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 extended) comes with Aluminum Frame and a Superb detail canopy, it does not appear like a toy, but a rather severe Helicopter. It is in a position to move in 3 Direction base on the 3 Channels, everyone can hover it very easily. Considering that it is made with Aluminum Frame, incredibly light weight and just about indestructible in any crash, best for pretty initial time newbies. This toy helicopter is created 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: 12 in Toys ; Games (See Top 100 in Toys ; Games)
3 inToys ; Games Hobbies Radio Control Helicopters

By : Syma
Price : $23.99
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Product Attributes

2 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

Customer Testimonials

Most of the other testimonials have hit the major pros and cons with this, but there are nevertheless a few far more that I can add. Hope they help in producing your buying decisions!
PRO:
- Thanks to the gyro, fairly brief understanding curve. Remote has two joysticks. Left side only moves up/down and controls speed of the rotors, which controls how substantially lift they generate. Ideal joystick moves up/down (controlling forward/reverse) and left/correct (makes heli spin). You can also moving the ideal stick diagonally to make many different turns although moving forward or backwards (reverse "figure-8's" are often impressive).
- Surprisingly huge quantity of "mods" that can be carried out to a $30 heli. Following 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 little, which offers a tiny bit far more forward speed. (Some individuals tape a paperclip to the front to accomplish the very same effect). 1 of the other large ones that I tried, but didn't keep, was the "flybar mod". Google it for extra specifics.
- Really durable. Ahead of 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 regardless of crashing into just about anything attainable: 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, anything has held up fine. [My "trick" is to cut power to the blades fully as soon as the crash happens, and just let it fall]. Even if one thing does break, just about each and every component on the 107 is replaceable, from the wings to the motors to the physique components.
CONS:
- Considering the S107 is so light (40g), it totally can't be used in any sort of wind. In truth, a decent draft can be sufficient to lead to it to blow off course. Even indoors, you have to prevent open windows and fans of any sort. Not really a massive issue as this happens to all small indoor helis.
- Due to IR control, individuals report having difficulties flying close to/about LCD televisions and light bulbs that are on when flying. I can fly over lit lamps (incandescent and florescent) without having troubles, but my 46" LCD will occasionally trigger the heli to lose speak to with the controller, shutting down power to the rotor. Turning off the Tv solves the dilemma fully.
- The power connector inside my controller will not charge my heli - immediately after 5 seconds, it thinks its completely charged and shuts down. Immediately after taking the controller apart to look for difficulties, I located the the power wires' connection to the controller board had been not soldered correctly. Given that the USB charger works fine, I did not bother returning the heli, but good quality control nonetheless seems to be an problem.
- 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 result in all sorts of concerns, ranging from shorter flight occasions to shortening the life of the battery, even to physically damaging the battery (can heat up and expand). Be sure 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 operating it down entirely following each flight.]
- Even though the controller has markings for 3 channels (A, B and C), advertised as being in a position to have three individuals fly their S107s in the same room, there are basically only two channels offered. (Once again, I have taken the controller apart to verify this). So if you planned on giving this as a gift to your 3 children, maintain in mind only two will be able to play with it simultaneously.
On the brilliant side is that to alter channels, you just have to flip the switch on the controller and the heli will automatically recognize which 1 you chose.
All in all, the positives far outweigh the negatives and this makes a wonderful toy for youngsters and adults alike.

RATING: Just after flying the 7.five inch Syma S107 indoor heli for about three months now, I have to say that it is 1 of the most under-rated RC heli out there, hands down. Shop around. At about $30 via the internet with taxes and stuff, this little trooper delivers the looks, detail, durability and overall performance of a considerably pricier heli. The Syma S107 has only three-way controls but it competes surprisingly nicely with the likes of the Blade MCX2 which has four-way controls and retails for about $150 off-line.
Efficiency: I uncover it additional 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 extra principle: i.e. it delivers a great deal more with less. But right here is the irony of the complete situation: the Syma S107's ragged performance edge truly connects with you much better than the ultra-smooth Blade MCX2. It's nearly like the difference amongst stick shift and automatic transmission. The S107's controls just feel additional tactile than those of the Blade MCX2. (I am not attempting to knock the Blade MCX two which is a awesome little heli in its personal correct. I am just trying to make a comparison on matters of cost, build 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 4 independently articulated blades sound like no other heli I have flown. There is something breezily uplifting about that sound - a thing elevating about the way it elevates and stays aloft with truly impressive balance.
Develop 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 far better than the loosey-goosey hood on the Blade MCX2. And after numerous trial crashes the Syma S107 has not shown much harm with the conceivable exception of a little whirring sound from the tail blade assembly and some herky-jerky movement when I am attempting to turn the heli left or suitable. (I have oiled it a tiny but all to no avail.) The Blade MCX2 flew nicely for a couple of months till it would not take off soon after one unspectacular crash. (I am not generating this up.) When I took it into Hobbytown USA in Fremont CA for a single of their RC technician to appear at, he identified out that one particular of the central plastic gears was not engaging mainly because the engine moving it had been pocked out of position inspite of getting "protected" by the plastic hood. My suspicion is that it was possibly poked out of position by some protruding prong in the course of that last 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 consumer for life.
NAVIGATION LIGHT: Finally 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 adore this small heli and wish I had way more time to fly it. A higher capacity/quick charge battery would go a lengthy way towards realizing this aim. The present heli only provides ten 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. But the battery's tendency to shed capacity when overcharged or re-charged with out requisite cooling among flights (15 to 30 minutes)really desires to be fixed. Until that time, SYMA really should make directions to that impact front and center of its operating manual. IC circuitry (wise battery tech) would go a extended way towards solving troubles in this location.
INDISPENSABLE Guidance: In that connection, here is an indispensable suggestions for folks who wanna get even more frustration-cost-free enjoyment out of their Syma S107 purchase:
1. Get 2 or 4 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 right away as the engine assembly is all "hot and bothered". Let it cool down for about 20 minutes before hooking it up to the charging port.
3. DO NOT OVERCHARGE THE HELI. It will not give you any way 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 each heli you got, maintain a spare battery which sells on Amazon for about $5 each. Installing it is as quick as removing two screws attaching the hood, cutting the old battery off and leaving sufficient lead wire, stripping corresponding ends of the red and black leads, connecting them then wrapping them with electrical tape. 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 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 applying the search term: "A celebrated piece of crap to match the crappy service I got the Blade client service".