How long do you charge your helicopter? The manual says 30 min but the light never changes color, should se charge longer?
1040551
Yes charge it a little longer when its fully charged the light will turn Green. If the light is not changing she may have a bad charger!
1799218
Recharge is pretty quick, if not fully drained, you're back charged in 20-30 minutes. I would recommend getting a spare so you can continue to fly while recharging.
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
1983393
Yes and no. Thereciever, helicopter has a small quick charger aboard. The control requiresbatteries I think.
438469
Load control unit with batteries. The cord from the control unit needs to be plugged into the helicopter to charge the helicopter. Leave plugged in until light on control turns green. The helicopter will need to be charged when it no longer is able to fly.
2107036
It takes about an hour. I bought 3 of the single rotor models for my kids (ages 30-35...) and they fly MUCH longer without recharge for what it's worth. (about 10 minutes as opposed to losing power after 3-4 minutes)
448741
I don't know, I am still on my original helicopter with no problems. I take care to be gentle when I charge it but I have not had any problems with the helicopter at all.
177796
The charger is agreat idea, I suspect it only works with older RC. I solved the problem by getting rechargeable batteries and a charger so I always have fresh and just charged my helicopter from the remote unit.
1538915
Full Charge will give you 10 to 15 minutes depending how (hard )you fly it.Ive had mine 200 feet,Beware of wind up there Can be bye bye Helicopter. Always fly on #2 setting or you will never gain control.Buy 4 extra tail motors,your gonna need them. Have fun:)
1224199
It has been my experience so far that there is no problem with charging the helicopter from USB with the proper cable. Just watch to make sure that the battery is not overcharged (the light on the cable will change when charge is complete). That being said, I've certainly gone far beyond that point a number of times and have had no noticeable battery issues so far.
1555877
The helicopter should be turned off, so no lights there. If charging from the remote, the remote should be turned on, with a Green power light visible. While the copter is charging there is also a red light that turns on. Mine came with a Yellow USB charger as well, and that had an orange(ish) light when it was plugged in and charging. The USB no longer works so I have to charge from the remote now.
904120
I initially charged it overnight, and it lasted for several weeks of ~1 hour long rides. However I don't ride with it always on the highest (brightest) setting - it has three brightness levels, and I usually ride with it on the lowest or middle level, only using the brightest level for short times when I really need the extra lighting.
2017459
Yes, the max battery life is about 5-7 minutes of flight time between charges. This is typical for these small helicopters.
293870
The controller takes six AA batteries. I plug the helicopter into my computer via the USB cable that comes with. You can use the controller to charge the helo as well, but I don't want to run down the batteries. Charging from the controller is handy if you don't have a computer or are on the go. The helo is awesome and easy to fly. The only down side is no audio for the video.
1983307
If the product does not pair between the remote and helicopter within 5 seconds of both of them being on, please follow the instructions below: 1. Turn the power to the OFF position on the remote and the helicopter. If there is no On / Off switch disconnect the battery. 2. Turn on the remote and then the helicopter or connect the battery on the helicopter within 5 seconds of each other. On the helicopter you will see a small Red LED. If it is flashing communication was not established. 3. If communication was not established try to turn the power on helicopter or connect the helicopter battery and then turn the power to the On position on the remote. Check the LED to see if communication was established. 4. If 2 and 3 did not work get a second person to help and turn the power on the remote and helicopter or connect the battery on the device within 1 second. If possible turn the power on at the same time. Wait 5 seconds the communication should be established and the LED will be steady. 5. The batteries on the remote and the device must be fully charged. 6. Once the communication was established typically future binding will be no problem regardless if the remote was turned on first or the helicopter was turned on first.
1766447
you must turn the Switch on the side of the helicopter to the ON position, the red light will be blinking; Then turn on the controller, any channel is fine, because the helicopter will cycle through the channels until it finds your controller. when you have connection the light will stop blinking and all other lights on the helicopter will illuminate. then you can proceed to control it with the controller.
49613
I think you should return the charger. Mine works for 20 to 30 min after charge. I don't remember the light thing as I haven't used it since late summer.