This is just a general question... Why aren't quadcopters programmed so that, if contact is lost with the transmitter, the quad immediately goes into hover-in-place until its batteries run out? That would seem logical to me. This is just a general question... Why aren't quadcopters programmed so that, if contact is lost with the transmitter, the quad immediately goes into hover-in-place until its batteries run... » Read More This is just a general question... Why aren't quadcopters programmed so that, if contact is lost with the transmitter, the quad immediately goes into hover-in-place until its batteries run out? That would seem logical to me. « Show Less
295166
If it did that, the wind might blow it away or you might loose it if the batteries in the transmitter were dead. I am glad my quadcopter is not programmed to do that. You will like this quadcopter. Flying this is a blast! Hope this helps.
295167
They do make them, but u need to learn to fly cheaply and $ 29 for a quad and remote is cheap as u get. Great bargain and great beginner quad.
1636825
Morning Chad, I would have to surmise the Helicopter unit is defective upon arrival. If the Helicopter "binds" okay and all other functions work then I would assume you got a lemon from the factory. I also purchased this item couple weeks ago and had a defective unit with my "right servo" not functioning. Quickly do a RMA back to Amazon for a refund or exchange. There isn't much more You can do with these items to correct or fix.
1067453
so you're saying for instance the front or the back runs all the time, non stop without you even touching the remote?? usually shutting off the copter and the remote and powering them back one at a time fixes it. What I would do is try and let the battery drain out which might clear out the memory, then check for anything clogging the other propellers, then recharge and see how it works. might mean either the remote went defective or the copter itself got hit and now its all messed up.
1038726
My best guess some people want to cut down on weight so they power everything from the on board battery. Me I use the battery in the camera and us it for video only I want the quad to fly as long as possible.
1062772
It takes some continuous variation of the throttle to get a decent hover (it's easier to do with the transmitter in expert mode). Also, from my experience and those of my friends, each of our units experiences a slight drift one direction or another without touching the joystick. You're going to have to go with one if the larger quads with a better gyroscopic sensor if you want a perfect hover.
325861
This is a digital system so each copter and transmitter are a unique pair. Channel conflict is not a problem. Copter collisions are a more of a problem ... (Have fun!)
421654
Hi Susan; Not sure about what your's are doing but My V913 has those Blades were loose when I got mine and other problem when the Transmitter batteries were low it acted strange. Can you still fly it with trimming from your transmitter.Need more what it's doing to figue it out.Good Luck Barry
505546
sounds like its not sinked with controller. turn controller off plug in the battery to copter then push in the left controller and hold(it should click) and turn on controller at same time and watch copter lights will change hold until shows steady light. and it should be good to go
3922
I think a better option might be a 4-channel rather than a collective pitch copter like the Nano. 4-channel copters (like the v911) are stable in the air and if you release the cyclic, they will return to a hover on their own. A CP heli will not--they are not stable and will not hover by themselves for more than a second or two. They are very fast and they will shoot across the room (or into you) almost too fast to see at first.I'm not saying it can't be done, mind you...but expect to crash frequently and spend quite a bit of money on parts at first.
2103100
Don't know. Servo stopped functioning before we got off the ground. Manufacturer was of no use helping with a repair solution. Servo is soldered to circuit board which is glued to fuselage. The fuselage would probably float.
390541
Love the unit, but all batteries die in time. Battery should be replaceable, so we all need to check with the manufacture. Have not looked at the unit with that in mind, but now that you brought it up, its another one of those challenge's in life.
2197
This needs a transmitter and that is why it is cheaper. This is sold foe those who boght one and lost the aircraft in the clouds like me :)
246050
The battery lasts about 10 minutes depending on how you fly. Hovering takes a lot less power than hammering the throttle. I have gotten more time by getting it in the air for photos and moving it slowly. As far as distance, you can fly it until you almost can't see it so you won't have a problem with distance.
992744
Maybe. The issue is weight. Longer lasting batteries are heavier and cause flight issues. Better to have a few of the original type. They last 5 mins or so. Outside flight is great in little or no wind.
1065494
The response time of the copter changes to a slightly slower time. When the copter first boots up the controls automatically start at fast time. A beginner should push the button for a slower reaction time. Makes learning easier. Now I am good at flying I use the fast time. Makes it fun to fly.. The button works, beginners just don't notice it. Much easier to fly with the slow time...
38849
Yes, I believe for the controller it needed double AS batteries. The flying part has rechargeable battery.
2225047
Transmitter probably not synced up with heli(google how to sync it, or look at instructions)... whith everything move the left stick around if you dont hear anything radio not synced up..