remoe control helicopters

[barrowmanandrew]

any body any experience of these things.

was thinking of buying one to mess about with,
nothing serious like, just to play around with (for the lad;))

i seen this one in maplins.

3-Channel R/C Lynx Helicopter Free Delivery : Maplin (http://www.maplin.co.uk/3-channel-r-c-lynx-helicopter-345537)

it is reduced from ?80 to ?40 quid at the moment...

is it any good???

also, what is the crack with flying these things?

can u use them anywhere, public parks etc or does it have to be priveate ground?

[BigJ]

Get it. You gonna love it. I started with something similar a few years ago, and up 'till today have had tons of fun. Now got a few ranging from the HoneyBee King 2, Belt CP and Hirobo Shuttle Nitro. This particular chopper u mention can be flown indoors as they are so light weight, but dont do well outdoors, unless its a calm day, due to wind. Have fun!!

[tshirtman]

My lad bought one from a gadget shop, with some of his Christmas money,
I think it cost ?30, and it was well worth it, there very sturdy, I crashed it a few times with no damage caused, and a lot of fun,
I wouldn't use it outside though, as a gust of wind would take it,
if it's the same as my lad's you can charge it via usb, or through the remote hand set from the 8 battery's, it takes about half an hour to get 15 Mins flying time, deffo good fun, and easy to get the hang of.

[Meat-Head]

just for reference.

Newphew, got one of them micro hellicoptors for birthday, genuine 'accident' it landed wrong, ripped the tail motor off, the wires were finer than pubes.

then for xmas he got another one, worked fine in the morning, pm, nil poi - china man had blobbed solder across a resistor, worked fine till next transister popped, too small to see let alone repair.

[chucklor]

Get a GYRO one these are the later ones that are more stable when flying and hover stable, also I would go for one with a aluminium chassis and flexible plastic rotors(loads on fleabay), they are more robust and if you do damage the rotors they are a few pounds, then enjoy annoying everyone with it....

[Meat-Head]

Get a GYRO one .



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[barrowmanandrew]

Get it. You gonna love it. I started with something similar a few years ago, and up 'till today have had tons of fun. Now got a few ranging from the HoneyBee King 2, Belt CP and Hirobo Shuttle Nitro. This particular chopper u mention can be flown indoors as they are so light weight, but dont do well outdoors, unless its a calm day, due to wind. Have fun!!


lol, i though they where only for outdoors...

im defo gonna get it on saturday if lad behaves himself to them, what sort of machine would you need for outdoors????

looking for summit basic and robust to learn on...

[skywash]

bought one like that from maplins last year ?75 tried it indoors sh*t nearly went through the ~~~~ing ceiling got some kick b.a. great fun outside on a calm day as long as the place is not to crowded with people they can be flown anywhere m8

[barrowmanandrew]

ideal m8,
cant wait to get it now... lol

[Canker_Canison]

I got the partners little tw@t one of these (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-Ch-Apache-R-C-Helicopter-FULL-UK-SPEC-FAST-SHIPPING-/360291286694?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item53e308bea6) for christmas, at the same time I got myself a Syma Airwolf (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/R-C-Syma-S027-Helicopter-3ch-Airwolf-Gyro-/200565384416?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item2eb2a0e4e0).

Both are for indoor use, although I did try mine outside once or twice...not recommended. To be honest I prefer the smaller Apache to the larger Airwolf when flying. But the larger is more dominating.

There's a Syma Cobra (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-R-C-SYMA-S108G-COBRA-3-CH-GYRO-HELICOPTER-/370477537854?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item56422e9a3e) with gyro for under ?30. I'd get lots of practice with the smaller type before moving outside. Or there's this metal construction (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RC-RADIO-CONTROLLED-VOLITATION-9053-HELICOPTER-R-C-/250765453229?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item3a62c927ad) for outside use.

We've had loads of fun playing with these & they do stand up well to crashing into walls & hard objects. Just make sure you check the driveshafts for hair after crashing.

[barrowmanandrew]

I got the partners little tw@t one of these (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-Ch-Apache-R-C-Helicopter-FULL-UK-SPEC-FAST-SHIPPING-/360291286694?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item53e308bea6) for christmas, at the same time I got myself a Syma Airwolf (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/R-C-Syma-S027-Helicopter-3ch-Airwolf-Gyro-/200565384416?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item2eb2a0e4e0).

Both are for indoor use, although I did try mine outside once or twice...not recommended. To be honest I prefer the smaller Apache to the larger Airwolf when flying. But the larger is more dominating.

There's a Syma Cobra (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-R-C-SYMA-S108G-COBRA-3-CH-GYRO-HELICOPTER-/370477537854?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item56422e9a3e) with gyro for under ?30. I'd get lots of practice with the smaller type before moving outside. Or there's this metal construction (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RC-RADIO-CONTROLLED-VOLITATION-9053-HELICOPTER-R-C-/250765453229?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item3a62c927ad) for outside use.

We've had loads of fun playing with these & they do stand up well to crashing into walls & hard objects. Just make sure you check the driveshafts for hair after crashing.

thanks, what do you think about the one i posted, is that any good???
you see i need to take him to the shop to buy it , rather than buying online....
its a reward thing for behaving...

or is there any other shops that seel them?

[father ted]

i got one from the gadet shop think it was only 25 quid got it for me granddaughter i broke the rotor took it back and they fixed it for nowt really loads of fun indoors have to admit

[firemouth]

I've got a Syma s107, they cost ?30 from Red5 shops. they are tough and great fun. mine has had many crashes and has been brought down may times, by the cat. yet no damage of any type. new rotors, and blades are available from Red5 (?5 ish) or on fleabay (?2)

they dont do well outside, even in calm conditions. the one linked is much the same. but vastly more expensive (even in a sale) judging from the comments, its fragile too. have a look at Red5 online and fleaby, before you buy. this one looks very expensive and has no (advertised) gyro. this will make if a pig, at best, to fly.

[barrowmanandrew]

well i went to have a "look"...

bought a syma SO30.....

got it for ?30, so quite happy with that.....

couldnt resist it lol

[barrowmanandrew]

they are a ~~~~in nightmare to control lol
great fun though...

one question.
there is a long piece of wire coming from inside the helicoper.

i take it that it is it's ariel?
is it supposed left fully unwould or left wrapped up?

[BigJ]

they are a ~~~~in nightmare to control lol
great fun though...

one question.
there is a long piece of wire coming from inside the helicoper.

i take it that it is it's ariel?
is it supposed left fully unwould or left wrapped up?

That's the tether. Can also be used as Ground Power, giving unlimited flying time, not much range though.

[BigJ]

That's the tether. Can also be used as Ground Power, giving unlimited flying time, not much range though.
:laugh: Antenna> Just wind it loosly around the skids, up to the tail, etc

[Canker_Canison]

Glad you're happy with it. Looks like it's the same frame & radio setup as the Airwolf model.

You'll get used to flying it. Just gotta take it easy with the controls. These do need inflight trimming as a change in the power supply when ascending or descending does have an effect in the rotation/yaw, as does moving forward & backward.

I would also advise you to close all doors & windows in whichever room you use it in. Even the slightest bit of air movement can cause unwanted effects in control.

[barrowmanandrew]

ive already had a little accident...
smashed the hall light lol

[chroma]

YouTube - Kyle Stacy Winning Flight- Great Plane's E-FEST 2009 Indoor Electric Festival (Heli "Smackdown")

show off ***** :/

[barrowmanandrew]

that is ~~~~~in incredible..... :goodpost::goodpost:

how the ~~~~ does it fly upside down????


think i need a bit more practice lol

[maca]

This is mine

YouTube - Airwolf intro

[chucklor]

I had a bit of an accident with mine.....YouTube - Stupid Helicopter Crash, Pulling Boat Fail, PWNED

[Canker_Canison]

Ever seen one of these lovely toys?.......

They use the sensors & gyros from the Wii Motion Plus & Nunchuk to keep it stable

YouTube - Tricopter running MultiWii code, aggressive settings

[dragao_26]

i have tried to control my heli but the only thing i manage was to crash it... lol
it requires a lot of practice and pacience

[Grizz]

YouTube - Flying_lawnmower.wmv

[Canker_Canison]

Grizz, that is some scary shit.

Has anyone made an r/c chainsaw?

[Grizz]

lol, i bet theres some nut out there that did, he just hasnt figured out youtube yet.

[Meat-Head]

Has anyone made an r/c chainsaw?


lol, i bet theres some nut out there that did, he just hasnt figured out youtube yet.


OFF TOPIC:-

search you tube, fuel injected, supercharged single cyclinder lawnmower engine

[Canker_Canison]

We really shouldn't hijack this thread..... But!....

YouTube - 130hp lawn mower

Looks fun, in a suicidal way