DJI Tello - questions and answers
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How do I control my Tello drone?
You can control the Tello drone directly from the Tello app. You will do this with a remote control that is connected via Bluetooth technology to the Tello app.
What kind of interesting things the Tello drone can do while flying?
The Tello drone is able to perform eight different types of tumbling, fly up and down from your hand when Bounce mode is activated, but also automatically record short videos using EZ Shots.
Can the Tello drone fly indoors?
Yes, the Tello drone can safely fly indoors. This drone is also capable of flying outdoors, but it is recommended that such flights take place in windless conditions.
Is the Tello drone waterproof?
Not.
Camera in DJI Tello
What features does the Tello drone camera have?
Camera tello drone is able to take pictures and videos. With EZ Shots, users can fly according to three different patterns and record short videos while doing so.
Where the photos and videos taken by me are saved? How can I export them?
Photos and videos will be saved to your smartphone. You can export such files from your smartphone whenever you need it.
Do they need to put an SD card in the smartphone to store photos and videos?
Not.
What is the video transmission range of the Tello drone?
The maximum video transmission range is about 100m, but this range may also decrease depending on your environment. This applies to built-up areas and places where there are a lot of networks.
Batteries in the DJI Tello drone
How do I charge my Tello drone's batteries?
You can charge one battery using the USB port built into the drone, or you can charge three batteries at once using the battery charging hub.
Is it possible to replace batteries in the Tello drone while the device is running?
Not. If you act this way, you may lose the photos and videos created during your last flight.
Propellers- Tello
How propellers are replaced?
You can replace the propellers manually by detaching the old ones and installing the new ones.
How to distinguish between propellers spinning clockwise and counter-clockwise? Do individual propellers need to be installed in specific locations?
For distinction, the propellers and engine housing of the Tello drone have been marked accordingly. Propellers spinning clockwise must be attached only to motors spinning in the same direction. As well as propellers spinning counterclockwise, they must be attached only to engines spinning in the same direction.
Propellers spinning clockwise have notches where they are to be attached to the engine. Also, motors spinning clockwise are marked with such notches. In contrast, both propellers and motors that spin counterclockwise have no such notches.
DJI Tello software update
How do I update the software of my Tello drone?
You can update your Tello drone with the Tello app.
What to do when the updating process is interrupted or fails?
If the update fails or the process is interrupted, reconnect your Tello drone to the Tello app. Then try updating the software again.
Can I update my Tello drone with my computer?
At this point it is not possible.
Accessories for DJI Tello
Which Bluetooth control devices are compatible with the Tello drone?
Tello drone is at this time compatible with Gamesir or Apple MFi- Certified Bluetooth remote controls.
Which programming platforms I can use to program the Tello drone?
At the moment, the Tello drone is supported by the Scratch programming platform. However, more programming platforms will be made available in the future.