Using DJI Tello Drone with Python

Last year I got a drone.

This is what I’ve learn with it so far.

DJI Tello Python

I have forked and created a Docker Image with Python Code which is able to control the drone:

• https://github.com/JAlcocerT/DJITelloPy

Hardware wise:

• The battery last ~10 min
• Weight ~80g
• Price ~100$
• It has an Intel CPU which we can program with python, 5MP Camera with 720P Live View Vision System, WIFI 802.11n 2.4G,

So far it can do the following:

1. Test Setup
2. Keyboard Control
3. Camera (Photo/Video) Control
4. Computer Vision with DJI Tello

Credits to Murtaza’s YT Video that helped to get started.

Computer Vision without a Dron

I got a small camera for the Pi this year - Try OpenCV and yolov8

FAQ

How to Control DJI Tello with Mobile Apps

• There are official Apps for DJI Tello (Manufactured by Ryze)
  • iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tello/id1330559633
  • Android - The official app seems outdated and non compatible with my Android A Free Demo alternative - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.volatello.tellofpv.demo

About Dron Regulations

• https://drony.gov.pl/

• https://www.seguridadaerea.gob.es/es/particulares/piloto-de-drones

• Remember

  • An exam is generally required for drones weighing over 250 grams (0.55 pounds) in most countries.
  • Check your local regulations to ensure compliance, as rules can differ significantly by region.

DIY Dron Resources

• Haga un PEQUEÑO dron Arduino con cámara FPV: ¿volará?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa6EslOHsI0

• Haga un avión de papel FPV RC que vuele | ESP32

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDjBi0ErDdw

• Open Source Motion Capture for Autonomous Drones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ql20JKrscQ https://github.com/jyjblrd/Low-Cost-Mocap https://github.com/jyjblrd/Low-Cost-Mocap?tab=MIT-1-ov-file#readme

Low cost motion capture system for room scale tracking