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6 month Review on the Autel EVO

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  2. Thanks for the Update… I am still contemplating whether to take advantage of the Price point of the Mav Pro Platinum with FMC and the EVO … I am totally frustrated with making my decision.. I have flown neither. I was hoping for some advice on what I should choose.. Would be greatly appreciated. *Sub #49

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  3. Hi. This is my second drone (bought 3 days ago) so I m not an experienced pilot, your tips and unbiased review are really helpful. Thanks for your review: simple, clear, easy and straightforward. Velcro attached to the back of a hard phone case to hold a tablet is GREAT!!!!!! Where can I get a sun hood cover?

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  4. I've had my Evo since Aug. Haven't had any of the problems with the RC that you mention … but I don't live in FL. either (NE Ohio, where its snowing right now). I've been pleased with the updates and performance. I love the soft bag that came with it, as it makes for a very compact tote (I can put it on the back of my bicycle). I love that I don't get 'Nag Screens' to update the NFZ database or FW or have it tell me I'm near an airport which hasn't seen a take-off or landing in 25 years (like my P3A does). I wish that the buttons were programmable, so that I could program one to bring up the E.V. adjustment (since it has no EV wheel). Overall, I'm very pleased with my Evo, and it will probably be my main UAV for Videography for my YT channel. Like the zoom … just don't go beyond 3X, or it gets very grainy (as expected for digital zoom).

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  5. Hey Mike just joined i have the evo had no problems till the last up date now it comes about 10 ft from landing point and returns to home with 7 mins on battery and 50 yards away Mine did better with the old firmware. Have you had any problems with the new update? Thanks

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  7. I appreciate your thoughts on how you feel of the Evo after 6 months. I think a video showing it flying after 6months for the modes etc. would go further with the audience in showing people how the drone behaves today vs. when it launched. Just an opinion. Thanks!

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  12. I just ordered the Travel Bag from Autel.  BAG, 2 Batteries and set of Props, all for $149.  Pretty good considering the batteries alone go for $85 a piece.

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  13. Thanks for you great review Mike. I bought an evo a couple of months ago, just before the discounts of course. Anyhow the very first day I threw it in the back of my car in the bag with some other stuff. When I stop I hear something kinda whirling and discovered it was the evo in the bag powered up and of course the camera cover was on. The power switch sticks up a bit and I put something on top of the page thus powering it up!
    So the first modification I did was to cut off a 1/2 inch long piece of1/4 inch wooden dowel and split it down the middle then glue each half to each side of the switch. J B weld is good. This prevents that problem. Next thing I glue a ribbon to the camera cover so I don't forget to remove it. Next thing the antenna pin fell out while in the house and I found it, it's really small. Reinstall it and use very small amounts of super glue to secure them in place. In retrospect JB weld is safer any one with a brand new evo should do this first thing.
    Happy flying and Happy holidays to all!

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  14. Another great review. I always look forward to your Evo reviews. Honest, straight to the point and no bull !
    I agree with you 100% the Evo is the best new drone of 2018. Especially at its price point. My only very small niggle with it is its zoom. Anything more than 2 /3 times zoom the picture quality really is poor. But other than that small thing. It really is an amazing thing !

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  17. I agree with you 100% about the A & B buttons on the bottom of the control thank God thy don’t work. What update did they fix the mission restriction I need to check mine out again cause I have been hopping Litchi would jump on board?

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