Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter

Product Description

Syma S107G is equipped with a four-in-1 infra-red receiver (Gyro, ESC, Mixer, Receiver). This palm size S107 Toy Helicopter (18.5cm lengthy) comes with Aluminum Frame and a Wonderful detail canopy, it doesn't look like a toy, but a really serious Helicopter. It is in a position to move in 3 Direction base on the 3 Channels, any person can hover it conveniently. Considering that it is produced with Aluminum Frame, very light weight and nearly indestructible in any crash, perfect for fairly first time beginners. This toy helicopter is designed for anyone over 8 years old, flight time is around 5-6 minutes 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: 9 in Toys ; Games (See Top 100 in Toys ; Games)
3 inToys ; Games Hobbies Radio Control Helicopters

By : Syma
Price : $23.25
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Product Characteristics

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

Buyer Critiques

Most of the other testimonials have hit the main pros and cons with this, but there are nevertheless a handful of additional that I can add. Hope they assist in creating your purchasing choices!
PRO:
- Thanks to the gyro, rather short studying curve. Remote has two joysticks. Left side only moves up/down and controls speed of the rotors, which controls how much lift they produce. Ideal joystick moves up/down (controlling forward/reverse) and left/proper (tends to make heli spin). You can also moving the suitable stick diagonally to make many different turns when moving forward or backwards (reverse "figure-8's" are often impressive).
- Surprisingly significant number of "mods" that can be accomplished to a $30 heli. After experimenting, I have settled on two minor ones. Very 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 ("look ma, no hands!"). I have also moved the landing gear forward in their mounts to push the center of gravity forward a tiny, which offers a tiny bit far more forward speed. (Some consumers tape a paperclip to the front to obtain the identical impact). A single of the other large ones that I tried, but did not maintain, was the "flybar mod". Google it for alot more facts.
- Rather durable. Just before flying the S107, I had a non-gyro three-CH heli which broke soon after it's third flight. I'm now two+ weeks into the S107 and in spite of crashing into just about almost everything attainable: walls, ceiling, sofa, tables, pull chain for ceiling fan, the Christmas tree(!), but for some minor nicks on the blades that do not impact flight, anything has held up fine. [My "trick" is to cut power to the blades absolutely as soon as the crash occurs, and just let it fall]. Even if some thing does break, just about each element on the 107 is replaceable, from the wings to the motors to the physique components.
CONS:
- Simply because the S107 is so light (40g), it totally can't be utilised in any sort of wind. In truth, 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 really a huge dilemma as this happens to all smaller indoor helis.
- Due to IR manage, folks report getting difficulties flying near/about LCD televisions and light bulbs that are on when flying. I can fly more than lit lamps (incandescent and florescent) devoid of problems, but my 46" LCD will occasionally cause the heli to lose get in touch with with the controller, shutting down power to the rotor. Turning off the Television solves the trouble fully.
- The power connector inside my controller will not charge my heli - soon after five seconds, it thinks its fully charged and shuts down. Just after taking the controller apart to look for issues, I located the the power wires' connection to the controller board were not soldered correctly. Because the USB charger operates fine, I did not bother returning the heli, but good quality manage nonetheless appears to be an problem.
- The USB charger (and presumably, the controller's built-in charger) are not "smart" chargers. That is, they will continue to charge the heli's battery as extended as they are plugged in. As the heli comes with a Li-Po rechargeable, overcharging can result in all sorts of issues, ranging from shorter flight occasions to shortening the life of the battery, even to physically damaging the battery (can heat up and expand). Be positive to quit charging as soon as the indicator lights tell you to. [You can also drastically preserve the life of a Li-Po battery by not running it down completely just after every single flight.]
- Even though the controller has markings for three channels (A, B and C), advertised as being able to have 3 many people fly their S107s in the very same space, there are truly only two channels obtainable. (Once again, I have taken the controller apart to verify this). So if you planned on giving this as a gift to your three young children, keep in mind only two will be in a position to play with it simultaneously.
On the vibrant side is that to transform 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 terrific toy for youngsters and adults alike.

RATING: Following flying the 7.five inch Syma S107 indoor heli for about 3 months now, I have to say that it is one particular of the most under-rated RC heli out there, hands down. Shop around. At about $30 online with taxes and stuff, this small trooper delivers the looks, detail, durability and performance of a much pricier heli. The Syma S107 has only three-way controls but it competes surprisingly properly with the likes of the Blade MCX2 which has 4-way controls and retails for about $150 off-line.
Performance: I obtain it alot more entertaining to fly the Syma S107 than the smoother and a lot more mellifluous Blade MCX2. In this sense the Syma S107 hews to a less is a great deal more principle: i.e. it delivers even more with less. But right here is the irony of the whole scenario: the Syma S107's ragged performance edge essentially connects with you greater than the ultra-smooth Blade MCX2. It is nearly like the distinction in between stick shift and automatic transmission. The S107's controls just feel even more tactile than those of the Blade MCX2. (I am not attempting to knock the Blade MCX 2 which is a excellent tiny heli in its own appropriate. I am just trying to make a comparison on matters of price tag, develop and efficiency.)
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 - one thing elevating about the way it elevates and stays aloft with definitely incredible balance.
Build DURABILITY: The detail and solid really feel of the Syma S107 leaves the Blade MCX2 in the dust. The trim metal body and snug plastic hood fits way better than the loosey-goosey hood on the Blade MCX2. And immediately after quite a few trial crashes the Syma S107 has not shown a lot damage with the probable exception of a tiny whirring sound from the tail blade assembly and some herky-jerky movement when I am trying to turn the heli left or appropriate. (I have oiled it a little but all to no avail.) The Blade MCX2 flew well for a couple of months until it would not take off immediately after 1 unspectacular crash. (I am not generating this up.) When I took it into Hobbytown USA in Fremont CA for one particular of their RC technician to look at, he identified out that one of the central plastic gears was not engaging considering the engine moving it had been pocked out of position inspite of becoming "protected" by the plastic hood. My suspicion is that it was possibly poked out of position by some protruding prong through that final crash. I was mortified by the prospect of junking something I had paid $150 for only 2 months prior. But to Hobbytown USA's credit, they replaced the unit without fuss or muss. I was so thankful that they will quite possibly have me as a customer for life.
NAVIGATION LIGHT: Lastly nobody places the navigational-bling-bling lights superior than Syma. That blinking light in the helicopter's nose tends to make it look positively sentient when it is hovering in front of you.
I love this little heli and wish I had more time to fly it. A greater capacity/quick charge battery would go a long way towards realizing this objective. The existing heli only offers 10 minutes of flight time on top of about 45 minutes charge time. But in all fairness this seems to be the case with most RC helis in this category. Then again the battery's tendency to shed capacity when overcharged or re-charged without requisite cooling in between flights (15 to 30 minutes)definitely needs to be fixed. Until that time, SYMA should really make directions to that impact front and center of its operating manual. IC circuitry (wise battery tech) would go a long way towards solving problems in this location.
INDISPENSABLE Advice: In that connection, here is an indispensable suggestions for persons who wanna get more frustration-absolutely free enjoyment out of their Syma S107 obtain:
1. Purchase two or four helis for starters as that will give you in between 20 to 40 minutes of flying time, total.
two. When your heli's power gets depleted, do not charge it immediately 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 extra power if you do. Au contraire you will end up depleting the charging capacity of your battery since of the dumb circuitry they put in there.
4. For just about every heli you got, keep a spare battery which sells on Amazon for about $5 each. Installing it is as painless as removing two screws attaching the hood, cutting the old battery off and leaving adequate lead wire, stripping corresponding ends of the red and black leads, connecting them then wrapping them with electrical tape. Just 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." Probabilities are you will discover a a pictorial guide and or a Youtube video that will show you precisely how to do it.)
Happy flyin'. C. Rex
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UPDATE - 6/28/11: Search for the parallel MCX2 review on amazon.com or Google applying the search term: "A celebrated piece of crap to match the crappy service I got the Blade buyer service".