Aircraft & UAVs

Autel EVO series

Also known as

Autel EVO 2 series
EVO 2 Series
Autel EVO II series
Autel EVO 2

Autel EVO series is a family of foldable commercial quadcopters from Autel Robotics that began with the original EVO in 2018 and expanded into the EVO II line in 2020. The series is used for aerial imaging and inspection and is sold in multiple camera and payload variants, including 8K, 6K, and thermal models.

Autel EVO series, Commercial quadcopter drone family, Aircraft & UAVs

Image source: Wikimedia Commons Autel EVO II Pro V2

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: China
Built by: Autel Robotics
Type: Commercial quadcopter drone family
Service note: 2018-present
Designed: 2018
Unit cost: From $2,099
Produced: 2018-present

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Specifications

Platform: Foldable multirotor quadcopter family
Representative flight time: Up to 40 minutes on the EVO II platform
Representative range: Up to 9 km on the EVO II platform
Representative speed: Up to 72 km/h on the EVO II platform
Representative payload options: 8K, 6K, and thermal imaging variants across the EVO II line

Variants

EVO
EVO II
EVO II Pro
EVO II Dual
EVO II Enterprise

Carried Payloads

Open-source reporting on Gaza grenade-drop use describes Autel EVO drones carrying a hand grenade fitted with an iron-ball release attachment.

Carried item

Item type

Carriage evidence

Drone-dropped fragmentation grenade, Improvised grenade-drop tactic using a commercial UAV, Aircraft & UAVs

Drone-dropped fragmentation grenade

Improvised grenade-drop tactic

+972 reported that soldiers most commonly use EVO drones produced by Autel and fit them with an iron ball attachment that lets a hand grenade be affixed and dropped with a button press.

Sources: Israel enforcing Gaza evacuations with grenade-firing drones

Timeline

Autel EVO series Key Events

Jan 24, 2018
Original EVO introduced
Autel Robotics announced the original EVO as a folding camera drone at CES 2018.
Sources: Autel Robotics Announces New Aircraft EVO at CES 2018
Jan 4, 2020
EVO II series announced
Autel Robotics introduced the EVO II series with 8K, 6K, and dual-thermal variants at CES 2020.
Sources: Autel Robotics launches EVO II Series Drone at CES 2020

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Commercial aerial imaging, inspection, and modular payload use

Media

Autel EVO series Images

Autel EVO series, Commercial quadcopter drone family, Aircraft & UAVs - view 1 — Source: Wikimedia Commons UA army Autel EVO II (1)

Autel EVO series, Commercial quadcopter drone family, Aircraft & UAVs - view 2 — Source: Wikimedia Commons UA army Autel EVO II (2)

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Sources

Autel EVO II product pagePublisher: Autel Robotics | Note: Supports EVO II series manufacturer background and representative specifications for the commercial quadcopter family. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Autel EVO II Series collectionPublisher: Autel Robotics | Note: Supports current EVO II bundle pricing and series background from the official Autel store collection. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Autel Robotics launches EVO II Series Drone at CES 2020Publisher: Autel Robotics | Note: Supports the EVO II series launch and representative 2020 platform background, including the line's advertised capabilities. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Autel Robotics Announces New Aircraft EVO at CES 2018Publisher: Autel Robotics | Note: Supports the original EVO launch and the start of the EVO family in 2018. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Israel enforcing Gaza evacuations with grenade-firing dronesPublisher: +972 Magazine | Note: Supports background for the EVO family's appearance in Gaza grenade-drop reporting and the documented use of Autel EVO drones with an iron-ball drop attachment. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Wikimedia Commons Autel EVO II Pro V2Publisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Image provenance and licensing page for a representative Autel EVO II photo. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Wikimedia Commons UA army Autel EVO II (1)Publisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Image provenance and licensing page for a representative Autel EVO II photo. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Wikimedia Commons UA army Autel EVO II (2)Publisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Image provenance and licensing page for a representative Autel EVO II photo. | Accessed: 2026-06-27