DJI Tello Overheat - Fixed??

In this video, I share my own finding on how to overcome DJI Tello overheating problems that caused Tello perform landing just after ~2min flight time.
For this, I create 3 design for replacing Tello's bottom cover to improve airflow for helping dissipate the heats coming from VPU/CPU.
In the end, I share the results for all design including default Tello's bottom cover and the result is shocking. I thought by adding additional cooling fan would cool it better, but..guess not.
After all, thanks for watching and hope you guys enjoy this video.
Timeline
04:42 The Grand Plan
06:47 Design Tello's bottom cover
09:02 Print It 3D
09:43 Setup Test Environment
11:42 Start Testing
12:20 The Results
17:04 Graphy-graphy
Buy here (Malaysia only)
DJI Tello Bottom Cover (Shopee MY): invol.co/cl1pans
Hardware:
► DJI Tello: invol.co/cl1pagp
► Creality Ender 3 - 3D Printer: invol.co/cl1pap8
Tools:
► Benetech GM816, Anemometer: invol.co/cl1papm
Recording gear:
► iPhone 11 Pro
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[@robotandcode1474]

For those who don't have 3D printer to test this part, you can purchase this upgrade here bit.ly/2FWJFLu (available for delivery within Malaysia only)

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[@bzonemy101]

Paduu.. Thanks for good knowledge sharing tuan.

[@robotandcode1474]

Terima kasih 😊

[@aeneaslee3652]

Hi there, I am wondering that is there is a way to get the 3D model? It's a little bit difficult for me to model it on my own.Thx a lot!

[@aimco5690]

Great experience 👍👍👍

[@robotandcode1474]

Thanks 😊

[@unknownflyer90]

Excellent work!

[@robotandcode1474]

Thanks 😊

[@unknownflyer90]

@@robotandcode1474 When you are coding these drones. Are you capable of having the Tello connect to a home wifi network?

[@robotandcode1474]

@@unknownflyer90 Nope, I find it not possible. Tello act as an AP (Access Point) and not a client, therefore the PC/device shall connect to Tello not otherwise.

[@mahomedhamzah]

Awesome video

[@robotandcode1474]

Thanks 😊!!

[@ilanaizelman3993]

Can I have the 3d model to print it please? Thanks a lot!!

[@justeudorathings6195]

nak tanya la. tadi main drone tiba2 lose connection screen jadi gelap tapi drone tello still fly . apa punca ya?

[@behzadbarati248]

Thanks for your interesting videos. I am about to buy a Tello and practice some image analysis task with Tello. But here are some questions that did not find a proper answer for them. if you have the answers please share with me: 1- I reviewed many articles about difference between Tello and Tello EDU. I know their SDK is different. but does it impact any features of drone for doing Python commands or does it prevent from over heating issues? 2- I am really concerned about overheating problems. I saw your other video regarding overheating solutions. is changing below cover is a good solution for long term? or it may prone internal chips to physical damages? can we just run the Tello without below cover? Many thanks in advance

[@robotandcode1474]

1. Some of the python command only support Tello EDU. Not sure if Tello EDU has better cooling performance. 2. I have tested flying Tello without bottom cover and the result I got was Tello keep flying upwards. Beware if you want to test this outdoor. Lucky for me I test indoor and it hitting top of my ceiling. Not sure for long term is good solution since the design exposed bottom part and prone to dust and sand. But from my findings I see significant result when expose the bottom part for more air ventilation

[@divatraveller371]

Nice idea bro, but i want to know is that fan does not drain battery ??

[@robotandcode1474]

Surely it does 😅.

[@divatraveller371]

@@robotandcode1474 haha ok thanks👍

[@ccnacisco6096]

Please need your help .. really I need your assistance.. for the bottom cover upgrade .. bug I am nog from your country 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@vladvelnic5628]

I have an idea. Wouldn't it be best if you would just remove the plates. The benefits would be: - less weight; - the best cooling scenario; I do not have my tello yet, but I am about to buy one. So I am not sure if the plates are crucial or not for the fiscal integrity of the drone, but from what I can see they are not. Tell me if u try it please, or if u would consider it.

[@robotandcode1474]

That may work, but if I’m understand you here, the plate is referring to the heatsink to dissipate the heats produced by the CPUs. Not sure if good idea to remove it completely, and moreover I don’t want to heavily mod the Tello. Like to keep it as default as it can be.

[@user-2uf2kr2c]

Hi, i don't think it's a good idea because i think the plate protects the electronics/heatsink from collission, moisture etc. I think that if you cut the slats out of the original bottomplate so that the heatsink would be more exposed it will make a big difference. And you can keep your tello as original as possible. Regards

[@mahomedhamzah]

I wanted to know If u think its possible to control the tello using a xbox/Playstation controller using the sdk?

[@robotandcode1474]

Yes, I would think so by connecting PlayStation controller to your computer, then process the input using Python script and relay the command to use the SDK.

[@mahomedhamzah]

But would there be a delay

[@mahomedhamzah]

?

[@robotandcode1474]

@@mahomedhamzah surely there is delay but I think only few milliseconds. Depends on how your software designed

[@mahomedhamzah]

@@robotandcode1474 Do u think I can do it on an Xbox one controller wires to a pc? As I would really like to fly using a controller with a pc. Is there anyway u can assist in relaying the input to the sdk. I have found a way to get the input just having difficulty relaying

[@mohammedmaishaan4480]

Same problem sud I buy a new one so my problem will solve right ??

[@robotandcode1474]

I haven't bought any new Tello so can't compare the performance. I guess the issue remained persist due to condition where ni software development, usually Tello not moving a lot. The passive cooling system using heatsink need ventilation to dissipate the heat, this can be correlate when Tello is not moving a lot, the heat dissipation not happening effectively.

[@mohammedmaishaan4480]

Soo any solution ??

[@robotandcode1474]

@@mohammedmaishaan4480 well, here is my improvisation 😅, not solved the issue directly but can prolong the flight time up to ~7+min

[@ratnadeepmhaskar1275]

Hey what is average life of tello drone. I want to buy it 😁😁😁

[@mattstorm360]

Depends how you treat it. It can last you a long time

[@youngbirds6730]

I need this product. But I m from india.i can't buy this in your online shopping. How can I buy this product

[@robotandcode1474]

Thanks for your interest, what I’m suggest is find any nearby local company that able to provide 3D printing service and print this yourself. I shared the 3D print files at the description. 😊👍

[@Bergwacht]

For me it only overheats when it's layin on the table for 10 minutes trying to connect. Bought verified original 2022.

[@hassanliaqat2217]

Bro my tello is not working. When I decided to fly my drone, it's warned to over heating shutting down problem and after few second it's seemed me camera error. Drone blink red light and suddenly off🥺. What should I do please give me simple way to fix. I will pray for you😘

[@robotandcode1474]

Red blinking usually due to battery issue. Can check here www.65drones.com/pages/tello-operation-guide

[@ahmadfaiz4070]

may i get the link to download this design... thanks

[@robotandcode1474]

Sure, the design link available in the description. I’ve uploaded it at Thingiverse

[@mikemihay]

@@robotandcode1474 Meanwhile did you removed the link for the design from the Description ? I can't find it. Awesome work!

[@rb31cahayabgjsby95]

i want that open one..how much shipping to indonesia

[@robotandcode1474]

I’m not sure if you can purchase from my Shopee page here shopee.com.my/product/158625076/6159096679

[@haggets1]

did you convince them to employ you ?

[@amdtaufik4676]

Msh ada tak?

[@sarthakdambare5299]

Hey man my tello won't fly more then 15m, what shoud i do, I also used talls app but it won't work. Current firmware (01.04.92.01) Seems like it's locked at 15m

[@robotandcode1474]

Hi, I think Tello FPV phone app can do that, but if you are looking forward to develop your own software, this work here from Hanyazou might help github.com/hanyazou/TelloPy. For me, I derived work from hanyazou to create my own SDK with generic interface.

[@geetanjalimhaskar1260]

Hey what is average life of tello drone. I want to buy it 😁😁😁

[@robotandcode1474]

Not sure, I’ve been using it for about 6 months now. So far working great even after crashed plenty of times.