Won't take off Got this for my son - fully charged, the rotors just spin and the copter spins around but it won't take off. Any ideas?
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The bottom rotor maybe slipping, by putting a finger against the cog and gently apply rotation to the bottom rotors if they turn try this : hold the large upper cog and push the bottom rotors (connection assembly firmly down the main shaft - it should become more snug (try the rotation test above) on the shaft and hopefully lift is restored.I think this is a deliberate design to save potential damage or harm from the bottom rotors suddenly stopping on collision, ie a bit of slip on the shaft
1296897
This was the fix for me. The top rotor came right off with no effort. I put it on and tightened the two phillips screws on top rotor to the shaft. It flew right away! Thanks for posting!
1296898
Hope this helps at least one person.. I too was having the lift problem and the solution was easy.... When charging the helicopter with USB don't plug it into a USB hub. A USB hub does not put out the same power as the USB ports located directly on your computer or laptop. My helicopter was not even charging with the hub even though all lights on the cable were saying different. My solution was to plug the yellow USB cable into a USB Power Cable Adapter...White USB Cable Power Adapter (Wall Charger Adaptor with fixed blades) for Apple iPod, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4,Touch, Shuffle, Nano, Classic Hope this helps at least one person.. I too was having the lift problem and the solution was easy.... When charging the helicopter with USB don't plug it into a USB hub. A USB hub does not put out the same power as the USB ports located directly on your computer or laptop. My helicopter was not even charging with the hub even though all lights on the cable were saying different. My solution was to plug the yellow USB cable into a USB Power Cable Adapter...White USB Cable Power Adapter (Wall Charger Adaptor with fixed blades) for Apple iPod, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4,Touch, Shuffle, Nano,... » Read More Hope this helps at least one person.. I too was having the lift problem and the solution was easy.... When charging the helicopter with USB don't plug it into a USB hub. A USB hub does not put out the same power as the USB ports located directly on your computer or laptop. My helicopter was not even charging with the hub even though all lights on the cable were saying different. My solution was to plug the yellow USB cable into a USB Power Cable Adapter...White USB Cable Power Adapter (Wall Charger Adaptor with fixed blades) for Apple iPod, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4,Touch, Shuffle, Nano, Classic « Show Less
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READ BEFORE DIAGNOSING A BAD BATTERY!!!I just received this item today and loved it my first 3 flights. I charged it back up, and then it wouldn't take off all the sudden. I immediately thought it was the battery not being charged enough and this thread made me think that even more. BUT, the more I tried to make it work I noticed the top rotor moved slower and slower.If you can pull the top rotor off without loosening screws, you've found the issue! There are two screws in the sides of the top rotor that tighten on the center pin that spins it. I tightened these and my entire issue was resolved, and I had IDENTICAL symptoms as the people above.Happy troubleshooting! READ BEFORE DIAGNOSING A BAD BATTERY!!!I just received this item today and loved it my first 3 flights. I charged it back up, and then it wouldn't take off all the sudden. I immediately thought it was the battery not being charged enough and this thread made me think that even more. BUT, the more I tried to make it work I noticed the top rotor moved slower and slower.If you can pull the top rotor off without loosening screws, you've found the issue! There are two screws in the sides of the top rotor that tighten on the center pin that spins it. I tightened these and... » Read More READ BEFORE DIAGNOSING A BAD BATTERY!!!I just received this item today and loved it my first 3 flights. I charged it back up, and then it wouldn't take off all the sudden. I immediately thought it was the battery not being charged enough and this thread made me think that even more. BUT, the more I tried to make it work I noticed the top rotor moved slower and slower.If you can pull the top rotor off without loosening screws, you've found the issue! There are two screws in the sides of the top rotor that tighten on the center pin that spins it. I tightened these and my entire issue was resolved, and I had IDENTICAL symptoms as the people above.Happy troubleshooting! « Show Less
1296900
Had similar problem. Out of the box, the copter flew fine (apart from my novice controlling). From the second flight onward, it would not get any higher than a couple of inches off the floor. I trolled the forums to try and solve the issue. I purchased a replacement battery, struggled with the fiddley fitting of it and still not sorted. I've now ordered another copter off amazon 'cos my lad (and me) really want to have one of these working. As a last resort I've just applied a little WD40 (via the WD40 straw) to the cogs and the bottom of the shaft and Hey Presto, works a treat! Looks like me and the boy will be duelling now that i've ordered a second! Hope that this helps anyone with the same issue. Had similar problem. Out of the box, the copter flew fine (apart from my novice controlling). From the second flight onward, it would not get any higher than a couple of inches off the floor. I trolled the forums to try and solve the issue. I purchased a replacement battery, struggled with the fiddley fitting of it and still not sorted. I've now ordered another copter off amazon 'cos my lad (and me) really want to have one of these working. As a last resort I've just applied a little WD40 (via the WD40 straw) to the cogs and the bottom of the shaft and Hey Presto, works a treat! Looks like... » Read More Had similar problem. Out of the box, the copter flew fine (apart from my novice controlling). From the second flight onward, it would not get any higher than a couple of inches off the floor. I trolled the forums to try and solve the issue. I purchased a replacement battery, struggled with the fiddley fitting of it and still not sorted. I've now ordered another copter off amazon 'cos my lad (and me) really want to have one of these working. As a last resort I've just applied a little WD40 (via the WD40 straw) to the cogs and the bottom of the shaft and Hey Presto, works a treat! Looks like me and the boy will be duelling now that i've ordered a second! Hope that this helps anyone with the same issue. « Show Less
1296901
exact same problem with mine...only it flew once right out of the box, worked great...recharged it then tried to fly it again and just like yours, rotors spin and the copter spins but it wont take off...
95640
outdoors...but to be honest...don't buy it...I ordered one, it was defective...would fly a few seconds, then drop like a rock...I returned, ordered another, same thing...I googled it, and seems to be a manufactor's flaw...i returned it and ordered a different copter...buy at your own risk! I hate that it was defective, because the copter really does look awesome, and you might get a good one...it's up to you!
2192807
Did you try to use the right trim? Sometimes these helicopters are not ready to fly out of box. You will need to do some adjustments which is normal. Check on the YouTube. YouTube got some good tips.
1931527
simple. Your power is weak. Change the batteries with new good batteries. A friend of mine had a similar problem and once we changed to new good batteries it flew flawlessly. Smooth copter handles easy.
855668
First check and make sure the tail rotor blade is spinning, if not it may be stuck. Try moving it by hand. If it is moving then there are adjustment buttons on the controller. L and R. Check to see what direction the copter is spinning. You will need to push the L or R butyon until it adjusts properly. Hope this helps
1444479
Unfortunately, I could only get to fly one copter for approximately 30 to 45 seconds no matter how long I charged it. I never opened the second copter. I returned both copters.
133070
As other posters have commented before you disconnect battery, make sure you press record off. If this still doesn't record a file, reformat the sd card and try again. Also do not remove card while copter is powered on. If none of these fix the issue then there is something wrong with the copter
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Your better off returning the copter before Christmas. I returned it twice for various defects. I had brought it to an RC shop and it was verified for defects with the circuit board that affects flight, TX and camera. Your better off not dealing with this company at all.
1180683
HERO-RC sold mine to me. Was not marked Viefly on the box, and the controller did not work. I was able to use the copter with another, existing controller. Returning, though, because I think it all should work properly when brand new.
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.
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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.
911861
Answer here...Got rid of mine, will never buy one of those small helicopters again. Waste of money and a headache.
1881592
If you ran your copter for 5 minutes, the battery should definitely be low enough to need charging. So if there was never a green led while you had it plugged in for charging, then there is definitely something wrong with either the charger or the battery. I'm guessing it is the charger since you did get 5 minutes on the battery, but I could be wrong.
507000
Same thing happened to me when I let the battery to discharge too much, that ruined the battery and had to purchase a new one. The battery instructions give advice on that, unfortunately I forgot that. Try to stop the Drone as son as the red light start flashing.
1067452
Picked up one of these a few weeks ago. After just four flight, I'm having this exact same problem. One motor is always on full blast, rendering it unflyable.
1367984
Unplug and reset it. Put it on a level surfacenter and recalibrate it (left stick down and right, wiggle the right stick left and right) if this does not work, make sure the propellers are both good, and put on correctly. A goes with a, and b goes with b. Happy flying!
1635084
You can check that the helicopter is ready by turning it on. When it is time to charge again follow the charging directions in the manual. Try to by another helicopter with shorter charging times.