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Autel Alpha
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- Price (US)
- $19,289
- Weight
- 6,480 g
- Max Flight Time
- 40 min
- Max Speed
- 25 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.
Alpha by use
Photo and video
12MPeffective (48 MP binned), 1/2" sensor
- With the Wide Angle Camera
- 4000x3000 25 fps video
- 4 cameras
Inspection
560xhybrid zoom
- Interchangeable payload
- Laser rangefinder, 2,000 m
- Obstacle sensing all around
- IP55 rated
Mapping and survey
RTK built in
- Waypoint missions
Flight and transport
40minflight time
- Weight 6,480 g
- EU class C3
- Wind up to 12 m/s
- Video link 15 km (FCC)
- -20 to 50 °C
Safety and rules
Remote IDbuilt-in
- ADS-B receiver
- Data encryption
- FASC Prohibited (US)
Flight Time vs Price
Effective Megapixels vs Price i
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|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | |||
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 12 | 4533 MP more | Not stored |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | Full Frame | Not stored |
| Best video mode | 4000x3000 25 fps | 4K 60 fps | Not stored |
| Flight | |||
| Flight time (min) | 40 | 5515 min more | 5414 min more |
| Weight | 6,480 g | 6,470 g | 8,500 g31 % heavier |
| Max range (FCC) | 15 km | 20 km33 % more | 6 km60 % less |
| Wind resistance | 12 m/s | 12 m/ssame | 10 m/s17 % less |
| Obstacle sensing | All around | All around | Not stored |
| Pricing | |||
| Price (US) | $19,289 | $13,649$5,640 less | $23,000$3,711 more |
Alpha specifications
Identity
- Manufacturer
- Autel
- Rating
- Known Issues
- Release Date
- Jan 10, 2024
- Availability
- Available
- EU Drone Class
- C3
- US Procurement
- FASC Prohibited
- Platform Type
- Multirotor
Pricing
- Price (EU)(€)
- €17,746
- Price (US)($)
- $19,289
Links
- Product Page
- autelrobotics.com
- Shop Page
- shop.autelrobotics.com
Physical
- Weight(g)
- 6,480 g
- Max Takeoff Weight(g)
- 8,400 g
- Folded Dimensions(mm)
- 455 × 263 × 248 mm
- Unfolded Dimensions(mm)
- 780 × 568 × 278 mm
- Interchangeable Payload
- Yes
- IP Rating
- IP55
- Operating Temperature(°C)
- -20°C to 50°C
Flight
- Max Flight Time(min)
- 40 min
- Max Hover Time(min)
- 38 min
- Max Speed(m/s)
- 25 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
- Max Pitch Angle(°)
- 36 °
Payload
| Camera | Camera 1Wide Angle Camera | Camera 2Zoom Camera | Camera 3Thermal Camera 1 | Camera 4Thermal Camera 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 1/2" | 1/1.8" | ||
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | Uncooled VOx Microbolometer | Uncooled VOx Microbolometer |
| Pixel Size(µm) | 12 µm | 12 µm | ||
| Pixel Binning | Quad Bayer | |||
| Megapixels(MP) | 48 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Spectral Bands | 8-14 um | 8-14 um | ||
| Focal Length | 24mm | 34.7-838mm | 13mm | 45mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.61-f/5.19 | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Field of View | 84 | 42 | 12.3 | |
| Zoom | 560x Hybrid | 3.5x Digital | 56x Digital | |
| Focus Range | 10m to ∞ | 6m to ∞ | 35m to ∞ | |
| ISO Range | 100-3200 (Auto) | 100-25600 (Normal)100-160000 (Super Night) | ||
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000-0.5s (Photo)1/8000-1/30s (Video) | 1/8000-0.5s (Photo)1/8000-1/30s (Video) | ||
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | |||
| Max Photo Resolution | 8000x6000 | 3840x2160 | 640x512 | 640x512 |
| Image Formats | JPEG | JPEG | JPEG | JPEG |
| Video Resolutions | 4000x3000@25fps | 3840x2160@30fps | 640x512@25fps | 640x512@25fps |
| Max Video Bitrate(Mbps) | 30 Mbps | 30 Mbps | ||
| Video Formats | MP4 | MP4 | MP4 | MP4 |
| Thermal NETD(mK) | 50 mK | 50 mK | ||
| Thermal Range (High Gain)(°C) | -20°C to 150°C | -20°C to 150°C | ||
| Thermal Range (Low Gain)(°C) | 0°C to 550°C | 0°C to 550°C | ||
| Thermal Accuracy | ±3°C or ±3% | ±5°C or ±5% | ||
| Thermal Palettes | White HotBlack HotSearingRainbowGreyIronbowCold and Hot | White HotBlack HotSearingRainbowGreyIronbowCold and Hot | ||
| Thermal Measurement Modes | Center MeasurementSpot MeasurementRectangular Measurement | Center MeasurementSpot MeasurementRectangular Measurement |
Gimbal
Gimbal 1DG-L35T
- Stabilization Axes
- 3-Axis
- Tilt Range(°)
- -90° to 30°
- Tilt Mechanical Range(°)
- -135° to 45°
- Pan Mechanical Range(°)
- -90° to 90°
- Roll Mechanical Range(°)
- -60° to 60°
- Angular Vibration(°)
- 0.01 °
Navigation
- GNSS
- GPSGalileoBeiDouGLONASS
- Hover Accuracy
- Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.3m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.15m (Vision), ±0.3m (GNSS)
- RTK
- Yes
- Obstacle Sensors
- ForwardBackwardLateralUpwardDownward
- Obstacle Avoidance
- Active (Avoidance)
- Sensing Technology
- Vision (Binocular)Radar
- Forward Sensing Range(m)
- 0.2m to 31m
- Backward Sensing Range(m)
- 0.2m to 26m
- Lateral Sensing Range(m)
- 0.2m to 45m
- Downward Sensing Range(m)
- 0.15m to 50m
- Upward Range(m)
- 0.2m to 26m
Transmission
- Transmission Protocol
- SkyLink 3.0
- Operating Frequency
- 900 MHz2.4 GHz5.1 GHz5.8 GHz
- Antenna Count
- 4
- Max Range (CE)(km)
- 8 km
- Max Range (FCC)(km)
- 15 km
- Live View Quality
- 1080p/30fps
- Max Download Speed(MB/s)
- 20 MB/s
App
- Flight App
- Autel Enterprise
- Supported OS
- Android
- Mission Types
- WaypointArea
Features
- Max MicroSD(GB)
- 256 GB
- Night Scene
- Yes
- 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
- Parachute
- No
Mapping
- Waypoints
- Yes
Accessories
Battery 1Smart Battery
- Model
- MDH_10000_23700
- Battery Type
- LiPo
- Capacity (mAh)(mAh)
- 10,000 mAh
- Capacity (Wh)(Wh)
- 237 Wh
- Voltage(V)
- 23.7 V
- Battery Weight(g)
- 995 g
Propeller 1
- Diameter(mm)
- 19 mm
- Propeller Weight(g)
- 58 g
Remote Controller 1Autel Smart Controller V3
- Model
- EF9-3
- Built-in Screen
- Yes
- Screen Size(in)
- 7.9 in
- Screen Resolution
- 2048x1536
- Screen Brightness(nits)
- 2,000 nits
- Max Operating Time(min)
- 270 min
- Controller Weight(g)
- 1,194 g
Charger 1Battery Charger
- Model
- DF_CHARGER
- Wattage(W)
- 184.8 W
- Ports
- 2