Autel Robotics Hosts Inaugural Partner Summit

by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby

Last week, Autel Robotics held its inaugural Autel Robotics’ Global Partner Summit at Le Meridien Xiaojing Bay in Huizhou, Guangdong, China.

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The event featured demonstrations of a variety of new products, including the launch and first public viewing of new EVO Max Series and Ecosystem products, such as the EVO Max 4T with Zoom Camera, Wide Camera, Thermal Camera and Laser Rangefinder; and the EVO Max 4N, equipped with a new Night Vision Zoom Camera with the features of the EVO Max 4T. Also on display was the Autel Mapper software, designed as a comprehensive solution for 2D and 3D mapping.

Autel showcased its latest developments and new products, including its new comprehensive Airborne ISR Solution with applications in energy and electricity distribution networks, gas and oil, public safety, traffic, emergency rescue, mapping, agriculture, aerial photography and education. Also on display was a new e-VTOL fixed-wing UAV with an upper monoplane, V-shaped tail layout, and retractable three-point front landing gear

After the conference, Autel gave an outdoor demonstration of several recently-introduced products and systems, which included the EVO Max 4T flying in Mesh configuration. Also showcased were the Dragonfish Nest and the EVO Nest; The Dragonfish-supported and EVO-designed mobile take-off and landing stations. The Nest’s self-charging feature was showcased, along with the drones’ active obstacle avoidance. The summit ended with a banquet, live show and prize giving.

“For almost a decade we have helped customers solve problems and improve efficiency in more and more scenarios, based on unique patented technologies, and exploring force multiplying concepts like increased drone intelligence, clustering, and mesh operations that allow drones to work together, even without ground communication system support,” said Autel Chairman Frank Lee.

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Ian attended Dominican University of California, where he received a BA in English in 2019. With a lifelong passion for writing and storytelling and a keen interest in technology, he is now contributing to DroneLife as a staff writer.