RTK
YesAutel Alpha
Drone specifications
Autel Alpha
Specs, price, reviews, and known issues in one place.
Price (US)$19,289
Weight6,480 g
Max Flight Time40 min
Max Speed25 m/s
Alpha overview
The Autel Alpha is a 6,480 g mapping drone released in January 2024, with a dual-camera system (48 MP 1/2" and 8 MP 1/1.8") and up to 40 minutes of flight.
It supports automated waypoint missions. With onboard RTK, it's set up for accurate mapping, though it has no mechanical shutter.
Quick Highlights
Sensor Size
1/2"Megapixels
48 MPIP Rating
IP55Obstacle Avoidance
Active (Avoidance)EU Drone Class
C3Max Flight Distance
30 kmMax Flight Time
40 minFlight Time vs Price
Effective Megapixels vs Price i
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Identity8
Manufacturer
Autel
Rating
Known Issues
Release Date
Jan 10, 2024
Availability
Available
EU Drone Class
C3
US Procurement
FASC Prohibited
Platform Type
Multirotor
Pricing2
Price (EU) (€)
€17,746
Price (US) ($)
$19,289
Links2
Physical5
Weight (g)
6,480 g
Max Takeoff Weight (g)
8,400 g
Folded Dimensions (mm)
455 × 263 × 248 mm
IP Rating
IP55
Operating Temperature (°C)
-20°C to 50°C
Flight8
Max Flight Time (min)
40 min
Max Speed (m/s)
25 m/s
Max Speed (EU) (m/s)
—
Max Ascent Speed (m/s)
15 m/s
Max Descent Speed (m/s)
10 m/s
Max Flight Distance (km)
30 km
Max Altitude (m)
4,500 m
Wind Resistance (m/s)
12 m/s
Payload1
Camera4
Camera 1
Wide Angle Camera
Sensor Size
1/2"
Pixel Binning
Quad Bayer
Megapixels (MP)
48 MP
Focal Length
24mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Zoom
—
Mechanical Shutter
—
ISO Range
100-3200 (Auto)
Shutter Speed
1/8000-0.5s (Photo)1/8000-1/30s (Video)
+1Stabilization Type
Mechanical Gimbal
Max Photo Resolution
8000x6000
Image Formats
JPEG
AEB
—
AEB EV Bias
—
Panorama Modes
—
Panorama Formats
—
Video Resolutions
4000x3000@25fps
Video Codec
—
Video Formats
MP4
Color Profiles
—
Camera 2
Zoom Camera
Camera 3
Thermal Camera 1
Camera 4
Thermal Camera 2
Gimbal1
Gimbal1
Gimbal 1
DG-L35T
Stabilization Axes
3-Axis
Tilt Range (°)
-90° to 30°
Pan Range (°)
—
Roll Range (°)
—
Navigation10
GNSS
GPSGalileoBeiDouGLONASS
+1Hover Accuracy
Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.3m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.15m (Vision), ±0.3m (GNSS)
RTK
Yes
RTK Horizontal Accuracy
—
RTK Vertical Accuracy
—
Recovery Mode
—
Obstacle Sensors
ForwardBackwardLateralUpwardDownward
+3Obstacle Avoidance
Active (Avoidance)
Sensing Technology
Vision (Binocular)Radar
Sensing Technology (Add-on)
—
Transmission5
Transmission Protocol
SkyLink 3.0
Max Range (CE) (km)
8 km
Max Range (FCC) (km)
15 km
Live View Quality
1080p/30fps
Cellular
—
App4
Flight App
Autel Enterprise
Supported OS
Android
Resume from Waypoint
—
Mission Types
WaypointArea
Features13
Internal Storage (GB)
—
Max MicroSD (GB)
256 GB
ActiveTrack
—
Hyperlapse
—
Night Scene
✓ Yes
NIR Light
—
Laser Rangefinder
✓ Yes
Laser Rangefinder Range (m)
2,000 m
Remote ID
Built-in
ADS-B Receiver
✓ Yes
Data Encryption
✓ Yes
Expansion Port
✓ Yes
SDK Support
✓ Yes
Mapping3
Waypoints
✓ Yes
Terrain Follow
—
Raw GNSS Logging
—
Cargo3
Delivery Mode
—
Max Range (Loaded) (km)
—
Max Flight Time (Loaded) (min)
—
Accessories4
Battery1
Propeller1
Remote Controller1
Charger1
