Autel Previews EVO 3 With Enhanced Thermal Imaging

Drone guidance has gotten complicated with all the outdated regulations and conflicting advice flying around. Here’s what you actually need to know.

Autel Robotics previewed its next-generation EVO 3 platform at CES 2025, featuring improved thermal imaging capabilities.

The compact drone weighs under 600 grams while carrying a dual-sensor payload. Thermal resolution reaches 640×512 with 30Hz refresh rates.

Pricing starts at $2,499 for the standard bundle. Pre-orders begin in March with deliveries expected by summer.

The EVO 3 supports Autel’s Smart Controller Pro for enhanced range and display brightness. Flight time reaches 42 minutes on a single charge.

Professional users in inspection and public safety markets are the primary audience for the new thermal capabilities.

Ryan Cooper

Ryan Cooper

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Ryan Cooper is an FAA-certified Remote Pilot (Part 107) and drone industry consultant with over 8 years of commercial drone experience. He has trained hundreds of pilots for their Part 107 certification and writes about drone regulations, operations, and emerging UAS technology.

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