Autel · Released Jun 2017 Last verified June 15, 2026

Autel X-Star Premium Review

Name: Autel X-Star Premium
Brand: Autel

2017

Specdex verdict The Autel X-Star Premium has notable compromises — fine for casual use, but check the alternatives below if you have flexibility on budget.

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Specdex verdict

Mixed

Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

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Editorial · Specdex take

Pros

+Professional or purpose-specific
+Modular payloads (enterprise)
+Cinematic capture (cine models)

Cons

−Expensive
−Regulatory complexity for commercial use
−Limited flight time on pro rigs

Who's the Autel X-Star Premium for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Consider

Mid-tier pricing at $699 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the Autel X-Star Premium.

Aircraft
Controller
1-3× batteries
Propellers (4 + spares)
USB-C charging cable
Carrying case (combo)

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.