Syma Alloy Shark and Metal Falcon-X GYRO

I recently purchased both a Syma S006 Alloy Shark and a Metal Falcon-X GYRO. Both of these remote control helicopters are powered by electric engines and built to be flown primarily indoors.

    

The Metal Falcon-X GYRO is a great starter heli for beginners. I have always preferred to fly RC airplanes and have only dabbled occasionally with RC helicopters. I found this mini helicopter very easy fly and maneuver, mainly due to its GYRO, coaxial rotor, and single rear rotor. It is charged by connecting it to the transmitter and it takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes to fully charge. It is possible to get well over 10 minutes worth of good flying time. I ventured to take it outside and it is easy to fly when there is very little to no wind, but definitely not in windy situations. I liked the fact that LED flashing lights can be turned on and off.

  

The Syma Alloy Shark has a basic three channel transmitter for easy control weather traveling backward or forwards.  A major benefit for this heli is the fact that its size allows it to be flown both indoors and outdoors (in good weather).  The LED lights on this heli are great for night flying and help to keep distances in prospective. The coaxial rotor makes it very smooth and stable in flight. It has a simple rechargeable Li-poly battery that is plugged into the wall for charging. The charging time for it is roughly one hour and I got about 10 minutes flying time. Overall I enjoyed flying this one over the Metal Falcon-X GYRO because it was more powerful and performer better.

-Tim
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