We're able to get the copter about 2' off the ground then it cuts out &amp; drops. Has anyone else had this problem. Are there any resolutions?
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Greg, I heard of the problem and the attempt fix. Inside there is a tail that is the antenna that may have too much plastic covering on it that needs taken back alittle off the bare wire to expose it to let the radio wave through. Check it out and see! You've got to take the black cover off to expose the black antenna covered with black plastic and attached on one end. Pull the loose end out and cut off some off the plastic and hang it out when you put the black cover back with the arrow towards the green props. Then screw in the 4 screws back with the antenna hanging out. Good luck! Jerry
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No J.M. it's actually gotten worse. The latest software update causes the gimbal to literllay die if you even touch it. I now am the proud owner of three of these gimbals! It generally takes 2 or 3 rounds of unplugging the battery and re-pluggin it in to get the gimbal to staly activated. Then, the great part is the gimbal will just go dead in the middle of a flight! You have to land the Phantom and go through the whole battery deal all over again to get it to work. That said, from what I have been reading, most of the other gimbals have just as many problems. There is no customer service to speak of because DJI doesn't respond to it's dealers who then can't respond to us. No J.M. it's actually gotten worse. The latest software update causes the gimbal to literllay die if you even touch it. I now am the proud owner of three of these gimbals! It generally takes 2 or 3 rounds of unplugging the battery and re-pluggin it in to get the gimbal to staly activated. Then, the great part is the gimbal will just go dead in the middle of a flight! You have to land the Phantom and go through the whole battery deal all over again to get it to work. That said, from what I have been reading, most of the other gimbals have just as many problems. There is no customer service... » Read More No J.M. it's actually gotten worse. The latest software update causes the gimbal to literllay die if you even touch it. I now am the proud owner of three of these gimbals! It generally takes 2 or 3 rounds of unplugging the battery and re-pluggin it in to get the gimbal to staly activated. Then, the great part is the gimbal will just go dead in the middle of a flight! You have to land the Phantom and go through the whole battery deal all over again to get it to work. That said, from what I have been reading, most of the other gimbals have just as many problems. There is no customer service to speak of because DJI doesn't respond to it's dealers who then can't respond to us. « Show Less
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Susan I can probably help but I need more to go on than moves sideways to the left. Is this your first FP heli? Mark marknauman53@gmail.com
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I didn't get the far. All the replacement copter and the initial one never flew. So I could not answer your question due to the fact that I never had the chance to actually fly my copter. My reviews warns you not to buy any of their products. They have to be durable because you cannot direct them where to go and they just run into everything.
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Ours worked great until we crashed it way too many times. After that it would get more than about 6 inches off the ground. So if you have crashed it a bunch, that might be the reason why
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My only suggestion would be to contact Syma. I have 2 of these helicopters and never had this problem.
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Yes it is. I experienced this problem with two different models and each time the motor did burn out. Brand new this quad-copter is great fun and easy to learn to fly. I can not believe how high I was able to get it to go and still maintain control of it. If they could work out the motor problem, it would be a great toy for anyone.
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Happens to me too, this model is very hard to trim out and fly. if you can, RETURN it and get a different one. Mine will not hover straight up from the ground. Wish I could return mine but AMAZON won't let me
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Yes 2channels ive had mine for about 4 days and have flown it nonstop and wrecked it what seems hundreds of times into stuff. This is my first copter and is alot of fun . Easy. And durable.
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Hasn't happened to me. I always check to see if have position and altitude hold working as soon I start the flight. Worse thing was having one of the prop capnuts come loose and the propeller coming off at about 150 feet in the air. That possibility has been lessened on the new version with reverse threads on the clockwise props. Still a good idea to check tightness before each flight.
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Did you use the specific camera for this model? If so there should be a plug to connect to the main board under the canopy. If not then you will have to start recording before you takeoff.
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Not to be funny but is the SD card inserted properly? I have forgotten to put it in and had this problem. With copterOn and sd card in you should see a red light on cam push the left chrome button on top of receiver and light should blink and turn green I believe copter is in garage so going off memory
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If its brand new return it. Because its most likely the pcb board. I have a few Wltoys V911's and after a crash with one , the tail motor kept spinning no matter what, even soon as you plugged in the battery. I had to replace the circuit board. You can't repair the circuit boards. I have a couple of the F3's, and they are awsome copters. Bilt better then the v911 but. Slower.
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Hi Cuda - we had real problems with this unit right out of the box, and we were beginnners. It immediately flew 'crazy', and we couldn't figure out how to trim it correctly, and within 2 days were too frustrated to continue. We looked at numerous youtube videos in trying to trouble-shoot, but never got the issues resolved so we sent it back. We then bought the Traxxas 6608 LaTrax Alias Quad-Rotor Ready-To-Fly Helicopter, and had zero problems with it. The learning curve is virtually the same as the 180QX so for a beginner I would recommend it. It's very durable and hard landings haven't been an issue (as long as it lands on grass). Hard landings on asphalt or concrete will damage it (as expected). Hope this helps...
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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.
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Hi, I had it too but took it off. When I was fighting some bad wind it vibrated too much and the bottom came off dropping the gopro thank god into grass.The plate goes on first, then the rubber bushings poke through and then the gopro plate that came on the copter goes on the very bottom. Hope that helps!
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Hi Delta did you ever solve the problem with the freeze after suspend? I found it unacceptable, and Archos hasn't been able to solve it, I'm ready to return the unit.