Ryze Tello Review | 95 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£95
  • Avg. price in US: ~$100
  • Max flight time: 13 min
  • Video resolution: 720p/30 fps
  • Max transmission distance: 0.1 km

Ryze Tello review. Compare 95 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among drones and if it is worth buying.

4.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.9

Technical Score

10.0%

9.0

User score

Poor
3.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

26.0%

2.6

Flight

24.0%

3.8

Camera

20.0%

3.5

Safety

16.0%

4.4

Connectivity

14.0%

6.2

Battery & Design

Poor
9.0

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drone.

When it matters: When you want to know how a drone performs in real flights and how reliable it is for stability, video capture, and controls according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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    Verdict

    The Ryze Tello is a compact, 80g mini-drone powered by DJI flight technology and an Intel 14-core processor, making it a top choice for beginners and STEM education. Key specifications include a 5MP camera capable of 720p HD video transmission, a maximum flight time of 13 minutes, and a 100-meter range. Its main characteristics feature high stability via a Vision Positioning System, automated 'EZ Shots' for easy filming, and compatibility with Scratch programming for learning to code. The primary pros are its extreme portability, safe indoor flight with included propeller guards, and fun aerial stunts like 8D flips. However, its main cons include a lack of GPS, which can lead to drifting in light winds, and the absence of onboard storage, requiring video to be recorded directly to a smartphone over Wi-Fi, which can result in occasional lag or artifacts.

    Technical Specifications of drone Ryze Tello

    Technical Score

    What it is: An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.

    When it matters: When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.

    Score components:

    26.0%

    2.6

    Flight

    24.0%

    3.8

    Camera

    20.0%

    3.5

    Safety

    16.0%

    4.4

    Connectivity

    14.0%

    6.2

    Battery & Design

    3.9
    Ryze Tello has a technical score of 3.87 points, which is lower than that of 100% of products in this category.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drone.

    When it matters: When you want to know how a drone performs in real flights and how reliable it is for stability, video capture, and controls according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    8.6

    User reviews

    30.0%

    10

    Popularity

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    9.0
    Ryze Tello has a user score of 9.02 points, which is higher than that of 83.8% of products in this category.
    Popularity
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
    When it matters: When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
    10
    Ryze Tello has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% of products in this category.
    Ratio quality/price

    What it is: An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.

    When it matters: When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.

    Score components:

    60.0%

    4.4

    Overall score

    40.0%

    10

    Price

    6.1
    Ryze Tello has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower than 92.2% of products in this category.
    Brand name
    What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
    When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Ryze
    Max flight time
    What it is: The quoted endurance shows how long the drone can stay airborne on one battery in ideal conditions.
    When it matters: When you want longer flights from each battery.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=30

    13 min
    Ryze Tello has a max flight time of 13 min, shorter than 82% of drones and equal to 2.7%.
    Max flight distance
    What it is: The range figure indicates how far the drone can travel while maintaining control and telemetry.
    When it matters: When you plan longer routes and want more range margin.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=10

    0.1 km
    Ryze Tello has a max flight distance of 0.1 km, shorter-range than 82.2% of drones and equal to 7.5%.
    Max flight speed
    What it is: The maximum horizontal speed defines how quickly the drone can move across a scene.
    When it matters: When you want quicker movement or smoother tracking of fast subjects.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=50

    8 km/h
    Ryze Tello has a max flight speed of 8 km/h, slower than 74.8% of drones and equal to 2.4%.
    Max wind resistance
    What it is: The wind resistance rating shows how much wind speed the drone can handle while staying controllable.
    When it matters: When you fly in windy conditions.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=10.5

    2 m/s
    Ryze Tello has max wind resistance of 2 m/s, lower than 98.2% of drones and equal to 0.9%.
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    Video resolution
    What it is: Shows the highest recording resolution and supported frame-rate combinations for video capture.
    When it matters: When you want more room for cropping, downsampling, or delivering sharper footage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 4K+

    720p/30 fps
    Ryze Tello records video at 720p/30 fps, lower than 90.6% of drones and equal to 3.4%.
    4K camera
    What it is: Confirms support for recording video at 4K resolution or higher.
    When it matters: When you want sharper footage, more cropping room, or delivery above Full HD.

    Importance: LOW

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    Ryze Tello lacks 4K video support, while 65.2% of drones support it.
    Sensor size
    What it is: The sensor format value describes the physical light-collecting area.
    When it matters: When you shoot in more difficult lighting.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 1 inch or larger

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    Main camera megapixels
    What it is: The megapixel count states how many millions of pixels the main sensor captures per photo.
    When it matters: When you want more detail for photos or cropping.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=12

    5 MP
    Ryze Tello has a main camera resolution of 5 MP, lower than 74.4% of drones and equal to 1.6%.
    Max movie bitrate
    What it is: Shows how much video data is recorded each second, usually in Mbps.
    When it matters: When you want cleaner detail retention and fewer compression artifacts in demanding footage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=100

    32 Mbps
    Ryze Tello has a max movie bitrate of 32 Mbps, lower than 94.7% of drones and equal to 1.3%.
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    Obstacle detection
    What it is: Uses onboard sensors to spot obstacles and warn the pilot or help avoid collisions automatically.
    When it matters: When you fly near trees, facades, cables, or other obstacles that leave little room for error.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Omnidirectional

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    Ryze Tello lacks obstacle detection, while 34% of drones offer it.
    Return to Home (RTH)
    What it is: Can fly back toward the takeoff point or a safe home point automatically when triggered.
    When it matters: When signal loss, low battery, or disorientation could make manual recovery harder.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Smart RTH

    no
    Ryze Tello lacks return-to-home (RTH), while 74.5% of drones provide it.
    GPS
    What it is: Uses satellite positioning to help the drone understand its location and stabilize navigation.
    When it matters: When you want steadier hovering, more accurate return-to-home behavior, and cleaner position hold.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Ryze Tello lacks GPS, while 70.4% of drones offer GPS navigation.
    GNSS systems supported
    What it is: Lists which satellite navigation constellations the drone can use, such as GPS, Galileo, or GLONASS.
    When it matters: When stronger satellite coverage and more robust positioning matter in difficult environments.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: GPS+Galileo+GLONASS

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    Obstacle sensing directions
    What it is: The listed sensing coverage shows which directions the drone can monitor for obstacles.
    When it matters: When you fly near trees, buildings, or other obstacles.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Omnidirectional

    downward
    Ryze Tello senses obstacles in downward directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 52% of drones and the same as that of 13.2% of drones.
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    Max transmission distance
    What it is: The maximum transmission distance indicates the farthest stable control-and-video link under ideal conditions.
    When it matters: When you plan longer routes and want more range margin.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=10

    0.1 km
    Ryze Tello has a max transmission distance of 0.1 km, shorter-range than 77.8% of drones and equal to 7.2%.
    Transmission latency
    What it is: The transmission latency measures delay between camera capture, pilot view, and control response.
    When it matters: When you want the live view to feel more responsive.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=130

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    Video transmission system
    What it is: Names the radio-link technology used to send live video and telemetry between the drone and controller.
    When it matters: When transmission stability, range behavior, and live-view quality matter during flight.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Digital low-latency

    Wi-Fi
    Ryze Tello uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, which is more advanced than that of 1.3% of drones and the same as that of 49.7% of drones.
    Live view quality
    What it is: Defines the resolution and frame rate of the pilot’s live video feed rather than the recorded file itself.
    When it matters: When you need a clearer, smoother view for framing shots and flying accurately in real time.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 1080p+

    720p@30 fps
    Ryze Tello offers live view quality of 720p@30 fps, lower-quality than 60.3% of drones and equal to 28.1%.
    Remote control
    What it is: Shows whether a dedicated handheld controller is included or officially supported.
    When it matters: When precise sticks, longer range, and a more stable pilot setup matter more than phone-only control.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: Dedicated controller

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    Ryze Tello lacks a remote control, while 96.1% of drones ship with one.
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    Battery capacity
    What it is: The battery capacity shows how much electric charge the pack can store, commonly in mAh.
    When it matters: When you want longer sessions before changing batteries.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=3500

    1,100 mAh
    Ryze Tello has a battery capacity of 1100 mAh, smaller than 82.4% of drones and equal to 0.7%.
    Battery energy
    What it is: The battery energy figure, usually in Wh, describes total available energy in the pack.
    When it matters: When you want longer sessions before changing batteries.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=40

    4.18 Wh
    Ryze Tello has battery energy of 4.18 Wh, lower than 89.3% of drones and equal to 0%.
    Charging time
    What it is: The charging time measures how long a depleted battery needs to reach full charge.
    When it matters: When you want shorter turnaround between flights.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=90

    90 min
    Ryze Tello charges in 90 min, faster than 45.3% of drones and equal to 18.2%.
    Weight
    What it is: The measured mass of the drone body and flight hardware, usually in grams.
    When it matters: When you want the drone to be easier to carry or pack.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=900

    80 g
    Ryze Tello weighs 80 g, lighter than 95.3% of drones and equal to 0%.
    Removable battery
    What it is: Lets the flight battery be removed and replaced by the user instead of being built in permanently.
    When it matters: When you want to swap packs quickly and keep flying without waiting for a recharge.

    Importance: LOW

    yes
    Ryze Tello has a removable battery, and 99.4% of drones include one.
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    Ryze Tello vs the average drone

    • 0.4 m lower hover accuracy
      Ryze Tello has better vertical hover accuracy than the average drone (0.1 m vs 0.5 m). The average drone has vertical hover accuracy of 0.5 m.
      What it is: Vertical hover accuracy states how close the drone can hold altitude at a fixed point.
      When it matters: When you want the drone to hold position more precisely.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=0.3

      Ryze Tello has better vertical hover accuracy than the average drone (0.1 m vs 0.5 m). The average drone has vertical hover accuracy of 0.5 m.0.1 m vs 0.5 m
    • 67.9% lighter weight
      Ryze Tello is lighter than the average drone (80 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.
      What it is: The measured mass of the drone body and flight hardware, usually in grams.
      When it matters: When you want the drone to be easier to carry or pack.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=900

      Ryze Tello is lighter than the average drone (80 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.80 g vs 249 g
    • QuickShots supported
      Ryze Tello supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
      QuickShots listed in normalized intelligent flight modes.
      What it is: Provides automated cinematic flight-and-camera presets such as orbit, reveal, or rocket-style moves.
      When it matters: When you want polished social-ready shots without building each move manually.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: QuickShots available

      Ryze Tello supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
    • 0.2 m lower hover accuracy
      Ryze Tello has better horizontal hover accuracy than the average drone (0.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average drone has horizontal hover accuracy of 0.3 m.
      What it is: Horizontal hover accuracy states how close the drone can hold its target position sideways.
      When it matters: When you want the drone to hold position more precisely.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=0.5

      Ryze Tello has better horizontal hover accuracy than the average drone (0.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average drone has horizontal hover accuracy of 0.3 m.0.1 m vs 0.3 m
    • 187 mm more compact length
      Ryze Tello has a shorter length than the average drone (98 mm vs 285 mm). The average drone length is 285 mm.
      What it is: The physical length describes the drone's front-to-back size: the first L value in its Length x Width x Height (L x W x H) dimensions set.
      When it matters: When you want a clearer picture of the drone's footprint and how much space it needs in use or in a case.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=350

      Ryze Tello has a shorter length than the average drone (98 mm vs 285 mm). The average drone length is 285 mm.98 mm vs 285 mm
    • 148 mm more compact width
      Ryze Tello is narrower than the average drone (98 mm vs 246 mm). The average drone width is 246 mm.
      What it is: The physical width describes the drone's side-to-side size: the second W value in its Length x Width x Height (L x W x H) dimensions set.
      When it matters: When you want a clearer picture of the drone's footprint and how much lateral space it needs in use or in a case.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=300

      Ryze Tello is narrower than the average drone (98 mm vs 246 mm). The average drone width is 246 mm.98 mm vs 246 mm
    • 28 mm more compact height
      Ryze Tello has a lower height than the average drone (41 mm vs 69 mm). The average drone height is 69 mm.
      What it is: The physical height describes the drone's vertical size: the third H value in its Length x Width x Height (L x W x H) dimensions set.
      When it matters: When you care about overall size, packing clearance, or how tall the drone sits in storage or transport.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=120

      Ryze Tello has a lower height than the average drone (41 mm vs 69 mm). The average drone height is 69 mm.41 mm vs 69 mm
    • 12.7% higher user score
      Ryze Tello has a higher user score than the average drone (9.02 vs 8).
      What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drone.
      When it matters: When you want to know how a drone performs in real flights and how reliable it is for stability, video capture, and controls according to user feedback.
      Ryze Tello has a higher user score than the average drone (9.02 vs 8).9.02 vs 8
    • 0.4 m lower hover accuracy
      Ryze Tello has better vertical hover accuracy than the average drone (0.1 m vs 0.5 m). The average drone has vertical hover accuracy of 0.5 m.
    • QuickShots supported
      Ryze Tello supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
    • 0.2 m lower hover accuracy
      Ryze Tello has better horizontal hover accuracy than the average drone (0.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average drone has horizontal hover accuracy of 0.3 m.
    • 67.9% lighter weight
      Ryze Tello is lighter than the average drone (80 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.
    • 187 mm more compact length
      Ryze Tello has a shorter length than the average drone (98 mm vs 285 mm). The average drone length is 285 mm.
    • 148 mm more compact width
      Ryze Tello is narrower than the average drone (98 mm vs 246 mm). The average drone width is 246 mm.
    • 28 mm more compact height
      Ryze Tello has a lower height than the average drone (41 mm vs 69 mm). The average drone height is 69 mm.
    • 8.7 m/s lower max wind resistance
      Ryze Tello handles weaker wind than the average drone (2 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    • 3970 m lower max service ceiling
      Ryze Tello can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (30 m vs 4000 m). The average drone reaches 4000 m.
      Stored as app/software altitude limit fallback.
    • 10 min shorter flight time
      Ryze Tello offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (13 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of max flight time.
    • 8 km/h slower flight speed
      Ryze Tello reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (8 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.
    • 1.9 km shorter flight distance
      Ryze Tello has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.1 km vs 2 km). The average drone can fly up to 2 km.
    • 2 m/s slower ascent speed
      Ryze Tello climbs more slowly than the average drone (3 m/s vs 5 m/s). The average drone climbs at 5 m/s.
    • Less advanced motor type
      Ryze Tello uses coreless motors, while the average drone uses brushless.
    • Non-foldable design
      Ryze Tello does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
    • Lower video resolution
      Ryze Tello supports lower video resolution than the average drone (720p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.
    • Weaker stabilization
      Ryze Tello uses EIS (Digital) image stabilization, while the average drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical + EIS.
    • Higher aperture
      Ryze Tello has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8 f vs f/2-f/11 f). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2-f/11 f.
    • Narrower tilt range
      Ryze Tello offers a narrower camera tilt range than the average drone (fixed ° vs -90 to 20 °). The average drone offers a camera tilt range of -90 to 20 °.
    • 68 Mbps slower max movie bitrate
      Ryze Tello supports a lower max movie bitrate than the average drone (32 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports 100 Mbps.
    • Fewer photo format options
      Ryze Tello supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    • 1 axis lower gimbal axes
      Ryze Tello has fewer gimbal axes than the average drone (0 axis vs 1 axis). The average drone has 1 axis gimbal axes.
    • 4 x lower digital zoom
      Ryze Tello offers less digital zoom than the average drone (0x vs 4x). The average drone offers 4x of digital zoom.
    • No memory card slot
      Ryze Tello does not have a memory card slot, while the average drone does.
    • 7 MP lower main camera megapixels
      Ryze Tello has fewer main camera megapixels than the average drone (5 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP MP on the main camera.
    • Lower photo resolution
      Ryze Tello supports lower photo resolution than the average drone (2592x1936 MP vs 4000x3000 MP). The average drone supports 4000x3000 MP photo resolution.
    • 7.4 ° narrower field of view
      Ryze Tello has a narrower field of view than the average drone (82.6 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    • No 4K video
      Ryze Tello does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
    • 128 GB lower max external memory supported
      Ryze Tello supports less external storage than the average drone (0 GB vs 128 GB). The average drone supports up to 128 GB of external storage.
    • No return-to-home
      Ryze Tello does not include return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
    • No GPS
      Ryze Tello does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
    • No waypoint flight
      Ryze Tello does not support waypoint flight, while the average drone does.
    • No subject tracking
      Ryze Tello cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
      Tracking is mentioned only through third-party apps / SDK workarounds, not native product support.
    • No POI mode
      Ryze Tello does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
    • 3 fewer flight modes
      Ryze Tello has a lower n. of intelligent flight modes than the average drone (1 vs 4). The average drone value is 4.
      QuickShots
    • No compass
      Ryze Tello does not have a compass, while the average drone does.
    • No beginner mode
      Ryze Tello does not include beginner mode, while the average drone does.
    • 67.9% heavier weight
      Ryze Tello has a higher max takeoff weight than the average drone (80 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    • Fewer frequency bands
      Ryze Tello supports 2.4 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    • No remote control
      Ryze Tello does not include a remote control, while the average drone does.
    • Lower live view quality
      Ryze Tello has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    • 1.41 km shorter transmission distance
      Ryze Tello has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.1 km vs 1.507 km). The average drone reaches 1.507 km of transmission distance.
    • Basic companion app
      Ryze Tello uses the Tello App companion app, while the average drone uses FreeFlight Pro.
    • 1130 mAh lower battery capacity
      Ryze Tello has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1100 mAh vs 2230 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2230 mAh.
    • 13.14 Wh lower battery energy
      Ryze Tello has lower battery energy than the average drone (4.2 Wh vs 17.32 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.32 Wh of energy.
    • 3 years older release date
      Ryze Tello is older than the average drone (2018 vs 2021). The average drone was released in 2021.
      February 2018
    • Lower video resolution
      Ryze Tello supports lower video resolution than the average drone (720p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.
      What it is: Shows the highest recording resolution and supported frame-rate combinations for video capture.
      When it matters: When you want more room for cropping, downsampling, or delivering sharper footage.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: 4K+

      Ryze Tello supports lower video resolution than the average drone (720p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.720p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
    • Weaker stabilization
      Ryze Tello uses EIS (Digital) image stabilization, while the average drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical + EIS.
      What it is: Shows whether stabilization is mechanical, electronic, or a mix of both.
      When it matters: When you want smoother footage and less visible shake during movement or wind.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: Mechanical 3-axis gimbal

      Ryze Tello uses EIS (Digital) image stabilization, while the average drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical + EIS.EIS (Digital) vs 3-Axis Mechanical + EIS
    • 8.7 m/s lower max wind resistance
      Ryze Tello handles weaker wind than the average drone (2 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
      What it is: The wind resistance rating shows how much wind speed the drone can handle while staying controllable.
      When it matters: When you fly in windy conditions.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=10.5

      Ryze Tello handles weaker wind than the average drone (2 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.2 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
    • Higher aperture
      Ryze Tello has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8 f vs f/2-f/11 f). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2-f/11 f.
      What it is: The aperture value defines how wide the lens opens to collect light.
      When it matters: When you shoot in more difficult lighting.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: f/2.8 or lower

      Ryze Tello has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8 f vs f/2-f/11 f). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2-f/11 f.f/2.8 f vs f/2-f/11 f
    • 3970 m lower max service ceiling
      Ryze Tello can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (30 m vs 4000 m). The average drone reaches 4000 m.
      Stored as app/software altitude limit fallback.
      What it is: The service ceiling indicates the maximum altitude where the drone can maintain normal performance.
      When it matters: When you fly at higher elevations.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: >=4000

      Ryze Tello can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (30 m vs 4000 m). The average drone reaches 4000 m.30 m vs 4000 m
    • No return-to-home
      Ryze Tello does not include return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
      What it is: Can fly back toward the takeoff point or a safe home point automatically when triggered.
      When it matters: When signal loss, low battery, or disorientation could make manual recovery harder.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: Smart RTH

      Ryze Tello does not include return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
    • No GPS
      Ryze Tello does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
      What it is: Uses satellite positioning to help the drone understand its location and stabilize navigation.
      When it matters: When you want steadier hovering, more accurate return-to-home behavior, and cleaner position hold.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Ryze Tello does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
    • No waypoint flight
      Ryze Tello does not support waypoint flight, while the average drone does.
      What it is: Lets the drone follow a saved route through predefined waypoints automatically.
      When it matters: When you need repeatable flight paths for inspections, mapping, or matched before-and-after shots.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: Waypoint flight available

      Ryze Tello does not support waypoint flight, while the average drone does.

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    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Ryze Tello?

    • High flight stability, especially indoors, due to the vision positioning system
    • Very durable and can survive multiple minor crashes with minimal damage
    • Lightweight (80g) and does not require FAA registration in the US
    • Programmable with Scratch, Python, and Swift, making it an excellent STEM tool
    • Takes high-quality 5MP still photos for its budget price range
    • Includes fun autonomous flight modes like '8D Flips' and 'Bounce Mode'
    • Compatible with third-party Bluetooth gaming controllers for better precision

    What customers dislike about Ryze Tello?

    • Strongly struggles in windy conditions; prone to drifting or flying away
    • Choppy video quality because footage is saved directly to the phone via Wi-Fi
    • Unstable in low-light environments where visual sensors fail to lock on
    • Limited flight range (approx. 100m) due to Wi-Fi connection
    • Fixed camera with no gimbal, requiring the whole drone to move for framing
    • Propellers are relatively brittle and prone to breaking on impact
    • Official educational models and support have been discontinued by DJI as of 2024

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    techgearlab.com
    12/03/2024
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    tomsguide.com
    07/09/2018
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    digitalcameraworld.com
    16/03/2022
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    space.com
    25/01/2022
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    techradar.com
    11/03/2024
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    pcmag.com
    13/07/2018
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    researchgate.net
    15/01/2019
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    en.techreviewer.de
    06/10/2024
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    t3.com
    16/06/2022
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    t-online.de
    26/12/2021
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    techreviewer.de
    06/10/2024
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    chip.de
    22/04/2018
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    drohnen.de
    19/03/2018
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    faz.net
    16/02/2026
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    en.techreviewer.de
    06/10/2024
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    drohnen.de
    19/03/2018
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    computerbild.de
    06/06/2018
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    fr.techreviewer.de
    06/10/2024
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    frandroid.com
    20/05/2022
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    lesnumeriques.com
    21/10/2018
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    kamera-express.lu
    22/10/2015
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    it.techreviewer.de
    06/10/2024
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    dronezine.it
    24/03/2018
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    dday.it
    27/06/2018
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    dronekenner.nl
    01/01/2018
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    cameradeals.nl
    16/02/2026
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    expeditieaardbol.nl
    02/01/2025
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    dronekenner.nl
    16/02/2026
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