Geofencing on Autel Drones?

[scottlebor]

Hello,
Someone told me that Autel Drones do not have Geofencing built into them like the DJI line of drones do. I live near an airport, and even when I travel well outside the restricted area, I still have issues with geofencing and being able to fly my DJI Drone. Specifically, I'm most curious about the Autel Nano Plus, but am also interested in the comparison between Autel and DJI when it comes to this 'feature' called Geofencing.

Thank you in advance.
Scott

 

[Wghayek]

Hello,
Someone told me that Autel Drones do not have Geofencing built into them like the DJI line of drones do. I live near an airport, and even when I travel well outside the restricted area, I still have issues with geofencing and being able to fly my DJI Drone. Specifically, I'm most curious about the Autel Nano Plus, but am also interested in the comparison between Autel and DJI when it comes to this 'feature' called Geofencing.

Thank you in advance.
Scott

I have both the

Hello,
Someone told me that Autel Drones do not have Geofencing built into them like the DJI line of drones do. I live near an airport, and even when I travel well outside the restricted area, I still have issues with geofencing and being able to fly my DJI Drone. Specifically, I'm most curious about the Autel Nano Plus, but am also interested in the comparison between Autel and DJI when it comes to this 'feature' called Geofencing.

Thank you in advance.
Scott

i have both the DJI mini 2 and the Autel nano +. They’re both high quality quads, geo fencing with the DJI is a huge drawback! Nano offers great night photo/video (part 107 needed for night flying). DJI price point is better. Both great for light travel, hiking, easy access. I also have the Autel EVO II, dominates over both!

 

[mike9591]

Hello,
Someone told me that Autel Drones do not have Geofencing built into them like the DJI line of drones do. I live near an airport, and even when I travel well outside the restricted area, I still have issues with geofencing and being able to fly my DJI Drone. Specifically, I'm most curious about the Autel Nano Plus, but am also interested in the comparison between Autel and DJI when it comes to this 'feature' called Geofencing.

Thank you in advance.
Scott

Autel does not have Geofencing enabled in the USA. There is geofencing in countries where it is 100% required.
Nano+ is an amazing drone you can pretty much fly anywhere in the USA, but be mindful of the FAA regs. This also includes many state and local regs now where their additions mostly determine zones you can take off or land from. That's local jurisdiction.

 

[G_G]

Hello,
Someone told me that Autel Drones do not have Geofencing built into them like the DJI line of drones do. I live near an airport, and even when I travel well outside the restricted area, I still have issues with geofencing and being able to fly my DJI Drone. Specifically, I'm most curious about the Autel Nano Plus, but am also interested in the comparison between Autel and DJI when it comes to this 'feature' called Geofencing.

Thank you in advance.
Scott

All Autel Robotics drones already have geofencing installed. Currently, in the U.S., instead of prohibiting flight, they nag you to death with on screen warning dialog boxes over your FPV that cannot be removed. At any time, Autel Robotics could decide to change their currently advisory NFZ’s into compulsory NFZ’s. The mapping is already installed. DJI’s GEO was also initially advisory only, until it wasn’t! The handwriting is on the wall. You just have to read between the lines!

 

[Brock Inspector]

Autel is on the record, officially stating they will not institute geofencing anywhere it is not compulsory by law. (Currently that's like 3 countries worldwide: China, Japan, and maybe Malaysia?)

 

[G_G]

Autel is on the record, officially stating they will not institute geofencing anywhere it is not compulsory by law. (Currently that's like 3 countries worldwide: China, Japan, and maybe Malaysia?)

If you think that can be relied upon, you would be wrong. It is not a guarantee. DJI also stated that GEO would always be optional. Reread Post #4. It's already installed on all Autel Robotics drones in an advisory mode. They just have to flip a switch to make it compulsory. They are ready! Has Autel Robotics ever officially changed their minds about anything? Hmmmmm.

 

[davshev]

All Autel Robotics drones already have geofencing installed. Currently, in the U.S., instead of prohibiting flight, they nag you to death with on screen warning dialog boxes over your FPV that cannot be removed. At any time, Autel Robotics could decide to change their currently advisory NFZ’s into compulsory NFZ’s. The mapping is already installed. DJI’s GEO was also initially advisory only, until it wasn’t! The handwriting is on the wall. You just have to read between the lines!

And that's why I've continued to use FW version 2.6.22. with my E2P version 1.

 

[flyingfool]

And that's why I've continued to use FW version 2.6.22. with my E2P version 1.

please elaborate

 

[davshev]

please elaborate

This refers to the E2P v1. only. Starting with firmware v2.7.5, Autel began adding pop up warnings about NFZs and geo fencing. It didn't actually prevent the drone from flying into restricted areas, but I found all the warnings annoying. For that reason I decided to rollback the firmware to 2.6.22. It's also why I prefer the v1 to v2. It is not possible to rollback the firmware for v2. There are a couple of threads about this from last year: Firmware update 2.7.25. Any restrictions?

 

[G_G]

This refers to the E2P v1. only. Starting with firmware v2.7.5, Autel began adding pop up warnings about NFZs and geo fencing. It didn't actually prevent the drone from flying into restricted areas, but I found all the warnings annoying. For that reason I decided to rollback the firmware to 2.6.22. It's also why I prefer the v1 to v2. It is not possible to rollback the firmware for v2. There are a couple of threads about this from last year: Firmware update 2.7.25. Any restrictions?

Does FW version 2.6.22 support the 360° Panorama function, or was that only introduced after?

 

[davshev]

Does FW version 2.6.22 support the 360° Panorama function, or was that only introduced after?

No, I don't believe 2.6.22 does.

 

[gschulzuio]

Nano offers great night photo/video (part 107 needed for night flying).

As of April 2021 you do not need to be part 107 with a daylight waiver to fly at night, as long as you have either a) taken the TRUST if a hobbyist/rec flyer and have lights visible from 3 miles, and/or b) you are 107 and have taken new free online recurrent test and have lights visible from 3 miles. There can be limitations for hobby/rec flyers flying at night in controlled airspace.

 

[Ms.UAV]

Yes an older thread but exactly why I'm looking to purchase a Autel Evo Nano +
I've been flying since i had a DJI Phantom 1, Standard, Advanced 3, Yuneec, Mavic pro and love my current Mini 2
Can't stand the geo fencing. First time in years i can't fly out of my backyard
Had to do the approval thing in mexico where i've always flown before.
Anything new?
The nano + is twice the money but half the hassle