The Tello is a fun quadcopter, and paired with the third-party Tello FPV app, it opens up a lot more possibilities.
So many features have been added to the app, including return to home, vGPS, cinematic video, follow terrain, video recording and continuous photos. The app had recently been updated, so in this video I look at cinematic video and follow terrain: how they work, and whether they have a real-world use.
The Tello FPV app series
- Part 1 and part 2 are on the JD Quad channel
- Part 3: update and new features
- Part 4: 8D flips
- Part 5: headless mode
- Part 6: dronie
- Part 7: continuous photos
- Part 8: cinematic video and follow terrain (this video)
And for comparison: the official Tello app revisited.
Good to know in 2026
The Ryze Tello weighs around 80g, under the UK's 100g line, so you don't need a Flyer ID or Operator ID to fly it. You still need to follow the Drone and Model Aircraft Code. Apps from this era may no longer be updated, so check your app store for current versions.