Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter

Product Description

Syma S107G is equipped with a 4-in-1 infra-red receiver (Gyro, ESC, Mixer, Receiver). This palm size S107 Toy Helicopter (18.5cm lengthy) comes with Aluminum Frame and a Terrific detail canopy, it doesn't look like a toy, but a fairly significant Helicopter. It is in a position to move in three Direction base on the three Channels, any individual can hover it quickly. Considering that it is created with Aluminum Frame, really light weight and virtually indestructible in any crash, great for very initial time beginners. This toy helicopter is designed for everyone more than 8 years old, flight time is about five-6 minutes just after 20-30 minutes charging. It can fly in 6 directions.

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 17.9 x 8.4 x 4 inches ; 8 ounces
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
ASIN: B003TVTPS0
Item model number: S107
Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: 11 in Toys ; Games (See Top 100 in Toys ; Games)
3 inToys ; Games Hobbies Radio Control Helicopters

By : Syma
Price : $23.99
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Item Functions

2 Selectable Frequencies Let's You Fly Up To two Helicopters At Once
Syma S107/S107G
Complete 3 channels: up, down, left, appropriate, forward, and backward

Buyer Testimonials

Most of the other reviews have hit the major pros and cons with this, but there are nevertheless a handful of far more that I can add. Hope they help in creating your purchasing choices!
PRO:
- Thanks to the gyro, pretty brief learning curve. Remote has two joysticks. Left side only moves up/down and controls speed of the rotors, which controls how considerably lift they produce. Right joystick moves up/down (controlling forward/reverse) and left/suitable (tends to make heli spin). You can also moving the perfect stick diagonally to make several turns even though moving forward or backwards (reverse "figure-8's" are normally impressive).
- Surprisingly huge quantity of "mods" that can be performed to a $30 heli. Following experimenting, I have settled on two minor ones. First, I removed the spring from the left joystick in the controller. This lets me put the heli in a hover and let go of the remote ("appear ma, no hands!"). I have also moved the landing gear forward in their mounts to push the center of gravity forward a little, which gives a tiny bit far more forward speed. (Some many people tape a paperclip to the front to attain the very same impact). One particular of the other significant ones that I tried, but didn't maintain, was the "flybar mod". Google it for alot more particulars.
- Fairly durable. Ahead of flying the S107, I had a non-gyro three-CH heli which broke immediately after it is third flight. I am now 2+ weeks into the S107 and in spite of crashing into just about everything probable: walls, ceiling, sofa, tables, pull chain for ceiling fan, the Christmas tree(!), but for some minor nicks on the blades that do not affect flight, almost everything has held up fine. [My "trick" is to cut power to the blades completely as soon as the crash occurs, and just let it fall]. Even if a thing does break, just about each element on the 107 is replaceable, from the wings to the motors to the physique parts.
CONS:
- Mainly because the S107 is so light (40g), it completely can not be employed in any sort of wind. In reality, a decent draft can be sufficient to result in it to blow off course. Even indoors, you have to avoid open windows and fans of any sort. Not truly a big difficulty as this occurs to all little indoor helis.
- Due to IR control, people today report getting troubles flying near/around LCD televisions and light bulbs that are on when flying. I can fly over lit lamps (incandescent and florescent) with no troubles, but my 46" LCD will occasionally cause the heli to lose make contact with with the controller, shutting down power to the rotor. Turning off the Television solves the dilemma totally.
- The power connector inside my controller will not charge my heli - right after 5 seconds, it thinks its completely charged and shuts down. Right after taking the controller apart to appear for concerns, I located the the power wires' connection to the controller board had been not soldered appropriately. Because the USB charger operates fine, I did not bother returning the heli, but quality control nonetheless appears to be an issue.
- The USB charger (and presumably, the controller's built-in charger) are not "intelligent" chargers. That is, they will continue to charge the heli's battery as lengthy as they are plugged in. As the heli comes with a Li-Po rechargeable, overcharging can lead to all sorts of complications, ranging from shorter flight occasions to shortening the life of the battery, even to physically damaging the battery (can heat up and expand). Be certain to stop charging as soon as the indicator lights tell you to. [You can also significantly preserve the life of a Li-Po battery by not operating it down entirely immediately after each and every flight.]
- Even though the controller has markings for three channels (A, B and C), advertised as getting in a position to have three individuals fly their S107s in the identical room, there are truly only two channels on the market. (Once again, I have taken the controller apart to verify this). So if you planned on giving this as a gift to your three children, preserve in mind only two will be able to play with it simultaneously.
On the bright side is that to alter channels, you just have to flip the switch on the controller and the heli will automatically recognize which a single you chose.
All in all, the positives far outweigh the negatives and this makes a outstanding toy for youngsters and adults alike.

RATING: Soon after flying the 7.5 inch Syma S107 indoor heli for about three months now, I have to say that it is a single of the most beneath-rated RC heli out there, hands down. Store about. At about $30 internet with taxes and stuff, this tiny trooper delivers the looks, detail, durability and performance of a substantially pricier heli. The Syma S107 has only 3-way controls but it competes surprisingly nicely with the likes of the Blade MCX2 which has 4-way controls and retails for about $150 off-line.
Efficiency: I find it way more fun to fly the Syma S107 than the smoother and alot more mellifluous Blade MCX2. In this sense the Syma S107 hews to a less is alot more principle: i.e. it delivers extra with much less. But here is the irony of the entire circumstance: the Syma S107's ragged efficiency edge essentially connects with you improved than the ultra-smooth Blade MCX2. It is virtually like the difference amongst stick shift and automatic transmission. The S107's controls just feel more tactile than those of the Blade MCX2. (I am not attempting to knock the Blade MCX 2 which is a excellent small heli in its personal ideal. I am just attempting to make a comparison on matters of price, construct and overall performance.)
UPLIFTING LIFT: There is absolutely nothing like the sound of the Syma S107 blades when you turn it on. The rush of sound from its four independently articulated blades sound like no other heli I have flown. There is something breezily uplifting about that sound - a thing elevating about the way it elevates and stays aloft with truly wonderful balance.
Create DURABILITY: The detail and solid feel of the Syma S107 leaves the Blade MCX2 in the dust. The trim metal physique and snug plastic hood fits way much better than the loosey-goosey hood on the Blade MCX2. And following lots of trial crashes the Syma S107 has not shown significantly damage with the possible exception of a small whirring sound from the tail blade assembly and some herky-jerky movement when I am attempting to turn the heli left or suitable. (I have oiled it a small but all to no avail.) The Blade MCX2 flew nicely for a couple of months till it would not take off right after 1 unspectacular crash. (I am not making this up.) When I took it into Hobbytown USA in Fremont CA for a single of their RC technician to appear at, he identified out that one particular of the central plastic gears was not engaging because the engine moving it had been pocked out of position inspite of becoming "protected" by the plastic hood. My suspicion is that it was probably poked out of position by some protruding prong in the course of that final crash. I was mortified by the prospect of junking one thing I had paid $150 for only two months prior. But to Hobbytown USA's credit, they replaced the unit without having fuss or muss. I was so thankful that they will almost certainly have me as a buyer for life.
NAVIGATION LIGHT: Lastly nobody areas the navigational-bling-bling lights improved than Syma. That blinking light in the helicopter's nose makes it look positively sentient when it is hovering in front of you.
I appreciate this little heli and wish I had alot more time to fly it. A greater capacity/fast charge battery would go a long way towards realizing this goal. The existing heli only provides 10 minutes of flight time on top of about 45 minutes charge time. But in all fairness this appears to be the case with most RC helis in this category. However the battery's tendency to lose capacity when overcharged or re-charged without requisite cooling between flights (15 to 30 minutes)seriously needs to be fixed. Until that time, SYMA should certainly make instructions to that impact front and center of its operating manual. IC circuitry (wise battery tech) would go a extended way towards solving complications in this region.
INDISPENSABLE Advice: In that connection, right here is an indispensable tips for men and women who wanna get alot more frustration-no cost enjoyment out of their Syma S107 purchase:
1. Acquire 2 or four helis for starters as that will give you between 20 to 40 minutes of flying time, total.
two. When your heli's power gets depleted, do not charge it instantly as the engine assembly is all "hot and bothered". Let it cool down for about 20 minutes just before hooking it up to the charging port.
3. DO NOT OVERCHARGE THE HELI. It will not give you any more power if you do. Au contraire you will end up depleting the charging capacity of your battery for the reason that of the dumb circuitry they put in there.
4. For every heli you got, maintain a spare battery which sells on Amazon for about $5 every single. Installing it is as painless as removing two screws attaching the hood, cutting the old battery off and leaving sufficient lead wire, stripping corresponding ends of the red and black leads, connecting them then wrapping them with electrical tape. Soon after that you just put the battery back onto its sticky pad and then put the hood back on. (Google "installing a Syma S107 battery." Chances are you will locate a a pictorial guide and or a Youtube video that will show you specifically how to do it.)
Happy flyin'. C. Rex
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UPDATE - 6/28/11: Search for the parallel MCX2 evaluation on amazon.com or Google applying the search term: "A celebrated piece of crap to match the crappy service I got the Blade consumer service".