Ryze Tello
Chinese camera drone
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The Ryze Tello is a teleoperated compact quadcopter drone developed by the Chinese technology companies Ryze Tech and DJI.
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| Tello | |
|---|---|
| Ryze Tello | |
| General information | |
| Type | Unmanned aerial vehicle |
| National origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Ryze Tech / DJI |
| Status | Discontinued |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 2018–2024 |
| Introduction date | January 2018 |
Design and development
The Tello was announced at CES in January 2018 and released in Asia the following month.[1][2] A collaboration between Ryze Tech and DJI, the Tello is a 80 g (2.8 oz) quadcopter with a strong resemblance to the larger DJI Spark.[1] The drone has a 5-megapixel camera capable of shooting 720p video.[3] The Tello also has a collision avoidance system and an integrated Intel Movidius Myriad 2 vision processing unit.[1] The Tello is designed for indoor use and struggles in windy conditions, but its light weight exempts it from drone registration regulations in the United States.[4][5]
A programmable version of the Tello, the Tello EDU, was released in November 2018 for STEM programs. The Tello EDU is compatible with the Python, Scratch, and Swift programming languages.[6][7] Another educational Tello variant was released in May 2021 under DJI's RoboMaster brand as the Robomaster TT (Tello Talent).[8] Like the EDU, the Robomaster TT can be programmed with Python, Scratch, and Swift, which can be used to manipulate the latter's new 8×8 LED display.[8][9] The Robomaster TT also has a built-in ESP32 microcontroller and an infrared time-of-flight sensor.[10][11]
In January 2024, DJI announced the discontinuation of its educational products, including the Tello and Robomaster series, in the United States.[12][13] The company had already ceased sales of these products in Asia in December 2023.[14]
Variants
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- Tello
- Company designation Model TLW004.[15] Original variant with a 5MP camera, an Intel Movidius Myriad 2 vision processing unit, and a collision avoidance system.[1][2][3] Announced in January 2018.[1]
- Tello EDU
- Educational variant compatible with the Python, Scratch, and Swift programming languages. Released in November 2018.[6][7]
- Robomaster TT
- Also known as the Robomaster Tello Talent, company designation Model TLW004.[16] Improved Tello EDU with an ESP32 microcontroller, an 8×8 LED display, and an infrared time-of-flight sensor.[8][9][10] Released in May 2021.[8]
Specifications (Tello)
General characteristics
- Length: 0.098 m (4 in)
- Width: 0.0925 m (4 in)
- Height: 0.041 m (2 in)
- Empty weight: 0.080 kg (0.18 lb) (0.087 kg (0.19 lb) with propeller guards)
- Battery: 3.8V 1100 mAh (4.18 Wh) lithium polymer battery
- Propellers: 2-bladed DJI Model 3044P, 0.076 m (0 ft 3 in) diameter
Performance
- Maximum speed: 28.8 km/h (17.8 mph, 15.5 kn)
- Range: 0.100 km (0.062 mi, 0.054 nmi)
- Endurance: 13 minutes
- Service ceiling: 30 m (98 ft)
Avionics
- Camera: 5MP camera
