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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / March 2008DragonFly 2CH RC Won't Take Off
Hi All, I got a 2CH Dragonfly at Christmas, and after a full charge it won't take off? You push the left lever (up / down) up full and the rotor blades just spin without lifting off? Anyone got an idea to why it won't take off? First couple of times tried it, I managed to at least lift it a few feet off the ground. > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > First couple of times tried it, I managed to at least lift it a few feet > off the ground. to be honest that's about right its a piece of junk, from the ones I have seen up close and personal they are only fit for the bin > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > First couple of times tried it, I managed to at least lift it a few feet > off the ground. A question and a suggestion. Does the copter itself spin while you are trying to get it to take off? ON many of the small copters, there isn't enough tail rotor effect to counteract that spin until it is off the floor. Try hand launching it instead of taking off from the floor. You don't need to throw it or anything, just hold it in your hand until the rotor spins up and then let it go. Try holding the ends of the rotor blades and twisting them in the direction they are already curved. Hold them for 30 seconds or so. Try flying again; this may give you more lift.  SignatureLarry D. Farrell, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Idaho State University -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > First couple of times tried it, I managed to at least lift it a few feet > off the ground. Just a thought - Is there an antenna, if so is it fully unwound? I bought a EasyCopter last November and because I didn't read the manual, I found that the antenna was packed tightly in the cockpit. Once I unwound it everything was fine. HTH - Dave > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > First couple of times tried it, I managed to at least lift it a few feet > off the ground. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and comments. I agree that this helicopter is toy in comparison to some other 4ch & 6ch variations. However this was a Christmas present and has inspired me to look toward a 4ch in the future. Sadly, I tried flexing the blades for 30 seconds; played with the Pot on the side for counter-acting spin on take off. It simply won't produce any lift? When I first got it, it'd get to about a metre off the ground and no more. Think this £40 rc 2ch helicopter is destined for nearest bin..... :,( Took it to a big park other day with my 3 young children, we stood and watched as the rotor blades spun... no take off. At least the micro 2ch helicopter I bought in the Jan sales buzzes around the living room fine. Some day I'll go for the more expensive variety. Regards Mike >> Hi All, >> [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > Mike Hi Mike - Sorry to hear of your experience but I really advise that you don't give up. Like I said in a previous post, I started in November (2007) by buying a EasyCopter. It cost £99 at Modelzone and I've got the bug - so don't give up. There may be an issue with the guarantee - you need to find out if you can obtain the receipt then take the a/c back to the place of purchase. 1. The shop will argue that it there is no guarantee as the a/c can be crashed causing un-identifiable damage. But you still have your statuary rights. 2. The shop may be able to offer advice (the people who work in these places are 'world experts' and they are keen to help). 3. The shop has a self-interest in solving the problem for you, because the are advantages with promoting the hobby and on-going sales. Sorry to rant on - but I've had so much enjoyment with this hobby and I think you would too. Regards - Dave >>> Hi All, >>> [quoted text clipped - 52 lines] > > Regards - Dave for just over £100 you can get a blade cx2 that will fly more or less hands free straight out of the box >>>> Hi All, >>>> [quoted text clipped - 56 lines] > for just over £100 you can get a blade cx2 that will fly more or less > hands free straight out of the box I bought one of these for my grandson had the sanme problem, got a new battary and all was OK. On inspection of the battary that came with the chopper one of the calls was leaking. |
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