Drone GSD Comparison: Autel

GSD represents the distance between pixel centers measured on the ground and is a critical metric for aerial mapping, photogrammetry, and inspection applications.

Autel Robotics Drone Specifications

Autel Robotics Drone Specifications

Autel Evo Max 4T

Core Specifications

Release Date: January 2023
Flight Time: 42 minutes
Maximum Transmission Range: 12.4 miles
Transmission System: SkyLink 3.0 with 6 antennas, 4 frequency bands
Weather Resistance: IP43 rating
Obstacle Avoidance: 720° all-round perception and obstacle avoidance
Anti-Interference: Advanced capability against RFI, EMI, and GPS spoofing

Camera System

Wide Camera: 50MP with 1/1.28" CMOS sensor, 85° field of view
Zoom Camera: 48MP with 8K resolution, 160x hybrid zoom capability
Thermal Camera: 640×512 resolution thermal sensor
Laser Rangefinder: Range of 16.4 ft to 3,737 ft, accurate to 1 meter
Gimbal: 4-axis stabilized gimbal

Software & Intelligence

Autonomous Features: Autel Autonomy Engine for 3D flight paths and obstacle avoidance
AI Recognition: Target identification and tracking of heat sources, people, or vehicles
App Platform: Autel Enterprise App with custom mission planning capabilities
Special Modes: 3D Map Planning, Mission Reproduction, Quick Mission features

Autel EVO II Dual 640T

Core Specifications

Release Date: 2020
Flight Time: 40 minutes
Maximum Transmission Range: 9 km
Maximum Speed: 20 m/s
Weight: 1136.5 g (2.51 lbs)
Obstacle Avoidance: 12-sensor omnidirectional system

Camera System

Visual Camera: 48MP with 1/2" CMOS sensor, 8K video capability
Thermal Camera: 640×512 resolution thermal sensor
Thermal Camera Specifications:
  • Uncooled VOx Microbolometer
  • 12 μm pixel pitch
  • 13mm focal length
  • FOV: H33°×V26°
  • 1-8x zoom
  • Temperature measurement capabilities

Software & Intelligence

Smart Tracking: Deep learning algorithms for subject tracking with obstacle avoidance
Thermal Analysis: IR PC TOOL software included for temperature measurement analysis
Thermal Display Modes: 10 thermal color palettes

Autel EVO II Pro 6K

Core Specifications

Release Date: 2020
Flight Time: 40 minutes
Maximum Transmission Range: 5.6 miles
Storage: Built-in 8GB memory plus SD card slot
Weight: 1110 g (2.45 lbs)
Obstacle Avoidance: 12-sensor omnidirectional system with dual-core processor

Camera System

Sensor: 1-inch 20MP Sony sensor (Sony IMX383 CMOS)
Field of View: 79°
Aperture: Adjustable, f/2.8 to f/11
Maximum Video Resolution: 6K (5472 × 3067)
Maximum Photo Resolution: 5472 × 3648 (20MP)
Zoom Capability: 1-8x (3x lossless)
Video Codec: H.264/H.265
Special Features: HDR video at up to 4K resolution, 120fps slow-motion at up to 2K

Software & Intelligence

Smart Tracking: Subject tracking with obstacle avoidance
Flight Features: Autonomous return to home, precision landing system

GSD Performance Comparison

Autel Evo Max 4T

Height (feet) GSD (inches/pixel) GSD (cm/pixel)
100 ft 0.26 in/pixel 0.66 cm/pixel
200 ft 0.52 in/pixel 1.32 cm/pixel
300 ft 0.78 in/pixel 1.98 cm/pixel
400 ft 1.04 in/pixel 2.64 cm/pixel
500 ft 1.30 in/pixel 3.30 cm/pixel
600 ft 1.56 in/pixel 3.96 cm/pixel

Autel Evo II 640T & Evo II Pro 6K

Height (feet) GSD (inches/pixel) GSD (cm/pixel)
100 ft 0.30 in/pixel 0.76 cm/pixel
200 ft 0.60 in/pixel 1.52 cm/pixel
300 ft 0.90 in/pixel 2.29 cm/pixel
400 ft 1.20 in/pixel 3.05 cm/pixel
500 ft 1.50 in/pixel 3.81 cm/pixel
600 ft 1.80 in/pixel 4.57 cm/pixel

Optimal Flying Heights by Application

Autel Evo Max 4T

Application Recommended GSD Recommended Height
Detailed inspection <0.5 cm/pixel <75 ft
High-quality mapping 0.5-1 cm/pixel 75-150 ft
Standard mapping 1-2 cm/pixel 150-300 ft
Large area survey 2-5 cm/pixel 300-750 ft

Autel Evo II Series

Application Recommended GSD Recommended Height
Detailed inspection <0.5 cm/pixel <65 ft
High-quality mapping 0.5-1 cm/pixel 65-130 ft
Standard mapping 1-2 cm/pixel 130-260 ft
Large area survey 2-5 cm/pixel 260-650 ft

Primary Applications

Autel Evo Max 4T

  • Multi-sensor operations requiring thermal, visual, and zoom capabilities
  • Public safety and search and rescue operations
  • Scenarios where multiple camera perspectives are needed
  • Inspections in electrically noisy environments

Autel EVO II Dual 640T

  • Thermal imaging applications
  • Wildlife management
  • Search and rescue operations
  • Solar panel inspection
  • Energy audits
  • Infrastructure inspection

Autel EVO II Pro 6K

  • Professional cinematography
  • High-detail mapping
  • General aerial photography and videography
  • Less demanding mapping applications
  • Situations requiring good balance between GSD and cost

Document prepared: May 2025