The X-Star Premium is a great drone with unique features, a decent flight performance, and has capabilities that are perfect for beginners. With a manufacturer price that simply cannot be beat, it’s one heck of a drone.

The Autel Robotics Evo certainly isn't a bad drone, but after spending a few weeks testing it we feel that it is so far behind the competition, both in terms of performance and price point, that it doesn't belong in anyone's shopping cart. Case in point: both the video quality and portability of the less costly DJI Mavic Air far outstrips those of the Autel Evo. It also pales in comparison to the quality of the original DJI Mavic Pro, which generally sells for a similar price. So no matter what you're looking for there is a better value to be found for the same or less than the Autel Evo costs.

The Autel EVO II Pro is a folding drone with a stable 6K camera and a remote with a built-in display, so you don't have to use a smartphone to fly it. For pilots who prefer a bit more independence, the EVO II Pro is a good alternative.