The EVO Max 4N is the night-vision variant of Autel’s industrial EVO Max drone series, designed for powerful all-weather aerial missions. Its modular Fusion 4N gimbal packs a starlight-grade night vision camera, wide-angle optics, a thermal sensor, and a laser rangefinder—all built for stealth, clarity, and precision.

Camera & Sensor Suite

Starlight Night Vision Camera

2.3 MP sensor, capable of capturing clear scenes at just 0.0001 Lux—even in near-total darkness.

Extreme sensitivity with ISO up to 450,000, enabling nighttime tracking of light sources up to 5 km away.

Wide-Angle Camera

50 MP, 1/1.28″ CMOS sensor, 4K video at 30 fps, and 85° field of view.

Includes Moonlight Mode for enhanced clarity via HDR and noise reduction.

Thermal Camera

640×512 resolution with 16× digital zoom and a 9.1 mm focal length.

Measures temperatures from –20 °C to +150 °C (high gain) and up to +550 °C (low gain), with multiple palette options.

Accurately measures distance up to ~1.2 km, with tap-to-target precision—ideal for night-time pinpointing.

Gimbal & Physical Specifications

3-Axis Stabilization with ultra-smooth control (<0.005° vibration).

Mechanical Range: Pitch –135° to +45° (controllable –90° to +30°), Pan –45° to +45°, Roll –45° to +45°.

Real-World Insights

"Autel have a drone camera with digital night vision. claim as low as 0.0001 LUX and ISO ranges from 100-450,000 … this gimballed payload also include a thermal camera and a laser range finder."

Users highlight its impressive night vision capabilities, though independent field comparisons are still limited.

Summary Table

Ideal Applications

Night Surveillance & Security – Clear visuals in very low-light conditions, combined with thermal and range data for robust situational awareness.

Search & Rescue Operations – Detect thermal signatures and track movement at night with precision.

Infrastructure Inspections – Night-time asset checks with zoom clarity and spot range measurement.