Shifting gears for a moment, from breaking DJI news back to Autel. Autel Robotics just officially announced the Nano and Lite drones to be launched on September 28th, 2021. Of course, we have some leaked, detailed photos for you as well.

Autel Robotics officially announces the Autel Nano and Lite drones

Right after the end of the business day yesterday, we received an official Autel email announcing the Autel Nano and Lite drones. Without giving away everything the announcement email gave us the most important specification of the Autel Nano and Lite drones. The actual release of the Autel Nano and Lites drones is planned to take place on September 28th.

In the email, Autel said: New products are on the way. Here’s just a taste of what’s to come. Possibly hinting at the leaked Autel EVO III.

Teaser image Autel Robotics sent with its announcement email for the Nano and Lite.

Let’s start with Autel Nano Series

The auto Nano is an Autel Robotics lightweight, mini drone weighing less than 250 grams, has an image transmission range of 6.2 miles. The mini-drone has a battery life of up to 30 minutes and comes with two different image sensor sizes: 1/2″ or 1/1.28″ depending on which model you chose.

The Autel Nano shoots video in 4K, has three-way obstacle avoidance, and comes in four colors: Autel Orange, Arctic White, Deep Space Grey, and Blazing Red.

The Autel Nano, a sub 250 gram mini drone with a 6.2 mile (10 kilometer) transmission range.

The Autel Lite drone

Secondly, we have the Autel Lite drones. This drone that is meant to compete with the DJI Air 2S comes in three different colors: Autel Orange, Arctic White and Deep Space Grey.

The Autel Lite, positioned against the DJI Air 2S, in one of its three launch colors.

The Autel Lite drone weighs 820 grams, offers image transmission over 6.2 miles, has a battery life of 40 minutes but only a flight time of 30 minutes, and has a 1/1.28″ or 1″ image sensor size depending on the model you chose. This drone too shoots video in 4K and has three-way obstacle avoidance.

The Autel Lite, which weighs 1.8 pounds (820 grams) and shoots 4K video.

Of course, we have some leaked photos as well from Jasper Ellens, that show the new Autel Nano and Lite drones in more detail and from different angles. One thing that stands out is the contrasting colors around the forward-facing obstacle avoidance sensors on the Autel Nano. It reminds me of the Aston Martin race car look.

The Autel Nano in a leaked photo.

Leaked photo of the Autel Nano showing contrasting trim around its forward obstacle sensors.

The Autel Lite drone in a leaked photo.

Leaked photo of the Autel Lite shared by Jasper Ellens before the September 28 release.

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