S107 Mini Helicopter

As the description states, the battery life or flight time of the craft is about 5-6 maybe 7 minutes. But, within those 6 minutes or so it’s a blast to fly. Learning to hover is vital, once mastered flight is easier but still challenges do exist to flight due to variables such and ground effect and in home terrain which present themselves and their unique nature and effects on flight characteristics the user needs to factor in. The thing is pretty small, so something as simple as an area rugs 1/2” rise will cause a slight change to ground effect, subtle but exaggerated to a degree which can cause a catastrophic failure event to the small craft of not accounted for. It’s build is extremely clean, and well put together. A good analogy would be to compare it to a miniature outhouse: the longevity of the unit depends on how the user treats the outhouse. One slam of a door and it could fall to pieces, but that slam would only occur if it came from a user 16 times it’s size. The controls are very finely tuned. A small adjustment is all one needs for a movement. There is no delay or lag in the control input to output at a close distance in an indoor setting. I left the AC blowing to present a challenge. It was challenging to say the least. Even the slightest breeze from the AC presents a challenge. I would equate the small breeze from the AC to a 20 gusting 30 wind condition for a like model rotary wing aircraft of normal proportion and size. My AC might be blowing .6 knots tops. With 10 ft ceilings, given the lightweight nature of the craft I can only assume the wind variable would be exponential to the actual output at the low altitude of 10 inches. The only downside I can note is the lack of a compensation of power output to energy remaining in the battery. When the battery gets low, the resulting input to the controller requires a higher power setting. Example: when the battery is at a full charge the power setting required for hover at 2-3 inches is relatively low. Around the 5.5-5.8 minute mark the power setting required for the same altitude is proportionally larger. This leads me to believe that the weight savings of the computer board was a priority over the compensation of power requirements relative to battery life or charge. This is not a deal breaker but should be something of note. Conversely, the power setting input required when the battery is at full charge is very low and quite sensitive. This is essentially on a liner scale: power setting input at outset low/power setting input at 5.6 minutes much lesser that at outset. It was a gradual learning curve, but one note to point out and something that may prove useful for those with younger fliers. A decent rating of this craft deserves a 4.2 out of 5. The cost over value of this unit is a 5 out of 5. The lights are cool, but I ponder on their power consumption. It seems it would be nominal, due to them being LED. This draw from battery is likely not a factor due to their size however they serve no other function that to make it look realistic, which they do indeed so for that alone I wouldn’t knock any points off. The lights to me actually would add “style points”. Overall: Very fun flyer and really well built, would purchase again and highly recommend. Instructions are straightforward with a few grammatical errors common to this type of toy but understandable and decipherable by the majority of those educated in the English language, in my opinion. The trim control on the controller is well suited for trimming prior to flight for left to right adjustment. Cons: battery life is limited but expectable from such a small craft. Power setting Inputs are sensitive with a full charge, and requires constant user input to increase as the battery reaches its end state of charge, which as stated before is typically in the last 10-15% of the battery life.

To prevent a 9-yr old and 5-yr old from spending too much time on an iPad, I bought this helicopter. It takes skill to operate and so teaches coordination. It’s also fun. So to improve their minds, I bought it. I had earlier purchased a similar one but lost the controller and charge cord, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover my new copter controls worked with my old copter. The controller has 2 channels and allows each of my copters to operate independently, so you switch to the second one when the 10-15 minute flying time expires. The instructions recommend you learn to fly it in a large room, not a standard 8 foot ceiling room. I don’t recommend trying to fly it in the house until you master the easy controls to prevent crashes. Sometimes you think it has a mind of its own. “How did I do that???” The controls are simple enough to operate and the contoller takes 6 AA batteries. Charge time for the helicopter is about 25 minutes. The helicopter seems to survive crashes well and the package comes with extra parts. So I recommend flying the unit outside until you master the controls and then fly inside safely. The controller has an “adjust” button to correct the unit from skewing ( like doglegging) sideways in flight. For the price it is good value. The only problem I found was the fight that broke out when the kids wanted to take it from me. If you opt to buy 2 units, choose two different colors so you can select the appropriate channel for each one.

The Cheerwing S107/S107G Phantom Mini RC Helicopter has been an absolute joy to own and fly, earning a well-deserved 5-star rating from me. This mini helicopter is perfect for both beginners and experienced RC enthusiasts. The 3.5-channel design, along with the gyro stabilization, ensures stable and smooth flights. Even if you're new to RC helicopters, you'll find it easy to control and enjoy. The crimson color adds a stylish touch, making it visually appealing. It's a great choice for both indoor and outdoor flights, thanks to its compact size. The durability of this helicopter has pleasantly surprised me. It can withstand minor crashes and bumps without suffering significant damage, which is a relief for those learning to fly. The included remote control is user-friendly, and the helicopter charges quickly via USB. The flight time is reasonable, providing enough fun before it's time for a recharge. In conclusion, the Cheerwing S107/S107G Phantom Mini RC Helicopter is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to dive into the world of RC aviation. It's affordable, easy to fly, and durable. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pilot, you'll find plenty of enjoyment with this mini helicopter. Highly recommended!

Purchased for my 8 year old son, whom seems to do a great job at flying this thing. It does require a bit of adjusting, for anyone that has flown a DJI, this isn't the same in order to keep the helicopter hovering. Battery doesn't last very long. We've gotten 5-10 minute of flight time on pretty much all occasion. The charging port is flawed. There's a piece of plastic that's sort of in the way, and requires a bit of fidgeting in order for the USB indicator light to turn off which I believe tells me that it's charging. For $25 it's not a terrible deal, but I also don't expect this thing to last a couple months.

Ive seen people having issues out of the box and mine had none. I put the battery's in the controller(six AA) and turned it on along with the helicopter, i didn't even charge it first because I just wanted to test it out quick. It flew great, I had adjusted the trim thinking it was a roll left/right bur the trim is for yaw left and right(probably should've read the manual first). Overall for the $24 or whatever it was, its great. It's surprisingly quiet and flies well, you can definitely notice the power drainage as your flying. The manual says it's cheaply made to keep it lightweight and will break on impact of a crash. I've crashed mine a few times and it's still working like it did out of the box. The throttle is very touchy. Slight movements. I definitely suggest charging it first so the take off is quick, ive noticed with slower takeoff the copter wants to go left or right or wherever, but if you take off quick it's straight up into a hover. Overall, worth the money. And it looks pretty cool flying 😎

Well, I read all the reviews and of others too. This one only went sideways, to the right and when tried to elevate took off straight forward. Judging by the other reviews I finally had to give up and figure it was a defective unit. No unit could be "that" sensitive and not have some serious trim features. Also, since some commented it essentially just went up/down and that's it or only backward, again, defective or over compensated for trim by the OEM as a guess. I does not have a "auto - up" and "hover" feature, or down. The best I could do, and not new to this, was - get it to just skim the carpet, stop it in a few feet - turn it around (via the controls) and come back so, it's not "me". Again, actually unpredictable though, otherwise went sideways to the right and would occassionally *quickly accelerate. I think the OEM should warn users that once the receiver gets the signal, it may not "start" right away! Mine didn't and thought maybe the channel was bad or needed to be switched from A to B (has two on the TX). - Well, it ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED AND FULL ON!! - and come up right at my face! Also, the sudden accelleration and slow reachtion, one time when got it to go somewhat vertical, would not shut down fast enough, no response, so throttle back to zero and then tried to speed up again for a softer landing - it could not do it. It didn't hit hard, more of a very firm landing but - who wants to "do" that like, all the time!? So, again, after about an hour, ninety minutes I gave up. I even took it out side (worked fine outside - though warned it may not since IR controlled)... and, again, it went, had room to rise sideways and turned on it's own and headed over the fence to the neighbors yard at about maybe 8 ft height. I could not ease or coax it to then hover within a reasonable even 3 ft area. I didn't want to risk a "bolting" to the neighbors windows. So, a great idea, poorly executed and seems build well enough. I'm not crazy about the "floppy" rotors and compensation weights; but if functioned as was supposed to - even that would be tolerable. I hope that helps someone. Again, this one may well be defective. Not seeing any Trim controls to sensitize the controls is not a confidensicence builder. And again too, if it's malfunctioning - would not "fix" that issue since not "me". It just changes direction on it's own and etc. Oh, and it seemed to "come on" by itself too. Again, keep it away from ones own face until started.

Easy to use. My son loves it

Es bonito pero el control salió dañado no me funcionó

Very bad controls, doesn’t work. Not working. And couldn’t return as I gifted the item and window of return was closed.

Nice product.. good to Fly..

Fun , stress reliever It’s , durable!

Not metal body only plastic size not good

I love this Helicopter. It's a gift for my father... He loves it!