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Ryze Tello

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Tello
Ryze Tello
General information
TypeUnmanned aerial vehicle
National originChina
ManufacturerRyze Tech / DJI
StatusDiscontinued
History
Manufactured2018–2024
Introduction dateJanuary 2018

The Ryze Tello is a teleoperated compact quadcopter drone developed by the Chinese technology companies Ryze Tech and DJI.

Design and development

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Tello compared to the larger DJI Mavic Pro

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 (left) and two Tello EDUs. The center Tello EDU is fitted with optional propeller guards.
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)

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Aerial photo of St.-Remigius-Kirche [de], taken with a Tello

Data from [17][15]

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

See also

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Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Murison, Malek (8 January 2018). "DJI and Ryze Tech Launch Tello, a Highly-Capable Low-Budget Drone". DRONELIFE. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  2. ^ a b Kesteloo, Haye (8 February 2018). "DJI Tello drone - The first customers in Asia are getting their hands on this toy drone [video]". DroneDJ. Archived from the original on 2 November 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  3. ^ a b Kieldsen, Sam (24 September 2020). "Ryze Tello review". TechRadar. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  4. ^ Myles Cummings (25 January 2022). "DJI Ryze Tello review". Space. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  5. ^ "Ryze Tello Review". PCMAG. 13 July 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Programmable Tello EDU Drone,now available at Apple and DJI". Geospatial World. 15 November 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  7. ^ a b Murison, Malek (14 November 2018). "Ryze Tech Launches New Programmable Tello EDU Drone". DRONELIFE. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
  8. ^ a b c d Hamish Hector (19 May 2021). "This new DJI drone lets you code your own aerial light show". TechRadar. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  9. ^ a b Spires, Josh (4 September 2020). "DJI RoboMaster TT Tello Talent already released in Asia". DroneDJ. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  10. ^ a b Simmie, Scott (18 May 2021). "DJI releases new, smarter, Robomaster Tello Talent drone". DroneDJ. Archived from the original on 30 September 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  11. ^ Adam Juniper (19 May 2021). "DJI launches powerful RoboMaster Tello Talent drone for classroom coders". Digital Camera World. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  12. ^ Singh, Ishveena (5 January 2024). "Drone maker DJI confirms shutting down education division in US". DroneDJ. Archived from the original on 9 January 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  13. ^ Adam Juniper (8 January 2024). "DJI Tello drones are set to disappear as drone giant ditches education". Digital Camera World. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  14. ^ Singh, Ishveena (29 December 2023). "DJI shutting down educational drones and robotics division?". DroneDJ. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  15. ^ a b Tello User Manual v1.4 (PDF). DJI/Ryze Tech. September 2018.
  16. ^ RoboMaster TT Tello Talent User Manual v1.0 (PDF). DJI. March 2021.
  17. ^ "Tello". www.ryzerobotics.com. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
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