Won't take off

[tazman]

Brand new Tello, first flight. I tap the takeoff icon, then slide the slider over to takeoff. The props rev up for about 2 seconds then they stop. I have done the firmware update the app prompt me to. I've done the IMU calibration multiple times. Wasn't sure for the IMU calibration if I hold it in position or take the prop guard off and let it free stand, so I did both way. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[daisy-girl]

I've done the IMU calibration multiple times.

When you replace the props, be sure to match them correctly in terms of marked and unmarked. I needed a bright light and magnifying glass to see the marks that are shown in the manual.

 

[tazman]

Where are these marks? and which props go where? Thank-you

 

[Yo-dude]

seek out the instruction manual... it shows where I am quite sure this is your problem. l had the same issue.

 

[tazman]

Thank-you for the info on the prop marks, that was the problem, takes off great now.

 

[Yo-dude]

Good to hear! That confounded me for several days.. Marks are hard to see too!

 

[dwallersv]

Just curious... why were you putting props on a new Tello? Mine came with the props on in the package.

 

[Yo-dude]

as for me I was calibrating my Tello... though not sure I needed to...(I had read some where it was needed, I guess early DJI habit). It was several very frustrating days. I contracted Tello support and at first, for a couple of days we thought my phone was not compatible. I did learn a fair amount. like how to remove the prop guards from the fragile arms. But since all is good.

 

[WillNAZ]

I was going nuts trying to figure out what markings were on the propellers. I lost one of my props so I went to the little bag they sent and noticed that several props were reverse pitched and thought they made a mistake. I couldn't find the marks because I replaced the lost prop with one that had the same pitch as the others. Turns out my Tello came with 3 props of the same pitch and one of the opposite pitch and it flew. I noticed my control didn't seem solid though. Once I found an image on Google that showed the marks I dug through the bag and sure enough there were marked props. I put them on the 2 and 3 positions and it takes off again and even is better controllable. Yeah!

 

[Yo-dude]

I was going nuts trying to figure out what markings were on the propellers. I lost one of my props so I went to the little bag they sent and noticed that several props were reverse pitched and thought they made a mistake. I couldn't find the marks because I replaced the lost prop with one that had the same pitch as the others. Turns out my Tello came with 3 props of the same pitch and one of the opposite pitch and it flew. I noticed my control didn't seem solid though. Once I found an image on Google that showed the marks I dug through the bag and sure enough there were marked props. I put them on the 2 and 3 positions and it takes off again and even is better controllable. Yeah!View attachment 2582

Good for you! I feel your pain.... Good you are flying!

 

[Gosomer]

WillNAZ

Thanks for the info and taking the time to add the picture saved me a lot of time searching through Google, for that I will pay it forward on these forums 10 fold.

 

[Yo-dude]

So you are flying now? Good for you.

 

[evenway]

guys i have tello drone it's so heavy to fly .... when i take off 1 meter on air immediately landing

it's like some magnet ? on the land

 

[Yo-dude]

guys i have tello drone it's so heavy to fly .... when i take off 1 meter on air immediately landing

it's like some magnet ? on the land

Sounds like you have a low battery level.... Check that your battery is fully charged.

 

[evenway]

Sounds like you have a low battery level.... Check that your battery is fully charged.

i charged the battery full

 

[Stephen Aubert]

.y tello will take off and fly for one or 2 seconds then sets back down. Just started doing it and all battery are charges and surrounds havnt changed. Does any one know why

 

[Stephen Aubert]

Sounds like you have a low battery level.... Check that your battery is fully charged.

Mine does the same thing

 

[Stephen Aubert]

My battery is full

 

[bcossart]

and just to jump in on this issue, mine has started to do the same thing.
It just revs up flys a bit then stops. Sometimes it flips to the left and some time revs up hard and climbs uncontrollably. Now just doing a quick jump then stopping as described above.

I have full batteries, charged in the Tello and the dock. I have updated firmware sereval times including after pressing the on button for 5 secs then waiting for the green light to turn red pulse and I have upgraded IMU. Cant get it to fly long enough to calibrate COG.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[bcossart]

Oh yeah, the props are on right