Ryze Tello
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Drone manufacturing |
| Headquarters | China |
| Products | Ryze Tello drone |
| Parent | DJI (partnership) |
The Ryze Tello is a compact quadcopter drone designed for remote operation, created through a partnership between the Chinese firms Ryze Tech and DJI.
Design and development
Introduced at the CES event in January 2018 and launched in the Asian market shortly thereafter, the Tello represents a joint effort by Ryze Tech and DJI. Weighing , its design closely mirrors that of the larger DJI Spark. Equipped with a 5-megapixel camera capable of capturing 720p video footage, the drone also integrates a collision avoidance system alongside an embedded Intel Movidius Myriad 2 vision processing chip. Primarily intended for indoor environments, its lightweight construction exempts it from U.S. drone registration requirements; however, it is not well-suited for operation in windy conditions.
In November 2018, the programmable variant named Tello EDU was introduced with a focus on STEM education. This model supports coding languages such as Python, Scratch, and Swift. Later, in May 2021, DJI unveiled the Robomaster TT (also called Tello Talent) under its RoboMaster lineup, which expanded programmability features by adding an 8×8 LED matrix, an integrated ESP32 microcontroller, and an infrared time-of-flight sensor.
By January 2024, DJI ceased sales of its educational drones—including both the Tello and Robomaster series—in the United States, following a prior discontinuation in Asian markets as of December 2023.
Variants
- Tello
- Designated by the manufacturer as Model TLW004. This original version includes a 5MP camera, an Intel Movidius Myriad 2 vision processing unit, and collision avoidance technology. It was first announced in January 2018.
- Tello EDU
- An education-focused model that enables programming with Python, Scratch, and Swift. Released in November 2018.
- Robomaster TT
- Also referred to as Robomaster Tello Talent, carrying the company code Model TLW004. This enhanced version of the Tello EDU features an ESP32 microcontroller, an 8×8 LED display panel, and an infrared time-of-flight sensor. Launched in May 2021.