Syma S108G 3.5 Channel RC Helicopter with Gyro

This was my first mini RC heli and probably the BEST performing followed U806 Ultra Stable Mini 3.5 Channel Army Military Indoor RC Helicopter with Built-in Gyro Gyroscope -- NEW 2011 Model! and then the Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter - BLUE as third best, IMO, though many consider the 107G as the staple-starter heli - I like this one more. This heli has an all plastic exterior which makes it light in weight and nimble to control and robust enough to withstand reasonable crashes - if this is your first RC copter there will be many crashes. The rotor blades are long and this provides stability and superior hover-ability; plus it is the quieter than most other mini helis. The only drawback to this little model is that it is IR controlled, so line of sight and sunlight are issues. Whether or not you find the spring-loaded elevator control on the remote a blessing or a curse is up to you, I'm used to it but all the "big boy" controls are not. This heli is fast and responsive, more than my 107G models, and is super stable in both in flight and hovering - I can easily fly this heli around objects and under tables and through "tight spaces" with ease - the controls are precise and for an IR controlled rc, it is really responsive. Forward-pitched takes offs with this heli take me back to military films and file footage of actual helis in battle situations - and proper use of forward/reverse with coordinated throttle (elevator) get this heli flying fast - it's really neat to operate - and letting off of the forward/reverse control allows it to pretty much hover in place without excessive trim or counter direction control. The included USB charging cable connects solidly to the copter body and the plug lights up to let you know it is done charging - I use an iPhone USB power adapter to charge but a computer or laptop work too. The on/off switch on the heli body is tiny seems delicate. There is an option to charge off the controller but I'd rather not shorten the batteries in the controller. From dead empty (won't lift) to fully charged is at least 30 minutes, but with careful control and keeping the light off I can get almost 10 minutes of flight time. Overall I really LOVE this mini rc heli, so much I bought another one and a few sets of extra rotor blades. For anyone just starting out with RC mini helis, I consider this the BET one and a great trainer for aspiring rc heli pilots - not to mention it is lots of fun to fly and easy to charge. Buy several: these are durable, responsive, fast and overall a GREAT indoor mini rc helicopter.

I've just recently gotten into the mini RC helicopter world, but man, these things are a blast. Yes, they are only good for 4-10 minutes, then you have to recharge, but those 4-10 are a fun. I am quite amazed at how easy they are to control, how sturdy they seem to be and how great they look for under $30. I now have two of the copters and I'll give you my impressions. First, they both are Syma, which from reading other reviews and experience, seem to be the best or near best for this entry level (less than $30) item. My brother bought a different brand and model from Sears, it is almost impossible to fly. It needs constant trim adjustments, so anything beyond just up and down is tough to do. Based on that experience and my experience with the 2 Syma models I purchased, I'd be very hesitant to recommend anything other than a Syma. The first helicopter I bought based on reviews mostly, but also talking with some friends who had purchased rc helicopters, was the Syma S108G. It is modeled after a Marine Cobra and looks excellent, a very cool looking helicopter, IMO. The remote has 3 channels (A, B, C). I call this out, because my second purchase, the Syma S102G (modeled after an Army Blackhawk), has 2 only channels (A, B). Not sure why there is a difference, since other than that, the remotes appear exactly the same. I have a sneaking suspicion that the quality control varies widely among these "cheap" rc's so I wouldn't be shocked to purchase another S102G and end up with a 3 channel remote (again, just speculation on my part). For me, having only 2 channels might be an issue, since my daughter (12) and father (65+) have also been bitten by the mini-helicopter bug (so that will be 3 of us flying these things around at times), so that 2 channel remote may become an issue. On to comparing the Syma S108G & Syma S102G. First, there is not a huge difference between the two and I suspect that the differences I`ve noticed have to do with quality control and may not hold true to every S102G & S108G, but here's what I've noticed. The S102G seems to be more stable. The body is more "boxy" and might weigh just a bit more, maybe that comes into play? TheS108G seems slightly more responsive, but that also means it can get out of control pretty quick if you aren't real smooth on the remote. The S108G feels like it is faster, but we're talking barely. The S102G is easier to land in a tight spot or more accurately, as the S108G tends to "float" or rock back and forth when you go from flying forward to hovering. I like the look of the S108G better, but that just a personal preference, as both look great. I had both for a little while now and both have hit the wall, floor, table, etc. pretty hard with no signs of damage. Just for reference, my 12 yr old daughter can fly these just as well as I can, my 10 yr old has more trouble. You do have to be able to make very subtle changes and adjustments when you are flying to keep from shooting into the ceiling or wall. The S102G lasts a bit longer per charge (about 8-9 minutes) than the S108G (4-6 minutes), but I suspect that this is more "luck of the draw" than anything else. If I had to only pick one of the two, I'd probably go with the S102G, but it's a real close call. One note when I compared it to the Sears purchase, the Syma have a spring loaded throttle stick, so when you let off, they return to "off", the Sear model has a free floating throttle, so it stays wherever you put it. I think I like that feature, and might see if there is a Syma model that has it. The Sears model also has the trim control on the top right of the remote and you use your index finger to adjust it, which is much easier than the single dial stick in the center of the remote like the two Syma models. Again, it seems as though the Sears was better designed than the Syma, but it was still almost impossible to fly. So even with what appear to be better features on the Sears helicopter, my next purchase will still be a Syma. Hope this review helps you in your search, I do plan to buy another Syma (maybe the Coast Guard looking model), I'm curious to see how it compares.

This is a comprehensive review of the Syma military line of gyro-stabilized helicopters (ends with G, as in "S102G"). You want a gyro unless you like not being able to control your helicopter. You can skip down to the notes for each copter now if you don't want detail. There is another review out there like this, and it's great to read, but it's somewhat inaccurate and leaves out valid criticisms that might alter your purchase. I will deal with invalid criticisms first (which you probably have been reading), review the choppers one by one, and then offer some neat ideas for extra fun with household "missions"--added-realism stuff you can buy for cheap, and some original ideas. Criticisms to ignore There are two major criticisms that are invalid--quality and durability. Any review that seems over the top ("spins out of control") is likely by someone who just got a lemon. With thousands of these manufactured in China, there's bound to be a few--return and replace. Another common complaint is that these helicopters are not durable ("broke the first time my son flew it"), which is just not the case unless you are trying to ram a hole in the wall. If they aren't crashing, you aren't doing anything difficult (fun) with them, kid or adult. Mine fly straight and level with the blades shredded on cabinet edges, after many falls onto hardwood. Furthermore, the blade system is designed to crash, and you can get a complete new set for each copter for $6 on Amazon. These are all high quality, durable, and well worth your $25. They are built to last. Quick facts if you want to skip all this If you want the quick facts: Adults will want the S026G (Chinook), because it's fast and you can do neat off-label stuff with it like modify it to carry cargo and use it outside (see below). Smaller kids will want the S108G (USMC Viper or Super Cobra), because it's pretty much one piece of molded plastic and is invulnerable. Bigger kids will want the S111G (Coast Guard MH-68A) because it's highly detailed, looks great, lands easily, moves smoothly, and has a great balance of all the desired qualities to run an "oil rig on fire" rescue (i.e., airlifting BP personnel off an embattled bar stool). Some terms defined (skip this if you skip anything) It is important to note some terms I'll be using in the reviews. Skip this if you have to skip something, but it's helpful. For those who know helicopters, these don't work at all like real helicopters, and you can look all that up if you want, but I am going to use "helicopter" words. First the controls (see my uploaded picture of a remote control). By "collective" I mean the left stick control which controls the speed of the rotor, and therefore the altitude. I measure the power of this as "thrust." Some copters have a collective that stays put, allowing a "hands off" hover, and some have a spring-loaded collective, which means having to keep pressure on to keep the rotor turning, but which gives more responsive control when you need that (e.g. "oh no, the ceiling fan"). By "cyclic" I mean the right stick control, which allows for simultaneous propulsion and turning (measured as speed and handling). By "trim" I mean the little knob between the sticks which you twist just a bit, after your first post-charge liftoff, to counteract normal slight turning, to keep the body straight. The "Chinook" has another trim control (forward-backward) given its two-rotor setup, and I'll leave that for its review. By "channel select" I mean the switch on the controller that allows for linking one controller to two or three choppers. Sometimes I will refer to the "landing length" of each, by which I mean the distance between its landing gear, and therefore the smallest spot it can land on--the smaller the spot, the less precise the landing has to be, and for dads and kids, having real fun means executing landings as a part of your mission setups. Batteries, charging, and flight time A quick note on batteries and charging. These all charge from the controller (slow) or from a USB (~50 minutes), and will stay in the air for 8-10 minutes or more depending on how hard you fly--obviously, going "up" takes the most power. Include a lot of landings and some sort of neat mission involving a couple copters, and you've got 30 minutes of fun, 15 out of each. One note--my Apache charges in just over 30 minutes--way fast. But it will only sustain flight for 7 minutes, compared to 10 on the others. I would say that this is the result of my having a lemon, but I've read a lot of reviews that say 7 minutes on the Apache. I suppose people don't complain because most people who only buy one copter buy the Apache. There isn't anything wrong with it--it's just really heavy, and as I explain below you have to add more weight to the nose to balance it. 7 minutes is great. THE REVIEWS BY MODEL _________________________________ S102G Based on: UH-60(D?) Blackhawk Speed: 2.57fps Handling: very good Thrust (up and down): very good Hover: very stable Landing length: 4.25" Looks: very good The handling on the Blackhawk is buttery smooth, if not the very quickest, and while its speed is a bit below average, it's not much of a difference. Its hover is dead-on, and even with the larger landing area needed, it makes you look better than you are for a hover or a landing. The collective is not spring-loaded, adding to the butteriness, yet it's also got a lot of thrust given its favorable power-to-weight ratio. The lights are positioned forward and are clear, meaning you can very easily fly this in total darkness and illuminate what's in front of you--or be able to tell which direction the chopper is heading from a distance. It looks great, and if you want to take down Osama at night, it's a military essential for transporting Seals. I have not crashed this one as much as the others, possibly because the control is smoother and slower, but it has taken some vicious falls without breaking off landing gear. S111G Based on: MH-68A (USCG Agusta A109) Speed: 2.75fps Handling: excellent Thrust (up and down): good Hover: very stable (non-spring collective) Landing length: 2.5" Looks: excellent Like someone else said, this "Coast Guard" chopper "wins the looks battle," but it also happens to be my personal favorite overall. It's in another class than the rest when it comes to detail and the realistic placement of the lights. It's also got the most favorable balance between stability, speed, and thrust, with a no-spring collective. It twists and turns without any loss of speed, and seems to me to be the best representation of how an actual helicopter runs, if you've seen one in action or ridden on one. Add to that a very small landing area, and you've got the best of all worlds for some quick rescue operations. It's also just nice to have the Coast Guard markings for inspiring mission ideas (see below). I live next to a Coast Guard base, so it was an essential first purchase, and, amazingly for its looks, it has taken brutal damage and doesn't show it except on the rotors, which are ragged--and the hover is a stable as it was when new. S108G Based on: AH-1Z Viper (USMC upgraded Super Cobra) Speed: 2.62 fps Handling: below average Thrust (up and down): excellent Hover: stable (spring-loaded collective) Landing length: 1.75" Looks: average So this was for me also a first purchase, just because since I was a kid looking at old Vietnam footage, I have thought that the Cobra is just way more interesting than the blocky Apache. That said, it is the least detailed, although its being molded out of a single piece of plastic makes it indestructible and so lightweight it has thrust to spare--as much as the two-rotor Chinook. Its light faces forward, which makes it easy to tell what direction it's going in low light, but unlike the Blackhawk or Apache, there's only one light, so not so useful in the total dark. A bit cheesy that the light is where the gun is. On the bright side, it has a tiny landing area, and a stable enough hover to match, even with a spring-loaded collective. So you have some dynamism there. But I have to say that the handling is not so hot. For some reason, it has difficulty going forward and turning right at the same time--smooth as silk with left swoops across the living room, but you have to hit a difficult sweet spot on the cyclic control to keep the thing going forward in a left turn. It's not impossible, but it's so noticeable that I sent the first one I had back, thinking it was a lemon (given that I had another copter to compare). The second was just the same, so I turned my attention to the remote control. However, its remote control is interchangeable with the Chinook's, and it has the same problem when run by that remote. I don't want to put it down too much--I still fly it as much as any, and you get used to its odd characteristics turning right. It has missiles and rockets you can take on and off with a precision screwdriver. And if you want to control another helicopter when flying the Chinook, this is the only one compatible (its controller will not control the Chinook, however--see below). I'd say that this is a good one for a kid who you know is going to destroy any copter in a few days--it'll last longer--but if there's one to skip, this is it. S026G Based on: CH-47D Chinook Speed: 4.05 fps (6.36 fps or more by using the forward trim button) Handling: excellent Thrust (up and down): excellent (over the top) Hover: unstable (spring-loaded collective) Landing length: 3" Looks: very good Special information: easy to install a cargo hook and carry/drop off small items (see pictures below) All right--so this one is from another planet than the others. Beyond a doubt my favorite, and an incredible piece on engineering when you think about it--two propellers. Due to its power-to-weight ratio, it's incredibly powerful, maneuverable, and very fast. And there's an easy, non-technical hack to make it go twice as fast as that. That sort of speed means more fun for bigger kids (or smaller kids with patient dads) and adults. There's a lot for a kid to break on it, and it's the only one that really goes fast enough for a kid to break it easily. Other than that, it's solid gold, and I have to say it took one fall outside from ten feet onto concrete without a scratch or any damage. It's not that stable hovering, but its small landing length makes up for that in landings. It has a spring-loaded collective, which would be the only complaint if any, other than that its remote can only pair with the Viper/Cobra (S108G). So what's the hack for speed? Well, you've got your rotational trim knob, like all the others, but there is a forward-backward trim controlled by two buttons on the top of the remote. So if it is drifting back or forward when you lift off after a charge, you tap the appropriate (opposite) button a couple times until it's stable. But in this manner, you can pop the "F" button five times, and although you will have a constant, slow forward motion, destabilizing it just barely like this makes it book at twice the speed. You can go as far as you want, if you want to risk a crash. When outside, I destabilized it about as far as it would go, and it was going faster than anyone could reasonably hope to control. And this is easy to control in flight, to return it back to balance. So, also due to the fore-aft balance, you can install a hook on the bottom and carry light loads, without overloading the gyro and throwing the copter off-balance--so long as the hook is reasonably near the center of gravity. The Blackhawk I think has enough power to lift a light load, but it will inevitably be off-balance without the ability to trim forward-backward motion. It is pretty cool to be able to drop a small toy soldier (like 1 inch tall) or supply container off at the top of a toy building. See the picture below for more detail, and note that I have details on the $10 toy building in question, which comes with soldiers and a barrel that this can carry. S109G Based on: AH-64D Apache Longbow Speed: 2.70fps Handling: average Hover: unstable (stable with fix) (non-spring collective) Thrust (up and down): average Landing length: 5.5" Looks: good I would say that this guy maneuvers a lot like the Blackhawk, very smooth, and is slightly faster. It's the heaviest copter, so its thrust is wanting, but who doesn't want the baddest helicopter in the US arsenal? Every kid--this is the most popular copter. Up front, this one will probably require that you use a precision screwdriver to add weight to the front internally, or its over-heavy tail causes it to drift backward very noticeably. It's easy to fix, but stay away if that scares you or you want out-of-the-box action. I'll explain that easy fix last. Once balanced, it is a great accompaniment to the Blackhawk, as their controllers are compatible, and you can control both with one--a very realistic mission pairing for modern warfare, judged essential in Afghanistan. It would be cool if the missiles and rocket pods were exactly the same as the Cobra's, so you could modify the loadout, but they have slightly different mountings. You could get two Apaches. I suppose overall, given its weight, this chopper would be the most bland in terms of handling, although it isn't flawed like the Viper/Cobra--but its looks save it, and if you want to run neat combat missions providing cover for your kid, it's just a necessity. Notably, it's got a really long distance between the landing gear, so it's tough to stick landings on the helipads so popular with these copters (see below for link), but that distance also adds balance for floor landings, when another copter (say the Chinook) might fall over. To modify it so it doesn't drift backwards: 1) Get some blue "sticky tack" like you use to put up posters in college dorms, and stick a pea-sized amount under the nose, modifying it until you see how much it takes to stop backward motion in a hover--you are now going to put this stick tack inside the nose. 2) Use any 1/8 precision screwdriver, phillips head, from the dollar store, to take off the battery cover screw on the underside and remove the battery cover. 3) In the same way, take off enough screws down the underside of the copter to lift up the flat underside of the thing and comfortably mush the sticky tack inside the "targeting system" that hangs from the nose of the Apache. Button it all back up, and this process will have taken 10 minutes, max. Extra stuff for your missions: Helipads (see link) These helipads are a necessity, and have all sorts of customizable stickers for realism. With bright red LED's, it turns a bar stool into an oil rig in distress for your coast guard chopper. Get three, and you can dream up a scenario using multiple copters, with various steps around the home. A must if you have carpet, because only the Cobra is stable enough not to fall over on a non-flat surface. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SAP2CBW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Bombed-out building (see link) For around $10, you can get a sturdy, easy-to-build model of a bombed-out building that is the perfect prop for a raid. It also comes with a small metal tank for your Apache to destroy, a supply drum, some sandbags, and three small soldiers to "carry" (in your pocket) on a Blackhawk--or, as I show below, to *actually* carry suspended from a hook installed on a chinook. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M7WELQ5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Container ship (see link) It's incredible what you get for $15 here. This foam-board ship is solid, and has incredible realism. It did take upwards of an hour to build, but it's not a "puzzle" like the ad says, it's a model with clear instructions. Any smart kid over 8 who's used to Legos will have no problem. It can be subject to a pirate raid, or it can be on fire and starting to list--the very cool thing, and this is still hard, but the Coast Guard copter can actually land on it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N5K3MZC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Modifying the Chinook to carry actual loads (see pictures below) This was described above without detail. See the pictures attached below. Use a 1/8", sharp drill bit to very slowly drill through the bottom as seen in the picture--a bit forward, which is where the center of gravity is (I tested for this spot by taping a load on in various places), dead center. Then snip most of the threaded post off of the hook, and snip off about 1/3 of the circular eye. It can now be threaded into the hole. It's best to have it open backward, as any cargo carried by a wire will slip off of it when you land the cargo and hover forward (without landing the copter). A 1" toy soldier or the barrel from the bombed-out building set above is an easy load.Taking off with cargo is easiest by hand, but with a decently long cord, you can just lay the payload down next to the copter and take off. I am using extremely thin metal wire from a stripped, untwisted speaker cable, but thread works fine. Metal is just easier to bend around things. It would be cool to be able to pick things up, for instance with a wire loop, but the "prop wash" from the copter pushes any such loop away. Dropping off is the deal for now, but if you were to string the wire up between two posts and hit it solid from behind, that might work. What an incredible amount of fun for next to nothing!

I ordered 8 of these (various Syma models) as Christmas gifts this year for all the guys and they were a hit with everyone. I've never seen so many people have so much fun for such a long period of time with such an inexpensive toy. I figured they'd all be broken within a matter of minutes but they actually held up very well. One of them (Coast Guard 111) was defective out of the box; wouldnt move forward because of an issue with the tail motor (could move backward). Items that were broken over the course of the day were a couple tail rotors, a main rotor head, and some misc parts (ie canopies, side pods from a 108, etc). I was going to return the 111 but decided to just order another and we canabalized the 111 for the parts to repair the broken rotor head on the 108. Of the models purchased, the 108 seems to be the most aggressive in terms of flight characteristics. The 109 (Apache) seems to be the most stable of the lot and was very easy and predictable to flight in tight spaces. The 102 (Black Hawk) seemed to have the most lift out of the bunch but also had the touchiest throttle (tough to hover without throttle input where the rest of them seemed to hover without as much throttle manipulation). We've only flown 4 of the 8 and of those 4, 1 was defective out of the box. I'll update after this weekend (rest of them will be given out) and report on how they're doing. I cant believe how durable they have been though; none of the recipients had flown helis before with the exception of myself (limited experience) and it showed. I cant count how many times these things have hit the concrete from 8-10' off the ground. None of the main blades have broken yet but we did have the one head failure late Christmas night. Of the 3 that were operational all day, the 108 consistantly had the longest run time of the bunch and usually last 2 minutes longer than the 102 and 109. The 102 and 109 had very similar runtime to one another; perhaps the 108 we got just had a very good battery (2 more 108s will be used this weekend so I'll report if there is a pattern with the longer runtimes). We were able to fly 3 of them at the same time. I'd read that while the 108 had 3 channel selections, only 2 seemed to work. The 108s remote wouldnt bind to any of the other helis. We put the 102 on channel B, the 109 on channel A, and used channel B on the 108 (which reportedly didnt work from other reviews I've read) and were able to fly interference free all afternoon. The remote from the 108 is a bit different from the others and has 3 channel selections vice the 2 that are available on the other 2 models. I guess channel may be a bit confusing here, the remote and heli is a 3 channel unit providing throttle, rudder, and forward/backward motion. There are also the channels (pretty sure that was how it was labeled in the manual) that can be used to separate your remotes from the others so you can fly simultaneously around other helis. Edit: I opened one of the other 108s today. It definitely binds to the remote using all 3 channel selections (A, B, and C). Runtime for the 2nd charge was 9m 44s. Charge time off my laptops USB port was 38m 44s. I have the USB cable plugged into a wall charger now and will update once charging is complete. This one doesnt seem quite as agile as the 1st 108; feels more like it's somewhere between the 108 and 109 used on Christmas day.

I'm not new to these SYMA helicopters so my review isn't from lack of knowing how to operate one nor some other technical issues. First of all after a complete charge it did not fly upwards but instead would spin slightly in a circle and drop to the floor from the coffee table. I adjusted the trim and tried again but still a circle and no sufficient lift for the heli to actually fly. OK, now I'm upset so I noticed something else. My remote controller has a spring loaded throttle, (which I preferred), but the other reviews I seen said that theirs' wasn't spring loaded so I had a red flag there. Also the tail end of this copter has the word "Dancer" on it. I had already sent back a SYMA Chinook two weeks ago that also had that name on it. I'm not sure but I think that name is their newer versions of these copters and the Chinook did the exact same thing. Not enough power to fly. Maybe the battery isn't powerful enough to take a good charge but regardless I tried it again and drained the battery and allowed it to rest for an hour before another attempt on recharging. Guess what?.... Same thing!.. I am in the process of requesting for a refund and will never buy this model again. The Apache 109G , I believe, and the Coast Guard version I have fly great and smooth! If SYMA continues to make and sell these defective helicopters then they will be hurting soon so I hope it's just an issue with them with just a few. Read the latest 20 reviews to decide. If there are more negative than positive things to say then maybe you should reconsider on purchasing this model. Now the crappy part on sending it back for the refund. I'll keep you posted if there's a problem. Amazon usually has no problem with this. Good luck but I'd steer clear of this one!

I've got a bunch of Syma minis, including the S109G, S102G and S026G and this - the S108G. I've been AMAZED by the durability of these little guys. BUT - this model seems to have problems. I ordered it via Amazon, received it, flew it, and when I went to charge it it wouldn't take a charge. Tried USB, controller...nada. So I figured I got a dud. It happens. Returned it and ordered a replacement S108G. I was relieved that it charged just fine. But after a day or so of occasional use now the tail rotor will not function. The thing can hover in place and rotate, but not move forward or back. I was curious to see if maybe a wire had come loose, so I disassembled it completely - these things are actually fairly well built for $20 toys - and noticed that one of the wires running back to the tail motor was flattened and appeared to have been stuck in the screw post between the two halves of the fuselage. It's braided wire, so I tried twisting it a little to see if I could get it to conduct better. Nothing else was visibly wrong. I reassembled the unit, and it flew, but now the tail rotor would only spin for reverse - nothing for forward. It's not worth it to me to mess around with it further, and I'm not going to replace it with another S108G. Actually, since I like the Cobra body shape I got the Viefly version of the mini Cobra (the one with the orange strip on the tail) and it seems to fly great...although I prefer the looks of the S108G. However the Viefly also has the advantage of having a non-spring-loaded transmitter, unlike the Symas. So you can let go of it and it will stay in the air. Which I prefer.

I'm writing this review for the Syma s107g, s108g ands111g helicopters. I gave all 3 of these choppers 5 stars for their class of 3 channel helicopters. My first helicopter was a copy of the 107. It was nearly an exact replica. I had fun with it but at the time I had no idea what a piece of junk it was compered to a real Syma. The Syma 107g is the easiest to control and the most likely to survive a crash. Mine came with the spring on the throttle. This is the best for beginners because all you have to do is let go if you are about to crash and the throttle will shut it's self off. The Syma 111g is also pretty durable. Flying it is fairly easy to control but it's a little twitchier than the 107, especially the throttle. It's also a little lighter so it flies longer unless you are maxing it out and it has more power. Next up is the Syma 108g. This model is very twitchy and by far the hardest to fly. It's small body makes it possible to fly in light wind and it will fly much further into my fan then either of the other two models. You wont be happy with the 108 model unless you've mastered the 107 or 111. If you are really serious about rc choppers though I recommend only buying the 107 to learn the basics and then upgrading to 4 channel helicopters. If you can hoover or keep the 107 in the air for 30 seconds to a minute and keep from crashing under power then you are ready to upgrade to 4 channel. At 43 dollars the V911 is by far the best 4 channel helicopter for the money. It is frustrating to switch from 3 to 4 channels because the controls are all different... Flying 3 channel helicopters is fun but flying the V911 outdoors full throttle under (semi) control for my first time this morning was a total rush! I will probably not fly 3 channel's at all anymore unless I am demonstrating or teaching friends. UPDATE: I just got my first quadcopter. These things are more durable, easier to fly and way more fun than the v911. The model I purchased was the Syma X1. It's harder to fly than any of the 3 channel copters I reviewed but well worth the extra cost and effort. It also can handle quite a bit of wind when it's in mode 2. I begin by facing into the wind and flying into it as well. That way when I get in trouble I only need to let go of the direction and control the altitude and the wind will bring it right back to me no matter what direction the copter is facing every time. Great toy for the money. It makes the 3 channel syma's look like the toys they are. I doubt I will ever buy any more 3 channels or v911's. There are several different canopy's on the x1. I wanted the bee because the bright yellow looked like the easiest to see plus I saw a video of a guy doing cool tricks with is, but wound up buying the space ship because it was cheaper. This week the bee is on sale so I ordered one of those. All the x1's are the same and you can just pop off and on whatever canopy you want. I think there is a new and old style battery though but that they are interchangeable as well.

My 8 yr old son got a Syma 109G from Grandpa and Granmda for Christmas this year. Since I was hogging it, he told me I needed to get my own. So I ordered a 108G just to have something different. These helicoptors are a lot of fun! They take a little practice, but if they survive your initiation then you'll find yourself flying them all over the house, buzzing the spouse and kids, flying obstacle courses under coffee tables and around ceiling fans, etc. Others have compared the various models, so I'll just do a quick summary of both of the ones I now own. The 109G is by far the easier to fly- it's slower and doesn't turn as fast, but it is very stable in the air and easy to control. It has dual forward-throw LED lights that will light up the wall in a dark room. It has fairly wide-stance landing gear, which makes for easy landings and stable take-offs. This is definitely the one to learn on. Ours has taken some hard knocks- nasty encounters with the ceiling, inadvertent run-ins with walls and doors, and some crash landings in leafy green plants, but aside from some very minor nicks on the rotors there is no visible damage to the copter, and it still flys just like it did on day one. I can take off from the floor in one room, fly down the hall to another room, buzz around near the ceiling, and land on a small paperback book laying on the floor. Very easy to control. My 8 year old son has no problem flying it around the room. The 108G is more difficult, but it's faster and can change direction more quickly. It definitely has a more lively character, and doesn't hover as steadily as the 109G. I only fly this one in our sunroom, which has a 12 foot ceiling and a little more space to maneuver around. Landing precisely is more difficult with this model. The landing gear is narrower than on the 109G, so it's not as forgiving of hard landings. I wouldn't recommend this as one to learn on, but in a large space (gymnasium, really big open room, etc.) I think this one would be more fun. Since I got this one, it has taken some damage- as I was learning how to control it, I flew it up into the ceiling at high speed and it crashed to the ground, breaking off one of the little plastic gun arrays from the right side of the copter. I will probably glue it back on, but the flight characteristics don't seem to have changed so for now I'm just flying it without. For the money these little copters are very amusing and fun.

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What a cool toy. I had one RC helicopter like that before made by Protocol but that helicopter cannot compare. This cobra is extra easy to control. It also looks awesome. There is strong white LED light located in the front when the chopper is on.It can be charged through the remote or to save batteries through usb drive. Overall awesome, awesome toy! Highly recommended.

The AH-1 Cobra has always been my favourite. These guys made my day by shipping them to me right on time. The chopper files great and reflexes are sharp. Very durable in design bucause it crashed couple times and nothing broke. Syma makes good quality stuff. I am impressed.

Fun little helicopter for the kids. I bought one on eBay before and bought another one here on Amazon. The price was right so why not? Controls work well, and you can fly this thing surprisingly long for something that charges through USB on your computer. One issue is that it seems that the battery life degrades over time. You can buy the parts and battery online, but after shipping etc, you might as well buy a new one. That's what I did here on Amazon.

died within a few days