Autel Previews EVO 3 With Enhanced Thermal Imaging

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Autel Previews EVO 3 With Enhanced Thermal Imaging

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.

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Jason Michael, an ATP-rated pilot who flies the C-17 for the U.S. Air Force, is the editor of Light Drones. Articles on the site are researched, fact-checked, and reviewed before publication. Read our editorial standards or send a correction at the editorial policy page.

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