TelloHand
Written by Alessio on 3/15/2023
Telekinesis doesn't exist, but programming comes close. TelloHand controls a drone using only hand gestures. No remotes, no apps.
How It Works
It's pure Computer Vision. A Python program uses OpenCV to analyze drone video in real-time. It recognizes specific patterns like open palm or closed fist.
The Result
The interaction is immediate: open your hand to takeoff, close your fist to land. With latency measured in milliseconds, this technically simple project delivers a powerful visual impact, making you feel like a high-tech conductor in just minutes.
And as Linus Torvalds would say: "talk is cheap"; so here is the code:
https://github.com/kairosci/tello-hand