Syma S107 Helicopter Problems & Solutions
75The Syma S107 Infra Red Helicopter
Most Common Problems
*Short or no airtime (faulty battery, replace). Many people claim fitting a 240mAh Li-Po battery to upgrade from the default 180mAh (or 150mAh in some instances). However after much testing, the original batteries have proven to be the better option in the long run. Just buy another couple of extra 'copters to triple the flight time!
*Tail-motor failure (motor burnt out, replace).
*Model capable of low hover only or barely lifting off at all (the bottom rotor is probably slipping on shaft, push back down to click into place, a small spot of glue will do the trick if problem continues).
*T.B.E aka Toilet Bowl Effect (caused by a problem with the flybar). When your heli makes large circular motions whilst hovering, much like if the heli had been caught in a whirl pool. Not to be confused with the helicopter rotating upon its own axis! Either loosen/clean up fly-bar connecting links or replace entire top-rotor assembly. For information about this problem a useful site is http://www.squidoo.com/toilet-bowl-effect-syma-s107-helicopter
* Slow drift whilst hovering - forwards or backwards (centre of gravity is off). Either relocate the battery by a few millimeters, add a small nose-weight or remove some tail-decorations.
Look after the Li-Po battery:
*Leave to cool-down after flight, (aprox. ten minutes.)
*Charge via USB, (aprox. fourty mins.)
* Leave the battery to cool-down post charge, (ten minutes.)
*Fly for five minutes, (Stop flight immediately as you notice the 'copter struggling to gain height!)
If you look after your Li-Po battery, it should hold charge for more than 100 charge cycles (8 or more hours of flight in total!)
*Flashing green LED light on controller, unresponsive throttle (due to poorly made transmitter cover). use fine sand paper or a file on the Tx top cover to allow throttle to close fully.
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S107 Helicopter Specifications and Information
- Minimizing The Toilet Bowl Effect On Your Syma S107 Helicopter
The Toilet Bowl Effect can be a problem experienced in flight susceptible to every coaxial RC helicopter available, not just the Syma S107 Infrared Helicopter. As the title of this page suggests, a coaxial... - S107 Helicopter
This is probably the most frequently asked question and very much depends on your age, attention span, etc., About 95% or even more have had no problem learning to fly the S107 quickly. Most people I know have it sussed within the first few flights.
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Thanks. Problem Solved!
I bought this helicopter a few months ago. I found it exceptionally easy to fly- whats more, you can purchace every conceivable replacement part online! i have written a more detailed and comprehensive review of this 'copter on my lens here: http://www.squidoo.com/s107-helicopter
I like the true S107's
I bought imitation ones for comparison imop professioal opninion being into engineering I see and notice the differences
Big differences Trust me
The real S107 is better made
Have a good day and be aware of scams
I eceived my S107 as a Christmas present. I was only able to enjoy a couple of flys then it stopped lifting off the ground. Despite me charging and charging the little creature. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong or what may be the problem with the machine.
Thanks
G
Ok,
I now have a couple of questions
Firstly I have been able to exchange my S107 at the shop.
It went well until it ran out of charge. No it won't charge. Can anyone give me some ideas on what might be wrong or what I might be doing wrong. When it is charged it lights up. even with a little charge. So,, what's wrong here??
Secondly, I notice a couple of comments above advising to be aware of :immitation" S107's.
So,,,how do we tell if the machine we have is an "immitation"??
gb
hi mi heli is flying for 5 seconds and then it stopps and drops on the floor HELP!!!
I purchased an S107 from HOBBYTRON, which was mistake #1.
When I received it and charged the battery and put brand new Duracell batteries in the controller the only thing that worked were the lights. They refuse to replace it because the package has been opened.I can't make any sense of that.
Anyhow any ideas on how to get it working or contact the manufacturer for a replacement?
is the helicopter turned off when charging?
You must sync the helicopter with the remote. make sure the helicopter is on, an sat on a flat stable surface when you turn the helicopter on. put the throttle on and off until it has 'connected'. it will not sync if you have the helicopter in your hand or it is not stationary on a table or something.
does the copter have to be off during usb charge?
I have one of these and the bottom set blades turn but the top ones do not. So the copter will not even lift off the ground. I've used different charging techniques to make sure it has a full charge and it seems to. It worked out of the box for about 10 minutes but now won't fly. I guess it could be broken but if so that's not much fun. I don't even know what part I'd replace. Everything looks fine but the top sent of blades won't turn.
YES!
controller batteries running low?
sounds like the screw securing the blade mechanism to the shaft is loose. try tightening, maybe with a spot of super glue if the plastic threads are stripped.
M Taylor 13 months ago
Useful blog! cheers mate!