Header banner
Revain logoHome Page
Rui Knain photo
1 Level
778 Review
40 Karma

Review on 🚁 Indoor Green SYMA Helicopter with Multi-Protection Stabilizer by Rui Knain

Revainrating 5 out of 5

LOVE IT! Best in APP and Remote Control Vehicles & Parts

I want to start by saying I'm a retired dork with bad reactions. and even I figured it out in about 5 minutes. I would advise people to watch videos on YouTube, just plug in the S39 chopper, some have great tips for beginners. Case number 1 is that I enjoy it. Flying is really easy *when you know it's a helicopter*. Just like a real trade, it *will* drift a little almost all the time. But with it you can achieve near-perfect hovering, if only for a short time. I want to reiterate that this is *not* a hovercraft and will not function as one. Now I will try to give some details. The hardware as you can see in the picture is a (big!) helicopter, spare battery, charging cable and controller. And (not in the photo) excellent instructions, of course, but microprinted. (I downloaded the PDF from the website so I can see/read it). Also comes with a screwdriver, a spare rear propeller and a few other small parts. First of all, I understand that it uses an "atmospheric" sensor to determine altitude, and for something so small, if it even exists, it's questionable at best. So while vaping it's pretty damn stable, but if you're moving around, especially from room to room, don't rely on it or you might bump into the ceiling fan / City in the Clouds. So have your left thumb ready on the height adjuster. Speaking of ceiling fans and other wind sources, this thing is *super* wind sensitive (outdoor review coming soon). I mean any wind, including room cleaners. I have an air purifier that throws straight up and the helicopter flew over it and it definitely changed its flight. Even your central air conditioning ducts affect flight, so keep that in mind. You'll think there's something wrong with the helicopter, but in fact it's simply reacting to the conditions around it. Now I just look at it as air turbulence for the fun of flying. ;-) Proper use is very important: Switch on the fully charged helicopter, the searchlight will flash; drop. Turn on the controller, the power indicator flashes; Move the left stick up and then down. The chopper spot and controller light should be solid and should now be connected. This rotates the chopper blades, accelerating them to the desired speed. THEN move the left handle up to lift the chipper off the ground. The left handle is for elevation only, up and down. Right stick - forward/backward, in place - left turn, in place - right turn. Controllers, right to left, right trim, left trim, slow/high speed, this is the oval button in the center just below the power button. You need those trim knobs because. it's a helicopter. You cut them off from time to time. Accept that. :-) Hi/Lo power should be obvious. It runs *slightly* faster, but not twice as fast, and I'm not sure how fast it drains the battery, and honestly I don't really have room in my house to use too much power. But he is. Speaking of batteries, they say 5 minutes, I seem to get *at least* that, more like 10. But 5 can be based on high speed all the time, and I keep mine on low, so that may be. Oh and the headlight on the helicopter will start flashing when the battery is low to give you time to land safely, cool little feature. ONE FAILURE WITH EVERYTHING: The cover that holds the battery in the case and the case itself is what I would describe as "soft" plastic held in place by a *tiny* screw (use the handy screwdriver that came with it). . I can only see this stripping happening in the not too distant future. Soft plastic is good when it's banging against something, not good when you're constantly twisting and unscrewing something in it. As for the exterior, you read above how easily any breeze affects it, even an air purifier, so I think you can think to yourself: unless it's absolutely windless, keep your expectations very low. I got out when the wind was about 5mph (about as light as it gets where I live) and the poor kid just couldn't go any further, even at high speed. The best it managed to do was stay in place, even at full forward thrust, even with a slight loss of ground from the battery's rapid discharge. She usually maneuvered reasonably well in crosswinds, only crashing once, but it was a constant struggle, much more so than with a single small quadcopter. So get over the fact that she's a pet bird, unless you have calm weather (which I'm praying for; I *really* want to get her back outside!) Bottom line: I'm a zero 60 year old chump Agility I bought it to entertain myself and I'm 100% surprised. I think a child as young as 8 should be able to figure this out with minimal guidance and/or help. I would like to give it to my grandchildren. if i was willing to share

Cons
  • Slightly Torn