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Tello Flight Control Analysis

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Tello Flight Control is a free Android utility that acts as a demonstrator application for the Tello drone's flight control SDK. Users can connect their Tello drone via WiFi and execute commands to control the drone's flight behavior. The app features a straightforward interface, allowing users to send preset commands or customize command parameters for enhanced control. It is designed to make drone operation accessible and intuitive for users with varying levels of experience.

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To initiate control, users must connect their Android device to the drone's WiFi network and issue the initial command to activate command mode. The app provides a floating info button that presents a quick reference for available command types. While the app has been tested on multiple Samsung devices, users should be aware that the Tello drone does not provide feedback on command execution status, requiring visual monitoring for command completion.

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Demonstrator app for the Tello drone's flight control SDK.

Demonstrator app for the Tello drone's "flight control SDK".

Tello SDK manual: https://www.ryzerobotics.com/tello/downloads

The source code for this initial version is available on GitHub.

GitHub: https://github.com/Korpporate/TelloFlightControl/tree/master

TelloFlightControl was tested with the following devices:

Samsung S6 (Android 7)

Samsung S3 (Android 4.4)

Samsung Note Pro 12.2 tablet (Android 5)

Connect the Tello drone to the phone or tablet WiFi, then start the TelloFlightControl app.

Your first "cmd" must be "command", to place the drone in "command mode". The response from the drone should be "OK".

Press the floating red "info" button to see a quick list of command types.

As you begin typing, a list of preset commands will appear. You can use the preset, or modify parameters. Example: select "left 40", then edit to "left 53".

Landing the drone:

The drone can receive the "land" command is several ways:

1. Send "land" command.

2. Press the "Send Cmd" button, with no command text entered.

3. Lock or sleep the phone.

4. Hide the app with the "Home" button.

5. Another app pops up in front of the running TelloFlightControl app.

Entering commands before the previous is finished:

When entering commands, you will have to wait for the previous command to finish. The Tello drone does not indicate "busy" or "finished". You will have to visually identify that the current command has completed.

Example: If you set the "speed" parameter low (1-10), it can take a long time to move . If you enter a new command then, you will get an "error" response.


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