Half Chrome: The BEST Drone Under $100, The Ryze Tello Powered By DJI and Intel

[@netfolks]

I have a Mavic & Spark. But I still treasure my fun little Tello. It's always ready.

[@HalfChrome]

It is a fun little one.

[@DavidReynolds-kr6yh]

Travis , I have a spark as well, used it today for the first time in a couple of weeks, been having too much fun with my tello, plus I don’t get any complaints from people.

[@Usatorok]

Exactly why I just purchased the Tello and a new spark.

[@sowmithrigadiraju2672]

I just got one it’s great

[@willardxander1797]

I bought both but i only used my tello for now

[@vasisawesome9470]

I use this drone reqularly when I need to take real-estate photos but too close to an airport. The throw-and go feature comes in handy for this because instead of putting the drone into position, you can just throw it where it needs to be, saving time and battery.

[@marshallpyatt5425]

Thank you for the review. It was pretty complete and honest.

[@HalfChrome]

Thanks we try

[@Labgorilla]

I love your reading choices

[@horseface31]

Great review. I've been on the fence about whether or not this is the right drone for what I need (wich isn't much but is specific) all the other reviews I've seen were either unboxings or just basic flying around like a toy. Thank you for making a legit review.

[@HalfChrome]

You are welcome

[@dansalas399]

Well done and one of the most comprehensive review I’ve seen. I have been using the Tello for a couple of months now and I agree with your experience.

[@HalfChrome]

Thanks. We try hard to make comprehensive reviews.

[@thenyuewong3388]

Will a Wifi-extender help in range and video quality? Please test it with a simple wifi-extender?

[@MakerManProductions]

I just got one for Christmas works really well

[@supersiem1431]

Maker Man same

[@monkeyforlife4712]

Same

[@MuhammadKhan-yl7mt]

Just bought and in love. It just beats other non branded drones.

[@Fenlandia]

This ticks a whole bunch of checkboxes for me, good review, thanks!

[@HalfChrome]

Thanks. Ording from one of our links doesn't cost you a thing but helps support our KZbin channel so we can make more detailed reviews.

[@yzfr1josh]

Fyi, the app has been updated and says to gently throw the drone within 5 seconds when using throw and go.

[@hankbluebullr4661]

I flew my tello outside my hotel room at the 4th floor that should be arround 30 meters high and i flew it actually very far away from me arround the buildings and when i was at like 40 meters away with even a windy condition i stoped to take a picture when i realize that the pic quality was low so with my drone in the sky at arround 40meters high and arround 40-50 meters away from me i switched the camera quality and the drone was there in the same spot where i left it😳 damn i love this toy

[@HalfChrome]

It isn't GPS so if you take off high it wouldn't know.

[@hankbluebullr4661]

Half Chrome yeah yeah i know but still impressive

[@RonaldBrown59]

Very detailed review, you answered a lot questions I had about the Tello. Cheers.

[@HalfChrome]

Glad to hear.

[@bhathrisekar5227]

Sir which one is best outdoor camera drone for tello price range ?

[@HalfChrome]

Syma x8

[@TheSkogemann]

Just got one of these, i am pretty happy with it! I was surprised how noisy it was, though.

[@HalfChrome]

Maybe the props aren’t balanced. Try new props

[@TheSkogemann]

@@HalfChrome Might be, but i am afraid that is actually this noisy. Your video also confirms this :)

[@HeyHowsMyDriving]

this is the one that I only need as a first drone.

[@padminisathish5711]

You get charger and stuff in boost combo

[@Wowthatsfail]

Grass two feet away, throws it on asphalt....

[@BionicRusty]

Yeah but to be fair, he didn’t expect it. He was following the instructions. Still a nasty bump shock 🗯😮

[@tito7021]

srsly like wht the hell 😱🤣 i think the t-shirt says it all 😜

[@Arshia-jc2lq]

Bruh he suck

[@carbonator100]

Perfect

[@muzikmon2267]

That's on DJI not him DJI or ryze printed the directions wrong. if something happened to it he could easily take a picture of the directions and make them give him a new drone.. The dumbass here is DJI and ryze.. Nowhere in the manual says and grab and throw mode don't throw it near any cement only grass.. The manufacturer screwed up.

[@orlandoarciaga800]

ty for this very informative video. just bought one.

[@superanup]

Thanks, very helpful review video to make a buying decision. Keep it up!

[@HalfChrome]

Thanks

[@rizalwa]

Hi HC. Nice review. Is there any night shot review? Sorry if i did missed the answer before.

[@Coqui-Media]

Good video.only thing (unless I missed something) is you mentioned cutting down charge times but I didn't see anything about it having watched the whole thing.... Did you do a separate video about that?

[@thespianist]

Charging with a higher amp charger cuts the charge time - he mentions it briefly towards the end of the video.

[@dmvphotoworks5284]

You did a great job!!

[@nick92065]

I am a newbie when it comes to drones and I have no problem with the throwing it in the air to get it to fly. If you pay attention to the blades rotating you can do it all by yourself

[@inspectorsj]

Good video instruction.

[@ellalandsman1831]

idk i bought one and for me it works great its super nice to play in the house and even in a small room!!.

[@HalfChrome]

It’s a ton of fun to fly

[@juanplayas606]

Hello, maybe you should add the cost of the tello app, and also the premium cost to be able to fly it. It is not like this?

[@johnwedrall1907]

Found your channel and subscribed today. 👍🇺🇸😎❗

[@HalfChrome]

Thanks. I hope you enjoy it.

[@snoopysnoopyxupery5231]

Very good video and instructions! A question that comes to my mind: Couldn't we just connect the XIAOMI extender to the phone with an OTG socket?

[@claymcguire2818]

You probably could, but it would suck quite a lot of battery

[@MrGlobaldave1]

Great review. My one question is setting the bit rate. Auto or set to rates shown? They also need to fix the slight jitter or jog in video. Over heating shut down while concerning IS a good safety feature. I live in Arizona and no probs while flying. FYI - set it on a small fan when having it on to update or leaving it idle.

[@HalfChrome]

Don’t think you can change bit rate. Fan is a great idea

[@DavidReynolds-kr6yh]

Dave Holden , the bit rate is in the app, it’s in the more section down the bottom.

[@cherianthomas8882]

Excellent review.

[@padminisathish5711]

It's fight mode in app instead of flight mode

[@dudechannel605]

Thanks! Great video!

[@bhathrisekar5227]

Sir which one is best outdoor camera drone for tello price range ?

[@monacookie]

I Love tello and i havent got any fails

[@hiltonxploy9807]

I have one and it's really fun

[@johnwedrall7149]

Nice thorough honest review 👍😎❗much appreciated.

[@jared4519]

I bought this drone for $200 online but then when i was doing some research on the drone i realized i could've bought it for $99 and i couldn't cancel the order because it already arrived and i didn't want to return it because they came all the way from NSW to Queensland

[@mrazalisalleh]

If tello have gyro controler like baby elfie/elfie plus it will be great

[@zapgaming0792]

I got i usb charger with it 🤔🤔

[@johannvanderschyff7735]

Hi. From South Africa. Will a Huawei P10 Lite be compatable with the drone? This will be my first drone to start with as a beginner. Thank you

[@HalfChrome]

I’m not familiar with that

[@HiHai]

Very clear and useful video.

[@HalfChrome]

Thanks. We try.

[@dakshsharma3627]

Is hubsan x4 h216a a good drone?

[@bharathraaj2253]

Is there any drone other than the tello within a $200 price range ?

[@h2o11h2o]

what's the name of the small red one?

[@HalfChrome]

It is an Eachine. You can get it from Amazon or for a lot less on Bangood. I added a link in the description, also a link to a full video about it.

[@HalfChrome]

The DJI Spark. www.halfchrome.com/spark/

[@oliveruudam9725]

Does 2.3 a do something bad to the tello

[@thespianist]

Silly question: Is your shirt available for purchase any where? My brother in-law races drones and I think he would love it!

[@tommccarthy6486]

Just got mine yesterday... First real drone. Love it so far... Took many pics and they didn't show up on my phone.... Only issue so far...

[@andresblbonilla4625]

Tom McCarthy it is because your phone. Mine had that problem too but it.s just to allow the app to pair with the images and photo from your phone

[@So_Real]

Tom McCarthy You need to manually save the photos/videos to your camera roll. You can do that in the app by pressing the button with the traingle on it.

[@MissChelle]

Hi there from Australia. I’ve watched a few of your videos and now very confused! I’m wanting to buy my hubby a drone with video capabilities but there are so many available and information that I just don’t understand. He has a jet ski & makes movies on go pro, and I thought a drone could be cool to video him from overhead. Obviously he will be moving, so I’m guessing that’s what the follow me function is for, but I don’t know about GPS, HD, AXis or all the other jargon. We just spent heaps on the GoPro so I don’t want to spend more then about AUD$150, and probably need two batteries, & return function, but what else should I be looking for? Do they all have that follow me? You don’t mention it, so I’m thinking not. Thank you in advance 😊

[@HalfChrome]

No. Most don’t have follow me. If you want to chase a jet ski you’ll need something fast. Unfortunately $200 won’t get what you want. The cheapest option is the Mavic Mini.

[@alanjackson4646]

Excellent, straightforward video. Thanks. AJ

[@HalfChrome]

Thanks. We try hard

[@bethbrown4670]

Does it hover and track?

[@HalfChrome]

Hover, yes. Track, no

[@danybittar6071]

Hi Which selfie drone do you recommend me to buy to use during travelling?

[@HalfChrome]

I would go with the Dobby. amzn.to/2uvD6qq It is hands down the best selfie drone.

[@danybittar6071]

Thanks for your reply What about yuneec breeze or wingsland s6?

[@HalfChrome]

The breeze is a better overall drone than the Dobby, but I like the portability of the Dobby as a selfie drone. I'd stay away from the S6. The Breeze is on sale at Walmart online. Heck of a deal goo.gl/tZx6iw

[@gabithink5079]

Dji spark

[@day1tech]

Awesome review thanks

[@jakubkabelka]

how did you show percentage of battery on tello?

[@907nvl]

Great video 👍

[@imemyself2820]

Throw and go worked for Dobby. Zerotech got so much stuff right where so many others failed since.

[@detailing_obsession7145]

How high can you go with the tello while video recording?

[@HalfChrome]

You can record at any altitude.

[@arielinalvez6974]

does it go back when batt is low

[@HalfChrome]

No

[@PhysicsViolator]

I wonder if i can buy 4 tello batteries tear the casing and hook them up in parallel ...

[@HalfChrome]

Why?

[@PhysicsViolator]

@@HalfChrome longer flight time?

[@wamppipti1673]

Does the tello needs a wifi with data or only a hotspot?

[@whatsup7202]

No cell data needed, just wifi from your phone or tablet. So yes, you can use it with a compatible tablet that has no cellular. Check dji Tello website for compatible phones and tablets.

[@HalfChrome]

No data needed

[@dakshsharma3627]

Please make review on hubsan x4 h216a drone

[@prowlus]

Can a nimbus steel controller be compatible with it?

[@HalfChrome]

I don't know. If it is a Bluetooth remote that is compatible with your phone then it is likely to work.

[@SimoneZuccarini]

Do you get frame drops in the footage?

[@HalfChrome]

If we are flying far away or in a WiFi crowded area yes.

[@darylsablan9172]

will they have a multi charger?

[@HalfChrome]

Not sure yet.

[@muzikmon2267]

Does the breeze have a SD card slot, what about remote control, and I can't find anywhere where it talks about GPS....

[@HalfChrome]

The Breeze definitely is a GPS drone. You can get it with a bluetooth remote and it records via onboard storage.

[@sherwincastillo7904]

Is it really no audio after you record and play the video?

[@HalfChrome]

Yes. You would only hear the propellers

[@sheamcm]

I bought this drone and the Tello app doesn't work on Android 11 Google Pixel devices. Using the Pixel 4 XL

[@Bobster986]

It’s a Chinese/English language translation issues.

[@mantaray5645]

He looks like younger Mark Ruffalo

[@ukausb]

Its fine and yet its not. I have an android tablet which can fly it but does not show a stream NIR photos or videos and both my Xiaomi phones do not show it's photos or videos. Hoiw can a quality product be that finicky? Any help out there? Plane mode doesn't solve it.

[@So_Real]

Uwe K You need to save the photos to your camera roll manually. You can do that from the app by pressing the button with the triangle on it. Nothing finicky here.

[@PVivekmca]

overheating because of vps sensor processing data and no airflow since it is parked. Good review. Good drone for the price.

[@GermanDroneGuy]

Great Video!!

[@GermanDroneGuy]

Oh, and First! Lol

[@HalfChrome]

Thanks.

[@ghosttjr2]

Where can I get that cool t-shirt ???

[@HalfChrome]

Here. amzn.to/2kLMnoR

[@Jaystarzgaming]

Your telling everyone how hard to get the propeller guards off the drone it is easy to take it off but do not take them off the drone when turned on or pull the clips away and pull it took me a few seconds on I-Phone 7XS

[@warlock5309]

Very thorough review. Thank you.

[@donlouis1608]

Very helpful :)

[@HalfChrome]

Glad to help

[@dakshsharma3627]

And what about the camera?

[@ExploringChannelNetherlands]

Thanks!

[@ionutoncescu]

I waiting for my tello

[@memyself1176]

My first drone mavic pro, should of got this first

[@MaloneNoel]

Its only needs two, I just put a couple more there for humour..........said in the most deadpan way ever. :D

[@CactusDronography683]

Wish they would have put a fan in it

[@HalfChrome]

Would have added cost and weight.

[@muzikmon2267]

The only thing I don't get with these new type drones when it comes to the FLIP. Is that 20 $30 drones have been doing this for a while but they did it better than these new ways of doing it. In other words I have a cheap o drone a little bit bigger than this one probably twice at size By Syma that you press a button on the controller and then point the right joystick in any direction and it will flip in any direction. Makes the flips very quick and very sporty.. Why don't these new drones have that type of button on the controller it's much better and much more fun.. completely takes the fun out of it when you have to draw something on the screen or you have to hit a flip button in the app.. With it being on the controller you don't even have to look at it and you can flip in a split-second even when you're racing in One Direction or the other.. Graber's are how these new drones with cameras destroyed the flip...

[@HalfChrome]

Flipping is just a basic trick. I'm not sure it's super important in terms of buying a drone IMO.

[@muzikmon2267]

Half Chrome No but I'm telling you the ones that have it on the controller how you can do it in a Split Second no matter which direction you're going in how fast you're going it makes it super fun especially if you're going to have a small cheap o drone... When it's done like this it's boring as hell... The whole point of the flip is it's spontaneous instance... If you can't do it like that there's just no point. I have a jjrc h47 that does flips but you have to do it through the software it's boring as hell when I want to actually have fun I use my stunt drone it's a blast....

[@gumanoid4368]

I am from Russia and I want to thank you for this guide, because in the Russian-language KZbin now there is no normal view on this drone

[@HalfChrome]

you are welcome

[@Bobster986]

I think it’s very cheap that they didn’t include a onboard VTR to record video, but with the quality that camera delivers, why would you?

[@HalfChrome]

It would be nice. I'm guessing that adding it would have pushed the price over 100

[@Bobster986]

Yeah, it would be $105.00 instead.

[@HalfChrome]

LOL. The extra testing and quality control wasn't something I'm guessing they wanted to deal with, plus from a marketing standpoint $99 probably sells a lot better than $105

[@Bobster986]

More like $5.00 more profit sounded better to them. LOL

[@mssippijim]

Main reason is that it would avoid skipped frames in video due to weak wifi link.

[@kanehi]

I just got my Tello and in the life of me could not capture images and videos. I'm using Android. Found out that you have to give the Tello app permission to access your camera and location. The Tello has dropped a couple of times because I hit an object but it didn't break at all including the props, those prop guards is a must. I find it's not as stable in breezes compared to my Spark.

[@HalfChrome]

No. But the Spark is a GPS drone. It should be more stable

[@abyt2898]

Hi

[@Nikolaiwww]

I like controllers...not to use my phone. How do you do that?

[@HalfChrome]

Here is how. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYaVYWqAi96Nbac

[@jfair98]

Show me a 5 volt even charging block. All phone and tablet charging wall blocks are 5.1-5.2 volt. Running an inline test none I've used every goes beyond 5-5.1 volt a lot of them actually only give out 4.8 volts.

[@MatejLejnar]

I was flying this drone once and wind took it away and it smashed into tree and one propeler got lost but dron is still OK

[@HalfChrome]

Doesn’t do well in wind.

[@GnanaPrakash86AP]

@@HalfChrome How fast is too fast a wind speed?

[@HalfChrome]

Really anything more than a light breeze is not ideal.

[@luispablolee77]

Nice 👍

[@pennystockgenie4843]

PEEK-A-BOO...I'M WATCHING YOU🕵Good Stuff...Big Thumbs UP❣

[@RonMac08]

$20 off at Amazon and Walmart, $79.

[@NJP76]

Just got one today at WalMart for 74.00. (Clearance: August 2019.) Looked everywhere for extra batteries ... Best Buy, Target, etc. and there are no Tello batteries out there, at least in the LaCrosse WI area. Had to resort to Amazon.

[@HalfChrome]

Dji probably has them too. Enjoy.

[@NJP76]

@@HalfChrome Ah. Great point. Maybe I should check there before placing the Amazon order. From DJI, I know they will be the proper batteries with no question about it. Thanks for the reminder.

[@NJP76]

@@HalfChrome Done deal. Just placed my order. Used your link to get to DJI's site. Thanks again. :)

[@VapeTime79]

I have the tello, breeze, and spark lol

[@HalfChrome]

Then you are set

[@truthhurts2256]

hows the spark?? im looking into buying the spark since im limited with my tello

[@HalfChrome]

The Spark is awesome.

[@SHAHRULAZ]

The battery for Tello drone easily get drained after about 10 mins flying. A major setback 😮

[@HalfChrome]

Good luck getting 10 minutes from a drone this size. We got just over 13 minutes. You'll be lucky to get 5 from your E010 or Hubsan H107.

[@Arshia-jc2lq]

The throw and fly option has no problem. You did hold the drone but you have to just put the drone on your hand and then just throw so stop saying the thing you don't know about the drone.

[@HalfChrome]

Thanks but firmware was different when we did the test. It does work well now. As we have stated in other videos.

[@67goodoleboy67]

In my opinion, this isn't worth $100. I just bought one. It literally won't go more than 30' high. Really inconvenient since you can't even fly over trees or look at your roof for exploring. I would have gotten something different if I actually used one before I bought this Edit: In the Tello app, there is a height adjustment. That added a whole new level of fun to it. Watch the wind tho, it'll take this drone quick. Probably worth the $100

[@HalfChrome]

There are apps you can use to increase the height

[@67goodoleboy67]

@@HalfChrome really? For the Tello?

[@HalfChrome]

Ryze/DJI Tello - Everything you want to know about this drone!

[@bozzy1348]

biggest fail is no game controller for android

[@Stormrider-Flight]

robert cobianchi you do know that with android you can just pair almost any bluetooth controller ? I fly my tello with a Playstation4 controller paired to a s5mini :)

[@macberry4048]

Works best with iPhone

[@HalfChrome]

Agreed

[@buscentral900]

Just like everything else

[@AylaAnjel77]

I don't know why it's getting these great reviews. I think it's because people by mistake think it's made by DJI. DJI are the most expensive drones and supposedly the best. But I have ALOT of drones under $100 that are MUCH better than this. Your buying a name. Worst thing is that at times it's very difficult almost impossible to connect drone to phone via WiFi. Since DJI and Ryze are to cheap to include a remote if u cant connect to phone you can't fly and it's absolutely useless. I have drones that cost $20 that are much easier to connect phone via WiFi. So if a $19 drone can connect to phone every time y can't this drone? Interesting how all drones used to come with remote control. Then it was optional u cld use remote or phone. Now some companies are so cheap they don't even include a remote you have to use a phone. If urs is incompatible or u cant connect because drone sucks u can't fly it at all. Unless u want to buy one for extra money. Tello has a remote that cld be used but u have to pay like$100 extra for it.

[@christopherAwaite]

Then eye brows tho