Choosing my next RC helicopter?

annielou

I recently got a $50 RC helicopter from Walmart. it's pretty sturdy and works really well, but I'm starting to get bored with it. It seems to only have the most basic functions and minimal speeds that any RC helicopter has.
I don't want anything TOO too fancy, just a really reliable precision RC helicopter no longer than 20". The most I'm willing to spend is $250.

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I don't like the air hogs very much like the other answer suggests. Here are a couple that I have and like:

This is a mini. It's awesome especially for the price:
http://www.amazon.com/Syma-S107-S107G-Helicopter-Yellow/dp/B004A8ZRB0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364698569&sr=8-1&keywords=Syma

This is also a mini. It's cool in the dark and flies very fast and stable:

http://www.amazon.com/Night-Hunter-Xtreme-Glow-Helicopter/dp/B007IRJQLW/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1364698633&sr=1-1&keywords=night+hunter+xtreme+glow+in+the+dark+rc+helicopter

A little bigger:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003EGQ5JC/ref=asc_df_B003EGQ5JC2452104?smid=A1P0AZGH4WNVIW&tag=nextagusmp0384863-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395129&creativeASIN=B003EGQ5JC

RC Helicopters... Anyone have this one?

Q. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0069G3L5U/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=AF3OSWQ0BTWJQ

Is this a very durable model? Does anyone know if its the same as this one? Thinking about getting one for my brother for christmas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Flx3w2daooU

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If you really want a durable model i suggest you go for the Syma S107, practically indestructible and one of the best micro heli's out there for that kind of money.

Check:
http://www.rc-heli-review.com/rc-heli-reviews/syma-s107

One of the best sold heli's and that is not for a reason, it's simply the best quality mini heli out there.

Good Luck.

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RC Helicopters... Anyone have this one?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0069G3L5U/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=AF3OSWQ0BTWJQ

Is this a very durable model? Does anyone know if its the same as this one? Thinking about getting one for my brother for christmas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Flx3w2daooU

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If you really want a durable model i suggest you go for the Syma S107, practically indestructible and one of the best micro heli's out there for that kind of money.

Check:
http://www.rc-heli-review.com/rc-heli-reviews/syma-s107

One of the best sold heli's and that is not for a reason, it's simply the best quality mini heli out there.

Good Luck.

What rc helicopter is good but not too expensive?

lotrGurl23

I am a beginner and want to find a good remote control helicopter.

1. I want it to be able to get of the ground,
2. have a reasonable flight time in between charges
3. be reasonably easy to learn how to fly it doesn't have to be too simple I have a brain :)
4. flies straight when you want it too and not just in circles
5. This is not as important but it would be really nice if it had full range of motion (forward, back, right, left, up, down and possibly hover)
6. If it does crash preferably it won't shatter into a jazillion pieces maybe a gyro would keep it from crashing I don't know enough about them to know

I don't want one too big. Indoor is preferred to outdoor, but if it does both that's obviously fine too :). I've read that a "hobby" standard coaxial mini helicopters are better than "toy" helicopters because if something does break you can replace parts. On the other hand I'm NOT made of money so a $80 helicopter for fun is far out of my budget.

If nothing like this exists sorry to waste your time, but I'm hoping some rc helicopter junkie can read this and have a solution. I tried googling it, but I don't know enough of the terminology to find what I want. I found something called a "E-flite Blade mCX" off of a blog and it sounds awesome but the cheapest I can find it is $60 which is still far out of my budget :\. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Your in luck, there is a mini RC helicopter does fit your criteria pretty well.

Its the Syma S107 mini electric RC helicopter.

I've had mine for some time and I love it, its great fun and easy to fly. Its a good beginners helicopter.
If it does crash its got a metal frame and is pretty durable. Mine hit the ceiling, the desk, and the dog, and it just keeps right on going.

If you get it online you should be able to grab one for around $30 bucks. Thats it.

You can read a full review and see a video of it flying right here:

http://electricrchelicopterreviews.com/

I hope you try the s107 you wont regret it!


Happy Holidays--

Cheers

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Choosing my next RC helicopter?

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annielou

I recently got a $50 RC helicopter from Walmart. it's pretty sturdy and works really well, but I'm starting to get bored with it. It seems to only have the most basic functions and minimal speeds that any RC helicopter has.
I don't want anything TOO too fancy, just a really reliable precision RC helicopter no longer than 20". The most I'm willing to spend is $250.

Answer
I don't like the air hogs very much like the other answer suggests. Here are a couple that I have and like:

This is a mini. It's awesome especially for the price:
http://www.amazon.com/Syma-S107-S107G-Helicopter-Yellow/dp/B004A8ZRB0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364698569&sr=8-1&keywords=Syma

This is also a mini. It's cool in the dark and flies very fast and stable:

http://www.amazon.com/Night-Hunter-Xtreme-Glow-Helicopter/dp/B007IRJQLW/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1364698633&sr=1-1&keywords=night+hunter+xtreme+glow+in+the+dark+rc+helicopter

A little bigger:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003EGQ5JC/ref=asc_df_B003EGQ5JC2452104?smid=A1P0AZGH4WNVIW&tag=nextagusmp0384863-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395129&creativeASIN=B003EGQ5JC

is Metal 3-Channel Remote Control Mini RC 6020 Helicopter any good?

Daniel E

///i wont to buy it but not sure if its good .. and if it breaks easy or not/??????

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Yes, it is good. But, if you're a beginner I would suggest this:

http://www.amazon.com/Syma-S107-S107G-Helicopter-Yellow/dp/B004A8ZRB0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1313625384&sr=8-2

Best beginner RC heli out. Like the others, if you are NOT a beginner then buy a 4 channel. 3 channels are made for beginners. If you want the full expierence get a 4 channel

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Where to find Syma S107 helicopter review and best price online?

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David

Where to find Syma S107 Helicopter review and best price online? I would like to buy new one from a reliable web store. Is Syma S107 parts available online?

I would like to hear your valuable suggestions and opinions before going to buy this product.

Expecting your reply

Thanks in Advance.

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Own the New Syma S107 Remote Controlled Helicopter and experience the fun of flying one of the best and modern mini RC helicopters. This is the smallest and lightest RC helicopter on the market today produced by the well know brand Syma.

The New Syma S107 Mini Indoor Remote Controlled Helicopter can literally fit in the palm of your hand at approximately 7.5 inches long and weighing in at only 34grams. It is equipped with latest Gyroscope technology which is used to stabilize the helicopter's heading, not seen on many old style mini helicopters. The S107 comes equipped with a high grade metal body frame and not a delicate piece of plastic that many RC helicopters are made from.

You can go to amazon, from where you can buy Syma S107 helicopter best price online. To know Syma S107 customer reviews and price

US Buyers visit >> http://amzn.to/Syma-S107-USA

UK Buyers visit >> http://amzn.to/Syma-S107-UK

German Buyers >> http://amzn.to/Syma-S107-Germany

Best of Luck

What kind of rc helicopter should I be getting?

Chance

My dad is going to be getting me something for Christmas, $85 limit. I want a rc helicopter. Ive only had cheap walmart ones before, so i need some expertise. Im wanting a namebrand fairly decent sized helicopter that will be able take some minor crashes. I did a little research and it seems that the Align T-Rex 250 is decent. Any ideas? Remember I have $85 to spend, including taxes and shipping.

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I wouldn't recommend the Align T-Rex 250, and it's over the budget anyways? The smaller the helicopter, the more crashes it can resist, and the cheaper the replacement parts are. Just the battery looks like it's 3 times more expensive than a mini helicopter, and you will need extra batteries if you would like to fly for more than 10 minutes.

Do you have a radio/controller already? If you do, you could buy the BNF version of the helicopter and it will be cheaper. If you don't, then look for the RTF version that comes with a radio/controller.

The Blade MCX RTF is $80 at Horizon Hobby
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/blade-mcx-rtf-EFLH2200
It's a coaxil heli, so you will have to fly it indoors and outdoors only when it's not too windy. It can take a good beating, better than the t-rex, and the parts are pretty cheap.

These 3 are some I have looked at while I was doing research about rc helicopters when I wanted to purchase one. These are fun, you won't be able to do 3D tricks with them though. It depends how many channels was the one you had, these are 3 channels and good practice.

The Syma S107 is $27 at amazon. It's a beginner helicopter, but it's small and reviews say it does good in taking crashes (4 out of 5 stars).

The Helizone Combat fighter 3.5 Channels looks fun. It's $36.99 on amazon, and you can look up videos on youtube.

The Syma S107C has a built in camera, and it's $39 on amazon.


I purchased the Nano CP X BNF, and a DX6i receiver, and depending your age and experience, this is not a beginner one. But it's just something to look for in the future if you want to get into the hobby. The heli cost me $160 online, and the reciever/controller (DX6i) cost me $70 USED.


You could also suggest to him to look on craigslist for used ones, don't be uptight about it and demand a new one if your father can't afford ones over $85. I bought the DX6i for my boyfriend from craigslist, and it came in original box and everything, for less than half the price, and he loves it anyways. You could find a used Blade MCX or MCX2 for a really good price, and if it's from a person that looks like it's their hobby, it will probably be very well taken care of.


you or your father should check out this forum's for sale threads:
http://www.helifreak.com/forumdisplay.php?f=6

you can also feel free to ask questions on there, or check out the "newbie" section for advice, there has been many people also asking for a beginner heli, so you can read the responses.

Don't try to get a "professional" type helicopter because for those you need to make a bigger investment than just the helicopter. For an advanced heli you need an advanced radio, not the ones it comes with, and you will need to purchase a simulator to practice on because crashing the helicopter will cost you a lot of money!

Goodluck and have fun :)

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Is the Syma S107 mini RC helicopter easy to fly?

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NOLAsoccer

Is it?

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Its easy to fly indoors with no wind. If flying outdoors, it'll be challenging with the wind & cross winds.

what is the best mini rc helicopter?

ooopi_yay

i just bought an airhogs havoc heli and it has almost no real control. I'm looking for a good mini rc heli for around or under $50. I'm not looking for the best mini heli just one that i can actually control and have fun with because with the havoc it is just annoying. thanks for the help

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the s107, it's a really good mini helicopter, it's on amazon.com, just type s107 in search and you'll see more info there, it comes in yellow, red, and blue, you can control the direction, forward, backward, and the height, the thing that controls the direction is circular, so u can go in every possible direction, you can turn while going forward or backward, or just turn, you know what i mean, its a really good quality rc, check it out.....syma s107
its like 40 bucks with shipping and handling

hope i helped
also i think i should mention that those widly mass produced helicoptors are just plain bad

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FAKE Syma S107G RC Helicopter!?

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Robert

I bought the Syma S107G RC helicopter from Amazon.com and I'm still waiting for it in the mail, but I went to Syma's website: http://syma107.com/ and I read the review and saw that the writer posted that you can buy a legit, real S107G from Amazon from this link: http://www.amazon.com/Syma-S107-S107G-Helicopter-Colors/dp/8499000606/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324244891&sr=8-1

But, I bought the one from this link: http://www.amazon.com/Syma-S107-S107G-Helicopter-Yellow/dp/B004A8ZRB0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1324244891&sr=8-3

They're both from Amazon, but the first link says "Colors may vary" and the one I bought says "Yellow"

The writer from the website said the one with "Colors may vary" sells real S107G's.

I wanna find out if I am going to receive a fake or real helicopter.

Please help me out,

-Thanks :D

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Your concern is real, but I wouldn't worry too much since Amazon does stand behind their merchants.

I have seen the comment your referring to before, but I have heard of nobody experiencing this problem that purchased through Amazon. I bought two from Amazon with no problems whatsoever.

Merchants selling through Amazon are reputable and will normally replace, exchange, or refund your helicopter if you are not completely satisfied.

Have fun with your Syma S107 its a great mini copter, very durable too.

Happy Holidays--
Cheers

Why won't the bottom blades of my RC helicopter spin. ?

It is a ZOO8, if that helps any. It is also making a really weird sound.

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Well it can be anything actually but if the top blades are spinning and the bottom ones don't, then it's probably cause the connection between the both is not there. The blades should be connected since they share the same engine and axle.
If i am right this model was introduced in 2008 and it's a known issue with these.

If you really like to fly a small heli with very high quality i can advice the Syma S107. Best mini heli in it's kind, very durable and cheap.
http://www.rc-heli-review.com/rc-heli-reviews/syma-s107

Good Luck

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$44.99 free shipping for a V911 single blade outdoor helicopter,is it a good deal?

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Potato

$44.99 free shipping for a V911 single blade outdoor helicopter,is it a good deal?I wanna sell them for a competitive price in my ebay shop.I find two online shop list $44.99 and $45.30 free shipping V911,
http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.V911_4_Channel_2.4GHz_Single_Blade_RC_Helicopter_with_Gyro_-48730
Most ebay seller sell for around $50
Furthermore,WL ltd. is a trustworthy company for RC toys?

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Yeah It's a good deal,great price.
There are a number of posts about this V911 in rcgroups,the first outdoor mini RC helicopter,and the price $44.99 is the lowest over the online shops I've ever known.
If you list $49.99 in your ebay shop,I think people will like it.
http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.V911_4_Channel_2.4GHz_Single_Blade_RC_Helicopter_with_Gyro_-48730
This site sells multiple little RC helicopters with low price,some are really good like $19.99 syma s107.

RC HELICOPTER EXPERTS!! THIS QUESTION IS FOR YOU!?

Bob

I just ordered a Syma S108. They look very fun and cooler than the S107. What your opinion? Should I have bought the S107 for $22 or the S108 for $30?
Thanks God Bless.

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i have never heard of this model however after looking up the model i can tell you this they are both mini / micro helicopters.
these micro helicopters are ones that are marketed towards people who are new and or just want a cheap helicopter to try out the hobby without sinking much cash on a helicopter. its also smaller and can be used in small spaces compared to full size helicopters. this model should be easy to fly due to its design.

in terms of s 107 vs s 108 they are pretty much the same and you would not see much difference.

the 107 has a larger battery though and could fly for a few minutes longer.

i would say the s108 is a good choice if your only spending like $30

is this your first helicopter?

if its your first helicopter and later your interested in something more challenging or larger you could go with something like what i did for my first RC helicopter that was above the lower entry level. if your interested in something priced a little higher but could perform better.

this is what i did with my first helicopter.

I own a thunder tiger mini titan e325 3d its electric and i found it easy to assemble( having never done it before)

i liked it and with help learned to fly using it.

you can find this helicopter at many sites

tower hobbies is a good place to buy from
http://www.towerhobbies.com/#

theirs lots of other places you could buy from too.

i would go with electric to start off. gas can be more complicated.

word of advice don't just buy the helicopter find someone willing to teach you how to do it without destroying it.

sometimes they can even help you set it up.

local RC clubs may be able to help you get more info on the hobby.

trust me get help learning so that you don't crash.

its a great hobby and once you learn can be great fun!

so the 107 and 108 are not to different. i wo

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