I am a 56 year old, female, marketing manager. Never used a drone before. I got this to learn and to prove to my client that we should shoot drone footage of their build projects. I paid just $59.95 for it through Walmart on Cyber Monday. Cool, cheap and easy.
D. Mills now YOU Know what your talking about !! I have a few more expensive drones but this tellow. Is my go to drone for quick Pics .. fast and easy to get up in the air .and you do not need to register because it’s under the Weight. Limit
I guess many of you already have figured this out...but if you get a cheap WiFi extender like the Xiaomi Mi 2, you get way better performance in distance and height, and also get rid of most of the transfer drop outs in the video recording. Phones and tablets have pretty poor WiFi range.
Got my Mavic Air today. Thanks for your videos showing how fun it can be. Took it out for a few min. before it got dark right after work. So much fun!!!
@@fourwheelinfotainment made by volatello tello fpv it costs 6 bucks bbut its well worth it it gives you more options and lets you see how far and high its flying in real time
If you take a little time for composing a shot or video you may get some above average results with this tiny little drone especially for things like Instagram. I always crank up the bitrate to 4Mbit (it's set to automatic by default) in settings first which results in more dropped frames at higher distances but produces some more than adequate results for Instagram or social media sharing. I've been using this thing for a week now and so far I'm impressed. Due to its sice I can easily take it everywhere and it's ready to fly in seconds for a quick selfie shot etc.
I kind of disagree Its a camera drone. Not a pro camera drone. If you are new to drones I would say this should be your first camera drone. Yes there are better camera drones out there but this thing is so small you could fly it in places( legally ) where bigger and louder drones get a lot of attention from onlookers or paranoid people. 5MP camera is not the best but its good. 720 is still good for video. You can go a little bit further and have a better signal if you get a wifi repeater that they sell. I think Ryze made a great beginner camera drone for beginners that is easy to fly very stable without GPS. Now if you have to have 1080P or 4k then this is not for you. If you want an inconspicuous camera drone that can get ok images and video of you and your family on a trip or a picnic where you may be around other people who may have a problem with bigger drones.
I definitely agree. This is an ideal first drone for anyone not to mention its capability to be programmed with your own coding using Scratch. None of the other starter drones under $100 are as stable as the Tello either. I bought all three of my kids one for Christmas and, of course, I also had to get myself one. :) Never too old to learn coding.
I had a mavic air before I had a tello. Honestly I get way more enjoyment from the tello. The mavic can take awesome video and pictures and fly almost a mile away, but I don't really need all that. I stick the tello in my saddle bag and a few batteries in my pocket and when the moment strikes me I take it out, give it a toss and hand land it to put it back in my saddle bag. Dose what I need it to and I'm not constantly in fear that something will happen to it.
Don’t forget that those brushed motors only give about 5 hours of run time before they die. Brushed motors are cheap (if you buy after market-highly suggested0 and easy to replace but soldering may be required.
About a month ago I bought the Mavic Air and it was a deal where the Tello came with it. I had already had a trainer drone which was a DBPower X400W. It was a super bad drone with no stabilization. But it was the best trainer drone because the controls were so touchy and if I crashed, I’d pick it up, but the battery back in and fly it more. But the tello I think is actually the perfect trainer drone if you are thinking about getting a DJI drone. The software is similar and the controls are exactly the same.
What the Tello has done is create a new "paradigm" for small drones. The Tello is the leader now with its stability and features. Anything new will try to at least do what the Tello does. This is a great thing and will move small drone characteristics forward. Already we know what we want in a Tello 2, if there is one: Brushless motors, more features and longer battery life. The current Tello, though, has set a new standard to follow in drone technology.
I have a Tello. And yes it is very stable. I feel this drone makes a GREAT selfie drone! I just thought about that. It's great for being able in INCLUDE MYSELF in pictures without looking obvious of me in that picture holding the remote in my hand!
I'm a massive drone head and I have the phantom 4 pro plus Obsidian, the inspire 2, bugs2, the mav, explorer v drone and a couple of BNF FPV racing drones plus the mini rage series. just got the tello and I couldn't agree more with your review. its cam is rubbish but its fun factor and ease of use make up for this in every way. I live in a highrise apartment with tight corners and of course, no yard and I have had more fun with this little gem than any other drone in its category and or price range. if you are sitting on the fence just jump and get this drone. also, do yourself a favor and get the t1d or similar remote and just enjoy. my only complaint was, I thought the companies involved ...mega corporations you know who you are, could have sprung for a micro USB charger, a little tight assed i thought. cool review dude see you in the air.
Maybe something for the daughter. Her mom thinks drones are "stupid" but my daughter loves watching you and loves all my drones I have ever had. Especially the Inspire 2 😉
The Everyday Dad exactly just like she thinks having a lifted vehicle and going off-roading and dumb my daughter loves it. Haha as lond as the EDK lines it, who cares!
I understand you mention its not a camera drone..but for travelling with my family we want something we can bring, i dont want to get in trouble for getting anything more 250grams which in most cases is the legal limit not to get permits. The breeze and spark, though great as they are, are more than 250g. Anything you can recommend that meets the 250g limit and good camera drone for travels/ vacation?
I know it's an old comment but here's the difference. The spark controller is the signal the spark is running off of. The tello is actually running solely off your phone which has a much much shorter range because of it. The controller for the spark is what makes the range so much better with the antennas.
I saw a video where a man doing FPV with the Tello through several rooms of the house. At the time, he used the Gamesir T1D. At the end of the video, this guy suggests T1D or T1S. Does the drone (with or without obstacles) of the drone also be influenced by the gamepad type? Which one would be the best? To what extent would a signal amplifier increase the creak? Thankful.
I mean you can fly it around with a gamepad. I don't think signal amplifiers would help much, even if they could get it to fly farther away I wouldn't want it to go too far. Its so tiny it could easily get lost in the wind.
Cool review buddy. Love the Tello. Just been outside trying it with the new DJI compatible controller, which I might add is cheap as chips lol. Loved the video thanks. Will be uploading the video later on my channel. My second flight video with the Tello, first review video I did is with the phone operation. Thanks again and fly safe my friend. Cheers. :)
Like mine too, but other toys get more fight time because I think I like the tactile controls better. I'm going to have to get a controller. It is way cool though. It is so stable that my pit bulls will walk right under it hovering. Not so much with say my ScharkSpark toy drone. Having said that, I like flying the ScharkSpark better and playing grown up photog with the tello.
TEDD, can you please give details on the controller! I want a Tello for the “Fun”, but don’t want to fly with just a phone, so been waiting to hear about the controller options. Cheers!
GAproductions not at all, 1080 mechanical stabelised vs 4K shaky, I have the spark and the phantom 4 pro and the spark is 75% of the phantom, the breeze doesn’t come close ;)
Hahaha I thought you said ‘it didn’t get any views’ but you said ‘it didn’t get any use’ 😂 awesome video once again, I like the realistic recommendation to not get this as a (first) camera drone but instead for having fun flying around. Well done🙌
@@ninoadams45 I think the new update increased it to 30 meters... just got mine AND did the latest firmware update and will need to test that when calmer winds.
I am a 56 year old, female, marketing manager. Never used a drone before. I got this to learn and to prove to my client that we should shoot drone footage of their build projects. I paid just $59.95 for it through Walmart on Cyber Monday. Cool, cheap and easy.
D. Mills now YOU Know what your talking about !! I have a few more expensive drones but this tellow. Is my go to drone for quick Pics .. fast and easy to get up in the air .and you do not need to register because it’s under the Weight. Limit
@@budstephens7239 it’s tello not tellow
I guess many of you already have figured this out...but if you get a cheap WiFi extender like the Xiaomi Mi 2, you get way better performance in distance and height, and also get rid of most of the transfer drop outs in the video recording. Phones and tablets have pretty poor WiFi range.
Your channel is seriously underrated. This video looked like it was made by one of the 1,000,000+ subscriber channels.
Well thanks so much!
I agree. And I will get him to a million.
I agree
seriously . you take my words. this channel is so underrated 😕
Got my Mavic Air today. Thanks for your videos showing how fun it can be. Took it out for a few min. before it got dark right after work. So much fun!!!
Nice! I hope you really enjoy it!
How much it
This drone could take really amazing shots and with an app you could send it up to 30meters
What is it
@@fourwheelinfotainment made by volatello tello fpv it costs 6 bucks bbut its well worth it it gives you more options and lets you see how far and high its flying in real time
You can use a small wifi repeater to improve range
any recommendations?
McK76 xiaomi mi repeater
McK76 it can go like 300 metres away
If you take a little time for composing a shot or video you may get some above average results with this tiny little drone especially for things like Instagram. I always crank up the bitrate to 4Mbit (it's set to automatic by default) in settings first which results in more dropped frames at higher distances but produces some more than adequate results for Instagram or social media sharing. I've been using this thing for a week now and so far I'm impressed. Due to its sice I can easily take it everywhere and it's ready to fly in seconds for a quick selfie shot etc.
Thats awesome I'm glad its working out for you!
I kind of disagree Its a camera drone. Not a pro camera drone. If you are new to drones I would say this should be your first camera drone. Yes there are better camera drones out there but this thing is so small you could fly it in places( legally ) where bigger and louder drones get a lot of attention from onlookers or paranoid people. 5MP camera is not the best but its good. 720 is still good for video. You can go a little bit further and have a better signal if you get a wifi repeater that they sell. I think Ryze made a great beginner camera drone for beginners that is easy to fly very stable without GPS. Now if you have to have 1080P or 4k then this is not for you. If you want an inconspicuous camera drone that can get ok images and video of you and your family on a trip or a picnic where you may be around other people who may have a problem with bigger drones.
I definitely agree. This is an ideal first drone for anyone not to mention its capability to be programmed with your own coding using Scratch. None of the other starter drones under $100 are as stable as the Tello either. I bought all three of my kids one for Christmas and, of course, I also had to get myself one. :) Never too old to learn coding.
So true.@@tguevara5
Alvin Lipscomb I agree
Talking about paranoid people.. THEY ANNOY THE SHIT OUT ME.
My intellect doesn't understand your reply?@@fueledbymusic3
I had a mavic air before I had a tello. Honestly I get way more enjoyment from the tello. The mavic can take awesome video and pictures and fly almost a mile away, but I don't really need all that. I stick the tello in my saddle bag and a few batteries in my pocket and when the moment strikes me I take it out, give it a toss and hand land it to put it back in my saddle bag. Dose what I need it to and I'm not constantly in fear that something will happen to it.
Don’t forget that those brushed motors only give about 5 hours of run time before they die. Brushed motors are cheap (if you buy after market-highly suggested0 and easy to replace but soldering may be required.
I bought the breeze and it was garbage to set up and connect so I exchanged it for the spark which is already awesome!
About a month ago I bought the Mavic Air and it was a deal where the Tello came with it. I had already had a trainer drone which was a DBPower X400W. It was a super bad drone with no stabilization. But it was the best trainer drone because the controls were so touchy and if I crashed, I’d pick it up, but the battery back in and fly it more. But the tello I think is actually the perfect trainer drone if you are thinking about getting a DJI drone. The software is similar and the controls are exactly the same.
What the Tello has done is create a new "paradigm" for small drones. The Tello is the leader now with its stability and features. Anything new will try to at least do what the Tello does. This is a great thing and will move small drone characteristics forward. Already we know what we want in a Tello 2, if there is one: Brushless motors, more features and longer battery life. The current Tello, though, has set a new standard to follow in drone technology.
That’s a good point, now with the tello even low end drones need to have some series features to be able to compete 👍
In the settings it’s default maximum height is set to 10 meters but you can change it to 30 meters which is 100 feet!
Massive improvements TEDD 🖒
Keep up the great work
Thanks so much!
I really like the way you presenting, well prepared, no umpphh arrr dont know what to say, precise direct to the point. 👏
I have a Tello. And yes it is very stable. I feel this drone makes a GREAT selfie drone! I just thought about that. It's great for being able in INCLUDE MYSELF in pictures without looking obvious of me in that picture holding the remote in my hand!
Yeah its shocking how stable this is without any sort of GPS built in. They did a darn good job with it.
So which drone is better dji spark or dji phantom 3 standard for a 400$ budget
If you can find a phantom 3 for 400 jump on it over the spark
Hi, I have a dji tello but the distance or higher its only 10mts, I use dji tello app.
I'm a massive drone head and I have the phantom 4 pro plus Obsidian, the inspire 2, bugs2, the mav, explorer v drone and a couple of BNF FPV racing drones plus the mini rage series. just got the tello and I couldn't agree more with your review. its cam is rubbish but its fun factor and ease of use make up for this in every way. I live in a highrise apartment with tight corners and of course, no yard and I have had more fun with this little gem than any other drone in its category and or price range. if you are sitting on the fence just jump and get this drone. also, do yourself a favor and get the t1d or similar remote and just enjoy. my only complaint was, I thought the companies involved ...mega corporations you know who you are, could have sprung for a micro USB charger, a little tight assed i thought. cool review dude see you in the air.
currently the new update allow u to set the height limit of 1 meter to 30 meter by going to settings
I heard these little brushed motors are upgraded, and can get up to 40 hours of flight time. (Tello )
We need a Tello 2 (1080p, GPS, 20 min fly, gimbal for 99 usd)
Hey. Would you recommend buying presently ??? And do the remote give you extra range
And I want to use it for videography
Can we connect it with the ps4 controller
Mine crashed the second day i had it, prop guards are too close and a blade clipped it, then 25ft fall to a concrete patio.
Maybe something for the daughter. Her mom thinks drones are "stupid" but my daughter loves watching you and loves all my drones I have ever had. Especially the Inspire 2 😉
Ha! Nice 😁👍
At least someone understands. 😂
The Everyday Dad exactly just like she thinks having a lifted vehicle and going off-roading and dumb my daughter loves it. Haha as lond as the EDK lines it, who cares!
Absolutely! 👍
It’s got a better battery life if you take off the prop guards
Sorry, I forgot to add for $100.00 is this the best camera drone to get in your opinion? I think it is but that my opinion.
I understand you mention its not a camera drone..but for travelling with my family we want something we can bring, i dont want to get in trouble for getting anything more 250grams which in most cases is the legal limit not to get permits. The breeze and spark, though great as they are, are more than 250g. Anything you can recommend that meets the 250g limit and good camera drone for travels/ vacation?
It goes up to 30m you need to set it in settings
Can you please share us the footage that you took using Dji Tello pls
Bounce mode is a great application of software useful for swarm moves.
Hey can i use this drone for tricks and maje some speed
It IS a camera drone !!!
Its official. We've come to the point where 720p HD is considered terrible, and an entire review revolves around its lack of 1080p.
@@DickRileyTheConquistador the 720p isnt the problem its the lag when your connection has issues
@@DickRileyTheConquistador The video is choppy when it moves around, that's the real issue, not 720p. If it had fluid 720p, Tello would be awesome.
@@DarkViperus Thats not what he says in the video. He clearly states his dissaproval of ONLY 720p.
When using the controller, is the range better compared with the using a phone?
How to reduce the frame lag
The batteries for reason explode/split and i have to use super glue to keep them intact
Will any nimbus steel series work?
When is tello 2 coming out??
SFS X wait is that a thing because I might be buying a tello soon
@@jlloyd3301
Im not sure i havent heard anything about a tello 2 but i think it might come out
Hey thanks for quick response just looked it up up on google and lots of people think the same as you
Wow awesome..can i use different controller like that..ok thanks
Best youtuber ever😍😍😍😍love u man
Well thanks so much! 👍
That yard could use some grass seed. 2lb bag at Lowe’s for $8.00.
What app can you use from a 360 video to a panoramic photo? Feedback would be a great help. Thanks
Niel Ivan , it is on the phone app you are using explore the app once it is connected! Ken
Great job. Loved the videography. Cool transitions and the yard was cut :-) 😆
Thanks so much! And we’re trying to sell it so I had to make sure it’s cut now 😁
The Everyday Dad where are you headed to next?
Virginia 👍
Funny thing is that even now it has a better camera than most knock off 4K chines drones. 😂
Do u need a license for that drone
The dji spark is the same.. you hook the phone up to the controller first
Yeah but this is the opposite, you hook the controller up to the phone 🤯
I know it's an old comment but here's the difference. The spark controller is the signal the spark is running off of. The tello is actually running solely off your phone which has a much much shorter range because of it. The controller for the spark is what makes the range so much better with the antennas.
Is it okay if use propeller guard for tello outside the room/house??
Yeah there wouldn’t be any problem with that 👍
@@TheEverydayDad how if I stay use propeller guard outside of house?
Hi
Which drone do you recommend me to buy for personal use while traveling?Tello or dobby or wingsland s6 ?
There is no follow or circle feature on the Tello?
I was thinking about taking this for some aerial photos for social media use is it worth?
nothing as long as there is not high wind, the videos are kinda shaky, the pics are good , I always seem to want to make the pics brighter
@@budstephens7239 it's not big deal to fix that a bit on Photoshop so I m still thinking it
I saw a video where a man doing FPV with the Tello through several rooms of the house. At the time, he used the Gamesir T1D. At the end of the video, this guy suggests T1D or T1S. Does the drone (with or without obstacles) of the drone also be influenced by the gamepad type? Which one would be the best? To what extent would a signal amplifier increase the creak? Thankful.
I mean you can fly it around with a gamepad. I don't think signal amplifiers would help much, even if they could get it to fly farther away I wouldn't want it to go too far. Its so tiny it could easily get lost in the wind.
Hy. May tello lift a gimbal wearable with cam action?
!!!where is the sony fdr 3000x? its the GoPro takeover
Yeah I decided to just use the gopros, I sold my fdrx 3000 but super regret it 😭
Nooo rip 😭
I know right? 😭
Hi , can you mount yi action camera to your tello ? Tello can handle ?
Cool review buddy. Love the Tello. Just been outside trying it with the new DJI compatible controller, which I might add is cheap as chips lol. Loved the video thanks. Will be uploading the video later on my channel. My second flight video with the Tello, first review video I did is with the phone operation. Thanks again and fly safe my friend. Cheers. :)
can this fly without the phone and just with controller?
I've flown mine 400 meters away with wi-fi+ reapeter 🤣🤣 and hovers for 13-14 min
Using otg cable with the controller will reduce input lag.
What if there is not wifi around
Like mine too, but other toys get more fight time because I think I like the tactile controls better. I'm going to have to get a controller. It is way cool though. It is so stable that my pit bulls will walk right under it hovering. Not so much with say my ScharkSpark toy drone.
Having said that, I like flying the ScharkSpark better and playing grown up photog with the tello.
TEDD, can you please give details on the controller! I want a Tello for the “Fun”, but don’t want to fly with just a phone, so been waiting to hear about the controller options. Cheers!
The controller I'm using is the steel series nimbus. I haven't used it too much but it seems like a pretty nice blue tooth controller.
Can it be used with a ps4 controller?
@@NoraGoitisolo i think it can
It is a camera drone
Thanks buddy.
What brand is that mount that is holding your phone
Is there any different about the heights if you use the remote control?
Your video is so informative .
Thanks man you save my life
Pls do review the hubsan h502e it's only $60 with gps
Wow that sounds like a good deal, I'll have to check that one out.
Does it work with any gamepad? What is your? Thankful.
I'm pretty sure so long as the game pad connects to your phone it will work. But I'm not 100% sure.
Great review! Thanks for the 411.
Can the controller do mode 1 and mode 2 or is it fixed one mode?
Your are really good with action shots!
What kind of controller you used ?
Good as always
Well thanks so much! 😁👍
Hi what is the controller called please. thanks
If it’s not a camera drone, why is there a camera on the drone?
What song is this music?
Where is emergency STOP ?.
Bro move that grill away from the house poor melted siding
Wouldn't the breeze be better over spark cuz of 4k
GAproductions not at all, 1080 mechanical stabelised vs 4K shaky, I have the spark and the phantom 4 pro and the spark is 75% of the phantom, the breeze doesn’t come close ;)
Hahaha I thought you said ‘it didn’t get any views’ but you said ‘it didn’t get any use’ 😂 awesome video once again, I like the realistic recommendation to not get this as a (first) camera drone but instead for having fun flying around. Well done🙌
Thanks so much 😁👍
It can be used for recording stunt videos and all that stuff on RUclips.
Great vid! Does it turn on like a dji wherry you got to push, release, push and hold?
Hello, great review! (Nimbus steel controller?) Thank you.
you're wrong about that measurement Maximum height is 30 m
really? tello app stops mine at 10metres?
@@ninoadams45
I think the new update increased it to 30 meters... just got mine AND did the latest firmware update and will need to test that when calmer winds.
Ok
Simon Norman correct
I got my Tello up to 29 meters with a Tello Altitude app.
I got dji tello and it was amazing but fly it with no wind
I agree, great fun little drone. Loving it and thanks for a great video review. Cheers. :)
Absolutely! Thanks so much I really appreciate it 👍
The Everyday Dad anytime buddy
Well done! I think about getting the tello as a second drone, so your review helped me a lot! Subbed, thanks for a return!
This needs more likes!!!!!
Can you fly with out Wi-Fi
I have same question, but I think yes as it is also used outdoors
I think it connects as a wifi network like your phone would if it were in hotspot mode.
Great review. Thanks for sharing.
What is the control mark
Why do Americans preface videos with "What's up" (or more commonly, "Wassup")?
Because that’s what bugs bunny said 👍
And constantly saying"that being said", and "after the break" like a tv show. Grump, grump. :^(
How do I arm the drone in control
Can we run it on 3G/4G?
Is it compatible with Redmi 5plus?
Love mine have bought the update app that has return home.
What is the name of the update app and Apple or android
@@1celticflyer444 Tello FPV by Volate!lo
The parrot mini drones use the controller in the same way
Why do I keep seeing this drone x pro scam advert