As the description states, the battery life or flight time of the craft is about 5-6 maybe 7 minutes. But, within those 6 minutes or so it’s a blast to fly. Learning to hover is vital, once mastered flight is easier but still challenges do exist to flight due to variables such and ground effect and in home terrain which present themselves and their unique nature and effects on flight characteristics the user needs to factor in. The thing is pretty small, so something as simple as an area rugs 1/2” rise will cause a slight change to ground effect, subtle but exaggerated to a degree which can cause a catastrophic failure event to the small craft of not accounted for. It’s build is extremely clean, and well put together. A good analogy would be to compare it to a miniature outhouse: the longevity of the unit depends on how the user treats the outhouse. One slam of a door and it could fall to pieces, but that slam would only occur if it came from a user 16 times it’s size.
The controls are very finely tuned. A small adjustment is all one needs for a movement. There is no delay or lag in the control input to output at a close distance in an indoor setting. I left the AC blowing to present a challenge. It was challenging to say the least. Even the slightest breeze from the AC presents a challenge. I would equate the small breeze from the AC to a 20 gusting 30 wind condition for a like model rotary wing aircraft of normal proportion and size. My AC might be blowing .6 knots tops. With 10 ft ceilings, given the lightweight nature of the craft I can only assume the wind variable would be exponential to the actual output at the low altitude of 10 inches.
The only downside I can note is the lack of a compensation of power output to energy remaining in the battery. When the battery gets low, the resulting input to the controller requires a higher power setting. Example: when the battery is at a full charge the power setting required for hover at 2-3 inches is relatively low. Around the 5.5-5.8 minute mark the power setting required for the same altitude is proportionally larger. This leads me to believe that the weight savings of the computer board was a priority over the compensation of power requirements relative to battery life or charge. This is not a deal breaker but should be something of note. Conversely, the power setting input required when the battery is at full charge is very low and quite sensitive. This is essentially on a liner scale: power setting input at outset low/power setting input at 5.6 minutes much lesser that at outset. It was a gradual learning curve, but one note to point out and something that may prove useful for those with younger fliers.
A decent rating of this craft deserves a 4.2 out of 5. The cost over value of this unit is a 5 out of 5. The lights are cool, but I ponder on their power consumption. It seems it would be nominal, due to them being LED. This draw from battery is likely not a factor due to their size however they serve no other function that to make it look realistic, which they do indeed so for that alone I wouldn’t knock any points off. The lights to me actually would add “style points”.
Overall: Very fun flyer and really well built, would purchase again and highly recommend. Instructions are straightforward with a few grammatical errors common to this type of toy but understandable and decipherable by the majority of those educated in the English language, in my opinion. The trim control on the controller is well suited for trimming prior to flight for left to right adjustment.
Cons: battery life is limited but expectable from such a small craft. Power setting Inputs are sensitive with a full charge, and requires constant user input to increase as the battery reaches its end state of charge, which as stated before is typically in the last 10-15% of the battery life.
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S107/S107G Phantom 3CH 3.5 Channel Mini RC Helicopter with Gyro
This S107 mini rc helicopter is the world's most durable and stable helicopter. The item comes with the latest gyro system for precision control. The metal frame has proven to withstand dozens of crashes. The mini helicopter charges directly from the controller which uses "AA" batteries and has a full-function trim control for the perfect flight. Get one today before they all fly away!
Manufactured by Syma ! Ideal gift for kids!
Main Features:
- 2 Selectable Frequencies, Let's You Fly Up To 2 Helicopters At the same time
- Upgraded metal frame for durability
- Upgrade gyro system for precise control
- 3-channel, Remote Control (Allows for Forward/Backward, Left/Right, Up/Down movements)
- Auto Stable & Precision Speed
- Miniature Size & Light Weight
- Small Size Provides Agility and Speed
- Made of a Unique Material to Withstand Crashes
- Easy to fly
Specifications:
- Main Rotor Diameter (Lower): 190mm
- Tail Rotor Diameter: 30mm
- Fuselage Length: 220mm
- Fuselage Height: 98mm
- Fuselage Width: 38mm
- Power System: 180 motor*2
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Colorful Flashing LightsWith colorful flashing lights, enables a night flight, keeps the helicopter fly excellently and make it more easily to be identified at night. |
Super DurableWith metal frame and flexible blades, which provides to withstand dozens of crashes, makes this mini helicopter more tough and durable. |
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| Size | 10.63 x 1.77 x 4.72 inches | 10.63 x 1.77 x 4.72 inches | 8.7 x 1.5 x 4.1 inches | 12.8 x 2.4 x 5.7 inches | 12.4 x 12.4 x 4.1 inches |
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Another s107g purchase, another beauty received!
These are my go-to chopper when it comes to flying around the office or house. I must have owned 10 of these over the years plus a few which were fakes but still performed pretty well anyway.Key Points About the s107g helicoptersPros:1. They hover well but once you get comfortable hovering, you can add some weight to the nose which makes them faster. Much more fun flying through the eagle pro gates at speed.Link to gates - Drone Racing Obstacle Course. Easy to Build Racing Drone Kit. Create Your Own Drone Racing League. Suitable Drone Games for Kid or Adults (Amazon Exclusive)2. Easy to trim. Be sure to do this before take-off as its much easier than being airborne with a spinning fuselage3. Precise landings. With a bit of practice, you can land this thing on a dime. The eagle pro helipad is a good size to practice your landings.Link to helipad - Remote Control Helicopter Landing Pad - Complete Edition - Flashing LED Lights Installed - Suitable for RC Helicopters, Quadcopters, Drones, Syma Helicopters4. Tough litle flier. They can take a fair old beating.Cons:1. Battery only lasts about 5 mins and you cant use spare batteries since they are hardwired into the helicopter.2. Infrared controller, so indoor only flying3. Any wind or breeze from air-con will cause mayhem, they really cant handle that4. If you crash into the tv, the blades can leave a scratch.......dont tell my wife but it was me who put those marks on our TV.This wont be the last s107g I buy, they are great value.
