The Ryze Tello is rated for wind up to 20 km/h (5.6 m/s · 12 mph · 11 kn), which is Beaufort 4 — Moderate breeze, and for temperatures from 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F). It positions itself with GPS. It came out in 2018.
Weather limits of the Ryze Tello
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum wind resistance | 20 km/h · 5.6 m/s · 12 mph · 11 kn |
| Beaufort scale | 4 — Moderate breeze |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C … 40 °C (32 °F … 104 °F) |
| Satellite systems | GPS |
| Takeoff weight | 87 g (3.1 oz) |
| Max flight time | 13 min |
When is it safe to fly the Ryze Tello?
Drone Weather Forecast compares every hour of the forecast with these limits and gives one colour:
- Green — wind and gusts up to 18 km/h (90 % of the limit).
- Yellow — between 18 and 20 km/h: fly with caution, a gust can push the drone past its limit.
- Red — above 20 km/h, or rain, low visibility, too few satellites or a KP index above 4.
Gusts are judged against the same limit as the average wind, and the wind at your flying height is usually stronger than at ground level. The Pro wind profile shows the forecast from 10 m up to 4,200 m.
→ Wind at altitude: why it is windier up there
Cold and heat
The Ryze Tello is not rated for flight below 0 °C. Near that limit batteries deliver less energy: keep them warm until take-off and plan shorter flights.
→ Flying a drone in cold weather
Weight and registration
The Ryze Tello stays under the 250 g line most countries use to decide whether a drone has to be registered and its pilot tested. That rule is national and it changes, so check the one for the country you fly in. Being light costs something in the air, though: the same gust moves a sub-250 g aircraft further, and the flight home against the wind drains the battery faster than the specification suggests.
Flight time in wind
The 13 minutes the Ryze Tello is rated for are measured in still air. Wind takes a real bite out of that, and the way back is the expensive part: the drone drifts downwind for free and pays for the whole return. With wind near the 18 km/h caution mark, plan for about 10 minutes and turn back early.
GPS and satellites
The Ryze Tello uses GPS. For your position, Drone Weather Forecast counts the visible satellites of these systems and warns when fewer than 9 are locked; a KP index above 4 (geomagnetic storm) can also disturb GPS and the compass.
→ How many satellites does a drone need?
→ The KP index explained for drone pilots
Similar drones
| Model | Max wind | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| LYZRC L200 | 25 km/h | 0 … 40 °C |
| DJI Mavic Mini | 28 km/h | 0 … 40 °C |
| DJI Neo | 28 km/h | -10 … 40 °C |
| DJI Spark | 28 km/h | 0 … 40 °C |
| DJI Inspire 1 | 36 km/h | -10 … 40 °C |
| DJI Inspire 2 | 36 km/h | -20 … 40 °C |
Drone wind limits: max wind speed of 77 drones
Frequently asked questions
How much wind can the Ryze Tello handle?
Up to 20 km/h (5.6 m/s, 12 mph), Beaufort 4. Above that it may not hold its position or fly back against the wind. Drone Weather Forecast starts warning at 18 km/h.
Can the Ryze Tello fly in 15 km/h wind?
Yes. 15 km/h is below its 20 km/h limit and below the 18 km/h caution threshold, so the app shows green — as long as the gusts also stay below 18 km/h.
How much does the Ryze Tello weigh?
87 g (3.1 oz) ready to fly, which keeps it under the 250 g threshold used by most national drone rules.
How long does the Ryze Tello fly?
Up to 13 minutes in still air. Expect less in wind and in the cold — nearer 10 minutes once the wind approaches its limit.
Can the Ryze Tello fly in the rain?
Drone Weather Forecast treats rain above your precipitation limit as a no-fly condition for every model. Check the Ryze Tello manual for its water resistance before flying in wet weather.
What is the minimum temperature for the Ryze Tello?
0 °C (32 °F); the maximum is 40 °C (104 °F).
→ Can you fly a drone in the rain?
Limits from the manufacturer specifications, as set in the app's drone presets. Always follow your drone manual and local aviation rules.