Review RC Helicopter Syma S107G

The Syma S107 has the reputation of being the best 3 channel Mini RC helicopter ever. Today I want to test whether he is up to his reputation. The coaxial helicopter with a durable metal chassis is controlled by infrared remote control with 3 channels. It is designed for indoor use and suitable for beginners.

Delivery & Price

The RC helicopter is available for less than 25 $ on Amazon. It is available in blue, red and yellow. The required 6xAA (AA) Batteries are not included. Please make sure that you don’t catch any replica.

Links to Amazon

Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter - Yellow
Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter - Red
Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter - Blue

Package contains:

• Helicopter
• Remote control
• Manual
• USB charger
• Replacement tail blade

Specifications 

• 3 Channel Coaxial Helicopter
• metal chassis
• IR remote control
• Real electronic gyroscope
• Flight time 6-7 minutes
• Charging time: 50 minutes via USB or remote control
• Intermal 3.7 V 150 mAH Lipo
• Flashing led lights
• Weight 40 g

While researching the S107G I wanted not to believe that the helicopter actually brings a real electronic gyroscope that stabilizes the horizontal alignment. You can do a little experiment to convince yourself of its existence: Bring the helicopter in a stable hover. If you knock now slightly against the rear of the chopper you will see and feel that it maintains the stable horizontal position. It is even more significant when you try to rotate the helicopter in the air by pushing on the rear. Now you can even hear the automatic change of the rotor speeds, very fascinating how persistent the aircraft attempted to defend the position.

Product quality

The chassis and the connecting rods of the helicopter are made ​​of metal, they are very robust, the workmanship is excellent. The parts are screwed together with care and allow easy disassembly and fast repair. A wide range of spare parts is available.

Accessories

The remote control is typical for this price range of RC aircraft. It is well made and easy to control. The USB charging cable is functional and reliable and also of decent quality. 

Operating and Flight Characteristics

The built-in gyroscope provides stable flight characteristics and should be calibrated before the start. After you have switched on the remote and the helicopter you should wait a few seconds until the calibration is complete. Make sure while calibrating the helicopter stands on a flat surface. You recognize the status on a small green LED on the motherboard of the helicopter (seen from behind), during calibration it flashes, if done it stays on.

The flight performance is really awesome. The S107G stands like a rock in the air. You can steer the helicopter very exactly and it flies extremely stable. Even gentle commands are implemented seamless. In low-level flying and at the landings you will benefit from these strengths.

The helicopter is not particularly fast, sporty pilots will not fully come at their expense.

Target audience

Who should buy Syma S107G? Due to its robust design and its forgiving flight characteristics the helicopter can be unreservedly recommended to beginners. But also experienced pilots will have a lot fun.

Conclusion

Syma S107G is the best to date 3-channel coaxial helicopter ever developed. Its robust design, workmanship and excellent flight characteristics ensure that I can unreservedly recommend the helicopter!