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  1. zaldy

    My Tello last flight - Lesson learned the hard way - don't push your luck and limit

    Yes, in my case, as soon as Tello's VPS sees water below, Tello rejected all input... If i can sum it up, VPS is best works on a non-reflective, non-patterned ground.. if the VPS sees something reflective and patterned (like, water surface, or indoor white ceramic tiles) it will go off.. and...
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    My Tello last flight - Lesson learned the hard way - don't push your luck and limit

    So, i am new to drone world.. and a month ago i bought my first drone, Tello.. and i read all this forum post, and register, learn what Tello can and can't do.. while practicing everyday.. I am content creator (Youtube) and the reason i want drone is to add some aerial video footage to my...
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    Imaginary Tello 2

    Thanks.. i still miss tello, though.. simple and fast setups.. with larger drones, i should do pre-flight check, waiting GPS lock, etc... If i have some money, i will get another Tello..
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    Imaginary Tello 2

    You mean USB - C for charging? Maybe you can buy USB-C to micro USB OTG adapter for that.. i dont know.. Anyway, few days ago, i lost my Tello.. VPS error, wind blows it and it lands on water... Yeah, partly my fault for being to close to water body.. but i cant resist to record the scenery...
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    Imaginary Tello 2

    Here in Indonesia, we got some rules.. but not as strict as in US or EU.. yes, drones above 250 grams required to registered here, and pilots must be licensed.. But, you know.. rules are rules.. and many drones and pilots here are not registered anyway.. :D Yeah, i agree future civilian and...
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    Imaginary Tello 2

    Hello guys, lets have some fun.. ;) In this thread, imagine ourself in the head of DJI/Ryze design dept. You are given task to design Tello version 2. :cool: First of all, design philosophy. Tello is lightweight, small, cheap, easy to use, programable drone for beginners.. And Tello target...
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    New drone pilot from Maryland USA

    Hi, Welcome to the club.. TelloFPV is a must.. it offers many features that stock app doesnt have.. it will makes this tini drone more capable and more fun to fly.. go get it..
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    CONTROLLERS - PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BUY!

    This generic USB PC controller (branded as "M-TECH") works for me.. connected with USB OTG on my Samsung M21 (Android 11) + telloFPV.. Added some phone holder and mounting with hot glue Setting rate to 50%, expo 20%, deadzone 0..
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    Personal distance record 644 metres using WIFI repeater

    Amazing!.. i guess Tello other "limit" besides wifi range is battery life..
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    Just fly calmly over the park

    Yes.. very risky with pond and lakes.. i got VPS inactive warning few times.. but i managed to get it back on land.. But some quick pass over water is okay.. as long as Tello dont hover too long
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    Just fly calmly over the park

    Today i tried to fly over local park at my city, Jakarta. It was cloudy, minimal wind, and some light rain (very light). I still not brave enough to fly (or hover) above water to long.. just a simple pass, ok, but long range over water and hover.. nah.. I'm not using any wify repeater.. just...
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    DIY Tello Carrying Case

    Hi Everyone, i just want to share my DIY Tello Carrying Case. First of all, yes, you can buy aftermarket Tello hardcase, but i decided to be little bit creative. After measuring Tello dimensions without props and guard, i asked my wife if she had some unused plastic box or Tupperware .. and...
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    Tello PCB and antenna reference, to help fellow crazy modders ;)

    So, i just read this.. interesting.. Quick Google on "wavelength and antennas" reveal that ideal antenna length for Wifi frequency (2,4 Ghz) is around 30 mm (3cm) - About quarterlength of Wifi frequency itself.. (The Fundamentals of Wi-Fi Antennas - Technical Articles) Based on your photos...
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    WIFI extender not connecting to Tello

    Few days ago, i setup Tello with Xiaomi Extender Pro (the one with wall plug, sadly, as it's only wifi repeater i had in my office) Renamed Tello wifi (use simple name without any symbols) Setup Mi home app, and it did just that ("connection time out, bring device close", bla-bla) but after...
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    Volate!lo makes the Tello almost equal to the Mavic Mini

    Yes, i already did that (mapping Rate Limit to my vol button).. and i still experimenting with yaw stick expo settings.. i think what i want is smooth yaw,, maybe i'll make yaw more linear (lower expo setting) one question, do this app has "Return to default setting" button? i case i messed up...
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