havent changed anything on my end that i know of. same phone, same controller. maybe interference from something new nearby? there was some construction started up a few months ago but its like half a mile away so i wouldnt think that matters. gonna try recalibrating the compass again but already did that once and it didnt really help. anyone dealt with something like this

few things nobody really warned me about ? the Autel Sky app has gotten a lot better but it still hiccups sometimes, had it freeze on me twice during normal flight which was a little scary. also the controller feels chunkier than what im used to but i actually got used to it pretty fast. battery life is solid, im regularly getting 35+ minutes in mild weather.

biggest thing i wish i knew is the ND filter situation. the filters that come with the combo kit are decent but if you want anything above ND16 youre going to third party pretty quick. polar pro makes a set that fits and theyre worth it. anyway just wanted to share since i spent way too long reading Reddit before buying and didnt find much from actual owners.

the price difference isnt massive right now which is making it harder to decide tbh. if anyone has shot with both or even just used one extensively i'd really appreciate hearing what you actually think rather than just the spec sheet stuff, i can read that anywhere. specifically curious about low light performance and whether the 6K on the Pro actually resolves more usable detail than the 8K Sony sensor in real world use. the internet has a lot of opinions but not a lot of side by side actual footage comparisons that are recent

first impressions ? the app (Autel Sky) is... fine. it works but it definitely feels less polished than DJI Fly if im being honest. took me a bit to find where all the settings were buried. the image quality though is really good for the size, the 50mp sensor is doing some heavy lifting and the colors out of the RLOG-D profile are really nice to grade.

only real complaint so far is the wind resistance feels a little weaker than the mini 2, like in anything above 15mph it starts getting squirrely. anyone else notice that or is it just my unit? also curious what accessories people are actually using with this thing, ND filters especially ? not sure which brand to trust for these

ive tried reinstalling the app, i updated the firmware last month, and it still happens. seems worse in areas with more wifi interference but honestly it happens in the middle of fields too so i dont think thats the whole story. my controller is the Smart Controller version if that matters.

not sure if i should contact Autel support or if theres some setting im missing. googled around but most of the threads i found were old and talking about a different firmware version.

first impressions are pretty good. the SkyLink app took a little getting used to after using Litchi on my old Mavic but its not bad. image quality out of the camera is genuinely impressive for something this small, colors feel a bit warmer than i expected which i like. battery life is roughly what they advertise which is more than i can say for some other drones ive owned.

one thing thats slightly annoying is the controller feels a little plasticky compared to what i was used to but its functional and the range has been solid. havent pushed it past maybe 4km but no dropouts at all. also the no fly zone thing in the app is way less aggressive than DJI which depending on who you ask is either great or terrible lol.

anyway just wanted to share in case anyone else is on the fence. happy to answer questions about it if i can.

updated the firmware last week thought that might fix it but still happening. dont know if its the controller or the drone itself or the app. kind of at a loss here

first thing i noticed is the build feels really solid, like more substantial than the Mavic somehow. folding arms are a little different to get used to but nothing crazy. the Skylink app has gotten way better than it used to be from what i can tell reading old threads, havent had major issues with it.

the 6K footage is genuinely impressive especially in good light. low light is... fine, not as clean as id hoped but acceptable. one thing that bugged me is the gimbal takes a second to stabilize when you first power up, longer than im used to. not a dealbreaker just different.

anyway curious if anyone else made a similar switch or has tips for getting the most out of this thing. also wondering if the ND filter sets from third parties are worth it or should i just go with Autel's own ones

ive been looking at the Autel EVO Nano and Nano+ and im just not sure if the extra like 150 bucks for the plus version is worth it to a beginner. from what i can tell the main difference is the sensor size and the aperture? im not totally sure what that means practically for photos. i shoot mostly landscape stuff when im hiking and occasionally some video but im not doing anything professional.

also is there any reason to go with Autel over DJI for a first drone or am i overthinking this. i like that Autel doesnt have as many geo-fencing restrictions from what ive read but idk if that actually matters much day to day

first thing that got me was the obstacle avoidance is actually pretty solid. i was flying around some trees near a park last weekend and it pulled back a couple times when i wasnt expecting it. honestly startled me the first time but then i appreciated it. the image quality out of the MFT sensor is really really good, like better than i expected coming from a Mavic Air 2. colors feel a bit more natural to me right out of camera without having to do a ton in post.

only thing thats been bugging me is the app. the Autel Sky app is fine but its definitely not as polished as DJI Go or whatever. had one moment where it just kind of froze on me for a second during a mapping mission and i had to restart it. drone kept flying fine it was just the app being weird. anyone else dealt with that or have a workaround?

i calibrated the IMU and compass again and it still does it. props are fine, checked them. its not like dangerous but its definitely not normal and im starting to get anxious about flying it over anything i care about

anyway the thing flies great, footage looks really good especially in decent light, and the obstacle avoidance actually works which i was not expecting at that price point. but a few things caught me off guard. first the battery life is pretty much exactly what they advertise but only if you're flying calm, the second there's any wind you're losing like 4-5 minutes easy. second the app ? and i say this as someone who has used a lot of drone apps ? is just not as polished as DJI Fly. it works, it doesn't crash, but some of the interface choices are just weird. you get used to it.

also nobody told me the case it comes with in the premium bundle is actually decent? i was fully prepared to buy a separate pelican-style case and i just... didn't have to. so that was a nice surprise. anyone else been flying the Nano+ for a while? curious how the gimbal is holding up for people after extended use because mine feels fine at 3 months but ive heard some people have issues

im in a pretty suburban area but ive tried flying at a local park away from obvious interference and still getting it. the controller antennas are positioned correctly as far as i can tell. running the latest firmware. dont have any other drones to compare it to so not sure if this is just how the Nano+ is or if somethings wrong with my unit specifically

the 6K sensor is genuinely impressive, colors out of the camera feel a bit warmer than what i was getting from the Mavic and the dynamic range in the Autel Sky app's HDR mode is doing some heavy lifting on those bright noon shots i usually struggle with. the obstacle avoidance is... okay, its not as snappy as the Mavic but it hasnt gotten me into trouble yet. the controller itself is huge compared to what im used to but my hands dont cramp up anymore so thats something.

main gripe so far is the app stability. crashed on me twice during a flight planning session which is not great. also the battery life is listed as 40 minutes but im consistently getting 32-34 in mild weather so manage your expectations there. anyone else running this thing regularly, curious if theres any firmware or settings tweaks worth knowing about

from what i can tell the main difference is the sensor, the Plus has a larger one with a wider aperture. but i genuinely dont know if that matters for a beginner who's mostly going to be flying around parks and maybe some light travel stuff. i dont even know if i'll stick with this hobby honestly, that's the truth. so is the better camera on the Plus going to be wasted on someone like me or is it one of those things where you really notice it even as a beginner

but here's the thing nobody really talks about ? the Autel Sky app is just... not great. it works, but compared to DJI Fly it feels clunky and sometimes i have to restart it before the drone even shows up as connected. had a mini heart attack my second flight when it just went grey for like 20 seconds before reconnecting. also the obstacle avoidance feels a little less confident than my old Mavic, hard to explain but it just doesnt feel as snappy.

anyway not complaining, overall im really happy with it. just wondering if anyone else went through this adjustment period and if theres tricks i should know about. also whats the best ND filter set people are using with this thing

it reconnects usually after a few seconds which is terrifying honestly. im flying in a pretty open area too so i dont think its interference but who knows. firmware is updated. not sure what else to check at this point

also the price difference isnt huge right now at my local shop which is making it even harder. does anyone actually own one of these and can tell me if the 8K footage is actually usable or does it just eat your storage alive and slow everything down in post. my laptop is decent but not like a render farm or anything

any real world thoughts appreciated, not looking for spec sheet stuff i can find that on my own

tried recalibrating the gimbal through the app, didnt fix it. flew in a different location thinking maybe it was interference related, same thing. the drone itself flies totally fine, its just the gimbal behavior thats off. kind of at a loss here and getting a little frustrated because i have a paid shoot coming up in about 10 days and dont really want to send it in for service right now.

anybody run into this or know if Autel pushed any kind of patch? i searched around but couldnt find much

first few flights have been really good. the 1/1.28 inch sensor is noticeably better in lower light than what i was getting before, like genuinely not even close when you're shooting raw and pulling shadows. the gimbal feels solid and stabilization is smooth. my main gripe so far is the Autel Sky app feels a little clunky compared to DJI Fly, like its functional but it doesnt feel as polished. also had one instance where it lost connection briefly during my second flight, came back fine but it was a little unsettling.

anyone else running the Lite+? curious what accessories people are actually using, im thinking about getting ND filters and maybe a second battery or two but not sure which brands hold up well with this thing.

im on the standard EVO II, not the pro or enterprise version. haven't changed anything that i can think of, maybe a firmware update happened automatically at some point but i honestly cant remember. controller antennas are pointed the right way, ive tried different locations thinking maybe interference but same thing happens.

anyone dealt with this or know what might cause it to get worse suddenly

first thing ? the camera is genuinely impressive for the price point i got it at (found a refurb deal). the variable aperture is something i wasnt expecting to love as much as i do, especially shooting in mixed lighting situations. golden hour stuff has looked really good coming out of it.

the app situation though. SkyHub is... fine? it works but it feels a little clunky compared to DJI fly. not a dealbreaker but there is a learning curve if you're coming from the DJI ecosystem like i was. took me probably two full sessions to stop accidentally hitting the wrong things.

obstacle avoidance is only front and rear on this model which i knew going in but it still catches me off guard sometimes when i forget and try to fly backward into something. just something to keep in mind if you're used to more sensors.

overall pretty happy with it. battery life seems solid, getting around 35-38 min in calm conditions. curious if anyone else here runs one and has accessory recommendations, specifically thinking about ND filters and whether the Autel branded ones are worth it or if i should just go third party.

i'm in a suburban area so there's definitely some wifi noise but i wouldnt think it's that bad. i've tried switching the frequency in the app but it doesn't seem to make a huge difference. the remote batteries are always charged. firmware is up to date as far as i know.

not sure if i have a defective unit or if i'm missing something obvious. anyone dealt with this?

first thing ? the Autel Sky app is... fine. its not DJI GO 4 and it's definitely not the smoothest experience but once you get used to where everything lives it's workable. i had some connection drops the first couple flights that i think were just me not having the remote firmware updated properly, once i sorted that out it's been solid.

the 6K sensor on this thing though. genuinely impressed me. i've been shooting mostly real estate walkthroughs and the dynamic range is noticeably better than what i was getting with the Mavic in certain lighting conditions, like late afternoon shoots with harsh shadows. colors out of the camera feel a bit warmer which i actually like but i know some people prefer to start neutral so just something to be aware of.

the obstacle avoidance is okay. not as refined as DJI's but it works, it's saved me at least once already near some tree branches i didnt see coming. battery life feels about the same as the Mavic honestly, maybe slightly less but i havent done a proper comparison.

anyway curious if anyone else is running one of these for professional work and what accessories they've found actually worth getting. i grabbed a couple extra batteries and a ND filter set but thats about it so far.

Ive tried different phones, made sure the app is updated, and I even did a full reset at some point. Flying in a pretty open area mostly, not a lot of buildings or interference that I can think of. It reconnects fast enough that I havent had any scary moments but its just not something I want to rely on and it's kind of killed my confidence in the thing a bit.

Running the latest firmware as of last week. Anyone else seen this or have any idea what could cause it