Powering on your Autel Evo Max4T XE Drone

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Powering On Your Drone

Pre-Flight Setup

1. Check the battery - Ensure both the drone and controller batteries are fully charged
2. Clear the area - Find an open space away from obstacles, people, and interference
3. Unfold the drone - If it has foldable arms, extend them until they lock in place

Power-On Sequence

1. Power on the controller first - Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds until you hear a beep sound
2. Place the drone on level ground - Ensure it's on a flat, stable surface
3. Power on the drone - Press and hold the drone's power button for 3 seconds until LED indicators illuminate

Establishing Connection

1. Wait for initialization - The drone will perform a self-check (approximately 30 seconds)
2. Watch the LED indicators:
   • Front arm lights: Green blinking (1s on/1s off) = Normal status
   • Rear arm lights: Yellow blinking rapidly (0.25s on/0.25s off) = Searching for connection
   • Solid green lights = Connected and ready
3. Check controller display - Look for the gimbal camera image transmission to appear on the screen
4. Verify connection - Signal strength bars and battery indicators should be visible

Troubleshooting Connection Issues

• If no connection after 30 seconds, power cycle both devices
• Ensure you're using the correct frequency band (2.4GHz or 5.8GHz)
• The drone and controller are pre-matched at the factory - no pairing needed for initial use
• Move away from Wi-Fi routers or other interference sources

Final Checks Before Flight

• Confirm GPS/GNSS lock - indicated by specific LED patterns in the status notification bar
• Verify all systems show "Ready" on controller display
• Remove gimbal protective cover before powering on
• Perform a control stick check without taking off

The entire process typically takes 1-2 minutes from power-on to flight-ready status.