How hard is it to get at the battery in the chopper? Just bought arrives next week, was thinking about getting a second battery if it's not that bad.
1673927
it is easy, it has door with a latch on the bottom, just take it out and plug in the new one, it takes a mini jst plug, very common. this is a great little heli, easy to fly, durable, highly detailed, your gonna love it! hope this helps.
1673928
All it takes to access the battery, is a small phillips head screwdriver at the bottom of the chopper.
1673929
The battery is found in a compartment on bottom of the helicopter. It's just on screw and the cover is open and battery is right there.
2003755
I would say that it is defective. My grandson's chopper flies easily and he controls it very well.
775851
I recommend yo to read all the other questions for this same article. I haven't bought it yet, but seems by those answers it is only the helicopter, no batteries, no control, no charger. Another answer says this article is intended just for copter replacement.
1265306
I bought one of these and it was the worse purchase of my life. Throw your money away somewhere else and you will be happier. The battery in the chopper is not replaceable, and mine lasted less than ten flights before it was so weak it could not lift the chopper off the ground. To specifically answer your question: Yes the controller requires batteries, and no, the chopper has its own battery that is 'allegedly rechargeable' .
2145522
Be careful using the upgraded batteries. I bought them and it was great that you get more flying time, but they make the motors run hotter and I burnt up my tail motor. After reading up on them people suggest buying two copters and letting one cool down as you fly the other one.
124077
The controller itself uses throwaway batteries. They are not included. The helicopter comes with a small rechargeable battery installed in it. There would be no reason to buy a separate rechargeable battery. It is small and wired in. Not really intended to be swapped out.
1750934
Why not Google "Quick Chopper" and email the manufacturer? Have you tried that? good luck
2040416
I think have a slightly different problem. My heli came with a decent charge on it. I flew it around the room for a couple minutes. Now I'm trying to charge it but the charge light never comes on. Can someone confirm what they are doing to charge it? Do you keep the helicopter switched "on" and the charger "off", heli "off" and charger "on", both "on", or both "off"? I suppose it doesn't matter since I think I've tried all combinations. Besides using power for controlling the test flight I have brand new batteries. If anyone had this issue and solved it, let me know. I think have a slightly different problem. My heli came with a decent charge on it. I flew it around the room for a couple minutes. Now I'm trying to charge it but the charge light never comes on. Can someone confirm what they are doing to charge it? Do you keep the helicopter switched "on" and the charger "off", heli "off" and charger "on", both "on", or both "off"? I suppose it doesn't matter since I think I've tried all combinations. Besides using power for controlling the test flight I have brand new batteries. If anyone had... » Read More I think have a slightly different problem. My heli came with a decent charge on it. I flew it around the room for a couple minutes. Now I'm trying to charge it but the charge light never comes on. Can someone confirm what they are doing to charge it? Do you keep the helicopter switched "on" and the charger "off", heli "off" and charger "on", both "on", or both "off"? I suppose it doesn't matter since I think I've tried all combinations. Besides using power for controlling the test flight I have brand new batteries. If anyone had this issue and solved it, let me know. « Show Less
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.
937475
I had trouble with swapping the battery. I think I had two batteries of the right size, pried this open just fine, but once I FORCED the two batteries in, they were too tall (by the tiniest amount) and were constantly pressing on the chip's button. Has anyone run into that? I'll see if I can find those batteries that didn't fit and double-check their type.
1765156
Yes this is harder to fly than any coaxial or "2 blade" as you called it helicopter. WAY more fun once you get the hang of it. Very durable so you hopefully won't need parts but if you do they are readily available online. I get mine through Amazon (flybar needed replaced)
1938197
It seems like spare parts are much more abundant for the v911. I have already broken my fly bar and am awaiting a replacement from china that I bought on eBay. You may have to look on eBay for batteries as well. After just now doing a quick search, I found one (just one) for $9. Not a very good deal compared with what you can find for the v911. My f3 is a ton of fun, but I'm seriously considering a v911 at this point, for comparison purposes, as well as cheap repairs.
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.
1403078
Yeah, just make sure you get the right battery. I'd suggest a more powerful troll though, low speed isn't going to do much for you on this one.
1116626
I am on my second food chopper. I think they are so low priced that it would cost more for replacement parts than buying a new one! I LOVE My food chopper!
761399
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
1566143
I'm sorry to say that I returned my chopper. I could not figure out how to do the small pieces without doing my fingers as well, but the biggest problem was that I could not get the attachments to stay on tightly. After doing a one or two vegetables I would have to retighten the attachment.