RYZE DJI TELLO - The GOOD The BAD & The UGLY - DRONE REVIEW

I really like the new RYZE DJI TELLO mini drone. The best features are that it is massively stable in flight when flying indoors, it has a good battery flight time, it has a nice image stabilized camera for photos and it is constructed well. Unfortunately there are problems with the TELLO APP and the 720P Video signal to name a few. But since it is new on the market many of these issues should be fixed in future software and firmware updates.
As of 13 March 2018, if you wish a GAME CONTROLLER to fly the Tello, you need the GAMSIR T1D. Apparently as of 13 March 2018, that product has not yet been launched. Once launched it will be on the DJI website available for purchase.
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[@noahwhite854]

Yet another quality review from everyone's favourite, Captain Drone!

[@mikestone9129]

You were doing great honest reviews in 2018 as well. You make me wanna buy just about everything you review.

[@allendownie7254]

Yet another good review, cheers.

[@thabisilezuma4823]

Thanks so much for the review. I am thinking a buying the drone as a gift for someone and I needed to make an informed choice. I thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@outerspacemars2052]

Thank you for the review! My brother just got into flying drones so I wanted to join in. This was the cheapest drone on the store he was on. This review is just what I need. Thank you!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad I could help!

[@dondeveaux8157]

Love your reviews and videos. So practical and comprehensive! Keep it up!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@zer0-in27]

Pretty late in the game of drones...I bought my Tello last month. I did one update since then. I flew my Tello outside last night in very low light condition and it was very stable and did not drift at all. I love this little fellow because it helps me learn how to fly and become better for me to fly my Mavic 2 Zoom! Thanks for the review. It helped me decide to buy it.

[@gotdrone]

Ha that's great I too use my Tello to build muscle memory and avoid putting a bunch of hours on my Air 2S

[@adjacent891]

Tello is not for beginners...

[@AmericanHRP]

@@adjacent891 yes it is lol this is the best beginner drone out there. there are plenty of overpriced and trashy drones and this is a good cheap one

[@philiphicks1273]

Just got the Tello yesterday. Works well, no issues. It is well supported for iPad 4.

[@billhooperoutdoors]

I have the Tello and it is still amazing in 2021 for such a small drone. I can take it pretty much anywhere. If I could do an upgrade to the Tello it would definitely be the camera. If it could have a small gimbal camera. It would be absolutely awesome.

[@busabro1]

I just got one. I also ordered 2 extra batteries with a 3 bay charger so I can have up to 40 minutes airtime..i ordered gamesir joystick..just the phone holder with grips, also ordered the xiaomi range extender..controlled by a galaxy s9. It works really well for me entry level novice . It's so fun to fly .

[@ziggyadam1971]

Derrick Bowermeister how far does it go with the range extension using wifi repeater? And does it affect the video?

[@karthurjr]

Great! This answered my question. It Isn't very good out of doors. Thanks for the brief, but complete evaluation of this small INDOOR quad.

[@dreamsdad4129]

I Showed This To My Parents And They Agreed To Buy Me One 😁 IM SO EXITED😊😊😊😊

[@Jayhhardy]

Awesome

[@kishan1146]

You are the most honest KZbinr for tech review

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you, your comments are very much appreciated!

[@terrencehill7309]

I just got this drone love all the flight features it has very impressed how powerful it is and camera quality definitely good better then some knock off drones I’ve used

[@skyviewaerialvideography4985]

Excellent. Always informative, knowledgable and entertaining videos. I will defiantly be getting one.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The Tello is great and can only get better.

[@sergeantslottersslotmachin9389]

Thanks for sharing the fun. Hope you are having a great day.✌️❤️🇺🇸

[@fueledbymusic3]

I have a Tello. It's basically an Upgraded version of an economy $30 entry level drones. Thus, basically one of those $30 drones with a $50 add on feature of the stability sensor. (So to speak) I just made a video review of my Tello vs a $30 Syma Sky Phantom from Costco.

[@MrSDeMoor]

Nice review! Thanks for that! Much information, well all information I think!

[@jay20EL]

Great review. Keep up the good work!!

[@brandonwilliams8306]

Your videos are always in such exceptional quality I can actually see a hair stuck in one of your motors

[@MarcoMassieri]

2:29 I like your organization!

[@constantinalexandrupatrauc6287]

BEST technical review (needed the technical info)

[@Michealfarmer]

Thanks for all the info. Very helpful:)

[@TheColonelJJ]

Re: programming and "ask your children..." That was cute. I'm still grinning. :-)~

[@kipzillah8871]

You gotta love these scammers! Giveaway winners on a 4 year old video! Pay attention folks, they are out there!

[@user-fv3vj9hx5s]

8:54 Great sense of humor.

[@robertmoosreiner]

Hi there, love your reviews. I just recently received my tello and also experienced a lot of frame skips. I did a test using a xiomi WiFi repeater connecting it to the tello and my phone to the repeater and in my opinion it improves a lot on the frame skips.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Interesting option. This means then that the problem is in the WiFi connection (sending and receiving of data). I have found an 80% solution fix. It actually involves just running an IMU calibration. For some reason it tends to reduce the dropped frames (doesn't eliminate them, just reduces them).

[@bICEQ]

Great video. One of the best I seen

[@marcocruz3769]

Excellent review Cap.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@allancopland1768]

Many thanks for that review. You have totally convinced me as a P3S flyer, that the Tello is no good for my needs....a small portable drone. I'll keep looking for an affordable second drone. I've had enough of drones that are overly fussy about what they will connect to, and of course that includes the Phantom3! Many Thanks.

[@dkeberhard]

Spark is ok

[@hirohoso1633]

i just buy yesterday!! nice video

[@audiophylle]

Watching it on my DJI tello

[@zaeemvszaina1926]

Zi Kun Zeng laughing in my Mavic Air 2

[@LuisMorales-gw2fu]

He probably hates you

[@bensteele1613]

Zaeem v s Zaina laughing mavic 2 zoom, every drone is good

[@ademkaragoz8738]

@@zaeemvszaina1926 Laughing in my Mavic Pro

[@alialwayel6764]

Zaeem v s Zai

[@shanerobinson6776]

Love my little tello have bought the upgrade app with the come home feature and other stuff 👍

[@bartb6804]

Shane Robinson what is the app called? And is it on iOS?

[@frankm8252]

Excellent video. Thank you for the time and effort.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad you enjoyed it! A few follow up videos on the way.

[@stevengonzalez4111]

Love your reviews, ever thought about reviewing the Beta85? I’m thinking about purchasing one but I’m on the fence about it . I would love to see your review on one. Your reviews always cover my questions and concerns. I like your style on how you review these products with a “no nonsense “ way where everyone can understand. Thanks for your work.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you for the comments. The Beta85... that is the tiny whoop drone, right? If one of the online stores sends me one, I'll gladly review it.

[@rulerofomicronpersei8]

Good job, Captain! Very thorough. 👍

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@erikpenabella599]

Good video...very clear...so clear in fact I can see a hair wrapped around one of the props in the beginning.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I know! I only saw that when I was editing the video and everything was zoomed in.

[@ikhwansaloot]

yes I noticed too

[@raahimsyed]

Best job you did out there man I am a newbie with drones and I would be interested to know when will be version 2 will going to out and how frequently version 1 gets an update.

[@Jayhhardy]

Everyone still wants a 2

[@Jeremy_Moir]

I bought one of these a few weeks ago and it's a great little drone. Something I'd like to add is that it seems to be very water resistant. I decided to try to get some pictures of a nearby waterfall since we had just gotten some heavy rain. The rain had slowed to a drizzle. I was using my galaxy s9 as the controller. As I was flying some water was dripping out of the trees and landed on my phone. As ya'll may know, when your phone gets wet it goes haywire with the touchscreen input. Long story short the decrease elevation control got stuck and it crashed into the creek at the base of the waterfall. I figured that it was toast and was about to walk away since I'd have to climb on some wet and slippery rocks to get to where it went down. I changed my mind since I didn't want to leave it the water to possibly pollute the stream if the battery were to rupture so I carefully climbed up to where I thought it was. I didn't see it so I watched the video I was recording to get an estimate of where it landed. I looked around and spotted it upside down in about a foot of turbulent water. I found a small tree branch and fished it out of the creek. To my surprise the led was flashing on the front. I took the battery out and climbed back down to a safe spot. I shook the water out and put the battery back in and started it up. It flew but the camera was soaked. After leaving it on the dashboard of my van with the defrost drying it out for a 45 minute drive I tried it again and it was working like a champ with good picture quality. It sat upside down under water for around 15 minutes and survived. This seems to be a tough little drone.

[@Alex96194]

I'm glad I got it

[@cjm9860]

Very nice and honest review man

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@Doge45459]

Hey Captain drone can you do a review on the dji tello it's been 3 or 4 years since you did a review on that drone,and it has a boost combo version of it on sale right now,and I would like to see that drone again in your video.(using iPhone 8 plus and other 5g phones reduces the frame drop)

[@AuthenTech]

Nice job man, keep it up

[@Shivvvvyy]

Ayyyy Ben from authentech

[@qwertyuiop-kd4qq]

AYYYYYYY

[@iMajest]

Keep it up! Very nice video

[@Polecat54941]

Great review helped me decide it is not for me,Thanks a lot :)

[@bennguyen1313]

What can you do via (scratch) programming? Are there any camera/lens mods such that you can shoot 45 deg video that's between the horizon and the ground? Any thoughts on other low cost drones.. Snaptain, Holy Stone F181W, Cheerwing , Haktoys ?

[@musicimagination5177]

Thanks for the review. I seen the Tello at Bestbuy when it first came out. A week ago I seen it again and decided to buy it. I got the Tello boost package. It came with 3 batteries, charging hub to charge 3 batteries simultaneously. USB charge cord. 4 extra props. All for 160$ US. Then I purchased a nice case for it and also the Gamesir T1d controller. It's now a comment package. It dose fly amazing and is very stable. The video is quite well and takes good pics. Not as good as my Typhoon H. But for the money it is one good buy. I do recommend this. I'm also tying the programming capabilities it has with Drone blocks. Very fun. Thanks. Hope my review helps out to.

[@Kholaslittlespot1]

I just picked up a refurbished tello for £49 and plan on using my Xbox Bluetooth controller. I feel like I've got a bargain but I'm waiting for it to arrive.

[@musicimagination5177]

@@Kholaslittlespot1 Cool Man. Hope you enjoy it. I have 7 drones now. I like to mess around with the Tello in and around my house. I also take it out to the field with my bigger drones. It's pretty impressive. If your looking at something bigger check out the Mjxrc Bugs 4W. I have one. It's amazing. A great beginner drone. I call it the brick. Funny. Enjoy. Have fun.

[@josephtabet6638]

i like the way of explaining things it's very awesome merci beaucoup

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you Joseph!

[@jacobooooo]

Great video, you deserve more subscribers!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@barrykissane6336]

Thanks for the nice review.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

My pleasure!

[@BeckersReviews]

Hey, I have a question: since it's less than .55lbs are we allowed to fly it anywhere claiming that it's not a drone.FAA's definition of drone doesn't have the weight limit but registration requirement does. For the sake of argument I am exaggerating, If I fly a Tello in times square would I get in trouble?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

As long as no one complains and you're not causing an issue with people, animals or vehicles.

[@east9662]

The remote for the mambo gives it 150+ meters so they say.

[@kenmunn4421]

Nice review Captain😊

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@iNaKoll]

Great review, thanks! Would you recommend the tello against the mambo fpv?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The Parrot Mambo is one drone I have not tried. If I look at the specs, I see that it is using older technology so it won't be as stable as the TELLO and it won't have an advanced IMU or high end App interface. The video quality would be similar, the photo quality much less than that of the TELLO.

[@cosmovalentino1394]

Thank you for yet another thorough review. Any chance you can get a hold of the DJI dobby? It boasts of having a 15 minute battery with a 4k lens. I wonder how true that is or is it interpolated?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

DJI does not make a DOBBY drone.

[@cosmovalentino1394]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 www.tsc.ca/DJI-Zerotech-Dobby-Pocket-Quadcopter-Drone-with-Camera/pages/productdetails?nav=R:661619 Somehow I believe you, but on the Canadian Shopping Channel, DJI claims they are under the same umbrella. It's almost like the story about the Ryze Tello. Also when I called DJI regarding the Dobby, they admitted it's a line that they own, but they offered limited support.

[@perwiratempur]

Great review! Thanks! Got a question, where do I buy spare batteries? Is there a battery charger for sale as well?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Spare batteries are supposed to be available from DJI, when in stock. There is a multi-battery charger, but I don't believe it is available yet. All items will be available on the DJI website.

[@vizardalpha8316]

I hope they will have the year edition which only for upgrading each models battery

[@CanadianDroneHub]

Very good review and honest

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks!

[@bachi838]

thank u for your informative review. does samsung note 9 supports tello app??? As this device is not included in the mobile list

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I am not a reviewer of PHONES, so I can't tell you.

[@oliviergoggins]

What video drone or one I can put a camera on like the about 10 grams. do you recommend for around $150 that is easily portable and good outdoor? I still don't know if I want the Tello since the distance isn't that great.

[@brick72]

OlivierTheGamer Buy a xiaomi WiFi Extender, Buy the TelloFPV App and Buy a gamecontroller and you Made a dji spark out of your tello. Otherwise the Beast sg906 drone is cool IF YOU HAVE A NEW FAST PHONE. And you can Search for the c fly dream. Dont Buy the heron!

[@MG-df7eo]

Hi I really like the video! can I also buy the active colling and the hybrid ones from shoppe?

[@jimbob1096]

Mine failed after 1 flight. Battery says charged app says not charged will not connect or fly anymore. Sent back I think many people are having this issue. The Amazon company I Bought it from doesn't sell it anymore

[@Ihplongjohnsilver]

Looks cool lil quad I have the mavic and the spark but like the idea of flying indoors

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

This is probably the best indoor drone I have ever seen. It is very precise.

[@michaelvt8022]

Hi Captain, great review. I am a newbie in drones so was thinking to get Tello when I saw it on news. But there was one concern I have which is flying in wind condition cause I want to bring the drone to places like beaches, mountains, high rise builings n etc. After watching your review, it worries me more. So can I know what would be your suggestion? Go for Tello or maybe up a little and get Spark even though I am still a newbie?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Hi Michael, the TELLO is a good drone for the price, but since it is small and light and does not come with a controller, it is difficult to control well in the wind. Also in the wind the picture and video quality is not very good because the drone is not stable. If you can afford the SPARK, it is probably the best semi-professional drone on the market. Very easy to fly, extremely stable in the wind and it takes great photos and video even when there is wind.

[@michaelvt8022]

Thanks Captain :)

[@alexdoesrandomstuff]

Love how he hearts super recent comments

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The hearts did not exist on KZbin when this video was first made.

[@chasl5674]

It hard keeping a WiFi connection I have the Tello manual, I follow the step that the manual has you to follow. Still will not take off. I’m using the same app that you are using. What steps are you using?

[@himanshusoni6055]

I love the the full video great.. please let me know the hight and distance this can fly....

[@mcfries7298]

I’m going to get the tello combo and controller for my birthday. I am going to get the mavic mini if I have some skill for drones. I am a beginner that lives in a apartment.

[@schenlyjeffpelias385]

I love your review about Tello. Gives me 100% idea if I will buy this drone or not. Can you post the compatible phones / tablet for their tello? And do you have review for Bugs2 B2C like what you did a review for tello? I really appreciate your bugs 2 bc2 review because I'm torn to buy between tello and Bugs B2C

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks! The list of compatible phones keeps changing. To have a current list it would be best to either download the TELLO APP onto your phone and then go to the help support section and chat with RYZE, they will send you the current list (you don't need to own the TELLO to do this). I currently only have the BUGS 3 mini for which I did a review. If the BUGS 2 B2C is an older drone, then I might not receive it to review, but I'll keep it in mind to check for it.

[@joaogranjo5015]

Hi there captain, I'm from Portugal and I love your videos. Can u tell me which one is better to iniciate, ryze tello or bugs 2 se (using no phone, just for Flight) ? Tks and Good flights...

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The TELLO is for indoors and the BUGS is for outdoors. You decide.

[@joaogranjo5015]

Hi captain ...

[@kings7man]

fly aways are something to be aware of with this drone.Had a couple of flyways where i nearly lost my drone .

[@thisotherguy99]

does fly away mean that the drone doesn't realize it is outside the range and automatically land ?

[@RichardBligdon]

Just looking at getting a Tello drone.I would like to try learning some programming,so what about the Tello Edu?ITello Iron Man Edition?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It is an indoor drone with simple programming language if you have the time to learn.

[@busyswizzler]

looking at this drone but its been out a while now, has anything else been released thats better for the price ?

[@randomeventstv]

Nope

[@richsr1]

Top review 👍🏼

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you, very much appreciated!

[@konanuk]

Finally a good review

[@tommysainthill577]

Yea, just ask any 12 year old. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 👍 👌

[@nahueljo]

Excellent review. You convinced me to buy one. It's the only thing I can afford over here (it's about 150 dollars here)

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It flys very well, you'll certainly enjoy it.

[@nahueljo]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Just got it yesterday! I'm used to "manual" drones (with no altitude or position hold) and damn, what a difference. I'm disappointed with the video though (I knew it wasn't great, but in my case it seems worse. Maybe my phone?). Also, I found an annoying bug! Would be great to know if others have the same problem: Sometimes it seems like image stabilization just doesn't work, the video shakes like crazy. Looking online it seems that when you take a picture and then go into video mode, stabilization gets disabled **shrug**

[@eputra25]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 can I fly the tello with an DJI Spark remote?

[@jaredbaluch3265]

Get a job dude

[@bhathrisekar5227]

Hi sir it is best camera drone in that price segment or another one ?

[@ad351]

Hey great video mate,thanks for putting it together. Looks like a decent little drone! Could you recommend a drone that will follow you or an object with a nice image for around $350?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

For that price, with a follow me, you would be looking at the MJXRC Bugs drones with GPS (for around $200 or less), or you may as well get a Pro Drone which is the DJI Spark which has Active Track and the ability to sense objects in the way when following you.

[@ad351]

Thank you for that@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Great videos!

[@cockuKpoTa]

and ablation of DJI Tello sharply flew up on 170 meters up and began decrease, and was lost. Wrote to support - recognized a guarantee case, promised to send one more.

[@rdcfzchannel]

Cap, can you suggest what is the best alternative for this drone (within the price range)?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

This one is not too bad & very inexpensive, however, it does not have the downward stabilization indoors that the Tello has. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5OyoYiIZs90rpY

[@binjrfifa]

GameSir T1 Wired Gamepad. Tks so much, reivew. :)

[@hu55a1nm]

Nice review

[@garyshank2720]

Nice video, thanks.

[@Neil_123]

Liked, Great Video

[@ghosttjr2]

Never leave your battery in the drone, it will drain out, and store your battery at the first low voltage warning, thanks for uploading this

[@micheleclifford8969]

Hey Captain Drone, I just Love your Knowledge on all these Drones.😉 I call you Captain Know it-all Lol works for me👍👍👍👍👍you are MY Personal Dictionary Lol Thank you For All your Drones, and you Knowledgable Drones Zones. I Have 4 Drones now. I think you Might be impressed with One Of my Drones🙏🙏🙏🙏. Ok Captain Later👍👍👍👍🤗😍🥰😘 Michele

[@yogeshnaik9276]

Nice detail story, the new after market app fly solves the choppy vedio

[@greyhoundexp]

See this is your opinion on how the Tello operates. If it’s windy out you can use the Fast tab and it works quite well in the wind.

[@Jayhhardy]

This is still a good drone. Still selling strong now. I see people daily in tello Facebook groups buying them and joining. There's a new app out now with even more features and settings available, that makes it so much better still. Great first drones still, great for kids and in the UK we had rules change recently and can now fly small drones in gardens and many other new places so people who can't afford a mini are getting them as a second or back up small drone to fly all the new places we can. For the price and and size it can't be beat.

[@mdabusiyam]

Is it better than L900 Pro?

[@Jayhhardy]

@@mdabusiyam yes. It's better than any lesser brand drone.

[@marcgiroux8425]

Hello. Where i can find the controller for the Tello and how much dos it coast ? Thanks. Marc From Quebec City Canada

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

That is a good question because not everyone has had luck with the recommended controller. I have an inexpensive controller coming in a few days. If it works, then I'll post a short video of where you can purchase it.

[@JoeDoeOutdoors]

Hi sweet page ☺ Keep it up!

[@devilfcm]

Simple question. Which drone that size works well when is windy? Small drone + small weight + strong wind (Tested in a bit windy weather was ok) = ? If you wanna super outside drone, buy super outside drone. Do not expect from 84g inc battery working like "wind destroyer". My phone is heavier 234g.... So lets be honest.....

[@Libbygrf]

Captain I love ur videos please answer I need it WHAT IS YOUR BEST RECOMMENDATION FOR GOOD QUALITY STABLE VIDEO DRONES WITH THE PRICE RANGE UNDER £200 or thanks love you

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

CSJ X7 PRO 2

[@Libbygrf]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks so much love ur videos

[@thomasmoquin2210]

Captain Drone, Is there a micro SD slot on the Ryze Tello? And if so, where?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

There is no Micro SD Card slot

[@rogueone5220]

Tello Firmware V01.03.18.01 Released. Please Note If after updating the Tello Wi-fi changes to “Marvell Miceo AP" try as follows With the Tello off press and hold the power button for 5 seconds, after this the LED should now flash Red. Now you should be able to see Tello in your Wi-fi on your device, when you connect to the app you may see a red warning at bottom with a some codes, with the Tello still on press and hold the power button again for for 5 seconds, it then should reboot and connect normally to WiFi.

[@prasanth_prashu007]

Does this tello had gyro control with iPhone app just like jjrc h47 Ellie has gyro control with its phone app ?

[@seanheinz3843]

SO, you own an iMac but not an iPad or iPhone? The app does not drop or crash on either of these devices.

[@AJaison]

Great video and quality content with no crap and unnecessary information. Do you think adding a gopro to the top or bottom of the tello can get us better images?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

A GoPro (SESSION) would be too large for the TELLO

[@AJaison]

CAPTAIN DRONE thank you!

[@GrandPines323]

Was it carrying away by the wind because it is too lightweight? Would adding a little weight inside the body help?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It has no ability to position itself once it is moving quick.

[@jacques1969er]

Hi. Quick question, my Tello's video quality is good but it is all in fast forward. I had a look at the settings on my phone app but can't find anything where I can change it. Any advice? Thanks.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

That sounds like the Tello is skipping frames which means it is a connection issues. Try recalibrating the IMU.

[@jacques1969er]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I contacted Tello and they said it might be my phone that is not compatible. I used a Kenxinda. I then used my Nokia 6 and problem solved. Thanks.

[@AgniveshVlogs]

Sir which is better drone under 15k good camera quality