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Flight time 5 or 6 minutes, charge time 20 minutes from USB charger or 45 minutes from the transmitter. Very stable and fast, looks great, mostly metal frame.
It has fans on either side that control left right roll, a fan on the rear that controls forward reverse motion, and coaxial rotors that keep it stable and control yaw, it's a lot of fun, and it's very precise, but it is mode 4, meaning throttle and roll are on the left stick and spin and forward reverse are on the right stick, if you've been flying mode 2 for a long time it'll take a little getting used to, but if you've only flown 3 channel helicopters it wont be any different then the controls your used to.

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@strikdevroblox9079 2 жыл бұрын

I remember when I saw this helicopter demostration 12 years ago, when I had my helicopter avatar dark blue, it was pretty awesome, and now in 2022 that I'm watching this video back, it's very nostalgic to see the past with this video!!

@samh09 10 жыл бұрын

The demonstration is really cool.

@vishalreddy6118 2 жыл бұрын

I still remember watching this video 10 years ago when I was 8 and I was still fascinated with how you explained everything in this video.

@taoistflyer 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to have been able to share it with you when you were younger, and happy that you still remember it as an adult. Thank you for watching.

@gjnelson70 11 жыл бұрын

This is the best video of a guy in a mac and purple shirt flying a toy helicopter in an empty office building I have ever seen!

@stabyillo5289 10 жыл бұрын

Why would you turn on the stupid music when it takes off? That is such a bad idea.

@kathyl4217 9 жыл бұрын

Because NovaLogic Comanche

@kabali1788 9 жыл бұрын

Fine heli' but that place gives me the creeps!.

@geniushatkechannel9791 5 жыл бұрын

Helicopter

@lolfreddy 12 жыл бұрын

The high pitch humming this makes will forever haunt my dreams... lol

@13579246812345 9 жыл бұрын

Hi what do you mean by mode 1 and mode 2. Why is it called 4 channel, I mean what difference is it in 4 chanbel and others?

@littlebitofinsanity 9 жыл бұрын

he explained first 2 min

@13579246812345 9 жыл бұрын

littlebitofinsanity thanks pal but what does 4 channel mean, like whats the difference in 2,3 and 4 channel.

@herbertglory4518 9 жыл бұрын

Alex Tyrone 4 channal is mlre complex and most of the time for expirts and not us newbies

@13579246812345 9 жыл бұрын

Herbert Glory thanks mate.

@13579246812345 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@pot_head9344 10 жыл бұрын

i cant fly this thing ;/

@adrijus0 10 жыл бұрын

its because maybe u not controlling it wrong its easy because I got one and its awesome!

@pot_head9344 10 жыл бұрын

i broke it...i had fun for half hour ;/

@geniushatkechannel9791 5 жыл бұрын

Fly mu helicopter

@1viva 12 жыл бұрын

I'm amazed that the little heli doesn't seem to be affected by crosswinds bouncing off the walls. Great review. Thanks!

@0Heavy0Metal0 11 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Very tight controls and smooth operation. You flew it just fine. My brain would struggle to learn a new control. You did great.

@Forcemaster2000 12 жыл бұрын

Sweet little heli! Thanks for the info on mode 1 and mode 2, I didn't know that. Also that was a sweet landing in the bookcase, I could tell you thought so too with that satisfied smile on your face!

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@IFlyAnytime that sounds like an easy way to modify it, thanks for the info and the suggestion on whear to get it, not quite mode 2 unless the controls are on the sticks though. it's a good heliand seams to be pretty popular, thanks for watching. keep flying and I'll see you in the air.

@mdredheadguy1979 10 жыл бұрын

Looks like a nice little RC Helicopter.

@SwarthySkinnedOne 12 жыл бұрын

Nice action music. Makes it sound he's flying down into lowlands and over steep mountains.

@philippus67 9 жыл бұрын

You fly very well, on mode 1. I tried to fly a mode 1 heli once, and wrecked it!! Good job!!

@skysurferDublin2011 12 жыл бұрын

Ive recently got that helicopter, I got the Fire Wolf one from Amazon for £30 Sterling, I love how I can fly it sideways and backwards, and I love 4 channel helicopters, I got this thanks to your video, Thank god I found this video otherwise I wouldnt have my Fire Wolf, thanks taoistflyer!!

@Vidpenguin 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent review video. I work with this software program too and didn't catch what all this could possibly do until I saw your review video. Keep up the nice work and thanks for the candid assessment. Best Regards Damon

@Hector-pw7wx 11 жыл бұрын

That looks awesome!

@AceofAxe 8 жыл бұрын

I'm a complete noob at RC Flight. Will be checking out a lot more of your vids! Thanks! Subscribed!

@taoistflyer 8 жыл бұрын

+AceofAxe Thank you, stay tuned for some good stuff.

@deniseebron5302 8 жыл бұрын

+R/C 101 I have the Avatar but the gear that Control Propeller A slip down

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

@siktpe usually the USB charger has a light in it that will turn on or of when the charging is completed. it's usually a red light that makes it glow when it is charged or charging.

@tekmason7736 11 жыл бұрын

Yes they do. I took that one back. Mode 4 is the standard for toy grade 3 channel helis and they seem to have carried it over into the 4 channels too.

@taoistflyer 11 жыл бұрын

That's correct, in the US we usually have spin and thrust on the left stick and forward back left right on the right stick. You will need to get used to a mode 2 controller eventually but with time you'll have no trouble getting the hang of it.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@scrapkilla321 that was the first thing that i tried, but each stick is soldered directly to a small integrated circuit board so you cant just pull the wires off and switch them around, also the right stick circuit board has the trim knob soldered directly to it but the left stick circuit board has just the stick soldered to it, so one uses 2 wires and one uses 3.

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

@509g1 you get about a 5 min flight off a full charge, the side fans are heavy and use a lot of power. If your curious as to why I hold my sticks that way it comes from flying 3D, you can't let your fingers slip even for a second so you need the extra grip especially during spinning flips and such.

@adriansorrelle2760 9 жыл бұрын

awesome review . thanks mate

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@britinozoz thanks for watching Chris, one suggestion, use the USB charger and it will charge in about 20 minutes, charging from the transmitter can take up to 45 minutes. keep flying and I'll see you in the air.

@CthulhuTheArmadillo 11 жыл бұрын

My sisters got some very similar for Christmas and we love them.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@IFlyAnytime that's pretty cool, that's a good reason to use buttons using the side motors for lift should help.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@poveyno1 when moving forward or backwards it will want to spin, you must manually correct for it as the pilot. you can trim it out a little bit but the rest is up to the pilot.

@roseliopalma535 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Micro Helicopter to fly!

@djdphillipsdp 11 жыл бұрын

That thing was doing in air combat spins that is so SICK! :-D

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@Sneakydud2 that is common among these small coaxial helicopters, without a good gyro it has trouble going straight when moving forward, it is usually up to the pilot to correct for that. I've seen it a lot and it can be frustrating, the trim can affect it a little bit. but a good gyro and good software will usually cure the problem.

@CrankyBuddha 12 жыл бұрын

hahaha when he hit the chair i was like "oh no its all over!" but then it just bounced off. Good video

@fishypaw 13 жыл бұрын

Nice flying. Loved the landing on the shelf and take off. XD Looks like a fun little heli. UK here btw and everyone I know uses mode 2. Mode 1 is too much of a mind bender.

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

@berdgar charge time though usb is quicker, but still about an hour. if one of the rotors doesn't spin it may be unplugged or un soldered.

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

@bousi01 the extra motors on the wings do add extra weight and take up extra power, but it says a lot for battery technology that it can even fly. Mine has maybe a 5 or 6 minute flight time

@SilverScarletSpider 4 жыл бұрын

Still pretty cool all these years later

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@bassbugg7 thanks for watching, we love having you as a viewer. mode one and mode 2 refers to what the transmitter sticks control. in mode 2 thrust up and down as well as yaw (spin left right) is on one stick and the other stick controls left right drift and forward reverse motion. in mode 1 throttle and left right drift are on one stick and forward reverse motion and spin (yaw) is on the other stick.

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

@wademech Thanks for the advice, I'll charge it up and give it a try and see if it works.

@getproduct 10 жыл бұрын

This mini rc heli is great ideas for christmas gift either.. Best 4 Channel Single Blade RC Helicopter

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

@Retro6502 Thank you for the correction, mode 4 is good for people who are used to a 3 channel heli format, I ended up flying this one more like a 3 channel but i prefer mode 2, I like all my cyclic control to be on the same stick for 3D flight and quick turns.

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

@Amp1tude if it is a 4 channel helicopter with a mode 2 transmitter then swaying (rolling) left right is controlled by the right stick moving left and right, if it's a 3 channel then their's no roll left right.. I've been flying 4 channel aircraft for 5 years but I never stop learning, I love using a simulator to practice with, it makes all the difference. It can take a few months to be really confident with your flight skills but if you keep at it you'll find it becomes second nature.

@mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff 11 жыл бұрын

i just found one like this by a company called Lutema, its on amazon for 29.99... lots of parts for it on the Lutema site. love your reviews.

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

@datcheater the USB charging cable works on both.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@Afrocanuk the fan on either side idea is one that's been around for a while, it's just recently that the battery tech can handle it, i think they just wanted to show it's possible.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@dibber1145 i really is stable and fast, and if you can fly a 3 ch heli then you can fly this one since the control set up is basically the same. I think that the reason this one is mode 1 is they basically modified a 3 ch transmitter, which has yaw and pitch on the left.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@Sneakydud2 it should have trim buttons or knobs to affect the spin trim, and maybe one to affect the left right roll, but their is a certain amount of correction the pilot has to do.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@xenor77 No unless you point the TX right at it and stay close to it, the sun light will block the IR signal pretty well.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@ghernandezyt I haven't dun it before but if i do I'll post a video. although the lights really don't drain enough power to reduce flight time in in noticeable way. A good way to increase flight time is to decrease the overall weight by pulling off anything you can.

@Retro6502 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review! I ordered one of these and I'm looking forward to getting it. I just wanted to point out that the controls as you described them are known as Mode 4. Mode 1 has the throttle on the right hand stick. I actually prefer Mode 4 because I've spent a lot of time flying 3 channel helicopters which is essentially the same as this, but without the aileron (pan left / pan right) controls. :) Thanks again, look forward to more of your reviews!

@canceltriplea 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your feedback! Much appreciated. :-)

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@DiggerPete1961 you sound like you really know how to do your homework, i have a feeling that you will really enjoy the aircraft you buy a lot more then most people, research and patience makes all the difference. Thanks for watching. keep flying and I'll see you in the air

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@erikatvdriver technicly mode one is throttle on the right stick, roll on the right stick. forward reverse pitch and yaw on the left stick. I was calling it mode one because the throttle and roll are on the same stick. usually mode has the throttle on the right.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@DiggerPete1961 it is possible but a little expensive and difficult to do, it takes some searching to find the right battery and some soldering. the avatar is actually very easy to hover, but you don't use the 4th channel much because of the way the TX is set up, so you are almost just as good with the 3 channel one.

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

@thebmxboys11 Thank you for watching, I'm glad I can help your collection grow. stay tuned for more.

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

@iBOOTYCLAPER it seams like the wires on one of the motors are switched or plugged in backwards if both motors are spinning the same direction, you need to reverse the polarity of the motor that's spinning the wrong way by switching its positive and negative wires, the wires may have just been plugged in to the control board backwards at the factory. you may be able to pull off the canopy, unplug the cable and flip it around, hopefully the wires don't need to be soldered.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@poohtray I guess it sort of makes since in helicopter pylon racing since you want full speed and quick turns, most of you control can be dun with one stick.

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

Most electornics stores sell usb wall chargers, a lot of cell phones use them, I've even seen them sold at places like cvs pharmacy. Longer lasting batteries are difficult, usually pulling weight off the helicopter will extend flight times.

@josstein98 12 жыл бұрын

these things are really hard to control and you make it look so easy

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@erikatvdriver proper mode one is throttle and roll on the right stick pitch and yaw on the left stick. this is like mode one with the sticks switched.

@steveman751 12 жыл бұрын

I just got this and I have crashed it off walls and my floor and... not even damaged yet. amazingly durable and only for 30.00! its worth the money.

@Tinson83 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice

@mehradoo 13 жыл бұрын

I removed both side wings from my z008 and you have to see it flying after the surgery, reduced weight doubled the fun.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@britinozoz the side "avatar" rotors really work, they are responsible for the left right strafing motion. they do add weight, but they make it a true 4 channel aircraft, i can't really afford the s107 right now but i do want to do a review on it and a number of other aircraft.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@dpart84 5 minutes is the max flight time, try using the USB charger to charge the heli it may give you a longer flight.

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

@509g1 It really depends on the person, if you learned on a 3 channel first then you may transition to mode 1 better then someone who learned on a 4 channel mode 2 heli first. I personally like mode 2 when it comes to 4 channel flight, it seams more logical. i still find myself resisting the urge to roll the aircraft when I'm flying a 3 channel or mode 1.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@hyperactiveheli123 check your wires make sure nothing is disconnected, spin the motor and make sure it isn't sticking it may just be a broken wire, the tail blade may be pushed on to tight, or the motor may need to be replaced.

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

@thetarpman Make sure you aren't trying to fly it outside because the infra red signal will be blocked by the sun or bright lights. on this helicopter the left stick controls throttle and left right motion and the right stick controls spin and forward reverse.

@ballermasian9788 10 жыл бұрын

lol i just read the instructions and it just flew hella good

@tropixsongs 12 жыл бұрын

I like that sand-timer thing.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@openthemind2012 usually not more then 5 minutes max, if your using all 4 channels because the side vents take a lot of juice, but if you don't use them to much you'll get a longer flight.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@perryinjax they are fans controlling left right roll.

@taoistflyer 11 жыл бұрын

It may be a defective heli and need to be exchanged, it should have no trouble lifting off the ground with a good charge, you can get a usb charger for like a dollar.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@Sneakydud2 3 ch means you control /up down/ left right spin/ and forward reverse motion/, a forth channel adds left right roll (drift), a 4 channel is really the only way to learn to fly.

@carr869 12 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, thanks for sharing your time and making this video for us. (Tom)

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@bballboy423 It is very stable durable and easy to control, but the battery life is pretty short, about 5 minutes flight time.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@skills2185 I would suggest the E-flight MSR, it takes some skill but it's got the whole package. interchangeable rechargeable batteries, dual rates for beginners and advance pilots. Great at both fast speed for outdoor flight and slow speed for indoor flight. 2.4 GHz transmitter that is interchangeable with a large number of aircraft. And it's made by a well known company with a good reputation for high quality reliable products. But keep in mind I like small aircraft and it's tiny.

@optimus122581 10 жыл бұрын

Got one and love it!!

@britinozoz 13 жыл бұрын

This is a great flying machine.very stable I now use a peak detection charger with it and after 50 min charge it takes around 170 MAmps and I get between 6/7min flight time.The model comes well packed in a strong carton,not like the S107 that comes in a bubble pack that will get damaged in the post. I believe that the Avatar model is very good value Happy Landings Chris................

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

Either open it up or replace it. check the gears and make sure they mesh, check the shaft for hairs, check the wires make sure their ok.

@dibber1145 13 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that excellent video you made my mind up what to get these look like they fly great compare to the three channel micro heli

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

To change channels, first turn on the helicopter, next turn the transmitter to the channel you want to use, Last turn on the transmitter and raise and lower the throttle. The helicopter will receive a signal from the transmitter, It will link it to whatever channel you have selected. This is a feature on some I.R. helicopters but not all, try it out and see if it works.

@jmscott31 13 жыл бұрын

I agree with him on the brain hurt with mode one. It's tough to get use to after flying mode one for a lifetime lol...

@Stings2pee 12 жыл бұрын

@inspectorxbr Yes it is. This is actually a MODE 4 transmitter NOT MODE 1 or MODE 2.

@taoistflyer 11 жыл бұрын

Yes. It sounds like a good time, and it'd make a great video.

@wademech 12 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure that this transmitter is capable of changing modes. The one for my 4-channel Drift King is. With the control off, turn power on heli. Then press and hold both buttons in at the top while turning on control. While still holding buttons in, try throttle to "bind" control to heli. Do this while standing appx 5' from heli. Hope it works because this is to be the next heli added to my "fleet"!

@bm51879 12 жыл бұрын

dude you rock on that thing im gonna get one

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@loctuantran try recharging it with the usb charger, it will get a better charge and might solve your problem

@isuruchaminda 13 жыл бұрын

You are a great pilot ......... Superb..........

@Angelusmortis13 12 жыл бұрын

This one looks to be pretty impressive. I bought the Air Hogs havoc heli and was sorely disappointed. It was much too expensive for what it was, and it didn't hold up very well to impacts. This one looks to handle much better as well. I'll have to check and see if they are still sold

@scottgsxr1000 12 жыл бұрын

I saw this video about a month ago and jumped on ebay and order two of them I got them for about $20.00 each and I just got one in today and talk about fun I been flying it all day crashed it a ton of times and it's still flying great Lol for 20 bucks you cant have this much fun!! Only down side is it took for ever to get it!! PS hey guys he makes flying it look ez but the man's got skills!!

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

@iBOOTYCLAPER you probably can, and it would fell so good for you to see it flying and to know you fixed it.

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

@3kickitx turn the helicopter on first, then turn on the transmitter, when the transmitter is turned on it automatically calibrates the helicopter to the frequency that you have selected on the transmitter.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@hyperactiveheli123 it hovers great, in fact it can hover better then a lot of 4 channel helis.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@boingboinghydraulics Syma has some nice 3 channel gyro helicopters, the AirHogs helix 360 is a perfect 4 channel for beginners. And Silverlit has a really nice 3 channel spy camera helicopter that flies great and takes video and audio.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@mabulrub you should try to hook some other electrical item to the power leads.

@taoistflyer 13 жыл бұрын

@ChrisBeatsYou not really, it is I.R. controlled so the sunlight blocks the signal.

@taoistflyer 12 жыл бұрын

@datcheater They look about the same, I can't notice any major differences, but I would need to look at it closer to tell you for sure.

@ljacey 12 жыл бұрын

i got this its very stable and pretty good, just if your a starter i would buy spare blades top and bottom becuase they are soft plastic and the chip and bend easily, but its awesome and love how it can go side to side