A**R
The little drone that can, if you have a extender! (link in review)
For the price I purchased it at, 179.99 USD, the Package came with all the nice "bells and whistles" that anyone new to the hobby needs to get going, although I do recommend a decent Micro-USB 5v 2.0a adapter in addition to the Mi2 Extender. The three batteries and the power-bank / Multi battery charger offer 30-39 Minutes of fun (I ordered two more batteries, link below) and for over an hour a day I am able to fly around the Apartment inside or out (thanks to the Extender).The main worry one would have with a Wi-Fi based connection (if you do any research on it) is interference. Happening to live in a Wi-Fi saturated area (Each Apartment having 8 residences and being around 5 Apartments totalling around 40 possible wi-fi signals being blasted about) I didn't expect much from the drone and alone while it is definately able to fly around the home with no issue controlling it or in video feed it's true test is outside where the little bird can spread its wings. With the Mi2 extender I was able to get over 125-150 feet away and 9.8 Meters up before my first video freeze, and I lost one bar of connection, I could have taken it farther no doubt (probably another 50 feet) but being as new to the hobby as I am I prefer to stay comfortable.This bird has no issue with winds of 5-9 mph (download the UAV Forcast App!) and while I have a feeling that this little drone could handle 12 mph gusts I refuse to take her 30 meters in anything above it as the positioning is not GPS, this isn't a mark against it so much as one must be aware that the higher you get in the air the less accurate the "Vision positioning" is, so if you see more than 12 mph on your UAV Forecast App then fly with exceeding caution. In fact if you go high and your drone gives you a warning I'd recommend paying closer attention to that. Your drone is your responsibility, please do not take my recommendations or experience as gospel but let these various reviews (which I recommend you don't just listen to mine!) give you a good idea of the limitations of the drone itself.As for durability I've flown it into the wall several times and knocked off a rotor blade which was easy to re-attach and within 30 seconds I was going with surprisingly no issue. I've seen several videos of moderate speed collisions with walls and trees alike with this drone able to survive them but for worst case scenarios I'd recommend researching on repairing your drone. While you could just get another for 98$ (separate of this pack) I think having basic knowledge and tools to repair your drone is key especially if you plan on going for 400-500$ drones (or even more expensive ones) as while it is relatively easy to replace depending on your budget the drones with more range can be very costly!My verdict on handling (with the Gamesir controller): She flys like a dream, really. Granted I came from a drone I bought in 2017 that cost around 125-150$ (probably equal to 50-70$ with no addons now) at the time that you had to fight to keep in the air and stable and learn all of the fine adjustments just to keep it strait in hover. This drone? Anything below 12 Mph and within 10 meters (and from other reviews up to 29.9 meters) and she holds steady and reacts to even the slightest touch. For me it was like going from a Wild horse that would buck you off at the slightest lack of attention to a pure-breed horse (or Pony) just able enough to take my weight and able to respond to my slightest intent. Dropping the analogy's this drone has me absolutely impressed and there are slightly less expensive packs or sales that you can take advantage of or if you are still just on the fence get the 98$ and use your phone. It is my personal preference to use the controller as you get more screen when flying to watch and see heights you otherwise wouldn't be able to.TL;DRIn general this drone flys like a dream, can take a few punches and is a good investment and is something you can bring to a friends house (recommend that you either keep the packaging or get a case!) and just pull out for fun! Read up on the reviews and make sure to get the extender and if you can the gamesir controller (which can double as a computer controller as well!) and it would make a great introduction to this hobby!Links:Extender: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XPGVWRH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1Extra Batteries: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D59VLQ1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Tile Mate: (Recommended if you are nervous about getting it lost, its a nice little GPS chip that you can tape to the bottom (use an adhesive that will not leave a mark, like the "Command Brand" you can pick those up at walmart or even here for under 5$) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L3VEC08/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
S**E
Happy Novice
Only drone I've ever owned. I'm pretty happy with it. It's not always perfectly responsive but it's fun enough to let me play around and decide if I want to invest in a higher-end drone. It's survived crashing into a lot of stuff, including backing into a tree 30 feet up.
L**G
This bundle includes almost everything I can think of for the Tello
This bundle includes almost everything I can think of for the Tello. I bought it for my husband and he was really happy with it. Received everything very well packed.Of all the included goodies, the Protable Charging Station is definitely a must have. It can charge 3 batteries at the same time and you don’t need to plug it in during charging. You can even leave the charging station charging the batteries in your pocket! You do need to charge the charging station when it is running out of juice though. The Ad says it can charge 6 batteries when fully charged. I haven’t test that part yet, because I never had a chance to fly 9 batteries in a row. Oh did I mention that the Charging Station also has a USB port which you can use to Charge your cell phone or remote controller? It definitely helps when you fly out doors without a plug in source.You can fly with either the remote or your cell phone. My husband prefers the remote controller because he said it has a more precise control.Overall, we are very happy the Tello Bundle we purchased. The only con is that it doesn’t come with a carrying bag or case for all the stuff. I think by including a case, the bundle will be the ultimate tello bundle.
B**.
Absolutely the best first-drone on the market
I ordered this drone just to check it out like most of the drones I fly. I was astounded at how stable it was, especially since it does not use GPS at all. I've flown it indoors and outdoors, and it is by far the best beginner's drone on the market. Just be aware that the communications setup for this little drone is different than almost every other drone. For most drones, the display device (iPhone or Android) connects to the remote controller (RC), which connects to the drone. However with this drone, the display devices connect directly to the drone via WiFi and to the RC via Bluetooth. It makes your pre-flight setup a little different. ( I am a licensed drone pilot with over 10 years of experience flying dozens of different drones.)
T**.
Charger doesn’t work after 2 months
Loved this bundle, especially the extras. But after a couple months the charger just lights up green lights and doesn’t charge the batteries. Now I have to charge 1 battery at a time which is a pain. Can’t apply for a replacement either.
C**D
Money can buy happiness!!
This is a perfect starter drone for young adults. My son is 10 years old and was able to set up the entire controller system by himself. I was blown away. Having multiple batteries and charging is a must!! DJI has done it again. We are purchasing a hard case to safely transport the drone for our vacation. Great product and combination of accessories. Highly recommended!!
P**M
Nice little starter drone!
For the price, this is a great product! It's very responsive, takes great video, and is easy to use. The only draw backs would be that it doesn't have GPS and doesn't behave well outside of range. Those are things you get with more expensive units, though. Overall, this is a fun toy with some useful applications.
F**T
great tello
shipping was fast next day and it was a two day ship.......I had a problem setting up the controller until I turned on tello apps location than linked up fine.....I have a DJI spark but this tello is great and takes great pics... I love it and will definilty tell others to get one.......I think I will buy another one soon....... thanks again
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