How to Control a Tello Drone with Python?

To control a Tello drone with Python, you can use the djitellopy library. djitellopy provides a simple and straightforward interface to interact with Tello drones. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get started:

1. Install the djitellopy library:
   • You can install djitellopy using the command pip install djitellopy.
2. Import the necessary modules:
   • Import the tello module from djitellopy to communicate with the Tello drone.
   • Import the time module to add delays between commands (optional).
3. Connect to the Tello drone:
   • Create an instance of the tello.Tello class.
   • Use the connect() method to establish a connection with the Tello drone.
4. Send commands to the Tello drone:
   • Use the various methods provided by the Tello class to control the drone.
   • For example, you can use takeoff(), land(), move_forward(), rotate_clockwise(), etc.
   • Refer to the djittellopy documentation for the full list of available commands.
5. Disconnect from the Tello drone:
   • When you finish controlling the Tello drone, call the end() method to disconnect from the drone.

Here’s a simple example that demonstrates how to control a Tello drone using djitellopy:

from djitellopy import tello

# Connect to the Tello drone
drone = tello.Tello()
drone.connect()

# Takeoff
drone.takeoff()

# Move forward
drone.move_forward(50)

# Rotate clockwise
drone.rotate_clockwise(90)

# Land
drone.land()

# Disconnect from the Tello drone
drone.end()

In this example, we import the tello module from djitellopy and create an instance of the Tello class. We then use various methods to control the drone, including takeoff(), move_forward(), rotate_clockwise(), and land(). Finally, we disconnect from the drone using the end() method.

Please note that flying a drone safely and responsibly is crucial. Make sure you have a clear understanding of the Tello drone’s capabilities and limitations, and follow all applicable regulations and safety guidelines.