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These little helicopters are a lot of fun to play with and seem to be able to withstand quite a beating. We purchased several of these to give as "stocking stuffers" at Christmas as well as a couple for ourselves just for fun.
The instructions that come with this helicopter are a little lacking, but this is not a complex toy. Helpful hints missing from the instructions:
* Leave the unit level when you turn it on for a few seconds. There will be a very small blinking green light visible from the back of the unit that will stop flashing after a few moments. This is the gyro level-setting.
* To change channels of the helicopter (A vs B), make sure both the helicopter and remote are powered off. Set the channel you wish to use on the remote and power the remote on first with the throttle lever at idle. Power on the helicopter and move the throttle to the "open" position. After a brief moment, the helicopter will change channels and is available for use.
DURABILITY
These are durable but not indestructible. Take care when flying in a room with a lot of obstacles. Even slight changes in airflow in a room will change the flight dynamics of these small, lightweight helicopters. Due to their small size and relatively low powered motors, attaching anything to the helicopter could very easily prevent it from flying and at the very least will make it more difficult to control.
BATTERY
The helicopters can be charged from the included USB cable or from the included power-port on the remote. I would advise charging with the USB cable because charging from the remote will quickly drain the remote's batteries.
Regarding the USB charger, there is a little light in the USB side of the cable provided that will light up when charging is finished. The LED is not externally visible on the charger cable.
The way you fly your helicopter will influence how long the battery lasts, but we are averaging roughly 5 to 7 minutes. Charging takes roughly 45 minutes for my helicopters.
To maximize the life of the rechargeable battery, allow your helicopter to "rest" for 5 to 10 minutes after a flight before plugging it in for a charge.
Take care when plugging the cable into the helicopter to charge as the pins are very very small and I could see where it could be easy to damage them if you're too rough with it. On the charging cable (both on the remote and the USB cable) there is a small arrow/triangle on the top of the plug. Plug into the helicopter with this arrow/triangle facing up.
FLIGHT AND CONTROL
These helicopters quite stable and easy to fly. It does take a little finesse to learn just how much throttle you should give these, but the learning curve is minimal and you'll have it figured out during your first flight.
As you fly (and crash... because yes, you will crash these repeatedly) you should expect little tiny nicks in the plastic blades and plastic body pieces. These will impact flight characteristics over time but very minimally. You can pick up a set of replacement pieces for very little money here on Amazon. I think the last time I looked it was maybe $3 or less.
IF YOU HAVE PETS WITH LONG HAIR -- keep an eye on the rotor shaft and pull any tangled animal hairs or fibers out from around the shaft regularly.
With very little maintenance and care, I see no reason why these shouldn't last for quite a long time. The availability of very inexpensive replacement parts here on Amazon means you should be able to enjoy a great many flights with these units.
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S107G Phantom
3 Channels Infrared RC Helicopter
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GYRO TechnologyGyroscope system can constantly adjust the aircraft Various spin phenomena in flight. Let the airplanes in flight is more stable, more easy to operate. |
Double ProtectionHelicopter flies more safely, as it will be power-off automatically when chocked. |
Colorful flashing lightsColorful flashing light, keep your aircraft at night flying is quite excellent. |
BatteryBattery: 3.7V 150Mah Li-poly. Charging time: About 50-60 minutes (USB Charging). Flying time: About 6-8 minutes. |
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Customer Review: The helicopter dose not hover up
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SOLUTION for "toilet bowl" effect of a broken copter
These copters are SO MUCH FUN. But the first two that I bought, after a few too many spectacular crashes, developed a crippling problem called the "toilet bowl effect." They lose their gyroscopic stability and start swirling around (as if they are in a flushing toilet bowl) in a way that makes them impossible to control.I googled this problem, and I tried a few things that DIDN'T work (it's not because lubrication is needed, or because the rotor shaft is loose, or because the balance bar is bent or needs to be replaced).The REAL reason for the problem is subtle breakage in a key part of the upper rotor assembly. It's not the balance bar that needs replacing, but a plastic molded part that is a point of common connection for the central rotor shaft, the upper pair of wings, and the balance bar. I've attached a photograph of the part and HOW IT BREAKS. That is, two tiny arms of the piece snap (the two broken parts are shown). It is very difficult to SEE this breakage because it is mostly hidden, but a careful examination will reveal that this break destabilizes the upper rotor assembly.SOLUTION: Buy the "commonly needed" replacement parts. They're just $5 on eBay (you'll get much faster free shipping from U.S. based suppliers on eBay, because the suppliers here on Amazon are all based in China). Make sure you have a small screwdriver set, and get to work. A little bit of silicone spray lubricant (not WD40, because that will attract gunk) can't hurt. Note that because of small variances in part sizes and screw sizes, I found it best to replace as much of the entire upper motor assembly as you can, rather than just this one piece that breaks. Also note that the replacement kits that I got didn't have every single part (namely, missing the horizontal brackets that hold the wings).Now, instead of two duds plus one functional, I have THREE working copters! Hope this helps.(Oh, and I rate this toy 4 stars, and not 5 because of lack of instructions for how to deal with what seems to be a very common and fixable problem.)
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Abiels
Muy recomendable
Reviewed in Mexico on October 8, 2021
Abiels
Reviewed in Mexico on October 8, 2021
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Luiz c h
Entregou no prazo, excelente brinquedo
Reviewed in Brazil on November 18, 2020
