DJI Ryze Tello With Xiaomi Mi Repeater Range Extender Flight Test Review

How to increase the Tello drone's range and improve video quality using a cheap Mi WiFi repeater amplifier. Find the Tello here amzn.to/2JlgdKT and find the Mi repeater/amplifier here goo.gl/Ax9DeT or here on Amazon amzn.to/2WWmSFa . You'll also need a USB power source to power it goo.gl/QUFEhw Find the Tello here goo.gl/hFiotY and here is how to setup the repeater goo.gl/F3HA8S
The Mi 2 repeater linked above includes diversity antennas for improved and extended WiFi signal reception. It also amplifies transmitted WiFi signal to also improve range of transmission. The Mi repeater/amplifier is inexpensive and easy to use once it's been initialized to the drone. You will need to set it up one time using the Mi Home app (available on Google Play here goo.gl/bAFGwW and iTunes here goo.gl/66S3gU). After its initial setup, it will remember the drone, and automatically connect to it when powered. You simply connect to the repeater with your phone, instead of connecting to the drone. Here's how to use the Mi home app for its first set up • How to Setup a Drone W...
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[@Quadcopter101]

How to increase the Tello drone's range and improve video quality using a cheap Mi WiFi repeater amplifier. *Find the Tello here* amzn.to/2JlgdKT *Find the Mi repeater/amplifier here* goo.gl/Ax9DeT or *here on Amazon* amzn.to/2GfB7cE . You'll also need a *USB power source to power it* goo.gl/QUFEhw And *here is how to setup the repeater* goo.gl/F3HA8S

[@grahamwarwick3012]

Your mobile / cell phone has a battery in it. This can power the Mi repeater if you have the correct adapter for your type of phone, so you don't need a power bank as well. Thanks for all your videos btw.

[@nikolobarcelona5303]

How high can i take my tello using the MI repeater? Thank you.

[@mikelberry]

If you decided to use your phone just for FPV, and have the optional controller for the Tello, will this arrangement with the repeater still work?

[@prantigarnaik3945]

Please tell fast

[@prantigarnaik3945]

Google se hello after Drone search kar

[@rbmwiv]

Here’s a tip I just figured out. If you have a tripod you can put the WiFi extended on it about 50 feet away you can get way further out than having it with you.

[@luizduarte6293]

Poderia explicar melhor esse procedimento? O tripé ficaria na frente do controlador, correto?

[@csmith9684]

thats a great idea thank you!

[@GR8SCOTT]

I thought that's what he was going to do. Felt cheated. LoL

[@rchobbychannel5681]

I've just bought one of these drones and I can't wait to get it. I've just come across your channel and I think your information is very helpful compared to other videos I've seen so I have just subscribed to you and thanks again for the info and take care 👍

[@dogstar7]

This was a fun and informative video. Tello looks like a blast to fly.

[@JCVerseTv]

Thank you for explaining this so well! I just bought a Tello today and definitely will get the WIFI extender. This is quite the little drone!

[@Quadcopter101]

Yes it is. Here's some more demonstration of its abilities with and without the extender. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnSvlJWLbpWhoKc

[@michaelgardner5843]

You do great thorough videos with great test demonstrations!

[@dedronesunpoco2993]

I bought a c-me drone and like the tello, it does not even reach 100 meters, how great your video, I will buy a repeater thanks to you. I'm lovin 'it.

[@mazmi9089]

Meters! yeah! appreciate it so much. i bought mine with your recommendation. thanks.

[@prmath]

Muhammad Azmi some of these ppl in America get erection corrections when they use meters 😄🤷🏼‍♂️😄

[@dogstar7]

Big shout out to all the Negative Nancy's in the comment section today. Special attention paid to the gaming griper and the guy who puts out one video a year. They both seem to need the recognition since they've invested so much time and effort into returning and responding over the past few hours. No doubt they're going to see this, since they obviously have made this there life's work today.

[@BionicRusty]

Better With A Drone WoW. Absolutely agree. I’ve just got myself a Tello and it’s brilliant. If anyone diss’s it, I can only assume they just can’t fly.

[@hasanogulcan1926]

Thank you very much for nice reviewing. i want to ask that have you ever tried positioning the mi wifi extender to middle of the your flight route? Maybe you will now get x2 greater flight distance?

[@jockosboy17]

My Tello is on its way and I can't wait. I bet those light poles had transformers or wifi built in for that school/building you were next too as your video seemed a bit choppier than others videos posted to KZbin. I will probably be ordering a WiFi repeater as well. Great video!!

[@Quadcopter101]

Yep you'll definitely want the repeater. It greatly improves the performance as seen here kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnSvlJWLbpWhoKc

[@Traveladdict15]

Sir your Drone videos are awesome thank you for providing all the information. Love watching your videos .

[@leomak5384]

Thank you so much for making this video. It's really a great help. Much appreciated.

[@MaxRPM]

Just bought and reviewed mine:.... Cheers

[@eyeintheskiesdavid9277]

I only got one of them will fix sticks today for my tello and I have the dji phantom 3standard havnt flown it yet waiting to get new motor mounts and I have to say that I love the tello drone it's a great machine thanks for sharing bud

[@michaelgardner5843]

I bought a Tello yesterday and I love it!

[@mc_jabulani]

Please what is a Tello???

[@poplix2704]

@@mc_jabulani the drone idot

[@wilky8392]

@@poplix2704 says the idiot that can't spell idiot, now who looks silly

[@Bionic_Rob]

The range issue with the Tello is annoying. However your information fixes that! A great little drone for the price and one which anyone can fly. Thanks for this useful video. I will be buying both items of the recommended equipment. Oh and I like the idea of not being right next to the repeater. Still not too keen on having a microwave transmitter next to my head. Your advice on placing the repeater some distance away is good.

[@rbmwiv]

Thanks this is great. I wonder if you mounted the repeater on a tripod. I’m definitely buying one.

[@BionicRusty]

“Box of quads” 😃 New drone saying - “Mad as a box of quads” 🤣

[@angelgrey9]

Tello + wifi extender Makes a perfect drone Thanks for the video

[@derapidito120]

LOVED the fact that you used meters instead of dumb feet. THANKS!

[@tooguud2723]

I have a question to the c17 globemaster plane for like 35 bucks u made a video of a while ago: was it easy to slow down and land ?

[@josephgonzalez9522]

How do you get the battery percentage up? Is it available in iOS or Android only?

[@jetmartin9501]

Thanks for video! The only thing I wish you had done additionally was to test the range. It's my understanding that when the Tello loses connection it just slowly lands.

[@MrXerx666]

And it lands on trees :(

[@jacobdavis2296]

Cool video. Techncially, you would only be able to see the signal that you were getting from the extender as only the extender knows the range and reception of the drone.

[@darranhanlon8709]

Have you tried elevating the repeater?? How do these little drones go outside in the wind? As i dont own one im curious about the stability? Great vid Cheers

[@vivianc.7983]

The stability is ok... My footages in places with wind were very shaky. The drone managed to stay in the right position with the wind, but it would be carried away and I would need to run after it 😅

[@oscara9852]

Thank you for your video! Very helpful

[@nokel2]

Since 2005 it's been pretty well known that wind affects wifi, so you'd probably get a much better result on a non-windy day, I've also found that using a controller also gets a better result because you're not covering your phone's antenna, there's also a great android application made by someone called aTello which gives a much better video feed than the one ryze made....

[@vitodifronzo6471]

Great tutorial, thank you. Followed all instructions, and the extended range works great. **However, there is NO video transmission when using the repeater. Any thoughts on how to remedy?

[@Quadcopter101]

Go into settings (gear icon). Select "More". Scroll to bottom of the screen and make sure "Auto" is selected for bit rate.

[@JosesGarage101]

How well does it fly with a remote controller? And how well does it deal with hard wind?

[@masmohdsudianto3974]

Hi, good day there. Can you give review about LH-X28GWF drone ? I buy one unit of that drone, but don't really know how to fly it.

[@flgator311]

Thank you sir, I just ordered one of the repeaters and a TELLO

[@lanceleo6460]

Great video. Thanks for posting. Assuming the altitude limit is also extended as well? How much higher does the Tello go with extender? 20 m vs 10 m? Thanks in advance for your insight Quadcopter 101.

[@Jackson099]

Lance Leo I think the drone can fly as high as 100ft (30m) in the air with the wifi repeater. So it’s quite a lot higher compared to the normal limit

[@Corksy]

The height is limited to 30 by software

[@darkstepwarrior88]

nice fun to watch video man

[@-Burs]

Would repeater work if connected to a smartphone via OTG cable? That way you wouldn't have to carry around your powerbank. Just a thought.

[@electric-rider]

Very good test. Thanks. I'll buy one...

[@YellowRoseDrones]

I just got mine today in fact. I've got several drones, such as the Parrot AR Drone 2.0, for which another drone operator recommended this device. I'm presuming that you have to set up each time you change drones, correct? Having trouble doing initial setup. Should I be connected to a drone Wi-Fi first, before activating device? Mi Home app can't see the repeater even though its powered on and within a couple of feet. I subscribed, but have you done a video on how to set it up, from opening the pkg, downloading the app, and configuring the app?

[@Quadcopter101]

Here's how to set it up. And make sure to select "Mainland China" during initial running of the app. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKeuZ2unp9tmabc

[@hypebudz]

Very hard working Sir, thanks for sharing.

[@johnleighdesigns]

great review love your approach and style! ive been looking for a decent small quad under 250grams and with very good video this seems closest so far but does it always skip frames like this? is there anything else you would propose similar

[@Quadcopter101]

Yes it skips as it is recording to your phone via WiFi. Any interference can cause dropped video frames. But it can be greatly improved using the repeater kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnSvlJWLbpWhoKc And in this price (under $100), this is still currently the best camera drone due to its electronic image stabilization.

[@eyeintheskiesdavid9277]

I've got it to go to 1.9m without the repeaters I can't wait to see the highest level of the drone when I put it on the repeater let you know when I get the new hight good luck from Ireland to all detectorist in

[@termination9353]

Thanks for the demo.

[@johnniewalker4931]

Can the Xiaomi Mi Repeater be powered by an OTG connector? I'm thinking that having the phone attached to an Xbox controller, and then the repeater plugged into the phone for a power source would make a neat little setup. Although, as others have said, for best signal strength you'd ideally have the repeater halfway between you and the drone, but this isn't really practical.

[@Corksy]

I saw a setup where they used a controller with a mount for the phone, connected via otg so not to use Bluetooth. Then you strap a powerbank with the repeater in the back with velcro straps.

[@EdwardKessler]

do you think arranging it with a parabolic thingamabob like you put on the dji antennae's will help additionally?? just a thought

[@Quadcopter101]

Yes it should. I will have to try that. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@dronereviewman9580]

Man that is cool!! 👍

[@motoslim2514]

Another great video thank you

[@elnenerakoon7866]

How can I get audio from the Tello. I have an iPad Air 2

[@RickLogan]

Have you tried this with the Spark?

[@mikejulson973]

You rock man!

[@WilliamHorsley1962]

Hi will the MI work on a usb to c phone?

[@kalimerot5383]

It will be great help to have same video with Gamesir T1D controller ( How-to ) Thanks

[@QuadDoc]

Hey there sir, what is the "Mobizen" app you are referring to on accident? 1:41 I couldn't find a recording application called "Mobizen" or any other spelling of it in the App Store? Am I spelling it incorrectly? I know you weren't meaning to bring it up but now you got us curious. :) Thanks for any help!!

[@Quadcopter101]

It's an Android app. There may not be an iOS version for it as it may not be needed. Don't iPhones already have a built-in capability for screen video recording? Android phones do not.

[@wolf11]

Well that $13 extender just tripled the distance easily that's pretty incredible for something that small and all you need is a power bank that's it I'll be darned that's really cool I think that's going to sell a lot more tello's because the range they said was the problem but it looks like a really fun drone . I know a few days ago here in New Milford Pennsylvania we had snow believe it or not if you can believe it like to in and today it was like 47 degrees and all together this winter will last winter previously we had close to 6 feet of snow here in New Milford Pennsylvania 18834 so interesting Year I'll tell you and next week is supposed to be 30 is again so I don't know what Mother Nature is doing. I know so many people have come down sick because of this cold so that's why I also like this drone a lot because you can fly indoors and no problem and it hovers perfectly

[@demorcy2]

Thank you!

[@churstons]

Will it work with the controller too

[@MrHaNKEY408]

Hmmmm would this work for a live video stream from your drone to your phone or tablet?

[@skill_buddy]

following

[@anthonysmith5979]

Try placing the range extender down at the first post

[@JohnBenussiBass]

Merry Christmas

[@frankweller3424]

Maybe give it another try with the TelloFpv app. That allows wired PS3/4 controllers, settings for expo, rate, deadzone. Much better control. Also has configurable splitscreen VR FPV, 360 pano pictures, and even a working RTH. It certainly cooler than ryze app. The channel "Skypilot" made review, check it out. BTW: Range record for Tello with a modded extender is at 728m

[@mr.kumar1]

Is it really that hard to see how far you can go with the repeater? Why so at 100m?

[@QOSQualityofSpeed]

Quadricopter 101 may I please ask you a question? Today I was flying my drone this particular drone with an X 9p and it was flying perfectly fine about 10 meters above me when all of a sudden it started to go straight up without any stick input. Of course I pulled the stick down but it had no effect and then it went off to the right and slammed into a tree. I have no idea what would have caused this it was flying perfectly before this and it was calibrated before the flight. It was like somebody else had control of the Drone. After that I flew my Mavic mini for the rest of the afternoon and I had zero problems with that drone. If you've ever heard of anything like this I would really appreciate your input. Thank you

[@Quadcopter101]

That sounds like return to home was activated. On return to home, the drone first climbs to about 20 meters, then flies back and lands where it took off from. If there's an object higher than 20 meters along that flight, it may hit it. Return to home can be activated by hitting the return button on the controller, if signal is lost from the controller, or if the battery power is getting low. That being said, I had issues with the return to home feature of the X9 Heron dronen kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIrag5-lmdKAb5I

[@mikeclancy4881]

So whats the power bank you use to plug the repeater into? They both have to be plugged into the drone. all I see is solar power banks.

[@Quadcopter101]

I was using a solar power bank, but other phone power banks will work also. The repeater requires a power source. I used the power bank for this source. The power bank is not needed to power the drone. However, you can also use the power bank to recharge the drone's battery between flights.

[@rockstaradventures1]

so your link takes us to a web site with different power source to power the wifi stick, what particular model were you using with the repeater?

[@Quadcopter101]

Mine is no longer in production. But just about any portable phone power bank with USB port will work with this. The problem with ordering one from China is that you'll likely need to install rechargeable batteries into the bank as China can no longer ship power banks to the USA with batteries installed. If you live in the USA, would instead recommend purchasing a power bank from Amazon instead. Here's one that should work well with the repeater amzn.to/2Rquga0

[@alcopower5710]

Excellent video.....thanks

[@denniss3980]

That range extender looks a little like the Wii remote, now how cool would it be for these selfies drones to have a controller like the Wii remote, the drone would just follow however was holding the remote, that would be big improvement over image tracking software

[@marrocas40]

Hello from Mexico... Great vids....I have been flying a tello for 3 months and everythong was ok....Yesterday began to fly erratically...going up and down and trying to land... appears a caution message " The Position Visual not working..land ". I cleaned the sensors and callibrated the IMU but nothing. Start flying well and after a minute fail again......Any Help.....Thanks in advance...

[@kasperkainulainen8776]

Im really late. But i think you should contact the place u bought it from. Or contact to DJI.

[@alejandrom.624]

Bravo!!!!👏👏👏👏

[@muzikmon2267]

How did you connect it to the TELLO? Can you use the extender for anything any Wi-Fi drone?

[@Quadcopter101]

Here's how to set it up for the first time. You only need to do this once kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKeuZ2unp9tmabc And yes, it will work with most (but not all) 2.4Ghz WiFi drones Here's another example kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKeuZ2unp9tmabc

[@213edogg]

Is there a bring home button on this drone?

[@capnrob97]

Nice, just bought the Tello today, will pick up one of these repeaters. Would it extend the range if you put the repeater in the middle of the field?

[@Quadcopter101]

Yes it would extend its range the distance that you place it away from your self. That depends if you keep flying along a line between yourself and past the repeater.

[@diamondbuild4315]

wow - phone to repeater, repeater to drone, it's not rocket science

[@locouk]

I wonder if 2 of these repeaters can be chained to make the range greater still?

[@MrBuash]

Yes it can, I'm using 2 repeater to connect from 45 m to terminal.

[@jew_world_order]

You can place hundreds of them across town and fly anywhere

[@pelon198712]

@@jew_world_order lol

[@pepb_0]

wow... that's a brilliant idea... 😀

[@alexbarkey7032]

Would this work for the AR Drone 2.0? Thanks.

[@Quadcopter101]

Yes it should.

[@poul-erikjensen508]

Hey, is there anyone who's thinking about upgrading the antenna in the transmitter? And also the antennas in F11 as there is a great improvement potential here ?

[@mssippijim]

Only problem is if you like to use a real controller (bluetooth) with this it will effect the range. Only solution I've found is a third party flight app Atello Pilot with the Gamesir G3S controller from my Yuneec Breeze connected through an OTG cable. (Do not turn the controller on, which will force it to connect through OTG.) I wish Ryze would come out with a Tello 2 which included a real controller and an SD Card in the camera.

[@yfs9035]

I am going to try to use a Ubiquiti Nanostation for mine, I've tried but I guess I had bad settings and I couldn't get it to work. If it does it will probably like .75-1.3km range or so, if you have someone to point the antenna while you fly, I only get like 30 meters in my neighborhood, any further than just across the street and it gets bad :(

[@omercankucuk]

great video

[@emmanuelgo1317]

Hmmmm nice drone i wish i could buy a drone like this

[@geraldharper330]

Would the repeater work with the DJI Spark? awesome review.enjoyed

[@Quadcopter101]

It should. See this kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6irXqOPbq6nebs

[@whome7004]

I like the info Thanks

[@Surferant666]

Hi QC 101 another great vid thanks, will this repeater work on 5g wifi and fpv 5.8ghz ?

[@Quadcopter101]

No it won't. Although I have tried a 5G repeater. But it didn't work very well. I suspect that it was just a basic repeater with no diversity antenna or amplifier kzbin.info/www/bejne/l17Wc5KbebKZlc0

[@Surferant666]

yes i already saw that review and didnt bother with it on your recommendation as it was next to useless...

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great range test of the Mi repeater, and the results were impressive. I will purchase using your amazon link. Just one question, I know how you connected it to your phone, but how did you connect the repeater to the drone?

[@Quadcopter101]

Here's how. You'll only need to do this once kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKeuZ2unp9tmabc

[@doggoneblues831]

can you use this with a controller?

[@abitofeverything2254]

Hi will any USB repeater work

[@CanadianDroneHub]

nice test

[@PhilRaymondIgnacio]

My tello can fly more than the rage of what you have done . How come?

[@davidmcmahon7144]

I don't have WiFi signal and when I do just drops out and it t keeps surching in rural areas will this fix this problem

[@notetivanobisukae2365]

if can use ANYQOO 300n?

[@windows22100]

good job

[@gordonsimandjoentak6199]

Hey can you use. Normal dji remote for the Tello?

[@Quadcopter101]

No you can not.

[@RaffeW]

Great little drone for taking lessons . That's my first drone 👍 , now I'm waiting for Your test of fimi x8 . Until that I going play my tello.

[@adambridge8920]

Suggest you try the repeater and put it half way between you and the drone. It is a repeater as others have said, not a booster (although it clearly does boost the signal over the original setup without it).

[@Quadcopter101]

Yes that would help if you wish to get the greatest range possible. But as noted, the repeater also has a built-in amplifier to boost the signal. For simplicity, you can just pop the repeater in your pocket to boost the signal to improve the video reception as seen here kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnSvlJWLbpWhoKc

[@davidmcmahon7144]

No I'm not sure if it will be any good ,I am in Queensland and my WiFi will not work it cuts constantly so would it fix this problem thanks for contacting me have fun mate

[@ronporter6079]

Hi 101, many thanks for your videos I have purchased the Tello and the transmitter along with a power pack and the Mi repeater amplifier, my problem is tryying to sign into the Mi Home app, as you suggested I clicked on China as my home but then they needed my mobile number to send a verification code, but ti did not reco9gnize my Australian Number, any clues? cheers Ron from Oz

[@Quadcopter101]

Try signing in with Facebook. Also be sure to use the older 5.1.1 version of the Mi Home app available here www.androidapksfree.com/apk/mihome-5-1-1-apk/ And then follow my instructions in the following video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKeuZ2unp9tmabc

[@andrewsantiago2452]

Xiaomi 4x its compatible?

[@kicknadeadcat]

I’m wondering if you put the tally extender farther out say about 30 yards will it work better. Since the Tello as good without it for 30 yards.

[@Quadcopter101]

Actually if I would have placed the extender halfway across the field, it may well have been able to go twice the distance of the field. I'm going to have to try that in a future video.

[@kicknadeadcat]

Kind of makes sense.

[@user-of8fd2dv9e]

Today from Kagoshima in Japan I introduce the landscape of Kagoshima

[@eyeintheskiesdavid9277]

Hello bud I was just wondering if you could please help me out I have a tello drone and I have the mi Wi-Fi connected to my Samsung galaxy A5 phone and I am just having a problem getting the drone to connect to it have a blue light and I was just wondering if you could please help me out I have a gratefully appreciated it if you could please help thanks

[@ZekelHealthcare]

Awesome thanks

[@maskystudio9193]

how long range

[@mattss1989]

That amplifier is very hard to get hold of now. Any similar ones that would work?

[@Quadcopter101]

It's still available on eBay. However it does ship from China, so expect a month wait to get it. www.ebay.com/itm/255013132872

[@1safariman]

I think you must be on old firmware as the latest does not have battery percentage. It's a like from me👍