New app: TelloFPV for Android

ihf · Jan 30, 2019

Also, if the electronics is removed, I assume there is no way to connect an OTG cable to the phone and the PS3 controller so one must use the controller in BT?

volate!lo · Jan 31, 2019

rotates into direction of home while optionally climbing to a defined minimum RTH altitude, flies straight line compensating for wind drift, stop, optionally descends to 1.5m, hovers.

volate!lo · Jan 31, 2019

GabrielK said:
I´ve been testing TelloFPV 0.99d P

There are no words!
Fantastic is not enough!

VR:
I previously tested another app. My decission was to throw away my 20 u$ VR googles...

But, with the confidence we have on Volate!lo, I have decided to put on again those googles...
Excellent VR experience!
I don´t know if it is for default that Tello was in Sport mode, and I didn´t remember which button togles that...
But Mr. Volate!lo designed the Rate Limit function that I use a lot, and that was the solution.

Pano 360°:
tested indoors, Perfect!!!, and at

windy outdoors: Can´t ask for more!!!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10218478943423919&set=a.1741454495229&type=3&theater

For sure, Tello is far a better drone thanks to this app!

Gabriel, I haven't forgotten you. This version already has a bit better POI circle with Speed from 10-100% and can do both sport and video mode.
The next version you enable you to change the orbiting speed while underway: Each push of the roll stick increases / decreases the speed by 10%.
And it will automatically keep altitude, because with higher speeds some Tellos tend to lose altitude.

volate!lo · Jan 31, 2019

Ansia said:
I'm sure that if you modify the plastic and have a long OTG cable it can be done. There is plenty of space to do this. Sadly I only have the big OTG piece Samsung phones come with. So for now I can only fly via BT.

Cool. I just wonder why they don't support simple SBS apps. Just to protect ~~their market~~ the perfect experience of the users.

volate!lo · Jan 31, 2019

There must be a way to deactivate the software that triggers the GearVR Mode on the phone. That is the key part, because then you can use USB controllers.

umanbean · Jan 31, 2019

Ansia said:
When signal is lost, the Phantom does RTH backtracking it's initial flight path

I don't think so... never seen mine do that.

Also, i was responding to requests for low battery RTH.

raulvolador · Jan 31, 2019

volate!lo said:
Gabriel, I haven't forgotten you. This version already has a bit better POI circle with Speed from 10-100% and can do both sport and video mode.
The next version you enable you to change the orbiting speed while underway: Each push of the roll stick increases / decreases the speed by 10%.
And it will automatically keep altitude, because with higher speeds some Tellos tend to lose altitude.

Great ! That way we can control autopilot from VR mode

volate!lo · Jan 31, 2019

raulvolador said:
Great ! That way we can control autopilot from VR mode

exactly that was the plan

volate!lo · Jan 31, 2019

umanbean said:
I don't think so... never seen mine do that.

Also, i was responding to requests for low battery RTH.

Point is, any RTH can do at least as much harm is can help. There is no obstacle avoidance and there never will be so every RTH is a tradeoff.

I prefer the manual RTH on low battery:
If the low battery alarm goes off, just press the RTH button.

raulvolador · Jan 31, 2019

volate!lo said:
Point is, any RTH can do at least as much harm is can help. There is no obstacle avoidance and there never will be so every RTH is a tradeoff.

I prefer the manual RTH on low battery:
If the low battery alarm goes off, just press the RTH button.

Totally agree @volate!lo

umanbean · Jan 31, 2019

volate!lo said:
Point is, any RTH can do at least as much harm is can help. There is no obstacle avoidance and there never will be so every RTH is a tradeoff.

I prefer the manual RTH on low battery:
If the low battery alarm goes off, just press the RTH button.

I totally agree also.

There have been several unreasonable or impossible feature requests lately with low battery return to home being a common one.

I was responding to those. The point is, the best RTH on low battery is between your ears.

Stele · Jan 31, 2019

Flydrone said:
You might like this as a new background of the TelloFPV app?

View attachment 2977

Nice one. Perhaps try a hovering one so the background is more uniform.

S-t-a-t-i-o-n_99 · Jan 31, 2019

volate!lo said:
There must be a way to deactivate the software that triggers the GearVR Mode on the phone. That is the key part, because then you can use USB controllers.

Yes, there is, it's called "Package Disabler Pro" I've tested it a bit and it worked, I can use my PS3 controller via usb.

Flydrone · Jan 31, 2019

Stele said:
Nice one. Perhaps try a hovering one so the background is more uniform.

They are images found randomly on the internet ....

Stele · Jan 31, 2019

Flydrone said:
They are images found randomly on the internet ....

So this is not your photo? Using random images from the internet is not the best idea for a commercial product.

ihf · Jan 31, 2019

@volatello the app that deactivates the gear VR mode was removed from the Play store; however, I was able to find a copy of the app. The problem now is that it hangs when I run it. It may be blocked by the Samsung Knox or other security sw. it seems they REALLY don’t want you to use the Goggles for non Gear apps.

P.S. To be more accurate: The CBEnabler app installs and runs and then it says it needs to turn on Administrator mode (and it must be connected to the Internet to complete this step). Then it displays a window saying "Enabling Admin"...please wait. it never returns.

brick72 · Jan 31, 2019

Ansia said:
I tried PDP, but as soon as I connected to the VR, the services auto enabled themselves and proceeded to download. Contacted policedeveloper and they told me that I have to root my phone and remove those servives with their app. Since I don't wish to root, I got a refund. Other solution is getting those cheap $10 vr headsets.

It might Not help you with your Gear, but The cheap Headset from Dollar Store Works well for me. If you use otg cable, make shure its long enough.

ihf · Jan 31, 2019

I also tried PDP and wasn’t able to get it to disable the Gear service. Would anyone care to recommend an inexpensive viewer that is available on Amazon Prime? I found the FIIT from another source but they wanted twice as much for shipping as for the goggles.

ihf · Jan 31, 2019

@Ansia yeah, there is that

GabrielK · Jan 31, 2019

volate!lo said:
Gabriel, I haven't forgotten you. This version already has a bit better POI circle with Speed from 10-100% and can do both sport and video mode.
The next version you enable you to change the orbiting speed while underway: Each push of the roll stick increases / decreases the speed by 10%.
And it will automatically keep altitude, because with higher speeds some Tellos tend to lose altitude.

Excelent!
I expect to try again circle POI next week, with brand new props (because of the jello...).
That is the most important function for me, as I´m trying to post those videos at my web...
But over all... If DJI designed Tello as an entry level drone to induce people to drones (as drug dealers do...) you are making Tello ADICTIVE!