# iTello — The Best Tello Controller

> DJI Tello drone controller app with easy connection and intuitive flight controls. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Ellis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itello/id1601051980 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Ellis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594095096)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-12-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itello/id1601051980/reviews.md

## What is iTello?

If you want to open your DJI Tello Drone controller app and get right to flying you found the right app.

First time use:
1. Turn on your Tello Drone, wait for it to blink yellow to know you can connect
2. Open the app and press the connect button
3. Wait a moment for it to connect, the controller will pop up, fly away

All you need to do is open the app to tap the Connect button. Then you'll be connected and ready to fly!

Features:

* Connect to the Drone from inside the app, it's so easy!
* A video stream from the Tello to take photos and videos from
* 2 Joystick control options
* Static Joysticks that do not move location
* Invisible joysticks, tap and drag anywhere on either half of the screen
* Takeoff and Land with the upper corner buttons
* Flip buttons let you identify which type of flip you are performing or do random flips!
* Take photos of the video stream with the camera button
* Video Recording

Be careful, avoid wind, and please reach out with feedback and feature requests.

## Key features

- Easy drone connection
- Video stream for photos/videos
- Two joystick control options
- Invisible, tap-anywhere joysticks
- Takeoff and land buttons
- Flip buttons
- Video recording

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itello/id1601051980/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great work

*2024-10-01*

Works better than the official TELLO app, connecting is a breeze!

### 1/5 — Fly what?

*2023-01-09, version 2.5.0*

The good news is that it connected. Then the video started. But there were absolutely no control buttons displayed in the App. So…then somehow I must have randomly pressed the part of screen to start drone while my boy was holding it. He was brave and held in while the propellers continued to chop at his fingers. We managed to run it off by throwing it on floor. Now I will delete this dumb and useless app that is supposed to be the best…

## Frequently asked questions about iTello

### How do I connect iTello to my Tello Drone?

To connect, first turn on your Tello Drone and wait for the yellow blinking light. Then, open the iTello app and press the connect button. The app will guide you through the connection process, after which your controller will appear, and you'll be ready to fly.

### What control options does iTello offer?

iTello provides two joystick control options. You can choose static joysticks that remain in a fixed position, or invisible joysticks where you can tap and drag anywhere on either half of the screen to control the drone.

### Can I take photos and videos with iTello?

Yes, iTello allows you to capture photos and record videos directly from the drone's video stream. There are dedicated buttons for taking photos and initiating video recording.

### Does iTello support takeoff and landing?

Yes, iTello features convenient buttons in the upper corner of the screen for taking off and landing your Tello Drone. This simplifies essential flight maneuvers.

### What are the flip buttons in iTello for?

The flip buttons in iTello allow you to perform various flips with your drone. They help you identify which type of flip you are performing or can be used to execute random flips.

### What devices is iTello compatible with?

iTello is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It is designed to work across Apple's mobile device ecosystem.

### How often is iTello updated?

The latest version of iTello is 2.5.1, last updated on May 1, 2023. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements based on user feedback.

### What is the user rating for iTello?

iTello has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 6 user ratings. This indicates a mixed reception, with some users finding it effective and others potentially experiencing issues.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.5.1 — 2023-05-01

Added a warning to the "Hide Joysticks" button

### 2.5.0 — 2022-03-02

No more In App Purchases!

### 2.3 — 2022-01-04

New Video Recording feature
New joystick option for controlling the drone
New videos section 
Menu redesign
Bugfixes

### 2.1 — 2021-12-24

No release notes.

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