Tello

The Tello drone is a quadcopter that is beginner-friendly and best suited for educational uses in the STEM classes. Due to its affordability, it offers beginners and hobbyists the opportunity to explore drone technology and flight. The Tello may be controlled via Wi-Fi using devices including smartphones and laptops.

Uses of the Tello

1) Tello drones are used in the educational sector. It offers the capability for students to control the drone via Scratch codes and Python scripts. Students will be engaged and excited seeing their codes come to life as they control the drone.

Tello Drone Programming

2) Technology Hobbyist finds the Tello as a toy that allows them to express their passion. It allows for the manipulation of the drones movement and access to the camera with code. Hobbyists may use the drone as a basis to test code and modifications.


3) Due to Tello’s beginner-friendly controls and safety guards, its serves as the best gift to children, It is also much easier to control compared to other drones that require experience.

Tello Specifications

Aircraft

  • Weight: Approximately 80 g (Propellers and Battery Included)
  • Dimensions: 98×92.5×41 mm
  • Propeller: 3 inches
  • Built-in Functions: Range Finder, Barometer, LED, Vision System, 2.4 GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi, 720p Live View

Flight Performance

  • Max Flight Distance: 100m
  • Max Speed: 8m/s
  • Max Flight Time: 13min
  • Max Flight Height: 30m

Battery

  • Detachable Battery: 1.1Ah/3.8V

Camera

  • Photo: 5MP (2592x1936)
  • FOV: 82.6°
  • Video: HD720P30
  • Format: JPG(Photo); MP4(Video)
  • EIS: Yes

Author's Name: Vekekanand Goberdhan
Latest Update: July 25, 2025
First Published: July 25, 2025