Syma S301G Review
Syma S301G Complete Review
The Syma S301G is a jump up from the Syma S032G A nice looking RC helicopter from the Syma factory-However is it any good? Review below by Supernova (Bernie) from our Syma forum Also with video....
We bought from Amazon the Syma S301G to do this review. I have bought many helis from Amazon and happy they are genuine.
The Review of the Syma S301G
I will put the specifications of the Syma S301G at the bottom of this post.
This review has been created by Bernie known as Supernova on our Syma 107 forum as a caring moderator that puts a lot of effort and time for zero money, he is a great asset for us all-Thank you Buddy!!
The Good Points Of the S301G Syma RC Helicopter
Good points.
1/ The instructions are not very well translated but the parts list is very helpful and with part numbers.This makes it easy to work with on the schematic drawing.
2/ For the United Kingdom and Australia you will need an adapter plug, this is not a bad thing because with the adapter plug you get a fuse built in.
3/ The controls are very good and easy to use this makes for enjoyable flying.
4/ The overall looks are very impressive it comes in 3 designs Red Blue & Yellow.
5/ The power is great!! because of the big motors and large gear wheels this makes carrying a Key fob camera a simple task.
6/ The Flying time is better than mentioned in the instructions at 9m 32.8 secs, far better than the advertised 7-8 minutes in the instructions.
Bad points.
1/ Instructions translation could be better, with a mention of the removal of the Canopy mounting
2/ Charge time is a bit long at 100 mins but considering the charger, this in not really a fault.
3/ The novice to expert tail motor button on the transmitter made no noticeable difference to the speed forward or reverse that I could detect when flying.
4/ The drift to the rear, could be a problem with this particular model I had, but I would prefer to have the drift to forward motion, but this can be sorted with a bit of bluetak to the nose or the keychain camera to change the center of gravity.
5/ Very disappointing in a wind over 2MPH.. As the video shows, ok when sheltered but above the bush line the wind will take it away, this could be improved by more power to the tail rotor or better balance and no rear drift. This could be achieved with a camera mounted in the correct balance place. But the wind is not the place for this Helicopter much more at home in a big room or hall.
Here is Bernie's Video on the Syma S301G
Bernie preaches the same thing I reckon, coaxial helicopters just hate any wind, as I said on the Syma S031G Review , better to fly at home or better still in a big hall.All in all a great looking heli with heaps of power.
Yes they will fly outside but just remember not in any wind.
The Syma S301G is still great to fly at home.
Would I recommend buying the Syma S301G - Yes
Some Specifications of the Syma S301G
Product Feature: Up/down,left/ right,forward/backward with gyro
Battery: 7.4V 600Mah Li-poly
Charging time: About 100 - 150 minutes
Flying time: Approx 8 minutes
Controlling distance: About 45 meters
Battery for controller: 4 x AA batteries (not included)
Product Size: 45.7 x 8.3 x 20cm
Box Size: 69.2 x 29.3 x 11.6cm
Frequency: A/B channel selector
Test report: CE ROHS FCC ASTM
Buying Advice for The Syma S301G
I recommended one places to buy with safety from.
Amazon
Photos of The Syma S301G
Fly at home or outside with no wind!!
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What is the purpose for the S39 and having the s32??
Hi, I bought this copter for my son for Christmas and he loves it, however when he plugged it in last night the charger only blinks green and will not charge the copter. Anyone have any sugestions as to what is the problem? thanks in advance for the help.
It is better to charge via a USB port with cable supplied, are the batteries new in the remote if you are charging the heli that way, also you need remote switched on as charging and takes a lot longer to charge rather than using the USB cable, also wait between flights to let heli battery cool down for 15 minutes before re-charging
it didn’t come with a usb cord. Just the charger hub that you then plug the power cord into and then the battery pack from the copter. The charger has a red and a green light on it. When we would plug it in it would be solid green and charge, but now it just blinks green and won’t charge.
I have had that issue with the balance charger where the green light just blinks and your right it will not work. I was lucky enough to have a spare so I just threw it away after messing with it for a day. I would just order one from amazon and it should come rafter quickly xheli or ujtoys or think rc will also have these but will charge way to much for shipping. If you know anyone who has a heli,you Gould maybe have them charge it for you until you have a new one . Or your local hobby shop should carry some lipo ghargers .
GOOD Luck. ( putting a little weight in the canopy will help it go forward better also it will make a huge difference).
The main thing about this heli is that it’s rado control sucks they need to take all of these 27 MHz and change them over to the new 2.4g
The 27 MHz just are good enough for these heli’s. I ordered a s33 circuit board (which I’m pretty sure is the same as the s 31) and replaced it with my S301 it’s not a perfect fit but if your careful it will work. The new 301 2.4 g works awesome now if they would make a new canopy(like they just did with the S33 ) so the paint does not peel off every time you touch ot take off the canopy tha would be great
Great post,feel there are some huge things coming on board with remotes,not that I can prove that but Syma looks at what we want-thanks for input-SF
FYI, those two batteries are not li-poly. Lithium polymer is not round. There probably regular lithium batteries. They could be RCR123A’s. Have you tried using a li-poly charger on those?
I found the same issue with the tail rotor speed as Bernie, basically no change in speed and poor forward/backward control. I opened the controller and found the contacts on the tail rotor speed switch bridged with solder, keeping the tail rotor speed in the beginner mode. Once I removed the solder bridge, I have two distinct rotor speeds, the second one much higher than the first.