for sharing your analysis of these features.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 any update on Autel releasing an updated version of the Nano+? I ordered one with an authorized seller but needed to send it back due to issues of the specific model and now they seem to claim to be out of stock and not get a new one anytime soon. Either the offer was too good (it was below 700 bucks for the premium bundle or production has been stopped / decreased which could be a hint to a newer model.
A friend just asked me for a recommendation recently and i pointed her to the DJI Mini, I really wanted to recommend the Autel based on the heavier models from 2020 and its not DJI. But that Mini3 is impressive.
Battery levels are the same as the tank of gas in your car. If you are on full or a quarter tank, your top speed is the same, and in a drone, the VOLTAGE remains the same. Perhaps you are confusing battery "C" ratings with battery levels.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 on the old drones from DJI, you could display battery voltage along side battery percentage. Voltage dropped as battery level decreased, especially if you asked for full speed, isn’t this the same voltage you’re referring to?
The mini 3 is a great drone, but I'd still buy the Autel. You should test them both flying in controlled airspace LOL. You'll find the DJI locked by our Chinese overlords, while the EVO is out there flying. That's enough to keep me away from DJI.
Yes, and you should try driving your car through the gated areas surrounding government buildings too! so glad the car doesn’t prevent you from accidentally doing it!
@@falloutdjsteve If you are the type to accidentally drive through the gates, you deserve what you get. I've been a professional UAV pilot for years. I've been on the job twice where I had the proper FAA clearance. I called the tower to finalize my flight plan. I entered the info in the app then had the drone not unlock. For the next 45 (unpaid) minutes I'm talking with the DJI people to get them to unlock my drone. Then I have to call the tower again and HOPE they'll honor my now-expired flight plan (a few hundred feet from an international airport). They did. This is why DJI is the suck. Why is a chinese company controlling the drone I OWN in airspace that they don't control? Autel warns/reminds you that you are flying in controlled airspace, allowing the pilot to be responsible. You seem to like/need control. Different strokes I suppose.
Why not respect that flying in restricted areas is not permitted? Do you really need to fly in such places. It's a bit complicated anyway even if your drone does not restrict you. You have to notify fly control, send in a timed flight plan etc...
@@VittBrus Because the client needed a job done in a restricted area. The FAA has allowances for anything, even down to a "zero grid". Once I've fulfilled the FAA requirements, you know, the US government's requirements, the chinese need to leave me alone. And no, you don't just "notify fly control" and send in a timed flight plan. They'll laugh you off the phone. You have to go through the FAA. I did. The tower was good with the flight, the US government was good with the flight, only some chinese dudes weren't.
I'm pretty sure you didn't mention this but would the Nano track any faster in Ludicrous mode? I appreciate that might introduce issues with collision avoidance but if it's not that great at flying past obstacels anyway it still might be an option.
These two mini drones do not require a compass calibration. The only time one is needed is if the drone asks for it. You could go for years with never doing a compass calibration.
I really want to love the autel drones but when they came out with this mini drone the pricing was very high and I think it's not worth that pricing. AUTEL if you're reading this message don't price your drones so highly, if your pricing was better you will sell your drones like crazy, this is from a person that flies mostly DJI and parrot anafi drones!!!
Unfortunately Autel tried that game and lost and it almost folded. Autel simply doesn't have a market share big enough to do competitive marketing. That is why they tried and basically failed with the no GEO fencing campaign. Last figures I was aware of DJI held over 70% of the market, Autel's market share topped at 7%. DJI can set their prices as they wish, others can attempt to match but the return isn't sustainable at that volume.
Good video, but in all honesty, you are inconsistent. You should have redone the landing test when you realized the height difference, and kept the drones at the same height on the speed test. Very interesting on the tracking test, though, how the DJI dodged the trees like it wasn't a big deal at all.
Just a few response points as I see what you are saying but believe you may be misguided in your thoughts. The higher a drone is when returning to home, the more difficult it is to land accurately. For this reason, the Autel was amazing. Speed height that is close (within a range of 100 meters), is inconsequential. I’m not sure why you believe the test favoured one over the other due to being a few meters different in height (feel free to explain your point if desired). These tests are NOT LAB SCIENTIFIC…. No drone comparison tests are. They are simply to show the viewer the results and revealing the parameters applied when the comparison was done.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 My thought on the return to home test was that the added height could have given the Evo more time to adjust it's landing spot. And from my own drone flying experience, I've seen a difference in wind in 50 ft of height. Not saying they have to be dead on accurate; heck, the temperature and wind could change in the five minutes it takes to switch drones. But they should be similarly set up.
Again, great job. I love DJI but the overheating bothers me. I started with the Mini SE and my nxt step is having object avoidance. What do you recommend ?
Precision landing is not very important. It's good enough if the drone can land witin maybe a metre from where it took off. You normally always take over and land it manually. It is the return to home that is important. The only situation I can think of where precision landing could be useful is if the drone returns to home and you are in some other location. If I change location significantly while the drone is in the air I normally also change the rth point to my new location. In such situarion precision landing is not relevant.
For you and your needs it seems it is not importmant, however For many, such as myself it is. Where I fly from is not often an open space but rather constricted, thus the drone needs to land within a foot of where it took off from when on RTH. In a bazillion of my videos, each time a drone takes off there are cameras nearby as part of a review. I'm busy working on the review as the drone lands in RTH & thus it is best it does not land on the cameras. Also, I'm in Canada and we have plenty of snow in the winter. Every Canadian that flies a drone in the winter will stamp out a takeoff spot in the snow. The drone must return to that spot or else it will end up landing in the fluffy white snow. Same is true when I am on a small boat and I launch from shore. Some drones are not designed for hand catching due to size, so I expect them to return to their take off point... and not many meters off into the water. Certainly one can take control and position the drone upon landing, but often that option is not available as we are busy with other items or distant from the RTH point we have assigned. Over the years, all drones have improved in precision landing abilities.
oh my god the Autel tracking is ABYSMAL ! o.O it is not ready for deployment to consumers at all, it's like it's still in its infancy and not ready to leave the labs, not what you expect from a $900+ drone product trying to compete with DJI's efforts o.O
If you had an opportunity to buy the Autel evo nano for under 300 brand new.... Would you definitely buy it versus the DJI mini 3 ??? Thanks for anybody's input on this question It has a big discount on Amazon right now plus I have $300 in prime gift cards Just don't know whether I should buy the DJI versus the Autel still!!!???
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Yeah I don't know if they're still offering it They had $300 off on Amazon prime plus I had $325 in gift cards $625 off I'll have to go check it out and see if it's still being offered
I just can't back any DJI product, not because they don't work well, but in order to use it, you have to agree to the terms and conditions, and those terms say they can use the footage and data as they please. Not to mention that DJI drones are being used by the Russians against Ukraine.
What's up buddy. I've been on a drone strike. Big brother took the wind out of my sails so to speak. Too many rules regulations keep up with on top of a full-time job... they wanted to take the hobby away from the everyday consumer they accomplished it
Una porquería el seguimiento del nano +, haber si lo mejoran, porque hñya lo choque y se dió un rayón bastante grande en la cámara, si no de una sería comprar el mini 3 se ve mejor
Exactly! ❤ I think Captain Drone is definitely a DJI fanboy. I don't know how much he is getting paid by dji but his predisposed preference is so obvious. That said, I still enjoy Captain Drones reviews because he covers so many items and that he is so geeky. A loner with his toys. I respect that.
Hillarious! I wish DJI would sponsor me and send me FREE products and have me sign an NDA so that I only say POSITIVE things or else they cut me off. :-)
