TelloCV Target Tracker

This code provides a tracking algorithm for DJI-Tello. Targets are tracked in HSV color space. There is no learning involved in this project. Hardcoded for green balls for now, but the masks can be changed as per requirements.

Dependancies

You need to have TelloPy and OpenCV installed in your system. You could either do a simple pip3 installation:

sudo pip3 install imutils pynput opencv-python tellopy

or compile from source if you want to use other features of the library. You could also compile tellopy from source like this:

git clone https://github.com/hanyazou/TelloPy
cd TelloPy
python setup.py bdist_wheel
pip install dist/tellopy-*.dev*.whl --upgrade

Usage

python3 telloCV-for-tracking.py

Take-off the drone by pressing TAB and press L to begin tracking. Once done, press BACKSPACE to land.

Flight Rules

• Although tellos are very safe to operate, wear safety glasses as an added precaution
• Do not fly over people
• Memorize the controls before taking off. The controls are mentioned in the tracking codes.
• Always be ready to land the drone (backspace)
• If the program crashes restart it to regain control
• If drone is going out of control just hit it and it will turn off.

Recording Videos

Press R to toggle recording and press again to finish. The recorded videos and pictures are saved in /Pictures