🚁 Quick and Easy Setup for the Xiaomi Mi WiFi Extender 2 and the DJI Ryze Tello Quadcopter

This is a Quick and Easy Setup video for the Xiaomi Mi WiFi Extender 2 and the DJI Ryze Tello Quadcopter using an android phone.
Once you have completed this simple setup, you will not need to do it again, and the speed and ease in which the connection takes place is quite amazing.👍
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[@abdulhazeeb]

Hello, I could not connect to the Tello Gadget Plus and it disppears from the wifi list after timeout error in the mi home app. I connected Via MainLand China Im using Samsung S8. Any Help would be appreciated. ?

[@GarryPurcell]

Hi What country do you live in?

[@abdulhazeeb]

@@GarryPurcell Hi , Denmark

[@GarryPurcell]

I'm not certain if there is a danish language available. But, "if there is", try that next. P.S. The Mainland China setting, was often used in earlier Mi versions when people were having problems conecting. However, the latest version of the app, has much better country options now.

[@abdulhazeeb]

@@GarryPurcell Hey, I managed to find the problem / I retried in the same way you did but I reset my Tello Password and went to default / Now it works as expected and blue LED is on in repeater. Thanks a lot. Much Appreciated.... BTW, have you done any test with this wifi repeater, does it flies more than 30 Metres ?

[@GarryPurcell]

@@abdulhazeeb Glad you got the Mi App working. And Yes the repeater goes well beyound 30 metres. I did a video testing a Gamesir T1S and got out to 80 metres with no dropouts, I then went up to 30 metres max height, and had my first weak signal message. I haven't done a range test, but the video I made below, would indicate I could go out over 100 metres if I wanted to. Gamesir T1S Video below if your interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaPQe2p8bs9noaM

[@andrewcollins3402]

Thank you so very much Garry! This is the ONLY video i found that explains how to set up the Mi Repeater for the Tello. I tried so many times before viewing it to get everything to work, being told by the app that connection had failed, when in fact it hadn't, as Garry explains.

[@GarryPurcell]

Glad my video helped you. 😀

[@joshwalker5077]

You made this very simple and actually explained that it not connecting properly didn't matter and it worked as described for me. Thank you 👍

[@GarryPurcell]

Glad I saved you some time, and got everything working correctly.

[@omidnazi30]

Many people showing how to connect to mi repeater!but non of those was telling the easiest way like you did! Well I will call you old is gold:*)

[@GarryPurcell]

Thank you. It's nice to know you gained some knowledge from one of my videos.

[@driewiel]

You saved my furniture and the neighbors car.

[@GarryPurcell]

Haha.😃 Glad you found my video useful.

[@MrGlobaldave1]

Great vid mate!! Out of all the people posting "How To" on this repeater your version worked! The step by step was clear. Others NOT adding the tid bits of ignoring prompts, etc. Might I suggest also placing your Tello on a small fan while performing this. They do get real hot and shut down if not running. It is a real production getting this set up.

[@GarryPurcell]

Great to hear!🙂

[@vladgamingyoutube5104]

Thanks for helping me!I was also having problems with the range on the tello.You are awesome!

[@GarryPurcell]

Glad I could help!

[@ludsat1]

thanks ladd i didn't want to go through the bs prosses i seen on other set ups cheers

[@GarryPurcell]

Glad I could help

[@ludsat1]

cheers mate i haven't tried it yet as it arrived late @ night but i will try tomorrow .....thank you for your time

[@GarryPurcell]

Have fun.

[@radosawmuszkieta908]

well done! thank you :)

[@GarryPurcell]

Thanks for taking the time to comment on one of my videos.

[@simoncummins1964]

Great advice Thanks.

[@GarryPurcell]

Glad you found one of my videos useful🙂

[@avejst]

Nice, thanks for sharing :-)

[@GarryPurcell]

The Xiaomi Mi is easy to setup, and works amazingly well at preventing frame dropout, and you get extra distance for the Tello as a bonus.

[@nheyu889]

Thanks, work great.....

[@GarryPurcell]

Glad you found my video usefull

[@apumpkaboowithdepression229]

Thanks for the video. I had to find an old version of the app online in order to connect though. The current app refuses to connect to unsecure networks (like drones).

[@GarryPurcell]

Thanks for the info!

[@rodneywilliams3560]

most people dont know about that wifi but its super good, But when xiaomi did its last update in 2020 year end, it was taken out of the xioami home app for some reason i just dont No??

[@MOTOBAWAVLOGS]

Is wifi extender is only use in wiFi router Or mobile hotspot plzz reply... How I use extender in dji tello drone on hills

[@GarryPurcell]

Its a WiFi router.

[@adepipin9977]

i cant find mainlandchina

[@TheSpitlife75]

Ty

[@GarryPurcell]

Thanks for commenting.🙂

[@JJB401]

Thank you for the help! What is the name or link of the app "A tello Pilot"?

[@GarryPurcell]

There are two available, ATelloPilot, and TelloFPV "TelloFPV has a demo available"

[@enalv6438]

Can the WiFi Extender be powered by something other than a powerbank? I just dont want to buy a powerbank in order to use it only for one purpose. Maybe i can buy some kind of cable that can power it through my phone? Also, if i buy any powerbank, will the extender work? I mean powerbanks have different energy output. Does it matter or the extender has a built-in protection? Great tutorial btw and also sry 4 my english. (Not my native languege)

[@GarryPurcell]

Android phones draw power from whatever their attached to, so powering the range extender via cable, won't work. Powerbanks are quite inexpensive, and can also be used to charge your phone, after you have flown the Tello.

[@enalv6438]

@@GarryPurcell Thanks! So i just plug the extender into the power bank and then set it up, right?

[@snoopysnoopyxupery5231]

Hi, Good explanations. I just buy a Tello. Can I use any type of power Bank to do this procedure?

[@GarryPurcell]

Yes, as long as it has a USB port.

[@snoopysnoopyxupery5231]

@@GarryPurcell Tnx, I will receive my Tello soon so I appréciate your fast answer and your very simple and instructive video.👍

[@GarryPurcell]

@@snoopysnoopyxupery5231 The DJI Tello is an amazing little quad, and I'm sure you will have a lot of fun with it.

[@snoopysnoopyxupery5231]

@@GarryPurcell Another question that comes to my mind: Couldn't we just connect the XIAOMI extender to the phone with an OTG socket?

[@Cross-EyedCyclopsBear]

Thank you so much, I just about lost my nerve with this.lol😇

[@GarryPurcell]

You'll do just fine, just don't fly outdoors on a windy day.

[@markyj6883]

How do you download the MI app the new one is Xiaomi home which doesn't let you connect. Thanks

[@GarryPurcell]

Xiaomi Home is the correct one. It has Mi Wifi Repeater 2 listed

[@markyj6883]

Thanks Gary

[@polskazlotudrona7594]

I need help with it Beacuse the xiaomi home app wont let mi Connect to my tello beacuse i have no password

[@GarryPurcell]

You don't need a password for the Tello.

[@Derickandlannyfpv]

Please help. I connected my tello to the mi2 and it loses signal at like 2meters away from extender and phone indoors.. have not tried outside as just got my tello today.. Thanks in advance

[@Derickandlannyfpv]

Maybe from being indoors? Lotsa wifi and devices that might disturb it.. if I connect straight to the tello it works perfectly. But the video quality is so bad and like a time lapse. Maybe the low light? The tello gave many vps warnings and low ambient light.. and had to fly it "manually" a few times as vps failed. Ill try outside tomorrow in a field with the extender.. and see.. Is there a way to set auto return to home if loses signal? I have TelloFPV and Tellome apps.. have been using tello fpv

[@GarryPurcell]

The best flying conditions for the Tello outdoors, is NO Wind, and good light. Tello doesn't have GPS. P.S. A third part Android App called "TelloFPV" does have a sort of return to home function, (I'm not convinced it works as expected.) I believe the creator of this app has a demo app with limited features, so you test it out, before you buy it.

[@Derickandlannyfpv]

@@GarryPurcell Thanks so kindly. I did use that app yesterday... and today I did the first outdoor flight... it didn't go well... the ind was pretty strong and once I got to 20m at one point it just flew off away from me.. tried to recover and hit return home. nada.. I managed to find it after along time searching and using the last frame of the video as a reference.,also somehow I have a screenshot of the tello disconnected and the controller. I dunno in the heat of the moment if I took that but it helped kinda it kinda worked as i happened to find the wifi and connect to it but still didn't know the position... it couldn't launch as it was on the slope of the roof... Eventually I found it after a huge climbing mission...is there any way to override the launch and turn it on even when its leaned or such? Does the tellofpv on android work better? it seems limited on ios... there is no VGPS etc. Maybe i can post the video somewhere of it flying off,,, you gents might be able to identify the issue,,, I was using my2 repeater and it seemed to work so great.. Also on our Small holding where i'm flying its surrounded by complexes and houses and 5g towers pretty close. Will this affect it alot? Also what to do once one loses signal? kinda screwed? so it cant fly back alone or i dunno just hold spot or such? or maybe the geo fence is gonna help me alot too? But in all fairness I think a huge gust came through... the wind today on my weather station at 3m height showed 30kmh in the gusts... Thanks for the video you made and everything.

[@Derickandlannyfpv]

@@GarryPurcell kzbin.info/www/bejne/ianHg6xmrb6lZpI hope its ok to share here,, take a look and tell me what you think when you can... D

[@GarryPurcell]

@@Derickandlannyfpv You were Lucky the wind didn't blow the Tello further away. You can hand launch, and Hand Catch the little quad easily. If flying outdoors, choose VERY CALM Days to fly, and don't fly too high, as the wind increases as you go up.

[@v2customcuritiba267]

Tello é muito legal! Veja o vídeo que fiz com o meu! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGnVmpJ_iMitpZY

[@GarryPurcell]

Adorei a visão do capacete enquanto voava no Tello. "Loved the crash helmet view while you were flying the Tello."

[@vincentditizio8790]

Total fail here. No matter whether I set up as in China or US tello isn't there and the repeater and tello never find each other.

[@GarryPurcell]

Try uninstalling the app, then reboot, and try again.

[@stevec5000]

There are several things wrong with this video! Firstly you can't have the drone on all the time as shown or it will overheat and shut off if there is no airflow. Also he used a different paid app called aTelloPilot that I never heard of but it costs $5.00. Why do we need that? And why do we need to run yet another app from Xiaomi to connect to the extender? Why can't we just connect the Wi-Fi and have it work?

[@GarryPurcell]

There is Nothing wrong with the video. It seems you want to use a range extender, for the stock app that does not support it. P.S. Overheating only occurs if you have the quad turned on for a long extended time, and as you saw, mine didn't shut down. So you are willing to buy a range extender, but not pay $5 for an app to use it?

[@stevec5000]

@@GarryPurcell The drone overheats and shuts off in just a couple minutes unless there is a fan blowing on it, even shorter if the Tello app is running.

[@GarryPurcell]

@@stevec5000 It doesn't take long to set up the Xiaomi Mi WiFi Extender 2 to be automatically recognised by your smartphone. Then you switch on your Quad and its App to complete the pairing for the first time, so you should not have an overheating problem. I know I didn't, while making the video.

[@stevec5000]

@@GarryPurcell OK thanks.