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 long) comes with Aluminum Frame and a Superb detail canopy, it does not look like a toy, but a really critical Helicopter. It is able to move in three Direction base on the three Channels, anyone can hover it easily. Because it is made with Aluminum Frame, particularly light weight and virtually indestructible in any crash, excellent for pretty first time newbies. This toy helicopter is created for any individual more than 8 years old, flight time is about five-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 : $22.93
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Item Capabilities

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

Buyer Critiques

Most of the other evaluations have hit the key pros and cons with this, but there are nevertheless a handful of alot more that I can add. Hope they aid in producing your acquiring decisions!
PRO:
- Thanks to the gyro, particularly short understanding 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. Correct joystick moves up/down (controlling forward/reverse) and left/suitable (tends to make heli spin). You can also moving the suitable stick diagonally to make many different turns although moving forward or backwards (reverse "figure-8's" are constantly impressive).
- Surprisingly huge number of "mods" that can be completed to a $30 heli. Soon after 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 ("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 much more forward speed. (Some folks tape a paperclip to the front to attain the similar effect). A single of the other huge ones that I tried, but did not maintain, was the "flybar mod". Google it for alot more details.
- Extremely durable. Just before flying the S107, I had a non-gyro 3-CH heli which broke immediately after it is third flight. I am now two+ weeks into the S107 and regardless of crashing into just about everything achievable: walls, ceiling, sofa, tables, pull chain for ceiling fan, the Christmas tree(!), but for some minor nicks on the blades that do not influence flight, everything has held up fine. [My "trick" is to cut power to the blades entirely as soon as the crash occurs, and just let it fall]. Even if something does break, just about each component on the 107 is replaceable, from the wings to the motors to the physique components.
CONS:
- Since the S107 is so light (40g), it certainly can not be used in any sort of wind. In reality, a decent draft can be adequate to result in it to blow off course. Even indoors, you have to stay clear of open windows and fans of any sort. Not actually a significant predicament as this happens to all compact indoor helis.
- Due to IR manage, individuals report getting problems flying close to/about LCD televisions and light bulbs that are on when flying. I can fly more than lit lamps (incandescent and florescent) with out issues, but my 46" LCD will occasionally lead to the heli to shed make contact with with the controller, shutting down power to the rotor. Turning off the Tv solves the problem totally.
- The power connector inside my controller will not charge my heli - following 5 seconds, it thinks its fully charged and shuts down. Immediately after taking the controller apart to appear for difficulties, I located the the power wires' connection to the controller board were not soldered adequately. Since the USB charger works fine, I did not bother returning the heli, but good quality control nevertheless seems 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 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 cease 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 right after each flight.]
- While the controller has markings for three channels (A, B and C), advertised as becoming in a position to have 3 men and women fly their S107s in the identical room, there are essentially 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 three youngsters, preserve 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 awesome toy for children and adults alike.

RATING: Following flying the 7.5 inch Syma S107 indoor heli for about three months now, I have to say that it is 1 of the most beneath-rated RC heli out there, hands down. Shop about. At about $30 on the 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.
Overall performance: I discover it way more entertaining to fly the Syma S107 than the smoother and more mellifluous Blade MCX2. In this sense the Syma S107 hews to a much less is additional principle: i.e. it delivers extra with much less. But here is the irony of the complete scenario: the Syma S107's ragged performance edge essentially connects with you far better than the ultra-smooth Blade MCX2. It is virtually 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 wonderful small heli in its personal appropriate. I am just attempting to make a comparison on matters of price tag, build and 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 4 independently articulated blades sound like no other heli I have flown. There is something breezily uplifting about that sound - some thing elevating about the way it elevates and stays aloft with really incredible balance.
Construct 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 much better than the loosey-goosey hood on the Blade MCX2. And soon after a large number of trial crashes the Syma S107 has not shown significantly damage with the attainable 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 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 right after one unspectacular crash. (I am not making this up.) When I took it into Hobbytown USA in Fremont CA for one particular of their RC technician to appear at, he identified out that 1 of the central plastic gears was not engaging due to the fact the engine moving it had been pocked out of position inspite of being "protected" by the plastic hood. My suspicion is that it was quite possibly poked out of position by some protruding prong for the duration of that last crash. I was mortified by the prospect of junking a thing I had paid $150 for only 2 months prior. But to Hobbytown USA's credit, they replaced the unit devoid of fuss or muss. I was so thankful that they will most likely have me as a consumer for life.
NAVIGATION LIGHT: Finally 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 love this little heli and wish I had more time to fly it. A greater capacity/quick charge battery would go a extended way towards realizing this objective. The present heli only gives 10 minutes of flight time on leading of about 45 minutes charge time. But in all fairness this appears to be the case with most RC helis in this category. Having said that the battery's tendency to shed capacity when overcharged or re-charged with no requisite cooling among flights (15 to 30 minutes)seriously requirements to be fixed. Until that time, SYMA should make instructions to that effect front and center of its operating manual. IC circuitry (intelligent battery tech) would go a lengthy way towards solving difficulties in this region.
INDISPENSABLE Suggestions: In that connection, right here is an indispensable tips for people today who wanna get way more frustration-free enjoyment out of their Syma S107 buy:
1. Decide to purchase 2 or four helis for starters as that will give you among 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 prior to hooking it up to the charging port.
three. DO NOT OVERCHARGE THE HELI. It will not give you any far more power if you do. Au contraire you will end up depleting the charging capacity of your battery considering of the dumb circuitry they put in there.
four. For each and every heli you got, keep a spare battery which sells on Amazon for about $5 every. Installing it is as quick 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. Immediately 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 find a a pictorial guide and or a Youtube video that will show you specifically 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 making use of the search term: "A celebrated piece of crap to match the crappy service I got the Blade consumer service".