By Marcus Yeo for the Just Drones team — updated 20 May 2026
Quick verdict: I traded my old Mini 3 for the Nano+ V2 for a couple of months to give it a proper run — the Just Drones team’s collective view is its the strongest non-DJI sub-250g you can buy. Slightly better low-light than the Mini 3, slightly behind the Mini 4 Pro overall.
Specs at a glance
| Weight | <249g |
| Camera | 4K/30, 1/1.28" RYYB |
| Flight time | 28 min |
| Obstacle sensing | Tri-directional |
| Approx. AUD | $849+ |
Autel EVO Nano+ V2 review
What’s good about it
The 1/1.28" RYYB sensor pulls ahead in low light
Autel’s RYYB filter array gives the Nano+ a real edge after sunset. Shot dusk handheld stills against a Mini 3, Autel won.
Tri-directional sensing at 249g is non-trivial
Forward, backward, downward. Not omnidirectional but real engineering for the weight class.
No mandatory cloud sync
If you’re sensitive about footage going to a Chinese company’s cloud, Autel’s local-first approach is the right answer.
Better stock controller than DJI's RC-N2
Most Nano+ combos ship the standalone screen remote. DJI charges $200 for the equivalent.
What’s not so good
Autel transmission is a tier behind OcuSync 4
Range we measured was ~5-7km vs DJI’s claimed and real ~20km. For long-range work DJI still wins easily.
Autel Explorer app is still rough
Faster than 2024 but lags DJI Fly in polish. Crashes occasionally on my Android — happened twice during this review.
Australian service is sparse
Three certified partners nationally. Plan around it — the Just Drones team has had to ship one interstate.
28 minute flight is short for the class
Mini 4 Pro hits 34, Mini 3 hits 38. Autel needs to find more endurance in the next refresh.
Who should buy this
You specifically want a non-DJI sub-250g, you value low-light, you dont fly long-range often.
Who should skip
You want the absolute best sub-250g platform — DJI Mini 4 Pro is still ahead overall.
Heads up: the buy button above goes to Amazon Australia with the Just Drones team’s affiliate tag drones02-22. Costs you nothing extra; pays for the gear we crash during testing.
