The Manual is contradictory! Should the HELICOPTER switch be ON or OFF during charging?
475585
Wow, the answers here are as contradictory as the manual. And my answer isn't going to help, cause it will make the answers 50/50 for off/on. However, I found in looking in one of the other sections in a different language, that is stated off, so I leave it off when charging.
775298
I had two helicopters and the switches on both were very small. On the yellow helicopter it was on the passenger side (outside) on the silver metal. On the red helicopter the switch is on the under side of the helicopter toward the front, near the charging port. This one is extremely small. Good luck
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.
2244348
The copter should be powered, but make sure the remote is off! Put the copter on level ground and then turn on the remote and wait until it stops beeping.
218968
I'm sorry, I hit the wrong answer. It comes with a USB charging cable, USB connection on one end and helicopter connection on the other
595201
When you connect the charger to the heli the light should go off. It will turn on again when the battery is fully charged.
2242973
Mine did. But, there were no instructions on how to turn it on and off. I finally found a YouTube video with instructions. As others have commented, the instructions that come with the copter are almost useless. Also, plan on replacing all 4 motors every 20 flights. The battery only lasts for about 10 minutes of flying time between charges.
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
1665551
Make sure that the controller is turned on while charging plane. The red light should be on and the green light blinking. The plane is fully charged when green light stops blinking. Once this is done make sure the controller channel and the plane channel are set the same, then enjoy.
1256495
Nope. Put the provided AA batteries in the transmitter. Plug the flight battery into the socket provided in the transmitter, and let it charge until the charging light stops blinking. Read the manual while you wait. Check that the elevator is flat (in line with) the horizontal stabilizer on the tail. If not, carefully open or close the little U in the elevator control rod to make it so. Probably will not be necessary. You can toss the plane into the grass to see if it has a tendency to pitch up or down and correct with the little U if so. When the battery is charged, you can trim the elevator with the trim tab also. Have fun. Nope. Put the provided AA batteries in the transmitter. Plug the flight battery into the socket provided in the transmitter, and let it charge until the charging light stops blinking. Read the manual while you wait. Check that the elevator is flat (in line with) the horizontal stabilizer on the tail. If not, carefully open or close the little U in the elevator control rod to make it so. Probably will not be necessary. You can toss the plane into the grass to see if it has a tendency to pitch up or down and correct with the little U if so. When the battery is charged, you can trim the... » Read More Nope. Put the provided AA batteries in the transmitter. Plug the flight battery into the socket provided in the transmitter, and let it charge until the charging light stops blinking. Read the manual while you wait. Check that the elevator is flat (in line with) the horizontal stabilizer on the tail. If not, carefully open or close the little U in the elevator control rod to make it so. Probably will not be necessary. You can toss the plane into the grass to see if it has a tendency to pitch up or down and correct with the little U if so. When the battery is charged, you can trim the elevator with the trim tab also. Have fun. « Show Less
324447
First make sure that your Remote Control has batteries installed. It comes with no batteries installed. I cannot remember whether the batteries are supplied with the helicopter or whether you have to provide the batteries.The Remote Control has an A-B switch on the front which controls the frequency on which it transmits. It is possible that the switch is in the wrong position for your particular helicopter.The Remote Control has an On/Off switch. It may be in the off position.If you installed the batteries a while ago and left the switch in the "On" position the battery may be discharged. Or the Remote may be defective. I cannot think of how you might test to see if the Remote is not working properly.The First make sure that your Remote Control has batteries installed. It comes with no batteries installed. I cannot remember whether the batteries are supplied with the helicopter or whether you have to provide the batteries.The Remote Control has an A-B switch on the front which controls the frequency on which it transmits. It is possible that the switch is in the wrong position for your particular helicopter.The Remote Control has an On/Off switch. It may be in the off position.If you installed the batteries a while ago and left the switch in the... » Read More First make sure that your Remote Control has batteries installed. It comes with no batteries installed. I cannot remember whether the batteries are supplied with the helicopter or whether you have to provide the batteries.The Remote Control has an A-B switch on the front which controls the frequency on which it transmits. It is possible that the switch is in the wrong position for your particular helicopter.The Remote Control has an On/Off switch. It may be in the off position.If you installed the batteries a while ago and left the switch in the "On" position the battery may be discharged. Or the Remote may be defective. I cannot think of how you might test to see if the Remote is not working properly.The « Show Less
1650424
Be sure to fully charge it, 45-50 minutes. Also be sure to check it is charging, the plug is flimsy and often shakes off the heli's socket. Could also be a defective battery, for me the hobby is in the repair/upgrade, so I enjoy soldering in New batteries. Haven't gotten any that have died quickly or have been defective, so my gut says the charger fell off.
1625058
yes, it comes with both a charger and a controller. The charger can be plugged directly into a USB and has a light which tells you when the helicopter is fully charged.
1523260
You should fully charge your syma before flying it ...if it still does the same after send it back ..the battery can be bad
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.
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.
778182
Turn both copter and control off. Change channel then turn copter on and wait for flashing light on copter to stop flashing and stays on.