The Ryze Technology GameSir T1d Controller CP.PT.00000220.01 is a Bluetooth gamepad built for exactly one machine: the Tello drone.
Bought as a general-purpose controller, it will disappoint. Bought as a Tello accessory, it changes how the drone flies.
Here is what the published specs and review data actually tell you.
Overview
The controller pairs with your phone and replaces the on-screen virtual sticks in the Tello app with physical ones. It offers 16 buttons, a Bluetooth range of up to 7 meters, and a built-in rechargeable lithium battery charged over USB.
Supported platforms are listed as iOS 7.0 or later and Android 4.0 or later.
The biggest practical gain is that your thumbs stop covering the video feed. With touch controls, your fingers sit on top of the preview, making it hard to judge framing and attitude at the same time.
Physical sticks let you keep your eyes on the image while nudging the aircraft — it shows most in indoor hovering and slow orbit shots.
On Amazon.co.jp the product carries 4.0 out of 5 stars across 470 ratings (captured June 2026).
That is a healthy sample for such a niche accessory, and the score is stable. The points it loses cluster around the single-purpose design and its pricing, not around how it flies.
Compatibility Guide
The compatibility rule is simple and strict: Tello only. Other drones, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, PC games and cloud gaming services are all unsupported.
Do not assume that "it's a GameSir Bluetooth pad, so mobile games will work" — they will not. If you want a general mobile gamepad, buy a different product entirely.
On the phone side, iOS 7.0+ or Android 4.0+ is required.
Read that as "old devices are covered," not as "the newest phone is guaranteed." In practice the limiting factor is whether the Tello app itself still runs well on your handset, so confirm the app launches and connects before buying the controller.
Pairing is straightforward: power on the controller, open Bluetooth settings, select GameSir T1d. Only one device can be paired at a time — you cannot share control between two phones or two pads.
Note also the two-link chain: phone-to-drone runs over Wi-Fi, phone-to-controller over Bluetooth. In congested Wi-Fi environments the drone link degrades first, and the controller does nothing to extend the Tello's own range.
The 7-meter figure describes the gap between the controller and your phone. Since you normally hold both, it rarely matters — it only becomes relevant if you set the phone on a tripod or table and step away.
Where It Actually Helps
Takeoff, landing and slow corrections are where analog sticks win. Touch input tends to behave like an on/off switch, so a small nudge becomes a large movement.
Analog travel lets you creep toward walls and furniture with margin to spare.
The second case is cold or outdoor flying. Gloves defeat a touchscreen; they do not defeat buttons.
The same applies at the beach or anywhere you would rather not touch the screen.
If you mainly fly programmatically via Scratch or Python, the controller matters less — it becomes a manual-override tool rather than a daily necessity.
Product Info
Key specs: 16 buttons, 7 m maximum range, Bluetooth connectivity, built-in lithium battery, iOS 7.0+ / Android 4.0+ support.
The listed weight of roughly 1 lb (about 454 g) is heavy for a mobile gamepad and most likely reflects packaged shipping weight; check the listing details if bare unit weight matters to you.
In the box: controller, USB charging cable, manual. Warranty varies by retailer, typically around one year.
Pricing captured on 13 June 2026 was ¥14,704, and ¥15,623 as captured on 27 August 2026. Both are snapshot values and move with stock levels.
Bluntly, that is high for a mobile gamepad. This is an older product, and thinning retail stock may be inflating the figure.
Compare against Tello bundle pricing and other sales channels before committing, and check the product page for the current number.
Its market position is unusual: for the Tello there is no rival physical controller, so comparing it to generic gamepads misses the point. The question is what a better Tello flying experience is worth to you.
Best Use Cases
- New Tello owners struggling with touch controls. Whether you clip a wall in your first few flights often comes down to input precision.
- Families letting children fly. A gamepad shape needs almost no explanation.
- Photo and video shooters. Nothing covers the preview, so you can frame while you fly.
- Outdoor and cold-weather pilots. Gloves stay on.
It is a poor fit if you own a non-Tello drone, want to reuse the pad for phone games, or need wired low-latency input.
How It Compares
GameSir's X2 series and G8+MFi clamp-style pads are general mobile controllers for xCloud and Android titles — they cannot fly a Tello. This unit, conversely, cannot play mobile games.
Same brand, zero overlap, so "just buy one GameSir" is not a viable strategy; each use case needs its own device.
Before You Buy
Accept the single-purpose design first. The weakness here is scope, not performance.
Sell the Tello and this controller has no remaining use, and resale demand is limited to other Tello owners.
Pause if the price looks off. The captured figures above sit well above typical mobile gamepad pricing.
Verify the current price on the product page and compare against bundles and alternative channels.
Do not trust listing metadata blindly. This article's category treats the unit as a game controller, but functionally it is closer to a drone transmitter, and figures such as weight may not describe the bare unit.
Listing data occasionally carries errors or mixed-up entries, so confirm the product image, title and ASIN match what you intend to buy.
The battery is built in and not user-replaceable. When the cell degrades, the product's life ends.
Avoid long-term storage at full charge or fully drained, and check airline rules before traveling, since built-in lithium cells can be restricted.
A controller does not change the rules. Weight classes and flight-location regulations apply regardless of how you pilot.
Check local rules separately.
FAQ
Q. Will it work with another drone?
A. No. Support is limited to the Tello; other drones, consoles and PCs are not supported.
Q. Does it extend flight range?
A. No. The 7 m figure covers controller-to-phone; the drone link is Wi-Fi between phone and Tello.
Q. Can I leave my phone behind?
A. No. The controller works through the phone, so a device running the Tello app is still required.
Q. Can two people share control?
A. No. Only one device can be paired at a time.
Q. How is it reviewed? A.
4.0 out of 5 stars from 470 Amazon.co.jp ratings as captured in June 2026 — a solid sample for a niche accessory.
Q. Will an old phone work? A.
Specs list iOS 7.0+ and Android 4.0+, but the real gate is whether the Tello app supports your handset.
Test the app first.
Product Disclosure (Amazon)
- Manufacturer: Ryze Technology
- ASIN: B07CNC396H
- Note: This article covers a manufacturer-made product based on Amazon listing details.
