4. Remote Control using Smartphone
4.1 Tello App Installation Procedure
Android version
: 5.0 Lollipop or later
IOS version
: 9.0 or later
1.
Open Play store in Android or App Store in IOS.
2.
Search for Tello. (or) Use the links below,
a.
Android
:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryzerobotics.tello&hl=en
b.
IOS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tello/id1330559633
3.
Install the app
4.
Once installed, open the app.
5.
Accept the terms and conditions and then Allow permissions (if asked)
4.2 Connecting to Tello Drone from App
1.
Turn on the drone using the power button on the side of the drone. Once the drone is on,
LED will glow in the front near the camera.
2.
Open Wi-Fi settings in your smartphone
3.
Connect to TELLO-XXXX Wi-Fi hotspot that appears
4.
Turn off Mobile Data
–
This step is very important else drone will not get connected.
5.
Go back to the Tello App
6.
The video stream from drone’s camera should be seen on the app now
7.
This ensures you are successfully connected with the drone
4.3 Controlling the Drone
1.
To take-off the drone, first tap on the button on the top left corner. Then, in the popup, slide
the button to take-off the drone
2.
To fly the drone, use the joysticks on the left and right
3.
The right joystick is used for the movements
–
Forward, Backward, Left, Right
4.
The left joystick is used for the movements
–
Up, Down, Rotate Clockwise, Rotate Counter-
clockwise
5.
Use all these controls to fly the drone
6.
To land the drone, tap on the same button on the top left corner and select “Tap to Land”
button
Refer to the layout below on the use of controls present on the app.
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