CONTROLLERS - PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BUY!

LuvMyTJ · Apr 11, 2018

WARNING:
Please wait to buy a controller until the controller manufacturers update the controller software.
Do your homework first! Most

Edit 10/23 - this is an old thread. Skip to the end for the latest info. CLL

Forestjim · Apr 11, 2018

Mad Catz CTRLi
IOS 11.3
Tello app 1.1.4
Tello 01.03.18.01. They tell me .03 is out. I have not worked out how to update

daisy-girl · Apr 14, 2018

LuvMyTJ said:
WARNING:

Do your homework first!

Gamesir connects to device via Bluetooth, Gamevice by cable.

According to some, Bluetooth causes video lag.

larrylin · Apr 14, 2018

LuvMyTJ said:
WARNING:
Please wait to buy a controller until the controller manufacturers update the controller software.
Do your homework first! Most if not all of them are not currently working.

If you know of a working controller please post the model, software versions, and Android or iOS.

I am currently flying with a Steelseries Nimbus and it works great. Very precise flight. One thing to note: it does not come with a device bracket. You will have to purchase one separately. The are lots to choose from online.

larrylin · Apr 14, 2018

I am currently flying with a Steelseries Nimbus controller and it works great and was very easy to set up. Extremely precise control. One thing to note, the controller doesn’t come with a device bracket. However there are lots to choose from on line.

cmeflydrones · Apr 15, 2018

Do you know if the Nimbus works with iPhone 7? I only lists 6 and earlier.

monstermindlabs · Apr 16, 2018

on android i am using my ps4 controller on bluetooth with the keyboard app "octopus" as an onscreen game keyboard, no noticeable lag (no more than usual at faster speeds). way easier to control the drone

WGB · Apr 16, 2018

DJI has the Gamesir T1d for Android , $29.00 plus shipping, I'll probably get it in 3 or 4 wks.

CamoGreg · Apr 18, 2018

monstermindlabs said:
on android i am using my ps4 controller on bluetooth with the keyboard app "octopus" as an onscreen game keyboard, no noticeable lag (no more than usual at faster speeds). way easier to control the drone

It works with a PS4 controller ??? How do you connect both ? Is it working for iOS ? I have an iPhone 7 Plus ! Thks

LPgeoteacher · Apr 19, 2018

WGB said:
DJI has the Gamesir T1d for Android , $29.00 plus shipping, I'll probably get it in 3 or 4 wks.

I ordered one too. I'm excited to play with the Tello with "joysticks"

monstermindlabs · Apr 19, 2018

CamoGreg said:
It works with a PS4 controller ??? How do you connect both ? Is it working for iOS ? I have an iPhone 7 Plus ! Thks

the Ps4 controller is bluetooth , the Tello is wifi:. with the controller off hold the ( share ) and ( ps ) buttons for a few seconds, the back light will flash repeatedly after it enters pairing mode. then connect it to your phone. there may be an app similar to octopus on ios but im not certain . any kind of assignable external keyboard app should work ( one for gaming is best ) .

CamoGreg · Apr 20, 2018

monstermindlabs said:
the Ps4 controller is bluetooth , the Tello is wifi:. with the controller off hold the ( share ) and ( ps ) buttons for a few seconds, the back light will flash repeatedly after it enters pairing mode. then connect it to your phone. there may be an app similar to octopus on ios but im not certain . any kind of assignable external keyboard app should work ( one for gaming is best ) .

Thanks ! Will test this !

Mjwarch · Apr 23, 2018

Forestjim said:
Mad Catz CTRLi
IOS 11.3
Tello app 1.1.4
Tello 01.03.18.01. They tell me .03 is out. I have not worked out how to update

MadCatz works great and Groupon had it for sale for $30 two weeks ago

Alan Chan · Apr 23, 2018

Tello IOS App 1.1.6 for IPhone and IPad was launched yesterday. Good thing is my 2 Tello now connected with my GameSir T1s controller. Just need to go to Bluetooth Controller Settings to connect the Gamesir Controller. Btw, my Tello Firmware is still on 01.03.01.03 with no update yet. I've been using the Nimbus Controller on my IPhone X and IPad Pro 9.7" for about 1 month.

boedjel · Apr 27, 2018

Mad Catz C.T.R.L.R work with Tello app on android, with the help of Octopus. You must map the button and the stick first though. A little lag with the right stick movement, but still acceptable

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RAG · Apr 27, 2018

I got t1s and t1d, former won't connect, and latter has huge video lag. Android on motorola g5.

boedjel · Apr 28, 2018

RAG said:
I got t1s and t1d, former won't connect, and latter has huge video lag. Android on motorola g5.

Have you tried your t1s by using Octopus app? I believe any other bluetooth controller can control Tello on any non-rooted android phone by using this app.

RAG · Apr 28, 2018

Thanks will try when I get a chance next week. I would still prefer to use my crystal sky which does work well except display is only in black and white, though stills are recorded in colour.

Xtian · Apr 28, 2018

Anyone had success with PS3 controller? I've tried connecting my Xbox one and PS3 controller through Bluetooth settings but neither have worked. I'm going to try it with octopus app next.

lmgnid · Apr 28, 2018

Thanks you guys and Octopus works great for my bluetooth gamepad iPega9021!
There are still some video frame drops but not worse than with the phone directly.
How stupid, as I am already using Octopus+iPega9021 for PUBG mobile, but totally forgot that I can use it for the tello app as well. Saved $30

BTW: The position of Octopus has to be a little left in my S8+ as in the picture.