Autel Robotics Alpha – Industrial Drone

The latest Autel Alpha is an intelligent, multi-purpose industrial drone designed to elevate autonomous flight performance to new levels. It features continuously enhanced autonomy, advanced anti-interference technology, intelligent obstacle avoidance, next-generation transmission systems, and high-efficiency battery architecture—delivering exceptional performance across demanding missions.

Built with an IP55-rated foldable airframe, Autel Alpha operates reliably in harsh and challenging environments. Its integrated dual-antenna RTK system provides centimeter-level positioning accuracy for precise and stable flight control.

When paired with the flagship Autel DG-L35T gimbal, the platform combines a powerful 560× hybrid zoom camera, dual thermal imaging sensors, an ultra-sensitive starlight night-vision camera, and a laser rangefinder into a single advanced payload. Together, these capabilities deliver comprehensive, professional-grade solutions for public safety, energy inspections, emergency response, and critical infrastructure management.

• • 4K 35x Optical Zoom
  • Anti-GPS Interference and Spoofing
  • Anti-Image Transmission Interference
  • 12.4 Miles Image transmission
  • Dual Thermal Camera
  • Hot-swappable Battery
  • IP55 Protection level

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  • Overview
  • Specification
  • In the Box

  • Autel Alpha

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      Superior
      Anti-interference
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      High-precision
      Visual Navigation
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      A-Mesh
      Network*
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      56x
      Dual Thermal Camera
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      4K 35x
      Optical Zoom
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      IP55
      Rating
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      Hot-swappable
      Battery
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      720°
      Obstacle Avoidance
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      15 km
      Transmission Range
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      Flexible
      Payload Expansion
    

    • 
      
      Superior
      Anti-interference
    • 
      
      High-precision
      Visual Navigation
    • 
      
      A-Mesh
      Network*
    • 
      
      56x
      Dual Thermal Camera
    • 
      
      4K 35x
      Optical Zoom
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      IP55
      Rating
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      Hot-swappable
      Battery
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      720°
      Obstacle Avoidance
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      15 km
      Transmission Range
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      Flexible
      Payload Expansion

    Insight Beyond Limits

  • The Autel Alpha DG-L35T gimbal integrates dual thermal imaging cameras with short and long focal lengths, a 4K camera with 35× optical zoom, a wide-angle camera, and a laser rangefinder—delivering a powerful, all-in-one aerial imaging solution.

    
    Dual Thermal Camera

    Laser Rangefinder

    Wide Angle Camera

    Zoom Camera
    • 640*512 resolution
    • 56x hybrid zoom
    • 13mm focal length wide-angle thermal imaging
    • 45mm focal length long-range thermal imaging
    • Measurement range: 10-2000 meters
    • Measurement accuracy: <400m: +1m; >400m: D×0.3%
    • * where D represents the distance from the vertical reecting surface
    • 48 MP
    • Equivalent: 24mm
    • Aperture: f/2.8
    • DFOV: 84°
    • 8 MP
    • 4K 35x optical zoom
    • 560x hybrid zoom
    • Ultra-sensitive ISO supports up to a maximum of 160,000
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    • Exceptional Anti-Interference Capability

      Autel Alpha's high-precision visual positioning capabilities, adaptive frequency-hopping and SLAM navigation technology empowers resistance from interference and enables the drone to fly confidently near powerlines, critical structures and in complex areas.

    • A-Mesh Networking*

      With integrated A-Mesh networking technology, Autel alpha, all drones and controllers establish a private network, supporting various working modes such as "single-controller multiple drones" and "master-slave dual control". Even in scenarios with long distances and obstacles, such as mountains, buildings, or areas without public network, the drones can achieve multi-device networking, enabling drone-to-drone autonomous communication, connection, and collaboration.

      * This feature is pending future updates.
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    • Autonomous Flight

      Autel's Autonomy Engine is continuously improving, enabling functions such as global path planning and 3D scene reconstruction in complex environments. It ofers various obstacle avoidance capabilities, including return-to-home, manual contro, and mision planning, providing a more professional solution for industries such as security, inspection, and surveying.

    • No Blind Spots,
      Ultimate Obstacle Avoidance

      By integrating multi-source sensor fusion technology, including 5-direction dual fisheye vision + 6-direction millimeter-wave radar, Autel Robotics Alpha is equipped with wire-level obstacle avoidance and pathfinding capabilities. It can detect minor obstacles like glass, poles, and powerlines. Additionally, it supports nighttime obstacle avoidance for flight safety.

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    • Exceptional Anti-Interference Capability

      Autel Alpha's high-precision visual positioning capabilities, adaptive frequency-hopping and SLAM navigation technology empowers resistance from interference and enables the drone to fly confidently near powerlines, critical structures and in complex areas.

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    • A-Mesh Networking*

      With integrated A-Mesh networking technology, drones and controllers form a secure private network that supports multiple operational modes, including single-controller multi-drone and master–slave dual-control configurations. Even across long distances or in complex environments—such as mountainous terrain, urban structures, or areas without public network coverage—the system enables reliable multi-device networking. This allows drones to autonomously communicate, connect, and collaborate with one another for coordinated mission execution.

      * This feature is pending future updates.

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    • Autonomous Flight

      Autel's Autonomy Engine is continuously improving, enabling functions such as global path planning and 3D scene reconstruction in complex environments. Autel Alpha drone ofers various obstacle avoidance capabilities, including return-to-home, manual contro, and mision planning, providing a more professional solution for industries such as security, inspection, and surveying.

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    • No Blind Spots,
      Ultimate Obstacle Avoidance

      By integrating multi-source sensor fusion technology, including 5-direction dual fisheye vision + 6-direction millimeter-wave radar, Autel Alpha is equipped with wire-level obstacle avoidance and pathfinding capabilities. It can detect minor obstacles like glass, poles, and powerlines. Additionally, it supports nighttime obstacle avoidance for flight safety.

    Platform Capabilities

    Redefines proficiency with its robust platform and all weather design. Protection Rating: IP55 Wind Resistance: 12m/s Maximum Flying Altitude:4500 meters Operation Temperature: -20℃ to 50℃ *With high-altitude propeller

    Hot-Swappable Batteries

    Adopting a dual-battery redundant design, the Autel Alpha offers a flight time of up to 40 minutes, supporting hot-swappable batteries for seamless, efficient operations. This feature ensures that Autel Robotics Alpha remains ready for continuous use, maximizing productivity and minimizing downtime."

    

    Multiple Payload Capability

    The Autel Alpha aircraft features multiple mounting interfaces, offering versatile customization options. Additionally, Autel Robotics Alpha supports the open Autel PSDK developer platform, enabling the creation of new industry ecosystems, such as searchlights, loudspeakers, and more.

    

    High-definition Transmission

    Powered by Autel SkyLink 3.0, the Autel Alpha system features a four-antenna design operating across four frequency bands, delivering a transmission range of up to 15 km. It supports intelligent frequency hopping across 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, and 5.8 GHz*, automatically selecting the optimal channel based on real-time electromagnetic interference to ensure strong anti-interference performance. With transmission speeds of up to 64 Mbps and ultra-low latency, Autel Alpha provides stable, high-efficiency communication across a wide range of operating environments.

    
    

    
    

    • 15 kilometers
      Image Transmission Distance
    • 1080p/60fps
      Real-Time Image Quality
    • 900MHz/2.4GHz/5.2GHz
      5.8GHz**
      Frequency Bands

    Autel Enterprise App Platform

    The Autel Enterprise App is built from the ground up for industrial applications and features a brand-new interface for simple, efficient operation. Additional features and semi-autonomous modes maximize the Autel Alpha' mission capability.

    

    Multiple Mission Types

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      • Waypoint Mission
        Users can add waypoints for flexible, non-structured flight paths.
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      • Polygon Mission
        Supports one-click automatic generation of polygon flight areas
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      • Quick Mission
        Temporary quick missions can be created while executing other missions.
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      • Waypoint Mission
        Users can add waypoints for flexible, non-structured flight paths.
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      • Polygon Mission
        Supports one-click automatic generation of polygon flight areas
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      • Quick Mission
        Temporary quick missions can be created while executing other missions.

    Smart Assistive Features

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      • AI Target Recognition
        Autel Alpha can automatically identify and lock onto different types of targets such as human, boat or vehicles through zoom, wide.
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      • Laser Ranging
        Click on the remote controller screen, it will show the target latitude, longitude, height, and other information swiftly.
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      • Tripod
        The gimbal locks onto the target, and follows the target's movement whilehovering, ensuring the target remains at the center of the frame.
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      • AI Target Recognition
        Autel Alpha can automatically identify and lock onto different types of targets such as human, boat or vehicles through zoom, wide.
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      • Laser Ranging
        Click on the remote controller screen, it will show the target latitude, longitude, height, and other information swiftly.
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      • Tripod
        The gimbal locks onto the target, and follows the target's movement whilehovering, ensuring the target remains at the center of the frame.

    Data Security

    Privacy protection: Data involving user and aircraft information, including flight logs, locations, and account information can only be physically accessed via the aircraft locally.

    Encrypted Data Storage: Autel Alpha supports AES encryption for photos, videos, and flight logs, requiring a password input for access.

    

    Autel SDK

    Autel SDK is open to the world, helping developers and partners reduce software and hardware development costs and jointly create a new industry ecosystem.

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      • Mobile SDK

        Open UX SDK (iOS/Android) can directly call up the ready-made interactive interface.

      • Payload SDK

        Unified interface standards support access to third-party mounts such as loudspeakers and 4G/5G modules.

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      • Mobile SDK

        Open UX SDK (iOS/Android) can directly call up the ready-made interactive interface.

      • Payload SDK

        Unified interface standards support access to third-party mounts such as loudspeakers and 4G/5G modules.

    • Aircraft
      Weight （Battery and gimbal included)	6100g
      Max. Payload	3000g
      Dimensions	1185*942*262mm (unfolded, incl. propellers) 788*551*255mm (unfolded, excl. propellers) 453*262*245mm (folded, excl. propellers)
      Diagonal Wheelbase	810mm
      Max Flight Time (windless)	40mins
      Max Hovering Time (windless)	38mins
      Max Horizontal Speed (windless near sea level)	24m/s
      Max Wind Resistance	15m/s
      Hovering Accuracy	Vertically: ±0.1 m (when vision systems working normally); ±0.3 m (when GNSS working normally); Horizontally: ±0.15 m (when vision systems working normally); ±0.3 m (when GNSS working normally)
      IP Rating	IP55
      Operating Temperature	-20℃ to +50℃
      GNSS	GPS+GLONASS+BeiDou+Galileo
      DG-L35T Autel Alpha Wide Camera
      Sensor	1/2 CMOS, Effective pixels: 48M
      Lens	DFOV: 84° Equivalent Focal Length: 24 mm Aperture: f/2.8 Focusing Distance: 1m ~ ∞
      ISO Range	Photo: ISO100~ISO6400 Video: ISO100~ISO64000 (Night scene mode: up to ISO256000)
      Autel Alpha Zoom Camera
      Sensor	1/1.8" CMOS
      Lens	FOV: 66.7-34.6° Focal Length: 34.7~838mm Aperture: f/1.61~f/5.19
      Zoom Range	Optical Zoom: 1~35 times Digital Zoom: 35~560 times
      ISO Range	Photo: ISO100~ISO6400 Video: ISO100~ISO64000 (Night scene mode: up to ISO320000)
      Photo	Format: 8bit JPG，12bit DNG Resolution: 3840*2160
      Video	Format: MP4/MOV Max Resolution: 3840*2160 P30
      Autel Alpha Thermal Camera (Wide)
      Sensor	Uncooled VOx Microbolometer
      Lens	FOV：42° Focal length: 13mm Aperture: f/1.2
      Resolution	640*512 P25
      Temperature Measurement Range	-20℃ to +150℃，0℃ to +550℃
      Temperature Measurement Accuracy	3℃ or ±3% of reading (using the larger value) @ ambient temperature range from -4℉ to 140℉ (-20℃ to 60℃)
      Autel Alpha Thermal Camera (Tele)
      Sensor	Uncooled VOx Microbolometer
      Lens	FOV：12.3° Focal length: 45mm Aperture: f/1.2
      Zoom Range	Wide Digital Zoom: 1~3.5 times Tele Digital Zoom: 3.5~56 times
      Resolution	640*512 P25
      Temperature Measurement Range	-20℃ to +150℃，0℃ to +550℃
      Temperature Measurement Accuracy	3℃ or ±3% of reading (using the larger value) @ ambient temperature range from -4℉ to 140℉ (-20℃ to 60℃)
      Autel Alpha Laser Rangefinder
      Measuring Range	10-2000m
      Measurement Accuracy	± (1m + D×0.15%) *D is the distance to a vertical surface

Product Information

• Short Description: Industrial drone with 5-in-1 imaging system, 720° obstacle detection, and 40 min flight time.

• Manufacturer: Autel Robotics

• Model: Alpha

• Video Resolution: Up to 4K (visual camera), 640 × 512 (thermal)

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