DJI did something I never thought they would do, and they removed geofencing from the US version of their drone software. Without hesitation I got the DJI Mavic Pro 3 and was immediately welcomed back to a modern 2025 approach to software interfaces, drone stability, and drone performance. My trusty EVO II served me well, but it isn't even close to the Mavic 3 Pro in any area and there are rumors that the Mavic 4 Pro is coming in April.
I will admit I am not entirely a fan of their new smart controller interface, I like the older version of their software better, but the Mavic Pro 3 is finally a useable drone to me. I am a little surprised that the MFT sensor does not seem to have any additional DR than the EVO II and by the fact it's still just 20MP, but the stability, range, responsiveness, and modern feel to the software continues to prove Autel is around 20 development years behind.
I think the removal of geofencing is the final nail in Autel's coffin, it was a good run, but they really are no match for DJI now.
I will admit I am not entirely a fan of their new smart controller interface, I like the older version of their software better, but the Mavic Pro 3 is finally a useable drone to me. I am a little surprised that the MFT sensor does not seem to have any additional DR than the EVO II and by the fact it's still just 20MP, but the stability, range, responsiveness, and modern feel to the software continues to prove Autel is around 20 development years behind.
I think the removal of geofencing is the final nail in Autel's coffin, it was a good run, but they really are no match for DJI now.