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Is Autel Evo 2 Waterproof (& Can You Fly It in the Rain)?

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That fantastic orange brick of a drone! The Autel Evo 2 is an outstanding camera system, with the option a 6K or an 8K version camera system. It is hands down the best currently on the market.

Is it an outstanding drone system? Yes, No, maybe! It’s pretty outstanding all around. But if it’s your first time using an Autel Drone, there’s a learning curve. Getting around the app can take some patience and time.

Once done though, you will be impressed.

The Autel EVO 2 has some crafty design features that really set it apart at the time of its release, Autel threw everything they had at it. Like its 40min flight time, and its ability to handle winds up to 46 mph (74 km/h).

That is certainly going to take some intrepid pilot to put that to the test! And with complete 360-degree obstacle avoidance, the Autel EVO 2 is one to always consider as an addition to one’s hanger.

Is the Autel EVO 2 waterproof? #

No, the Autel EVO 2 is not waterproof. In actuality, most drones are not waterproof. You may hear the term water-resistant sometimes, and some companies try to use the two interchangeably. They are not the same and mean very different things.

There is a coding system for all electronic devices on just how water-resistant said electronic devices are. Before we get to that, let’s cover the difference between Waterproof and Water-resistant.

Waterproof vs. Water-Resistant #

Waterproof means the device is completely impenetrable by water when immersed for a period of time. Not just a simple dunking, but a period of time. Water Resistant, on the other hand, means that the device is waterproof up to a certain limit.

Oh, I know right, you could have a whole fun family holiday argument over that one! It’s legalese and marketing language.

Since electronics companies can never claim a product is waterproof, a term like water-resistant was created so the manufacturer of an electronic device could have protections against claims.

I can hear Grandpa now, oh boy! Get the popcorn ready.

Water-resistant is a term we have come to live with, and this is one of those that’s been there since the very earliest days of personal electronics.

This leads us to the way our modern electronics are rated/coded for water resistance today.

With consumer and prosumer drones such as the Autel EVO 2, the manufacturer doesn’t by law have to list the IP Code for the device. When you jump up to the Enterprise level systems though that rating is usually listed somewhere in the specs.

What is an IP Code? #

An IP code is a number rating system that applies to dust and moisture/water. It is represented by two numbers.

The first number is for Dust and small particles.

The second number represents the device’s water resistance or “how much” it is resistant to water and moisture.

So, here an IP 68 would represent the very best of everything with dust and water being completely kept from the interior components to a specified depth and for a length of time listed by the manufacturer.

You would be hard-pressed to find any device out there with that coding.

For example, most cell phones have a code of 68. However, if you’ve ever had the misfortune of dropping your phone into water, you’ve learned the hard way the difference between waterproof and water-resistant.

Even with an IP of 68, a device still isn’t waterproof. Thankfully, the rice trick usually works.

For drones, let’s look at the DJI M-300, which has an IP of 45. The reason for this choice is it’s one of the systems with the highest IP code next to a specialty system.

Are there drones out there that are waterproof? #

Is there a drone system out there that claims to be waterproof? Well, yes there is, and for the most part, it is. That would be Swellpro’s line-up.

They make drones systems that have extra protection and other design elements that get them nearly there with a well-trained focus on the areas that count.

Once again though, there is a difference between waterproof and water-resistant.

Swellpro #

Swellpro is a company whose focus is on creating and always improving its Waterproof Drone Systems. With the Splash Drone 4 and the Spry+ and their most recent addition the Fisherman FD1, they are the leader in this specialty marketplace.

Once again though, the term waterproof is used in these systems. Out of curiosity let’s look at the above three systems’ IP codes and maybe you can get Grandpa fired all back up again.

Splash Drone 4
IP 67

Spry+
IP 67

Fisherman FD1
IP 67

Even here we don’t see a 68. It’s a 67, meaning it is protected from dust and capable of withstanding water immersion between 15 cm and 1 meter for 30 minutes.

Overall, that’s pretty good, and remember the M-300 only has an IP rating of 45.

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