How does the EVO Max 4T compare with the DJI Mavic 3 Thermal?

The Autel carries a 10x zoom, a 50 MP wide camera and a rangefinder to 1,200 m, and can fly without satellites. The Mavic 3T is smaller and backed by DJI's more polished software and support network. Choose Autel for the zoom and GPS-denied work, DJI for portability and ecosystem.

Can it really fly without GPS?

Yes. Onboard sensors handle positioning and obstacle avoidance in GNSS-denied spaces such as indoors or under bridges. Expect shorter range and more cautious flying than in open sky with satellite lock.

What is the real flight time?

Autel rates 42 minutes max and 38 minutes hovering under lab conditions. In wind, cold or with heavy maneuvering, plan on noticeably less and keep spare batteries.

What comes in the box?

Propellers, an ABX40 smart battery, the Fusion 4T gimbal and the Autel Smart Controller V3. Extra batteries and a case are separate purchases.

Is the payload swappable?

Yes. The modular gimbal design lets you replace the Fusion 4T with other EVO Max payloads on the same airframe.

Is it suitable for US government or defense work?

Autel is named in the FY2025 defense authorization act, which matters for agencies weighing procurement rules. Check your organization's specific policy before buying.

Where is the Autel Robotics Autel EVO Max 4T cheapest?

At obdprice, for $5,699.00, 37% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Autel Robotics Autel EVO Max 4T?

3 stores we checked sell it, including obdprice, My Surveying Direct, E38 Survey Solutions.

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What reviewers say

Owners and pro reviewers praise the combined zoom, wide and thermal payload and the no-satellite navigation, and call the flight time strong for the class.

What people mention

Sensor payloadPraisedOwners say the zoom, wide and thermal trio covers most inspection jobs in one flight.
GPS-denied flightPraisedReviewers report stable hovering indoors and under structures without satellite lock.
Battery lifeMixedFlight time is called good for the class, but falls short of the lab figure in wind and cold.
App stabilityCriticisedUsers report crashes and firmware updates that have to be repeated.
BuildPraisedThe IP43 shell and modular gimbal are seen as solid for field work.

About the Autel Robotics Autel EVO Max 4T

The Autel EVO Max 4T is a drone with a three-sensor Fusion 4T gimbal. The gimbal combines a 10x optical zoom camera, a 50 MP wide camera and a 640x512 thermal sensor. A laser rangefinder covers a range of 5 to 1200 m.

The aircraft navigates without satellites, using its onboard sensors in GNSS-denied environments. Maximum flight time is 42 minutes and maximum hovering time is 38 minutes, measured under Autel lab test conditions. It has an IP43 ingress protection rating.

The gimbal is modular, so the payload can be replaced. The Autel Smart Controller V3 comes standard with the EVO Max series.

Brand

Autel Robotics

Color

Black

Gimbal

Fusion 4T, three-sensor, modular

Zoom camera

10x optical zoom

Wide camera

50 MP

Thermal sensor