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    Do many of you have a Tello along with a larger drone?

    Ditto. I tend to fly the Tello indoors during the never-ending Northeast winters and rainy springs. I have a Spark for travel and recreational use (on the golf course, in the park, etc.) and an Anafi for higher and more distant flights, and 4k cinematic video or higher quality stills. I know...
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    Drone stuck in a tree for 2 month

    I brought mine on vacation to St. Lucia and it decided to take a dip it in a hot tub (pilot error). I threw it in a bag of rice overnight and she started right up the next day. #tellostrong
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    Drift then no drift. Hmmm.

    That seems reasonable. It’s just weird that I never had this issue before Sunday. I’ve been flying indoors this way all winter. Crazy. Do you think a way to rule out floor pattern is to hand launch from a higher altitude than the floor?
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    Drift then no drift. Hmmm.

    Broke out my Tello after dinner last night for some indoor fly time. Again, sometimes it drifted; sometimes it didn't. Taking off from the same exact spot on the same hard wood floor under the same lighting conditions. Sometimes with the controller; sometimes without. I calibrated the IMU and...
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    Upstate NY

    Welcome to the forum from a fellow Upstater - Niskayuna.
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    Lost my Tello out to sea

    If I lost my Tello I’d buy another.
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    Lost my Tello out to sea

    Haaaaa. I tried bringing my Tello on a beach vacation and it was harrowing. You may consider a Yuneek Breeze 4k. I've got one of those also. It's not a DJI, but it is full of features you'd find in a higher end quad. I brought that on a Florida vacation and that work out much better than the...
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    Lost my Tello out to sea

    IMHO, the Spark and Tello are two different drones for two different uses. I own and use them both but very differently. For me, Tello is primarily for indoors. Spark is for action selfies, longer range flights, etc. In the same way I wouldn't comfortably fly my Spark indoors, I don't often...
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    Drift then no drift. Hmmm.

    Issue: Tello slowly drifted to the right upon takeoff both outside and inside until it hit whatever was in its way. I was using the Gamesir controller. Attempts to resolve: 1. Inspected props. No damage. Replaced anyway. Problem persisted. 2. Multiple re-calibrations, both indoors and...
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    Bridge - Tello footage

    I am always so impressed by these videos. I have tried to fly my Tello outdoors, rather unsuccessfully. The slightest wind seems to take the bird away (even in Fast mode). I have two other larger drones that I fly outdoors (Breeze 4k and Anafi) but I salute you all that get such great outdoor...
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    I have a Tello, but looking for something more. Would you buy a Q500 from eBay?

    Yuneec Breeze Drone YUNFCAUSWAL-R 4K Camera (Bluetooth Controller Included) Yuneec Breeze Drone YUNFCAUSWAL-R 4K Camera (Bluetooth Controller Included) 813646029386 | eBay
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    I have a Tello, but looking for something more. Would you buy a Q500 from eBay?

    The Yuneec Breeze 4K might also be an even less expensive step into a 4K outdoor quad. It’s not a Q500 but is much more portable and a good next step forward. Even if you wind up with a Q500 or Parrot Anafi down the road, the Breeze would still be a useful part of your fleet. You can find the...
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    Hello from Upstate NY

    Yes. It does.
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    Hello from Upstate NY

    Hello from Niskayuna...
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    Tello isn't satisfying me :(

    Thank you. I find them to be, like this group, a very friendly group of folks with lots of useful information and advice. These forums are such a great resource. Now's a good time to give a special thanks to the folks that run and participate in these these forums for providing u s this...

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