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 Amazing detail canopy, it does not look like a toy, but a particularly serious Helicopter. It is in a position to move in 3 Direction base on the three Channels, anybody can hover it quickly. Because it is produced with Aluminum Frame, pretty light weight and nearly indestructible in any crash, best for very 1st time beginners. This toy helicopter is designed for anyone over 8 years old, flight time is about five-6 minutes immediately 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: 8 in Toys ; Games (See Top 100 in Toys ; Games)
- 3 inToys ; Games Hobbies Radio Control Helicopters
By : Syma
Price : $24.80
You Save : $15.15 (38%)
Item Attributes
- two Selectable Frequencies Let's You Fly Up To 2 Helicopters At When
- Syma S107/S107G
- Complete three channels: up, down, left, proper, forward, and backward
Consumer Critiques
Most of the other testimonials have hit the significant pros and cons with this, but there are still a handful of more that I can add. Hope they assist in creating your buying decisions!
PRO:
- Thanks to the gyro, very brief mastering curve. Remote has two joysticks. Left side only moves up/down and controls speed of the rotors, which controls how a lot lift they generate. Perfect joystick moves up/down (controlling forward/reverse) and left/suitable (makes heli spin). You can also moving the right stick diagonally to make many different turns although moving forward or backwards (reverse "figure-8's" are usually impressive).
- Surprisingly significant quantity of "mods" that can be completed to a $30 heli. Just after experimenting, I have settled on two minor ones. Initially, 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 gives a tiny bit a great deal more forward speed. (Some people tape a paperclip to the front to attain the similar impact). One of the other huge ones that I tried, but didn't preserve, was the "flybar mod". Google it for way more specifics.
- Extremely durable. Prior to flying the S107, I had a non-gyro 3-CH heli which broke after it really is third flight. I'm now two+ weeks into the S107 and regardless of crashing into just about anything potential: walls, ceiling, sofa, tables, pull chain for ceiling fan, the Christmas tree(!), but for some minor nicks on the blades that do not have an effect on 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 some thing does break, just about every single portion on the 107 is replaceable, from the wings to the motors to the physique parts.
CONS:
- Since the S107 is so light (40g), it totally can't be utilised in any sort of wind. In fact, a decent draft can be sufficient to result in it to blow off course. Even indoors, you have to keep away from open windows and fans of any sort. Not actually a massive dilemma as this happens to all little indoor helis.
- Due to IR control, individuals report getting issues flying close to/around LCD televisions and light bulbs that are on when flying. I can fly over lit lamps (incandescent and florescent) without difficulties, but my 46" LCD will occasionally cause the heli to shed contact with the controller, shutting down power to the rotor. Turning off the Tv solves the challenge absolutely.
- 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 look for troubles, I discovered the the power wires' connection to the controller board had been not soldered adequately. Considering the fact that the USB charger works fine, I did not bother returning the heli, but high quality manage still seems 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 troubles, 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 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 running it down entirely just after every flight.]
- Though the controller has markings for 3 channels (A, B and C), advertised as becoming in a position to have three consumers fly their S107s in the same space, there are essentially only two channels available. (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, maintain in thoughts only two will be able to play with it simultaneously.
On the vibrant side is that to change channels, you just have to flip the switch on the controller and the heli will automatically recognize which one particular you chose.
All in all, the positives far outweigh the negatives and this tends to make a superb toy for children and adults alike.
RATING: Right after flying the 7.5 inch Syma S107 indoor heli for about three months now, I have to say that it is one of the most under-rated RC heli out there, hands down. Store around. At about $30 internet with taxes and stuff, this little trooper delivers the looks, detail, durability and efficiency of a considerably pricier heli. The Syma S107 has only three-way controls but it competes surprisingly well with the likes of the Blade MCX2 which has four-way controls and retails for about $150 off-line.
Efficiency: I locate it far more entertaining to fly the Syma S107 than the smoother and much more mellifluous Blade MCX2. In this sense the Syma S107 hews to a much less is even more principle: i.e. it delivers way more with much less. But here is the irony of the complete scenario: the Syma S107's ragged performance edge really connects with you superior than the ultra-smooth Blade MCX2. It's pretty much like the difference amongst stick shift and automatic transmission. The S107's controls just really feel extra tactile than those of the Blade MCX2. (I am not attempting to knock the Blade MCX 2 which is a great tiny heli in its own proper. I am just trying to make a comparison on matters of price tag, develop 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 a thing breezily uplifting about that sound - some thing elevating about the way it elevates and stays aloft with truly fantastic balance.
Create 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 a number of trial crashes the Syma S107 has not shown significantly damage with the potential exception of a small whirring sound from the tail blade assembly and some herky-jerky movement when I am trying to turn the heli left or perfect. (I have oiled it a tiny but all to no avail.) The Blade MCX2 flew properly for a couple of months till it would not take off after one particular unspectacular crash. (I am not creating this up.) When I took it into Hobbytown USA in Fremont CA for one particular of their RC technician to look at, he discovered out that one of the central plastic gears was not engaging considering that the engine moving it had been pocked out of position inspite of being "protected" by the plastic hood. My suspicion is that it was possibly poked out of position by some protruding prong through that last crash. I was mortified by the prospect of junking some thing I had paid $150 for only two months prior. But to Hobbytown USA's credit, they replaced the unit with out fuss or muss. I was so thankful that they will most likely have me as a client for life.
NAVIGATION LIGHT: Lastly no one areas the navigational-bling-bling lights much better than Syma. That blinking light in the helicopter's nose tends to make it appear positively sentient when it is hovering in front of you.
I love this little heli and wish I had additional time to fly it. A greater capacity/quick charge battery would go a extended way towards realizing this goal. The current heli only gives 10 minutes of flight time on top rated of about 45 minutes charge time. But in all fairness this appears to be the case with most RC helis in this category. Yet the battery's tendency to lose capacity when overcharged or re-charged with no requisite cooling amongst flights (15 to 30 minutes)genuinely demands to be fixed. Until that time, SYMA will need to make instructions to that impact front and center of its operating manual. IC circuitry (intelligent battery tech) would go a long way towards solving difficulties in this area.
INDISPENSABLE Guidance: In that connection, here is an indispensable guidance for men and women who wanna get way more frustration-free of charge enjoyment out of their Syma S107 buy:
1. Order 2 or four helis for starters as that will give you amongst 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 ahead of hooking it up to the charging port.
3. DO NOT OVERCHARGE THE HELI. It will not give you any far more power if you do. Au contraire you will finish up depleting the charging capacity of your battery given 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 $five every single. Installing it is as painless 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. Right 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 get a a pictorial guide and or a Youtube video that will show you exactly how to do it.)
Pleased flyin'. C. Rex
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UPDATE - 6/28/11: Search for the parallel MCX2 assessment on amazon.com or Google utilizing the search term: "A celebrated piece of crap to match the crappy service I got the Blade consumer service".
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