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    Evo II v1 smart controller for sale

    I could be interested in this one as I have an EVO II Pro 6K V1 and have been keeping an eye out for a smart controller. How are the batteries in the smart controller. I just had to replace the batteries in my standard controller as they failed to charge. thanks Scott
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    Remote ID Requirements starting Sept 2023

    Agree - purchased the Holystone version. Registered it and with Velcro it works fine. All good here...thanks
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    (SOLD) Evo II 6K bundle w/ Smart controller, extras

    I live near Los Angeles and also have an EVO II 6K V1 and am interested in the smart controller if you want to break up the bundle. My standard controller is in for repair at Autel as it stopped charging properly. Probably just bad batteries. thanks Scott
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    Evo II Pro 6k V1 w/ Smart Controller SOLD

    I could be interested in this as I also have an EVO II Pro 6K V1 and did not want to participate in the trade-in program that was offered. How well do the batteries charge in the remote and smart controller. these seem to go first,
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    Beware Buyers - Autel’s End of Life (EOL) Product Realities

    Hi. I was an electronics EOL Supply Chain Manager for a medical device company for many years and this is no easy job. Many of the EOL notices come from the supply chain chip manufacturers and are not from the company itself (Autel in this case). COVID made this situation worse. Basically...
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    Reply from Autel CEO Randall Warnas

    A trade in program is a must as the last notice was a sales killer and almost caused me to sell my Autel EVO II Pro and move over to DJI since the initial letter regarding the Smart Controller incompatibility was a brand show stopper for me. With todays digital and firmware designs it surprises...
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    My best shots from May! (Evo 1)

    very nice - thanks for sharing this.
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    Mode Hello, for the experts of this forum, in normal mode what wind speed can the Evo 2 Pro withstand. You engage the Ludicrous mode at what wind spee

    specifications say 39 MPH though video footage may be jerky in gusts over that. for good results I would stay with 20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph.
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    Notice From Autel About Controllers and Compatibility in the Future

    I bought mine 4 months ago and hope they will have an upgrade plan even if for a fee so I can get upgraded.
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    Charging the Remote Controller

    oh nice then i may do the same with mine also.
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    Charging the Remote Controller

    I agree and have the same issue. I used short extension cables so I could connect to the extension cable instead of getting that rubber flap out of the way each time. I can send a photo if you want.
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    Charging the Remote Controller

    use the usb to micro-usb cable - if there is not one they are cheap on amazon most android charging cables are this type of cable.
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    Anyone Use an iPhone 12 Pro Max as a Remote Control Screen?

    Yes. I have. I have iPhone 12 Pro Max. Works great but use a sun shade. Use your iPhone charging cable as your controller cable connection. App works great. I use an iPad occasionally also. Brightness is not much better than the phone you have. Sun shade helps but smart controller would...
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    Anyone Use an iPhone 12 Pro Max as a Remote Control Screen?

    Yes I have. Works ok. Use a sun shade with it
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    EVO controller won't charge

    After the recent update I have not seen this problem again. will continue to watch for it.