Code, Fly & AI Series

Welcome to the Code, Fly & AI series — a blog journey into coding autonomous drones with baby steps.

Follow along as I:

Learn to fly (and crash) drones
Hack with Python and SDKs
Use AI to give them brains

👇 Posts in this series:

Enter the Tello

Discover how to start building an autonomous scouting drone for hiking using the DJI RoboMaster TT (Tello Talent). Follow a beginner’s journey into drones, coding, and computer vision.

Apr 20, 2025

Crash the Tello (with and without code)

Learn how to fly and program the DJI Tello (RoboMaster TT) drone, avoid common beginner crashes, and get started with Python coding using the Tello SDK.

Apr 24, 2025

Key navigation & Video snapshots

Hands-on guide to controlling a Tello drone with Python and pygame: learn responsive keyboard navigation, smooth velocity-based movement, live video streaming, and how to capture snapshots from the drone feed.

Apr 27, 2025

GameSir T1d controller & pygame

Learn how to connect and use the GameSir T1d controller with your computer for Tello drone control using Python, BLE hacking, and a pygame-compatible wrapper. Step-by-step guide with working code.

May 2, 2025

Tello controller navigation - Part 1

Simulate and control a Tello drone using Python, pygame, and a GameSir T1d controller—learn practical code architecture, input smoothing, and debugging techniques for drone development.

May 7, 2025