Mini Helicopter

Posted on | August 30, 2010 | 1 Comment

Mini Helicopter

why wont my mini rc helicopter fly outside?

no its not the wind. im talking about the copter doesnt react to the remote like it does inside. outside theres more of a delayed reaction. tell me why is that?

It is because your helicopter most likely uses infrared technology.
So when flying outside...
It does work, but the signal is just shortened. The range of an IR signal is usually limited to around 30 feet or less. Infrared, also called optical control or opti-control, requires line-of-sight, that is, the LED on the IR transmitter must be pointing at the IR receiver in order to work. It doesn't see through walls. Depending on the strength of the IR signal and interference from sunlight or other infrared-transmitting devices, the range may be shortened. These limitations make IR unsuitable for RC vehicles intended for long-range flight, outdoor racing, and other activities where it may be difficult to stay in range and within line-of-sight.
So... now you know... Let me explain what you might see when you go outside and try. When you go out, you will try to fly your helicopter. It will work, but after a while, itll start flying by itself, and youll lose contorl. It will work, its just that your range is incredibly shortened.

Now, if your helicopter had an antenna on it, and it isnt using infrared technology, then it is most likely due to interference. but I doubt it.
Does your remote look like this:

http://www.crazysales.com.au/products_pictures/15/1539_10601_F.jpg

something like that with a red thing on top? If yes, I answered your question properly.

i have a mini rc helicopter and i have a problem with its stability?

the helicopter takes flight and within 2 secs it takes a steep left turn ...it always moves to the left nd it comes down...i think theres a problem with its stability....i.e.weight distribution...plss help me to get a soln

Have you adjusted the trim? There should have been something about how to do that for your model in the instructions...

In general, you want to move trim sliders in the opposite direction from how the heli is drifting. Since you're drifting to the left, try moving the aileron trim slider a little to the right and see if that helps.

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