Abstract: Even if you have no good reason to justify buying one, you have to admit that drones are cool. Some are glorified tech toys, but the models we highlight here are fit for use in imaging and cinematic applications small and large. If you think you can use a...
Really easy to fly,Software stabilised video,Super steady in zero wind,Decent battery life,
Price does not include controller, Choppy video output at distance, Easily affected by wind,
With impressively precise aerial manoeuvres, smooth stabilised video and good app support, there's much to love about the Ryze Tello. However, it's hard to fly in even the lightest wind and video footage becomes unstable at the outer reaches of the drone'...
Published: 2020-09-24, Author: Sam , review by: techradar.com
Responsive flight controls, Good battery life, Lightweight, compact build
Choppy video, No stability in wind, Low control range
The Tello flies beautifully but a limited range and inability to deal with wind restrict its aerial capabilities. Its video camera isn't great, but decent battery life and a simple app make it appealing as a first drone...
Very affordable, Easy to fly, Compact and lightweight, Some interesting flight modes, Simple app
Choppy video, Doesn't fly well in wind
What is the Ryze Tello? The Tello is a small entry-level quadcopter made by Chinese startup Ryze Technology, in collaboration with drone king DJI. In conjunction with a smartphone or tablet running the Tello app, it can be flown for up to 13 minutes on a...
Published: 2018-05-11, Author: Matt , review by: stuff.tv
HD video recording, EZ Shots are a fun introduction to drone-tography, It does somersaults, Packed with advanced flight tech, Very easy to control
Infrequent but annoying technical hiccups, Framerate issues with quick movements, Only usable outside when it's windless, Feels a bit delicate
If you're in the market for a toy drone, you should stop reading now and buy the Ryze Tello. For £100, you're simply not going to find a better option. I can imagine gadget-lovers of all ages having tonnes of fun with the various flight modes, somersault...
Published: 2018-01-13, Author: Kevin , review by: techradar.com
Incredibly affordable and fun, Phone-based POV mode, Motion-controlled flying still makes you feel like a Jedi
Light enough to be carried away by a breeze, Not designed to be flown outside
Even from our brief time with the DJI Tello, we can tell its going to be one of the best drones of 2018 with a ton of smarts and surprisingly ample performance for its small size...
Impressive stunts built in, Budget-friendly pricing for pro features, Supplied with propellor guards for safety, Can be used with game pad, App market, 5 megapixel camera
Camera can't be tilted, even physically, MicroUSB charging feels retro now, Video not recorded to a card in device
The Tello sits somewhere between an entry-level ‘toy' drone and a lightweight photography drones, and manages to make some of the best aspects of that pricier category accessible to many more – and reasonably safely – while having its own distinct charact...
Published: 2018-09-07, Author: Richard , review by: tomsguide.com
Small, fast drone, Easy to control, Comfortable remote control
Scratch programming language is difficult to set up, Battery life is short
The Tello drone is fun to fly with responsive controls that work for beginners and experienced pilots. The App is simple to use and captures nice (if somewhat jerky) video. But if you are thinking about this as a fun way to learn programming, forget it: t...
Published: 2018-07-13, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Inexpensive, Easy to fly, Programmable via Scratch, Bluetooth remote control compatibility, Automated flight modes,
Pixelated, low-quality video, Limited control range, No GPS or return-to-home capability
The Ryze Tello is a toy quadcopter flyable via smartphone or laptop (using Scratch). Its video quality isn't anything to write home about, but it's a fun tech toy and learning tool...
