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Autel Robotics Introduces Training Programs for Dragonfish Series

Washington, United States, June 29, 2022 – Autel Robotics has revealed details of professional training programs that will promote safety and proper use of its drones. Initially focused on Autel’s own Dragonfish series, the training includes product and technical support knowledge, and walkthroughs of the programs that agents will use for customer service.

Operators who complete the course will receive a Manufactured Certified Operator (MCO) certification. This program is currently available to key Autel stakeholders, such as sales and dealer staff, other Autel employees, and to trainers who will train other staff.

Educating Autel Staff

Training has already begun for the new members of Autel’s Customer Service Team. This includes

a four-course online training series, "Dragonfish Ground Training," followed by in-person training

by a certified instructor. At Autel, all Dragonfish pilots must pass the Ground Training section first

to complete the instructor-led in person training. After passing both sections, the pilot is granted a

Manufacturer's Operating Certificate, which is valid for two years.

Ground Operations Training

In this lesson, pilots learn to safely and efficiently operate the Dragonfish, increasing effectiveness and reducing risks. Students learn to understand the drone’s hardware and software capabilities, they also begin learning flight dynamics and tracking controls.

Sales-focused Training

These lessons, which are still under development and review, will be aimed at Autel dealers and new Autel sales employees. There will be an additional course for dealers who plan to demonstrate the Dragonfish on Autel's behalf, which will include training on executing a sales demonstration effectively.

Engineering and Maintenance Training

In the future, Autel also hopes to provide courses for students to help them understand the internal mechanics of the Dragonfish and help guide repairs or maintenance.

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How To Maintenance Your Drones And Give Your Drone The Longest Life?

Just like any other technical equipment, your drone requires some regular maintenance work to make sure it keeps on giving service to you for a longer period of time. Maintaining a drone is very crucial especially for the reason that you’re paying a significant amount of money to buy one. Here are some basic drone care tips and techniques of how to maintain a drone so that you can give your drone the longest life.

Pre-flight Checklist

Most drone crashes are caused by factors that could have been avoided by proper preparation. By preparing a pre-flight checklist, you can check all the crucial elements and conditions before you launch your drone. Of course, this only works if you keep to the letter and do a pre-flight check every time. The items that you will include in your pre-flight checklist is all up to you, but should ideally include the following items:

The drone has no existing damage (chipped propellers, cracks in the drone’s body, etc.)

Batteries are fully charged. This applies to the drone, the remote controller, and your smart phone (if needed)

The drone and the remote controller are communicating

The drone’s compass and all its sensors are calibrated

The drone has established a GPS signal

By conducting a pre-flight check, you can reduce the probability of unwanted surprises that might only come up when the drone is already hovering at an unsafe altitude.

Cleaning Your Drone

Regular cleaning is something that every drone owner should do. After all, your drone can spend several hours exposed to the elements. Aside from dust naturally building up on the drone’s exterior, its various moving parts could be inundated with various small debris.

You need to build a small kit of cleaning implements for your drone, which should at least include a microfiber cloth, a small brush, some isopropyl alcohol, and a can of compressed air. Start by wiping the exterior with damp cloth, applying alcohol for stubborn stains. Small nooks and crannies can be cleaned with a small brush.

The motors probably suck in a lot of small particles during flight, and these have to be removed via compressed air. Just remember to always hold the can of compressed air upright when spraying so you avoid getting moisture into your drone’s motors.

Keep Your Battery Healthy

Drones are equipped with LiPo batteries, which are incredibly lightweight and compact that come with the burden of also being incredibly fragile. A whole article can be written on how to care for your LiPo batteries, but we’ll start with the most basic thing you need to do – not to overcharge them. Overcharging the battery tends to overheat them, which may explain the number of incidents of LiPo batteries catching fire or exploding while plugged in.

Even if overcharging does not result in as bad an outcome as your battery exploding, it will still contribute to accelerating the deterioration of your battery’s performance. To be fair, battery deterioration is a natural phenomenon which will happen regardless of how you take care of your battery. However, overcharging is one of the fastest and most certain ways to shorten its lifespan.

Let The Drone Cool Down Between Uses

It’s so easy to get caught up in drone flight that drone pilots tend to forget to give their drones a break. While you will certainly need to land your drone to replace batteries after just a few minutes, swapping one battery for another and flying again without giving the motors of the drone some time to cool down is a bad idea. Even with the best lubricant, motors will get hotter the longer they run. A motor that overheats could suffer some permanent damage. At worst, one or more motor can fail while your drone is still up in the air.

Keep the Drone’s Software Updated

All drone makers normally update their firmware very so frequently and it is reasonable that you check for updates. The explanation behind this is they are always battling bugs that put a strain on the drone’s exhibition. It is likewise essential that you update the sidekick application, which makes it simpler to get client support with the present variant of the firmware and application.

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EVO II Dual 640T Thermal Imaging Demonstration

The EVO II’s 640T camera options go way beyond simple thermal imaging. Just a few of its features include:

- Reading for exact temperatures with Radiometric mode

- Sending alerts for specific temperatures

- Reducing image noise by highlighting temperature ranges with Isotherm

- Maintaining situational awareness with picture-in-picture mode

Whether it’s industrial inspection, search and rescue, traffic monitoring, police overwatch, or wildland firefighting, the EVO II 640T’s thermal camera can be configured to complete every job you need.

Atuel Robotics EVO II Dual 640T is equipped with a 640*512 high-resolution thermal imaging camera and 8K ultra HD visible light camera, enabling you to capture highly detailed imagery to achieve optimal insights.

In addition to the Dual camera, the EVO II Dual 640T  can accurately detect heat sources within a distance of 2-15 meters. By leveraging the compensation algorithm of infrared temperature measurement, the 640T can regulate temperature deviations within 3 degrees Celsius.

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Red Dot Design Award Ceremony: Autel Robotics, the Only Company in the Industry Holding Two Best of Best Trophies

On 20 June, the winners of Red Dot Award 2022: Product Design were honored for their achievements. Almost 1,200 guests from around 40 nations accepted the Red Dot Design Award’s invitation

and gathered at Essen, Germany. It was the first in-person award ceremony in two years.

The EVO Lite+ and EVO Nano+ both won the Best of Best Design Award.

The representative of Autel Robotics Germany Branch took the stage and received the trophy from Peter Zec, the Red Dot Award’s founder. With that, Autel Robotics became the only company in the drone industry to hold two Best of the Best (Red Dot Best Design Award) trophies.

Founded by the German Design Association in 1955, the Red Dot Award is one of the largest, most authoritative, and influential design competitions in the world. An expert jury evaluates participating products from various aspects including innovation, functionality, ergonomics, durability, quality, and environmental friendliness.

In this year's Red Dot Awards, the EVO Nano+ and EVO Lite+ drones stood out from tens of thousands of outstanding entries around the world and won two of the 119 Best of the Best awards. Last year in 2021, thousands of products were entered, and of the 2199 products that won awards in Product Design, there were only 116 Best of the Best winners.

The Nano and Lite Series’ designers spoke about the award and the importance of the drone series’ place in the growing industry.

“UAV is a sunrise industry in the aviation field, and it will be a competitive market in the aviation technology in the future,” said Bominb Lu, one of the Nano’s designers. “UAV is not only about shooting [photos], spraying pesticides, or delivering goods, it will play a major role in all aspects of life and work in future.”

In the future, Autel Robotics will continue to make technological innovation its core driving force and dedicate itself to providing breakthrough aerial solutions for global users.

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How To Maintenance Your Drones And Give Your Drone The Longest Life?

Just like any other technical equipment, your drone requires some regular maintenance work to make sure it keeps on giving service to you for a longer period of time. Maintaining a drone is very crucial especially for the reason that you’re paying a significant amount of money to buy one. Here are some basic drone care tips and techniques of how to maintain a drone so that you can give your drone the longest life.

Pre-flight Checklist

Most drone crashes are caused by factors that could have been avoided by proper preparation. By preparing a pre-flight checklist, you can check all the crucial elements and conditions before you launch your drone. Of course, this only works if you keep to the letter and do a pre-flight check every time. The items that you will include in your pre-flight checklist is all up to you, but should ideally include the following items:

The drone has no existing damage (chipped propellers, cracks in the drone’s body, etc.)

Batteries are fully charged. This applies to the drone, the remote controller, and your smart phone (if needed)

The drone and the remote controller are communicating

The drone’s compass and all its sensors are calibrated

The drone has established a GPS signal

By conducting a pre-flight check, you can reduce the probability of unwanted surprises that might only come up when the drone is already hovering at an unsafe altitude.

Cleaning Your Drone

Regular cleaning is something that every drone owner should do. After all, your drone can spend several hours exposed to the elements. Aside from dust naturally building up on the drone’s exterior, its various moving parts could be inundated with various small debris.

You need to build a small kit of cleaning implements for your drone, which should at least include a microfiber cloth, a small brush, some isopropyl alcohol, and a can of compressed air. Start by wiping the exterior with damp cloth, applying alcohol for stubborn stains. Small nooks and crannies can be cleaned with a small brush.

The motors probably suck in a lot of small particles during flight, and these have to be removed via compressed air. Just remember to always hold the can of compressed air upright when spraying so you avoid getting moisture into your drone’s motors.

Keep Your Battery Healthy

Drones are equipped with LiPo batteries, which are incredibly lightweight and compact that come with the burden of also being incredibly fragile. A whole article can be written on how to care for your LiPo batteries, but we’ll start with the most basic thing you need to do – not to overcharge them. Overcharging the battery tends to overheat them, which may explain the number of incidents of LiPo batteries catching fire or exploding while plugged in.

Even if overcharging does not result in as bad an outcome as your battery exploding, it will still contribute to accelerating the deterioration of your battery’s performance. To be fair, battery deterioration is a natural phenomenon which will happen regardless of how you take care of your battery. However, overcharging is one of the fastest and most certain ways to shorten its lifespan.

Let The Drone Cool Down Between Uses

It’s so easy to get caught up in drone flight that drone pilots tend to forget to give their drones a break. While you will certainly need to land your drone to replace batteries after just a few minutes, swapping one battery for another and flying again without giving the motors of the drone some time to cool down is a bad idea. Even with the best lubricant, motors will get hotter the longer they run. A motor that overheats could suffer some permanent damage. At worst, one or more motor can fail while your drone is still up in the air.

Keep the Drone’s Software Updated

All drone makers normally update their firmware very so frequently and it is reasonable that you check for updates. The explanation behind this is they are always battling bugs that put a strain on the drone’s exhibition. It is likewise essential that you update the sidekick application, which makes it simpler to get client support with the present variant of the firmware and application.

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Grassroots Piloting: The humble beginnings of professional drone programs

Companies across all economic fields are adding drones to their toolsets, and more are realizing the value of small unmanned aerial systems. With the growing awareness and popularity, it’s easy to assume that most drone programs are initiated by managers or executives who want to cut costs or increase productivity. The numbers show that this isn’t always the case.

Polls from DroneAnalyst’s 2020 Market Sector Report showed that over half of companies’ drone programs start at the individual level. Sometimes, individuals bring personal drones to their jobs. Occasionally, the programs start without management knowing.*

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PDAF + CDAF Dual Autofocus System On Autel Drones

In the Autel Robotics family, the EVO Nano+ and EVO Lite drones come with PDAF + CDAF Dual Autofocus System  for quicker and more accurate focus, to tracks fast-moving subjects with incredible precision. But do you really know what is  PDAF and CDAF Autofocus ?  If you don't, read on to find out.

Cameras are essentially built with sensors, a control system, and a motor. Autofocus came into the picture to resolve the blurry image issue caused by incorrect focal measurements. Autofocus technology corrects the badly focused image by being reliable on sensors to locate the correct focus.

Understanding what is PDAF

PDAF is the abbreviation of Phase detection autofocus.  Like any autofocus optical system, pdaf relies on sensors to determine the appropriate focus for manually or automatically selected areas. what is so ingenious about phase detection autofocus technology is that, in a swift operation, images are split into pairs upon hitting the camera.  PDAF works wonderfully well while trying to capture the subject in movement as it is superbly fast. Allows to capture portraits and still life photography in an incredible way.

Understanding what is CDAF

CDAF is the abbreviation of Contrast detection autofocus. This system relies on the contrast of the image which it is received. Sensor detects the contrast of the image in first lens position, and moves the lens forward or backward to get the contrast of the image in the new position. Then it compares the first result and second result and hunts for next possible best position of the lens. Therefore, CDAF is exceptionally accurate, since it analyses every point of contrast, pixel by pixel, on the camera’s sensor.

Autel Robotics always try to provide the best drones for pilots. With the dual aotufocus system, even beginners can take great pictures like a pro.

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Autel EVO II Enterprise — — Work Like Never Before

Optimize your workflow with our toughest EVO II yet, bulked up with new accessories and camera features to meet the demands of professionals in every industry from firefighting to construction. With a foldable design that can be deployed in seconds and easy-to-use controls that can be operated with a single hand, the EVO II Enterprise provides a surefire way to increase efficiency without increasing stress.

High-resolution Imaging

EVO II Pro Enterprise:

20MP 1"CMOS Sensor

3x Optical 16x Digital Zoom Capability

Adjustable Aperture Range of f2.8 to f11

Dual Camera

EVO II Dual 640T Enterprise:

640*512 Thermal Imaging Sensor

48MP Visual Camera

Multiple Display Modes: Visual, Thermal, Picture-in-Picture

Multiple Temperature Measurement Modes

EVO II Dual 640T Enterprise has built-in infrared sensors and high-speed processors, provides a variety of temperature measurement functions, easy to interpret temperature data

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Autel EVO II RTK — — Unrivaled Accuracy And Control

The EVO II RTK Series integrates an entirely new RTK module, which provides real-time centimeter-level positioning data and supports Post-Processing Kinematic (PPK). The aircraft can record the original satellite observation data, camera exposure parameters, and various other data. The positioning system supports an A-RTK base station and RTK network, which help provide stable, accurate data acquisition in complex operation environments.

Dual Cameras

For Accurate Temperature Measurement

The EVO II Dual 640T RTK is equipped with a high resolution thermal imaging camera and 8K visible light camera, enabling you to capture highly detailed imagery to achieve optimal insights.

Precise Temperature Measurement

The EVO II Dual 640T RTK can accurately detect heat sources within a distance of 6–49 feet. By leveraging the compensation algorithm of infrared temperature measurement, the 640T RTK can regulate temperature deviations within 37 degrees Fahrenheit.

High-resolution Thermal Imaging Sensor

The EVO II Dual 640T RTK has a 13mm focal length combined with a 640x512 thermal imaging sensor, and an 8K ultra-high-definition visible camera. Together, these sensors provide you with dual vision to give you the crisp and clear imagery you need to accomplish your missions.

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Autel Robotics in the Energy Drone & Robotics Summit 2022

Dear Friends,

We invite you to join us at the Energy Drone & Robotics Summit 2022 in Houston, TX on June 20–22, 2022. The Summit is the largest event in the world for UAV’s, Robotics, and Data/AI/ML leaders across the industry. this event will focus on the business and technology of unmanned systems, automation, data/AI in energy, and industrial operations.

Autel Robotics will be showcasing a wide range of enterprise and consumer drones which offer professional solutions for multiple industry applications.

Enterprise Series: Dragonfish Standard; EVO Nest; EVO II 640T Enterprise; EVO II 640T; EVO II 640R.

Consumer series: EVO Lite+; EVO II Pro.

Autel’s enterprise series of drones and accessories are their main focus for the show, especially the Dragonfish and EVO II Enterprise series. Both of these platforms have been field-tested and mission-proven in industries such as public safety, surveillance and security, emergency response, inspection, surveying, and mapping.

Come and see us to receive exclusive brand gifts and learn how Autel Robotics will provide solutions and lead innovation across the drone industry.

Visit Autel Robotics at Energy Drone & Robotics Summit 2022:

Booth: Booth #210

Date: 20–22 June 2022

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Autel Robotics to Showcase the Infinite Possibilities of Drones at Japan Drone 2022

Dear Friends,

We invite you to join us at the Japan Drone 2022 in Chiba, Japan on June 21-23, 2022, Autel Robotics will showcase a wide range of enterprise and consumer drones which offer professional solutions for multiple fields.

Autel Robotics will exhibit the following products:

Enterprise Series: Dragonfish Series (Lite and Standard); EVO II Pro Enterprise; EVO II Dual 640T; EVO II Pro RTK; EVO II Dual 640T RTK, Live deck, Smart Controller.

Consumer series: EVO Nano+; EVO Lite; EVO Lite+; EVO II Pro.

The Enterprise series of drones and accessories are the main focus of the show for Autel, especially the Dragonfish series and the EVO II series. Applications include public safety, surveillance and security, emergency response, inspection, surveying and mapping.

We will have an indoor flight display for EVO II Pro and a presentation of exhibitor workshop at Open Stage. It’s also worth mentioning that Autel will bring the EVO Lite to the show, which is the first time that the vertical shooting drone be showcased in Japan. Join us to see how we can inspire people in the age of short videos.

Visit Autel Robotics at Japan Drone 2022:

Booth: Hall 4, AP16

Venue: Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan

Date: 21-23 June, 2022

https://ssl.japan-drone.com/en_la/index.html

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Tips On Autel Drones Troubleshooting

As a high-tech product, drones need to be maintained regularly to drive your drones correctly and safely. We need to master the basic knowledge of drone troubleshooting.

1. My Drone Tries to Flip or Flip When Powered On

This problem can occur for a number of reasons. Check that you have calibrated the ESC. Is your propeller balanced? Did you configure the radio correctly? Are your drone’s sensors working properly? Did you check all the wire connections? Have you calibrated the drone frame? Did you add the wrong propeller to the wrong motor?

2. My Motor Spins but The Drone Doesn’t Fly

This usually happens because of battery issues and the propellers or motors are all installed upside down. Don’t worry, correct the problem and take off normally.

3. Drone Yaw When I Pitch or Roll

There may be several reasons for this. For brushless AC motors, you will need to swap any two of the three wires going to the ESC. This will change the direction of rotation of the motor. For BLDC motors, you need to check that the propellers are installed correctly, as BLDC motors will not move in the wrong direction unless they are connected incorrectly. Also, check that the drone’s boom is not twisted. If there are no hardware issues, calibrating the compass and magnetometer will also help.

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How To Make Profit With A Drone?

Drones are becoming more popular, but there’s a lot of misinformation about them. Some think that they’re only good to perform air surveillance or delivering packages while other people think that they are just toys that don’t serve any real purpose. In this article, I’ll show you some of the best ways to make money with a drone.

1. Aerial Photos And Footages

Drone photography can be a profitable business and you can make money selling your stocks online. If you live near famous landmark or beautiful countryside, this may be a drone site hustle worth purchasing. Uploading photos and videos to stock photo website can lead t income even if you offer your images on free-to-use at first.

2. Filming

In films, television shows, documentaries, and any other type of video media out there, a drone can take a different perspective that would otherwise go unseen if a camera operator had to get it themselves.

It’s much safer when using a drone instead of an actual person because they don’t have any influence on what goes on during filming.

Drones could be set up in various places around the set where cameras normally wouldn’t be able to go and the result is a larger number of angles in any given shot.

As an aerial photographer, filming houses for real estate agents (real estate industry) or doing aerial wedding photography can be especially lucrative.

3. Hotel And Resort Ads

Standard photography doesn’t always do justice to the location or the views at a hotel, resort, or casino. Marketing teams in the hospitality industry often look to aerial photography to showcase properties. Unless they have an in-house photographer, they need to outsource the photos to a drone operator like you.

As with real estate photography, you’ll need photo and video editing software to compile your aerial footage. You should also create a portfolio website and manage social media accounts to get the word out.

4. Inspection Services

Inspection jobs can be a bit risky and require experienced drone pilots. Still, industrial inspection is a lucrative business, and there are plenty of applications for drones. Drone pilots can save a great deal of time and money by performing building inspections quickly and reliably with thermal mapping and other technology to discover any leaks, corrosion, or other issues that could affect building integrity.

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How To Use Autel Sky App Dynamic Track?

Dynamic track is also called "follow me" mode. The EVO Nano series and EVO Lite series have dynamic track 2.1 running on the Autel Sky App.

With Dynamic Track 2.1, your camera drone will automatically track and follow the person—keeping subject in the frame and making long action shots easier than ever. The drone becomes a personal camera crew and a helicopter all rolled into one, small enough to fit in your backpack. Controlled by the Autel Sky app, Dynamic Track provides a variety of shooting modes for smart following, plus access to safety and ease of use features, such as object avoidance.

Watch the video below and we will show you how to use the dynamic track.

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Drone tips from beginner to pro

When you first pick up a drone it is surprisingly easy to get started on flying. Modern-day commercial drones have a range of sensors that make it easier than ever to get flying within minutes of receiving your drone. After a while, the issue is that your flight experience and enjoyment correlate directly with how skilled you are with your drone.

See the tips below：

Don’t look at the camera feed

It’s easy to get drawn into looking at the screen that’s showing what your drone is seeing. However, you should maintain visual contact with your drone at all times. During your first flights, you should try to ignore the camera feed and look at the craft in the air. This will help you to develop an understanding of how responsive it is to the controls.

It’s also much easier to judge how far away your drone is and the speed it’s flying at when you’re looking at it directly.

Get yourself in loads of flying conditions

When you are going out and flying a drone no two days are the same. Some days it will be windy, some days it will be dry, some days it will be very sunny, some days it will be gusty, and some days it will be drizzly and rainy — all of these are chances for you to gain experience in a load of different environmental and flying conditions.

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Autel EVO II Pro VS DJI Mavic 2 Pro, Who Is the Winner?

The DJI drone has become the most successful manufacturer for both consumer and business markets. In the last several years, this saying was no doubt because there were almost no other competitors in the drone market. Basically, DJI drones dominate the global markets. But normally this situation can’t last forever. For DJI drones, having competitors is a good thing.

Autel Robotics has given DJI serious competetion since it's rease of Autel EVO Drone. It made a splash during CES 2020 announcing its EVO II drone series that includes options for 8K and 6K image capture.

In this article, we are going to compare the EVO II Pro to the DJI Mavic and then find out who is the winner.

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Easy Flying with Autel Sky App

The Nano and Lite series are both easy to fly via the Autel Sky App. Download the app onto your smartphone, pair it with the drone’s included remote controller, and you’re set to fly. It’s convenient to fly and, paired with the controller’s tri-band operating frequency, it’s easy to fly even in urban environments with high signal interference.

Once you’re done flying, the Sky App also has a collection of video-editing options, including editing templates in MovieMaster, or recording voice and ambient sound through your smartphone while flying in the SoundRecord mode.

You can also download photos and videos from your drone’s SD card or internal storage (Lite series only) by placing it next to your smartphone. Images download via Sky App at 160Mbps.