Use any controller with the Tello Drone (or any wifi drone!)

Don't want to pay $60-$99 for a controller for the Tello that works with nothing else?
Want to use a controller with another cheap drone?
Here's a quick tutorial on how to do that!!! (No VR)

[@fabioscime]

Hi, I tried with a genuine old PS2 controller (with cable) using usb twin adapter and OTG cable. Everything fine apart from the right analog stick that doesn't work properly : I turn clockwise and octopus recognizes a counterclockwise rotation, when I move it to the right, it understands down, when I move it to down it understands right... that way, the controller cannot be used with the drone... how to fix this issue? thanks

[@3states517]

Thanks a lot for sharing such a great hack to use tello with any ordinary Bluetooth game remote.👍👍

[@kunoplays7733]

does this work with nintendo switch?

[@davidcash6809]

Octopus looks like Chines spyware! Why does this app need access to cellular data settings, identity, calendar, contacts, location, SMS, phone, microphone, device ID & call information, wearable sensors?activity data and other?????????

[@vasisawesome9470]

David Cash yeah, I'm not thrilled about that either. If you like, just use a different touch mapping app. The setup for them all is pretty much the same.

[@vasisawesome9470]

That having been said, my Norton AntiVirus says it's not making any weird connections or doing anything scary

[@neXib]

It's because it's essentially wrapping another application/game, so to make sure that game will work they need to ask for all permissions any of those games/apps might need.

[@purplearmy9070]

considering Googles servers have moved to China this app is the least of your worries.. they already have everything of ours on complete lock down

[@MikeHawkHurtz]

@@purplearmy9070 exactly

[@xiaosai_1]

does it work with iPhone?

[@Geoffh777]

Is there an equivalent toOctopus for IOS?

[@compensationtechnique5014]

no needs on iOS13 ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYLSk5h8rap6ras

[@js1089ss]

Fake, you can do without this program, free ad generation, didn't even work, crashed as soon as I added tello. Uninstalled. Click bait.

[@user-2uf2kr2c]

Hello, do you know another way to connect a ps4 controller wired to your phone with the tello-fpv app? regards

[@js1089ss]

@@user-2uf2kr2c I forget but google it. Get your controller in Bluetooth learn mode, then it gets connected. I forget how I did it.

[@BrainQQQ]

Спасибо тебе, Человечище! Теперь я могу управлять телло джойстиком! Thank you, you a Great Man! Now I can control my Tello by gamepad!

[@kledbaken]

for iphone??]

[@apepeople7456]

Okay thanks

[@DavidKSanders]

I've been looking for a while for something as simple as this! Thanks for the tip1 this worked great :)

[@armsby]

Thanks - that was easy! Only gripe is the left stick is too sensitive and full throttle is around half way. I wonder if there is another touch app that gets that right?

[@spacehunter2018]

For me on ios, any Bluetooth controller will work, PlayStation or Xbox as long as it’s Bluetooth then the tello app interface will remove the onscreen controls and you can control it with the remote

[@alleone7764]

Hello and thanks for this excellent idea 👍it works very well with wired Gamepads or Wireless via Bluetooth as well. Astonished me that you don't get more 👍👍👍cause is a very useful solution 🤔thanks a lot

[@djgo2004]

WHICH PS CONTROLLER IS IT????

[@vasisawesome9470]

PS3

[@AleXianFPV]

cool idea, but I think there's a little bit of lag. no matter if it's wired or wireless via Bluetooth.

[@oshinsmotoroads5561]

Hi.Thank you for this video. Can I use the controller of my Dji Spark with Tello drone? Thanks.

[@vasisawesome9470]

No

[@97TRAKIN]

Awesome! I followed your instructions to the letter and can now use a PS4 dual shock controller with my Tello whenever I choose to do so.

[@pandadrone413]

Could you walk me throught the process please?

[@claudiopascarelli3159]

Does it record the video? Why your smartphone screen is black?

[@monroe2245]

Tello still going strong. Thank you for the vid.

[@sandorbigors7583]

Thanks it really works👁️👅👁️

[@varadnaik8031]

It's not working properly

[@vasisawesome9470]

How so?

[@varadnaik8031]

@@vasisawesome9470 don't know the problem, I think the controller is not original.

[@hydenslife7914]

can i use my dji mavic air controller?

[@helloman1908]

Rubbish !!! Octopus App is rubbish, Don't waste money

[@llehsaderob]

Confirmed working octopus and evo vr vg010(cheap $20 walmart bt controller) but octopus has problems with the latest(as of 06.24.18) tello app. You won't see the icons to the side of the purple icon (technically I don't know how they even showed up on mine) once they appeared I was able to set the emulations/mapping no problem but be weary of that. Just waiting on my xiaomi wifi repeater to see if the video stutter is resolved (as of the latest firmware I still get more skipped frames than with bt off).

[@Carnemann86]

Genius... Thanks

[@vabomv8365]

thanks for this really nice Explanation!

[@dukepapas]

ps3 controler cant see the phone with xiaomi mi max 3

[@keitharoo1962]

That is awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@tufimckane]

good job mate

[@mcattack666]

i have flypad Controller. but doesnt works

[@baba_ktbi]

wireless controler se bata

[@reecehawkings3335]

What about the slide to start thing?

[@quicklyfit8266]

Not sure why octopus cannot even launch the Tello app for me.. on my S9

[@sil3ntgam3r.]

I have the same problem with my S9 Plus

[@schircadenis4950]

Thanks for the video i saved 185 bucks

[@RaynerGS]

Hello. The unique problem with this solution is that it is not possible to use VR! Anyway, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@dukepapas]

I have xiaomi max3 need root to see the ps1 pad?

[@vasisawesome9470]

Not sure. Worked on Samsung without root. I've never used a Xaomi

[@AlexiaVon]

why do you have to use a cable to connect the controller to the phone when both have bluetooth connections?

[@CapitanHarlockisback]

Lag

[@v-drone4429]

Thank you!!!

[@turkeygames4380]

Can't get a cable to do this

[@hasnainhussain7576]

I download the app and there is no joystick option there is only d pad and left and right

[@vasisawesome9470]

Hasnain Hussain the joysticks are the big circles that are already on the screen when you start up the app.

[@lolovernes1677]

Thank you !!!

[@officialhumanityparty9483]

Not for iPhones ??

[@vasisawesome9470]

You might be able to find something but I don't know and don't use an iphone.

[@kishorkale6420]

You are osume

[@turkeygames4380]

Where can I find an OTG cable, please can someone respond to my comment I need help

[@padminisathish5711]

Amazon com

[@vasisawesome9470]

Ebay

[@ECUAWARRIOR]

👍👍👍

[@Levasc]

Hi, why there is no video stream on the phone

[@vasisawesome9470]

It was an issue the Tello was having with the app. It should be fixed with the latest update. This is a problem the app has controler or not.

[@ildioladro]

where i find this cable?

[@vasisawesome9470]

It's the one that comes with any PS3 controller when you buy it. You need a USB to micro-USB adapter to plug it into your phone. Try eBay

[@nwmartinzz]

Too much work just buy the right controler

[@vergeltuble5497]

Can i use xbox 360 controller to dji tello?

[@vasisawesome9470]

If it's wired

[@vergeltuble5497]

@@vasisawesome9470 yes sir its wired😊 thank u for your reply😊😊!