Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter - Blue

Item 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 long) comes with Aluminum Frame and a Fantastic detail canopy, it does not look like a toy, but a pretty significant Helicopter. It is able to move in three Path base on the 3 Channels, any one can hover it conveniently. Given that it is created with Aluminum Frame, quite light weight and practically indestructible in any crash, fantastic for especially to begin with time beginners. This toy helicopter is designed for any person over 8 years old, flight time is about 5-6 minutes right 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: 5 in Toys ; Games (See Top 100 in Toys ; Games)
• 2 inToys ; Games Hobbies Radio Control Helicopters

By : Syma
List Price : $39.95
Price : $26.55
You Save : $13.40 (34%)

Product Characteristics

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

Customer Critiques

Most of the other reviews have hit the main pros and cons with this, but there are nonetheless a handful of even more that I can add. Hope they assist in generating your purchasing decisions!
PRO:
- Thanks to the gyro, pretty short finding out curve. Remote has two joysticks. Left side only moves up/down and controls speed of the rotors, which controls how much lift they produce. Perfect joystick moves up/down (controlling forward/reverse) and left/proper (makes heli spin). You can also moving the ideal stick diagonally to make many turns even though moving forward or backwards (reverse "figure-8's" are continually impressive).
- Surprisingly large quantity of "mods" that can be completed to a $30 heli. Immediately after experimenting, I have settled on two minor ones. To begin with, 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 even more forward speed. (Some people tape a paperclip to the front to obtain the same impact). One particular of the other major ones that I attempted, but did not maintain, was the "flybar mod". Google it for more particulars.
- Highly durable. Before flying the S107, I had a non-gyro three-CH heli which broke just after it's third flight. I am now 2+ weeks into the S107 and despite crashing into just about every thing possible: walls, ceiling, sofa, tables, pull chain for ceiling fan, the Christmas tree(!), but for some minor nicks on the blades that don't influence flight, every little thing has held up fine. [My "trick" is to cut energy to the blades totally as soon as the crash happens, and just let it fall]. Even if something does break, just about each and every portion 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 definitely can not be applied in any sort of wind. In reality, a decent draft can be sufficient to trigger it to blow off course. Even indoors, you have to steer clear of open windows and fans of any sort. Not really a huge challenge as this occurs to all modest indoor helis.
- Due to IR control, consumers report getting challenges flying close to/around LCD televisions and light bulbs that are on when flying. I can fly over lit lamps (incandescent and florescent) without having difficulties, but my 46" LCD will occasionally lead to the heli to shed speak to with the controller, shutting down power to the rotor. Turning off the Television solves the problem entirely.
- The power connector inside my controller will not charge my heli - immediately after five seconds, it thinks its completely charged and shuts down. Right after taking the controller apart to appear for issues, I discovered the the power wires' connection to the controller board had been not soldered appropriately. Given that the USB charger functions fine, I did not bother returning the heli, but high quality manage 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 long as they are plugged in. As the heli comes with a Li-Po rechargeable, overcharging can trigger all sorts of concerns, ranging from shorter flight instances to shortening the life of the battery, even to physically damaging the battery (can heat up and expand). Be confident to quit 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 absolutely following every single flight.]
- Even though the controller has markings for three channels (A, B and C), advertised as being in a position to have three consumers fly their S107s in the exact same space, there are actually only two channels available. (Once again, I have taken the controller apart to verify this). So if you planned on giving this as a gift to your 3 young children, preserve in thoughts only two will be in a position to play with it simultaneously.
On the vivid side is that to modify channels, you just have to flip the switch on the controller and the heli will automatically recognize which one you chose.
All in all, the positives far outweigh the negatives and this tends to make a awesome toy for youngsters and adults alike.

RATING: Following flying the 7.5 inch Syma S107 indoor heli for about 3 months now, I have to say that it is one of the most beneath-rated RC heli out there, hands down. Shop around. At about $30 on the net with taxes and stuff, this small trooper delivers the looks, detail, durability and performance of a significantly 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 discover it more fun to fly the Syma S107 than the smoother and more mellifluous Blade MCX2. In this sense the Syma S107 hews to a less is a lot more principle: i.e. it delivers much more with less. But here is the irony of the complete situation: the Syma S107's ragged overall performance edge really connects with you far better than the ultra-smooth Blade MCX2. It's almost like the distinction in between stick shift and automatic transmission. The S107's controls just really feel additional tactile than those of the Blade MCX2. (I am not attempting to knock the Blade MCX 2 which is a superb tiny heli in its personal correct. I am just trying to make a comparison on matters of value, create and efficiency.)
UPLIFTING LIFT: There is 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 one thing breezily uplifting about that sound - something elevating about the way it elevates and stays aloft with absolutely fantastic balance.
Construct DURABILITY: The detail and solid really feel of the Syma S107 leaves the Blade MCX2 in the dust. The trim metal physique and snug plastic hood fits way greater than the loosey-goosey hood on the Blade MCX2. And immediately after various trial crashes the Syma S107 has not shown considerably damage with the possible exception of a little whirring sound from the tail blade assembly and some herky-jerky motion when I am trying to turn the heli left or right. (I have oiled it a little but all to no avail.) The Blade MCX2 flew nicely for a couple of months till it would not take off immediately after a single unspectacular crash. (I am not producing this up.) When I took it into Hobbytown USA in Fremont CA for a single of their RC technician to look at, he found out that one of the central plastic gears was not engaging because the engine moving it had been pocked out of position inspite of being "protected" by the plastic hood. My suspicion is that it was almost certainly poked out of position by some protruding prong in the course of that last crash. I was mortified by the prospect of junking a thing I had paid $150 for only two months prior. But to Hobbytown USA's credit, they replaced the unit without fuss or muss. I was so thankful that they will probably have me as a consumer for life.
NAVIGATION LIGHT: Ultimately no one areas the navigational-bling-bling lights superior than Syma. That blinking light in the helicopter's nose makes it appear positively sentient when it is hovering in front of you.
I like this small heli and wish I had extra time to fly it. A greater capacity/speedy charge battery would go a long way towards realizing this goal. The present heli only provides ten 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. But the battery's tendency to lose capacity when overcharged or re-charged with no requisite cooling between flights (15 to 30 minutes)truly desires to be fixed. Till that time, SYMA need to make instructions to that effect front and center of its operating manual. IC circuitry (wise battery tech) would go a long way towards solving issues in this area.
INDISPENSABLE Tips: In that connection, here is an indispensable assistance for persons who wanna get alot more frustration-totally free enjoyment out of their Syma S107 buy:
1. Buy 2 or 4 helis for starters as that will give you amongst 20 to 40 minutes of flying time, total.
2. When your heli's power gets depleted, do not charge it promptly as the engine assembly is all "hot and bothered". Let it cool down for about 20 minutes ahead of hooking it up to the charging port.
three. DO NOT OVERCHARGE THE HELI. It will not give you any a great deal more power if you do. Au contraire you will finish up depleting the charging capacity of your battery considering that of the dumb circuitry they put in there.
4. For just about every heli you got, preserve a spare battery which sells on Amazon for about $5 every. Installing it is as easy as removing two screws attaching the hood, cutting the old battery off and leaving enough 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." Probabilities 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 assessment on amazon.com or Google employing the search term: "A celebrated piece of crap to match the crappy service I got the Blade customer service".