(Jan-Feb 2015) People have been receiving a fake "ei-hi" brand heli rather than a genuine Syma F3. Is this still a problem? Will I get a real one?
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As far as I know, there is no know fake F3. You can contact syma factory directly to confirm.
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I, also, received the translucent orange weapons, rather than the correct ones shown in the photo. I reached out to Hasbro's Customer Care and they confirmed that there was a inventory issue that they were investigating and said they would get back to me with a resolution. 20 days later I haven't received any further information.
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It's a little bigger than a 200 size heli. I would not buy this heli. Major problem with tail motor DOA. Mine was and 2 more were. Get a WL TOYS V912. You will be much happier with this fixed pitch heli. Same size, much better quality. FYI... If you already have flow 3-4 channel fixed pitch heli's. ...And you feel pretty confident, go for a collective pitch 6 channel. If you like this size, get a Walkera Master CP. Very docile for collective pitch heli. I own one and still fly it even today although I have advanced to more 3D capable heli's. It is a relatively inexpensive heli even in RTF versions ($150 or so). You will get much more enjoyment once you get over complexity of collective pitch flying. It's a little bigger than a 200 size heli. I would not buy this heli. Major problem with tail motor DOA. Mine was and 2 more were. Get a WL TOYS V912. You will be much happier with this fixed pitch heli. Same size, much better quality. FYI... If you already have flow 3-4 channel fixed pitch heli's. ...And you feel pretty confident, go for a collective pitch 6 channel. If you like this size, get a Walkera Master CP. Very docile for collective pitch heli. I own one and still fly it even today although I have advanced to more 3D capable heli's. It is a relatively inexpensive heli even in RTF... » Read More It's a little bigger than a 200 size heli. I would not buy this heli. Major problem with tail motor DOA. Mine was and 2 more were. Get a WL TOYS V912. You will be much happier with this fixed pitch heli. Same size, much better quality. FYI... If you already have flow 3-4 channel fixed pitch heli's. ...And you feel pretty confident, go for a collective pitch 6 channel. If you like this size, get a Walkera Master CP. Very docile for collective pitch heli. I own one and still fly it even today although I have advanced to more 3D capable heli's. It is a relatively inexpensive heli even in RTF versions ($150 or so). You will get much more enjoyment once you get over complexity of collective pitch flying. « Show Less
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I don't have a v1911 but I do have this heli. My best guess is that they are close competitors so its just a marketing ploy and there are most likely only suddle quality differences between the two. I love this heli though!
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Jim, I bought mine about a year ago and my package came with two quadcopters (Gaui 330X-S Quad Flyer and the Heli-Max 1SQ). They were harder to fly because they are small and you have to keep them close. My package also came with the following helicopters. Bell 222, Dominion 3D, Dominion 3D 90, Dominion 3D 90 FBL, Dominion 400, Dominion 450 3D, Ecureuil, Furion 450, Gaui X7, Heli-Max Ave 400 3D EP RTF, Heli-Max Axe CP, Heli-Max Axe EZ, Huey UH1, Jet Ranger, Mako F3C, Schweizer 300C, Schweizer 300C W/Floats, Sikorsky Skycrane, Synergy E6, Synergy E7, Thunder Tiger Innovator EXP, Tutor 600, Tutor 600 Trainer, V22 Osprey, and the Westland Lynx. My favorite helicopter is the Lynx because it has four blades and is more stable and realistic to fly. The Osprey is also cool to fly - especially from the cockpit view. Also included is a training site that teaches hovering. Day and night flight are also available, plus you can add wind if you like. Great fun with awesome graphics. Camera views vary with aircraft, but include fixed on the ground, nose camera, cockpit view, or chase plane view. Enjoy. Package also includes a blimp, Wright Brothers flyer, sea planes, sail planes, gas and electric, single and multi engine planes
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The one I received was a genuine Syma model. By all indications of markings, etc. is a Syma S032G.
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Hey! I have no clue who your trying to buy your copter from, but the double horse sux's no matter what anyone tells you. Do not buy one, save your money for something better. Hope this helps you
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Bruce: these are cheap Chinese knock offs, hence the peep sight issues (among many others). DO NOT ever use these fakes on a real weapon unless you are ready to reap the consequences.
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SusanI can probably help but I need more to go on than moves sideways to the left. Is this your first FP heli?Markmarknauman53@gmail.com
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I agree w/ another comment about Throttle Curve; make sure you have the radio's parameters dialed in with the 300X. Also sometimes after I experience radio/ electronic anomalies I re- bind my DX6i w/ the heli just to make sure that link is secure ~ you also can look on YouTube & possibly see a vid with an experience similar/ ballparky/ or even identical to yours
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No, on the controller says shuang ma... it's probably just another small factory making clone copters under a fake name
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I would not recommend this helicopter. The first one we bought arrived with a broken transmitter, fought with the company for over six months to try and get a replacement. Finally involved the Better Business Bureau and company claimed they couldn't do anything for us since it had been so long, even though I had copies of all the emails I had sent to their customer service account. My son really wanted to play with this helicopter so we purchased a second one thinking that he would then have two helicopters in case one were to stop working. The newest one only lasted about a week and stopped working and the controller wasn't compatible with the older one. DO NOT buy, this helicopter is JUNK. I would not recommend this helicopter. The first one we bought arrived with a broken transmitter, fought with the company for over six months to try and get a replacement. Finally involved the Better Business Bureau and company claimed they couldn't do anything for us since it had been so long, even though I had copies of all the emails I had sent to their customer service account. My son really wanted to play with this helicopter so we purchased a second one thinking that he would then have two helicopters in case one were to stop working. The newest one only lasted about a week and... » Read More I would not recommend this helicopter. The first one we bought arrived with a broken transmitter, fought with the company for over six months to try and get a replacement. Finally involved the Better Business Bureau and company claimed they couldn't do anything for us since it had been so long, even though I had copies of all the emails I had sent to their customer service account. My son really wanted to play with this helicopter so we purchased a second one thinking that he would then have two helicopters in case one were to stop working. The newest one only lasted about a week and stopped working and the controller wasn't compatible with the older one. DO NOT buy, this helicopter is JUNK. « Show Less
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I just received my red one todayI gotTwo5 minute flight times.It's absolutely one of the best I have bought.Sorry my first response didn't come out the way I said it.I hope the second response helps you!
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I'll put it this way. I already own one. I'm purchasing another just because of the kick ass price. crashed it 100x and never broke anything. just remember to power down in case of imminent doom and u should break anything. of course the surface you are "landing" on has alot to do with its durability and mostly i fly over grass. also if you look at the parts, they are all seperate and easy to replace and pretty damn cheap. I had to send mine to helimax right out of the box. the T.A.G.S. was malfunctioning and the transmitter wouldn't always go all the way down on the throttle (bad pot?). anyways they sent me a ups label and had it back to me in no time. I complained that it was my first helimax product and i was disappointed because the heli and the transmitter both were defective but they insisted it was a fluke and upgraded my swash to compensate me for my lost time. that was enough to get my business over and over. They did not question if i had crashed the chopper or not. they took my word for it.
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New. All it is, is a little latch clip. I ordred some of 200 mAh batteries (Which are larger) but are suppose to be a little longer and heavier. Not sure how this bird will fly with them. It's been a month and I still havent received. But the ones that come with the heli work fine, good for 4 minutes,a nd charge pretty fast too It you have a 110v/usb plug adapeter. Most new phones have them. But if you charge froma usb off a computer it takes about 30 minutes. This heli comes with the new version anyway. Have fun and enjoy, but practice outside first on a (zero) Windy day. These things fly REAL FAST when you push forward control. FLy in Mode 2 too! New. All it is, is a little latch clip. I ordred some of 200 mAh batteries (Which are larger) but are suppose to be a little longer and heavier. Not sure how this bird will fly with them. It's been a month and I still havent received. But the ones that come with the heli work fine, good for 4 minutes,a nd charge pretty fast too It you have a 110v/usb plug adapeter. Most new phones have them. But if you charge froma usb off a computer it takes about 30 minutes. This heli comes with the new version anyway. Have fun and enjoy, but practice outside first on a (zero) Windy day. These things fly... » Read More New. All it is, is a little latch clip. I ordred some of 200 mAh batteries (Which are larger) but are suppose to be a little longer and heavier. Not sure how this bird will fly with them. It's been a month and I still havent received. But the ones that come with the heli work fine, good for 4 minutes,a nd charge pretty fast too It you have a 110v/usb plug adapeter. Most new phones have them. But if you charge froma usb off a computer it takes about 30 minutes. This heli comes with the new version anyway. Have fun and enjoy, but practice outside first on a (zero) Windy day. These things fly REAL FAST when you push forward control. FLy in Mode 2 too! « Show Less
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This sounds like a possible cracked/broken rotor griper. The part is readily available and usually ships from China. Took approximately three weeks from the time I ordered it on Amazon to the time I received it. Another symptom is the heli flies in a toilet bowl pattern that cannot control. Alt possibility is a defective tail rotor motor. Also, easy to order on Amazon.
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That's going to be very hard. This brand of helicopter, was just a travesty from creation. I recommend you do what I did, just throw it away and purchase a better unit. Hope this piece of honesty works for you.