Beta that supports Autel EVO 2 Pro

Paul Waitzman

Hello - I'm told that there is a Beta version of Dronelink that supports Autel EVO 2 Pro.

If i sign up for a premier or elite plan, would I have access to that Beta version?

Thanks

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    Daniel Hubbard

    I was just wondering the the timeline is for the Autel Version to be a Live Product.  Just lookin ahead at options.

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    Jim McAndrew Dronelink Staff

    Creating the Android vendor adapter (which will be open source just like the DJI one) will only take a few weeks. The issue right now is that Autel has no UX SDK (like DJI) so there is no default flight dashboard for those drones. We were already in the process of creating a cross-platform flight dashboard (starting with iOS), which is why we were able to launch basic support for Autel on iOS so soon, but as you can see, there are a lot of missing things even still, such as camera settings menus. The full realization of that work will likely extend into the summer realistically. It also doesn't help that we are in the middle of ski season here in Utah...

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  • Comment author
    Daniel Hubbard

    Looking forward to the iOS version this summer then... will keep watching to see how it goes.

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    KELLEY D KIMBALL

    I was lucky enough to secure a newer iPhone 8+. I've installed Dronelink, but I am having difficulty connecting to the drone. Any suggestions?

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    Jim McAndrew Dronelink Staff

    We had to pull the Autel beta down temporarily to get the Mavic Air 2S, Mini 2, and Mini SE support out.

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    Paul Waitzman
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    I attempted my first simple mission today with my EVO 2 Pro. The plan has a specific area restricted take-off point (I was definitely within the restricted area), 3 destination points (each with default settings except that altitudes are set at 150 ft, 250 ft & 200 ft) and no other commands or components included. Connected the RC and opened Dronelink (Version 4.0 (194) Kernel 4.0.0) on my iPhone Xr (iOS 15.4.1). I accessed the mission plan and tapped play and the drone launched, rising to 6 ft or so. After take off, the drone hovered with no subsequent action. It did not proceed to the destination points. I landed manually after. Is this because the Autel support was pulled from the download site (I'm guessing that's not the issue here, I'm using the beta that was available in February) or did I miss a step or ...?

    Thanks, for any insight.

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    Jim McAndrew Dronelink Staff

    Please share your mission plan.

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    Paul Waitzman

    Thanks Jim:

    https://app.dronelink.com/paul-waitzman/my-first-project/plan/KBwe46Z89ifnXXqx4p5J/JQHaHprmFUupfePa8FBo

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    Paul Waitzman
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    Just wondering if anyone has any insight regarding my post from May 1st.

    "I attempted my first simple mission today with my EVO 2 Pro. The plan has a specific area restricted take-off point (I was definitely within the restricted area), 3 destination points (each with default settings except that altitudes are set at 150 ft, 250 ft & 200 ft) and no other commands or components included. Connected the RC and opened Dronelink (Version 4.0 (194) Kernel 4.0.0) on my iPhone Xr (iOS 15.4.1). I accessed the mission plan and tapped play and the drone launched, rising to 6 ft or so. After take off, the drone hovered with no subsequent action. It did not proceed to the destination points. I landed manually after. Is this because the Autel support was pulled from the download site (I'm guessing that's not the issue here, I'm using the beta that was available in February) or did I miss a step or ...?"

     

    Here's the simple plan:

    https://app.dronelink.com/paul-waitzman/my-first-project/plan/KBwe46Z89ifnXXqx4p5J/JQHaHprmFUupfePa8FBo

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    Dave Hogle
    Question, I'm an Elite member and have started testing the beta version on iOS for the Autel EVO II Pro.
    My understanding when purchasing DL Elite it would run the iOS beta for Autel.
    Now when attempting to use I get the message EVO II not supported by Elite and an upgrade is needed.
    On occasion the app will connect but within a minute (or less) it disconnects.
    I'm a hobbyist!
    Some feedback would be appreciated.
    Dave
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    Jim McAndrew Dronelink Staff

    I probably deactivated the license code when we pulled support for Autel a few months ago. Will look at adding it back in tomorrow.

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    Jim McAndrew Dronelink Staff

    Should be working now.

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  • Comment author
    Dave Hogle

    Jim McAndrew

    Thank you very much, what you did is working. I am now staying connected.

    Test manual flight last night seemed to work. Have not tried a test mission, yet.

    I understand you may be an Autel EVO owner. Do you plan to continue developing support for the EVO?

    Your comment above "we pulled support for Autel" is troubling.

    Thanks again

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    Jim McAndrew Dronelink Staff

    We only pulled it because the 3.4.x branch needed to be released and TestFlight makes it confusing for users to have multiple beta's running at the same time. The Autel functionality is basically already done (on iOS). We are just finishing the flight dashboard, which is a complete re-write since the previous version was built on the DJI UXSDK (obviously doesn't work with Autel, and they abandoned support for it anyway).

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  • Comment author
    Daniel Hubbard

    What is the status of the Beta for Autel Evo 2 Pro?

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  • Comment author
    Jim McAndrew Dronelink Staff

    It's still in beta.

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  • Comment author
    Daniel Hubbard

    Cool. anytime line for a official release?

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    Emmanuel Otchere

    I tried the 4.0.0 Beta version today with my Evo II Pro and was pleasantly surprised with the smooth 21 minutes flight plan. I even screen recorded it. Kudos guys… just minor glitches noticed in the first 2 ways points. Will try to repeat test again,

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    KELLEY D KIMBALL

    Any updated predictions when the Android version that supports the Autel EVO II Pro will be available? Thanks in advance.

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    Jim McAndrew Dronelink Staff

    The Autel SDK on Android is pretty far behind iOS, and Autel is not currently planning to add support for their new drones to iOS or Android, so everything is up in the air at the moment. Hoping we can convince them to change course and lean into it.

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