SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter User Manual
- September 4, 2024
- SYMA
Table of Contents
SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter
Helicopter Features
- Special Plastic frame for good resistance to mill and stable flight. It is suitable for indoor flight
- A sophisticated built-in gyroscopic auto-stability system for smooth and stable flying.
- Model design is structured, and easy to operate and maintain.
All materials, dimensions, and spare parts included in this instruction are for reference only. The company is not responsible for any changes in printed parts and notifies consumers. For any updates or changes please refer to our website www.symatoys.com.
Safety precautions
- Please store the smaller-sized drone accessories in places that are out of reach of children.
- This drone is very powerful. For all first-time flights, the left joystick must be slowly pushed up to prevent the drone from ascending too fast to avoid unnecessary collision and possible damage and injury.
- When the flight is ended, first turn off the power of the remote control. Then turn off the power of the drone.
- Avoid placing the batteries in places with high temperatures and exposure to heat.
- Take extra precautions to ensure that the drone is at a minimum distance of 15 feet from the pilot, other people, and animals to prevent bodily injury during flight operations. A minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the user’s body and the device under normal use conditions.
- This drone is for people ages 12+. It must be flown always within the line of sight of the pilot(or instructor) and flown safely.
- Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged; Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity; Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.
- When the drone is not in use, please remove the batteries in the remote control.
- The supply terminals are not short-circuited.
- Discharge the battery to 40%-50% (On a full charge, fly for half of the total flight time) if it will not be used for 10 days or more, this can greatly extend the battery life.
- Please keep a safe distance from the spinning propellers to avoid injury.
- To ensure the electromagnetic environment requirement of the aviation radio (station), using remote controls in the zone, which is in a radius of about 5000m zone from the circle center of the airport runway, is forbidden. All users also should abide by the regulations of the radio set forth by government and regulatory agencies including the duration and area.
- Only uses the recommended transformer for the model, and the transformer is not a model. Disconnect the transformer from the model which is available cleaning with liquids before cleaning. Check the cord, plug, enclosure, and other parts of the transformer regularly. If any damages have been discovered, please immediately stop using it, until it is completely repaired.
- Never look steadily at the laser beam since the laser radiation.
- Attention： Drone assembly under adult supervision.
- The pilot is responsible for the safe operation and safe distance from uninvolved persons and property on the ground and from other airspace users and shall never fly the drone above crowds (> 12 persons).
- Open the battery cover of the toy with a screwdriver.
- The packing has to be kept since it contains important information.
- Do not touch the rotating rotor, avoid loose clothing or hair that could be caught in the rotor, and do not fly near the face.
- Advice to keep the instructions for use.
Repair and maintenance
- Use a dry and soft cloth to clean this product.
- Avoid exposing this product to heat.
- Do not immerse this product in water, otherwise, the electronic parts will be damaged.
- Transformers used with the toy are to be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure, and other parts, and, in the event of such damage, the toys must be used with this transformer until the damage has been repaired.
Aircraft components
- Balance bar
- Main blades
- Tail assembly
- Landing gear
- Main frame
- Headcover-Blue
Remote control’s button function description:
- Power switch
- Up/Down
- Forward/Backward Turn Left/Turn Right
- Take-off/landing
- Turn right trimmer
- Turn left trimmer
Helicopter charging
- Charging helicopter with USB: Take out the USB charging wire, and connect the USB wire to the computer interface. then connect the other USB charging wire to the helicopter interface. During charging, the indicator of the USB charging wire will be OFF. When it is fully charged, the indicator will be ON.
- Charging time: about 20 minutes; Flying time: about 5 minutes
Note: Make sure the helicopter power switch to the OFF position when charging.
Precautions as follows during charging of the battery:
- Avoid placing the active batteries in places with direct exposure, sunlight, and high temperatures. For example, naked light or electrical equipment installations; otherwise it may cause damages or explosions.
- Avoid immersing the batteries in the water. The batteries shall be stored in a cool and dry place.
- Avoid dismantling the batteries.
- During the charging of the battery, avoid leaving the charging place.
- Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged.
- Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
- Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
- Caution： Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type, dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Inserting the remote control batteries
warnings
- During the battery installation, it must be ensured that the polarities of the batteries are matched with that of the battery box. No battery shall be installed with the opposite polarity.
- Please do not use new and old batteries together.
- Please do not use different types of batteries together.
- Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Ready to fly your helicopter
- Press the power switch to turn on the transmitter.
- Turn on your helicopter.
- The transmitter indicator blinks for about 10-20 seconds to match the signal. When finished matching, it keeps the light on. please push the left lever backward to ready flight.
TIPS: When matching the signal, keep the helicopter in a horizontal position for faster matching and starting to start a stable flight.
To start the helicopter
- Method one After starting the helicopter, pushing the left joystick to the highest point and then returning to the center, the helicopter blades rotate slowly.
- Method two When the helicopter is at rest, press the one key button and the helicopter blades will automatically rise to a certain height after slowly rotating.
Flight control
Helicopter Control Scheme
- If the helicopter rotates counter-clockwise … Continue to push the right R/C calibration until excessive turning stops.
- If the helicopter rotates clockwise…Continually push right R/C calibration until excessive turning stops.
Main parameter
- Body length: 80mm
- Body width: 25mm
- Body high: 60mm
- Main blade diameter: 83mm Main motor code:∮6 Battery:3.7V 70 mAh Li-poly
Spare parts
All the spare parts below can bought from a local distributor.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Reson | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| No response from the helicopter | 1. Insufficient power with the helicopter. |
2. Insufficient power with the
transmitter, the power indicator keeps flashing.
| 1. Please charge to the helicopter. 2. Replace the battery inside the
transmitter.
If the helicopter is slow to respond
or difficult to maneuver
| 1. Insufficient power with the transmitter.
2. A transmitter of the same frequency is used nearby.
| 1. Replace the battery.
2. Use the helicopter out of the range of other RC helicopters.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
“This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for the general population (uncontrolled exposure). This device must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
Decoration of Conformity inserts: “Hereby, GuangDong Syma model Aircraft Industrial Co.,ltd, declares that this drone complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.” A copy of the full doc is attached.
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Manufacturer: Guangdong Syma Model Aircraft Industrial Co., Ltd.
- Address: No 2 West Xingye Road, the intersection of North Xingye Road, Laimei Industrial Park, Chenghai District, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China.
- Postal Code: 515800
- Sales department: +86 0754 86980668
- After-sales service: +86 0754 86395095
- Fax: +86 0754 86395098
- Website: www.symatoys.com
- Email: syma@symatoys.com
The company has the right to the final interpretation of this user manual.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter?
The SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter is a toy helicopter designed for remote-controlled flight, offering interactive play and learning about flight mechanics.
What are the dimensions of the SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter?
The helicopter measures 4.13 x 1.06 x 2.36 inches.
How much does the SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter weigh?
The helicopter weighs approximately 7.7 ounces.
What is the recommended age for the SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter?
The toy is recommended for children aged 8 years and up.
What type of battery does the SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter require?
The SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter requires 1 Lithium Polymer battery.
What is the price of the SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter?
The SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter is priced at $38.15.
What frequency does the SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter use?
The helicopter operates on a 2.4GHz frequency, which allows for stable and interference-free control.
Who is the manufacturer of the SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter?
The manufacturer of the helicopter is Syma.
What features does the SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter have?
The SYMA S100 features remote-controlled flight capabilities, which may include functions like hovering, forward, backward, and possibly altitude adjustments.
How does the 2.4GHz frequency benefit the SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter?
The 2.4GHz frequency provides a reliable and interference-resistant connection between the helicopter and its remote control, enhancing performance and control.
What are the typical flight times for the SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter?
Flight times can vary, but with a Lithium Polymer battery, the SYMA S100 typically offers several minutes of flight time per charge.
How do you charge the battery for the SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter?
The battery is usually charged using a provided charger or via a USB connection, following the instructions included with the toy.
Why isn’t my SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter responding to the remote control?
Ensure that the batteries in both the remote control and the SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter are fully charged. Verify that the helicopter is properly paired with the remote and that there are no obstructions interfering with the signal.
What should I do if the SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter is not taking off?
Check if the propellers are spinning freely and that there is no debris obstructing them. Also, ensure that the SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter is on a flat surface and that the throttle on the remote control is being applied correctly.
Why does my SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter lose control or drift during flight?
This could be due to wind interference or incorrect trim settings. Adjust the trim settings on the remote control of the SYMA S100 Remote Control Helicopter to stabilize its flight, and avoid flying in windy conditions.
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