@XxRAGE928xX I can't imagine it being too hard to take apart since it looks like the whole heli is held together by a bunch of screws (though I've never done it myself). Just be careful and remember how to re-assemble when you're done. In general, one thing I like to do when when disassembling anything remotely complicated is to take pics with a digital camera as I go along so I can backtrack later. Good luck and let me know how it goes...
@XxRAGE928xX Hmmm... Is the bottom-most gear at least turning? (And if so, did you make sure the screw on the rotor just above the top blades isn't loose or missing?)
Oh cool good, that's a good sign. If that battery life hasn't changed just do it from now on, hopefully it'll stay the same. It is a lipo battery so it should be good.
You probably just ruined your battery for your helicopter, on the directions it says your suppost to plug it in to your computer first, then the helicopter.
@XxRAGE928xX Yep, you're absolutely right. Someone else pointed out the same thing a few days ago. Didn't bother reading that part of the instructions at the time so I was plugging it in random order. Luckily I haven't noticed any changes in battery life so far... [knock on wood]
@TheZaido14 You mean should be connected to the computer first, then the heli... But yeah you're right-- the way I did it in the video was wrong. Thanks for pointing it out...
Several weeks ago I had a small screw come out of the inside of the heli. Although the heli still functions perfectly I'm having difficulty trying to determine exactly where that screw came from. I have noticed that the brass prop bushing behind the metal side wall has two holes in it for two screws. At the moment there is just one screw in it. Is it safe to assume that this is where the missing screw goes? Should there be two in the brass bushing?
@hcelentano Is this bushing under the rotor and near the bottom of the heli, and are the screw holes opposite of each other (one on the left, one on the right)? If so, mine has two screws so that's probably where your missing screw belongs...
My Wifli helicopter (USB powered) will not charge! I plug it in but the green light will not turn on and it wont charge. I made sure I did everything right! And I have never even flown the heli!
@Shewshwa I never ran into that problem before... The only two things I can think of are 1) make sure the heli is turned off before recharging, and 2) make sure your USB ports can supply enough power to charge the heli....
@MrKlutchiin Hey there... The same thing happened not to my WiFli but to my Syma S107 which shares almost exactly the same construction. Check the two screws that go into the rotor shaft (just above your top blades). Make sure they're screwed in tight enough but not TOO tight. If I recall correctly, there might be an indentation or hole in the shaft itself so the screws have something to catch onto. It took me a little while to play around with it and get the positioning right. Good luck!
@MrKlutchiin You need to get a small phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws on the lower gear, press / jiggle the upper blade rotors down into the gear, then tighten the screws. Test it by turning the blades and should have gear-y sound. If that doesn't do it, you may have to adjust your lower blade alignment too. Those are adjusted by loosening the two screws on upper blade to shaft, and same process. That will fix you.
@AJollyGoodFelon correction! the two screws for lower blades are just under the blades, not bottom of helo (you have to look through the holes in metal cover, the screws are in the brass hub) like the upper blades adj screws. If you loosen all 4 screws and hold both upper and lower blades into gears then tighten, you should be fixed up.
Got one for Christmas and love it. I have noticed that mine tends to drift forward while attempting to hover. I was able to correct this by taping a penny to the tail boom for counterbalance, but I was wondering if there is an actual adjustment I can do instead. The penny is sorta ghetto.
@hcelentano LOL at the penny (but hey, whatever works)... I'm not aware of any other methods to shift weight from the front to the back, so counterbalancing like you did is probably the easiest way. I know some helicopters come with little aluminum weights with stickers on the back that you can attach, so maybe you can try a similar approach...
@hcelentano If you make the flap on the tail boom bigger, the air from the blades will push it down. If your flap is broken that could be why it does that. You can also move the flap more backwards towards the rotor to do same thing.
well thnx but i figured it out. its not bluetooth. i turned it on and when to wireless networks and connected to its wifi thing and it flew but now it just spins in a circle on the ground i really dont understand it was good but now even at full throttle it just stays on the ground with the propellers spinning but it wont takeoff.... PLEASE HELP...!
@themrconflictionx I think a couple other ppl also reported this problem before. If you know you've got a full charge and it's not a battery issue, then a few other things you can check: 1) make sure the balance bar is straight, 2) make sure the 3/4 in. connect buckle hasn't fallen off, 3) tug gently on the top rotor and make sure it's not too loose / comes off...
well i got it to work and it just flys in a circle.. i know how to fly it turning and throttle but i flew it once and now it just flys in a circle full throttle.. please HELP
@themrconflictionx Is the helicopter maintaining the same heading while it flies around in a circle? If so, it might be experiencing the "toilet bowl effect". It happened to me when I lost the connect buckle (that little 3/4 inch piece that connects the balance bar to the top rotor). Make sure it's still there and not bent. If you've lost it, the Wi-Fli box should come with a spare. Hope this helps...
You have to download the Wifli control app. Got to Ur wireless network connections on Ur iPhone,ipod, or droid device and there will be a connection that says Wifli with some numbers. Click that. But the connection won't show unless the plane is on. Wait for the red light on the plane to stop flashing and stay solid red. Now open the Wifli controller app and click connect. Should connect within a few seconds. Enjoy
To make it connect you must go to settings on your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad and go to wifi, turn it on, and look for a connection with a number that corresponds with the one on your helicopter. Click on it, let it connect (turn airplane mode on) and go to the app and click connect (make sure to wait 25-30 sec after you turn on your helicopter)
@themrconflictionx Yeah good idea actually... A few other people have also asked for setup instructions so I uploaded a quick setup video just a few minutes ago (link in description)...
@simonerodriguez8 Before hitting the connect button, did you 1) turn on the helicopter and wait around 30 seconds or so, then 2) go to Settings --> Wi Fi on your iPhone/iPad/iPod/device and connect to the helicopter's SSID? I think in the excitement of getting started, that is the step most people might forget at first (myself included). Hopefully that's your case as well...
@redesquire100 Under normal circumstances, you shouldn't have to manually type in the helicopter's SSID-- it should show up under the list of available networks and you simply select it. I just uploaded a quick "typical" setup video in case it helps (see description for video link)...
If you connected a Wi-Fi camera, the video quality would be pretty poor. The power consumption of the 802.11 if running at full blast is 1 watt, which means the radio would eat a lot of power (I'm sure they are turning off the radio to save power on these helicopters), and you cannot really compress the real-time video, which means 240p x 1 byte (black/white) x 16 fps = 1.228 MBps = 9.6 Mbps, which would completely saturate an 802.11b network.
What would be cool is if they made it possible for you to connect a camera's video by wi-fi and put it on the screen of the smartphone while you're controlling =)
@ZopteY Yeah that would be killer if they could do it for this helicopter. There's actually one which already has this capability (Parrot AR Drone) but it costs $300 which is way more than what it cost for the Wi-Fli...
@adamman333 IMO it's not quite as easy to fly as the ones w/ conventional remotes because it's easier to "lose your place" (thumb positions) when using the iPad/iPhone. My 8 yr old can fly a conventional one just fine, but the wi-fli is more difficult. Not saying a kid shouldn't fly it-- just have him/her practice in a big open space to get used to it first.
I flew mine for a few minutes, cut power a bit, then went back to full throttle. Something happened and it just crashed even with full throttle. Now it just spins on the ground. Doesn't lift off at all. Any ideas?
@LukeSkyWatcher23 Sounds somewhat similar to something which happened to my Syma S107 before. Couple things to check (assuming you're sure it's not a battery issue): 1) make sure the connect buckle (2cm piece linking the balance bar to top rotors) hasn't come off, and 2) gently tug on the top rotor. If it comes off or feels loose, check all the screws near the rotor to make sure they're tight enough (don't overtighten). Hope this helps...
what is your opinion on its durability because i'm thinking about buying it but im a person that will crash it at least once or twice when i get carried away so i want a good helicopter like this that wont break on first crash?
@ericiscool6789 IMO, it's quite durable b/c the construction is solid, most of the chassis is metal, and the rotor blades "fold" if you run into something. I've already crashed a few times myself, but there are things I try to do to reduce the chances of damage: 1) if I get too close to a wall, cut power immediately to prevent possible blade damage, 2) try to fly over carpet or grass (in case I do have to cut power), and 3) don't fly too high initially, to minimize impact speed of a fall.
i charge it completely and start it up its on full throttle but it just spins around on the ground it will not take off. even when i trim it it continues to spin please help
@MintberryCrunchify Hmmm, I only run into this problem after the battery gets weak, and I don't think the trim comes into play here. Are you sure the helicopter is getting charged properly (I believe the LED on the heli is red while charging for about 30-60 mins and turns green when it's done)? If so, my *guess* would be that you might have a bad battery.
@TheUSA1991 Before starting up the Wi-Fli application and pressing "connect", did you first turn on the helicopter, wait 30 seconds, then go to Settings --> Wi Fi on your iPhone/iPad and connect to the helicopter's SSID? That would be the first step...
Apart tommorow, I need to get the right screwdriver for it. I let my friend borrow my screwdriver set so now I need it back lloyd
XxRAGE928xX 2 weeks ago
Yeah I do the camera thing too, and yeah im gonna take it
XxRAGE928xX 2 weeks ago
Yeah all the screws are there, I think you're right about the gear though. Is it easy to take apart?
XxRAGE928xX 2 weeks ago
@XxRAGE928xX I can't imagine it being too hard to take apart since it looks like the whole heli is held together by a bunch of screws (though I've never done it myself). Just be careful and remember how to re-assemble when you're done. In general, one thing I like to do when when disassembling anything remotely complicated is to take pics with a digital camera as I go along so I can backtrack later. Good luck and let me know how it goes...
waynew72 2 weeks ago
Yeah no problem man, but this thing isn't working for me now. The top rotor blade isn't turning now -_-
XxRAGE928xX 2 weeks ago
@XxRAGE928xX Hmmm... Is the bottom-most gear at least turning? (And if so, did you make sure the screw on the rotor just above the top blades isn't loose or missing?)
waynew72 2 weeks ago
Oh cool good, that's a good sign. If that battery life hasn't changed just do it from now on, hopefully it'll stay the same. It is a lipo battery so it should be good.
XxRAGE928xX 2 weeks ago
@XxRAGE928xX Yep, for sure-- going to do it the "right" way from now on. Thanks again!
waynew72 2 weeks ago
You probably just ruined your battery for your helicopter, on the directions it says your suppost to plug it in to your computer first, then the helicopter.
XxRAGE928xX 2 weeks ago
@XxRAGE928xX Yep, you're absolutely right. Someone else pointed out the same thing a few days ago. Didn't bother reading that part of the instructions at the time so I was plugging it in random order. Luckily I haven't noticed any changes in battery life so far... [knock on wood]
waynew72 2 weeks ago
Ur support
XxRAGE928xX 2 weeks ago
u failed when u plugged it in for charging. the power cord is suppose to be connected to the port first than connect it to computer.
TheZaido14 3 weeks ago
@TheZaido14 You mean should be connected to the computer first, then the heli... But yeah you're right-- the way I did it in the video was wrong. Thanks for pointing it out...
waynew72 3 weeks ago
Several weeks ago I had a small screw come out of the inside of the heli. Although the heli still functions perfectly I'm having difficulty trying to determine exactly where that screw came from. I have noticed that the brass prop bushing behind the metal side wall has two holes in it for two screws. At the moment there is just one screw in it. Is it safe to assume that this is where the missing screw goes? Should there be two in the brass bushing?
hcelentano 1 month ago
@hcelentano Is this bushing under the rotor and near the bottom of the heli, and are the screw holes opposite of each other (one on the left, one on the right)? If so, mine has two screws so that's probably where your missing screw belongs...
waynew72 1 month ago
I have same problem brand new but wont charge and Im possitive everything was done right as well as a plenty good computer mmmm crap!!
arpear2 1 month ago
Hi I need help!
My Wifli helicopter (USB powered) will not charge! I plug it in but the green light will not turn on and it wont charge. I made sure I did everything right! And I have never even flown the heli!
Please help me!
Shewshwa 1 month ago
@Shewshwa I never ran into that problem before... The only two things I can think of are 1) make sure the heli is turned off before recharging, and 2) make sure your USB ports can supply enough power to charge the heli....
waynew72 1 month ago
will it work for a andorid phone.
1031spencer1 1 month ago
@1031spencer1 It sure will! Just download the WiFli Control app from the android market. Worked fine for me...
waynew72 1 month ago
I can't do this in my house because my house has sprinkler systems installed.
legendariers 2 months ago
I got this for christmas and the second time I turned it on the top blade wont spin
I haven't crashed it into objects at all any suggestions? Pleeasse heelp
MrKlutchiin 2 months ago
@MrKlutchiin Hey there... The same thing happened not to my WiFli but to my Syma S107 which shares almost exactly the same construction. Check the two screws that go into the rotor shaft (just above your top blades). Make sure they're screwed in tight enough but not TOO tight. If I recall correctly, there might be an indentation or hole in the shaft itself so the screws have something to catch onto. It took me a little while to play around with it and get the positioning right. Good luck!
waynew72 2 months ago
@MrKlutchiin You need to get a small phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws on the lower gear, press / jiggle the upper blade rotors down into the gear, then tighten the screws. Test it by turning the blades and should have gear-y sound. If that doesn't do it, you may have to adjust your lower blade alignment too. Those are adjusted by loosening the two screws on upper blade to shaft, and same process. That will fix you.
AJollyGoodFelon 1 month ago
@AJollyGoodFelon correction! the two screws for lower blades are just under the blades, not bottom of helo (you have to look through the holes in metal cover, the screws are in the brass hub) like the upper blades adj screws. If you loosen all 4 screws and hold both upper and lower blades into gears then tighten, you should be fixed up.
AJollyGoodFelon 1 month ago
Got one for Christmas and love it. I have noticed that mine tends to drift forward while attempting to hover. I was able to correct this by taping a penny to the tail boom for counterbalance, but I was wondering if there is an actual adjustment I can do instead. The penny is sorta ghetto.
hcelentano 2 months ago
@hcelentano LOL at the penny (but hey, whatever works)... I'm not aware of any other methods to shift weight from the front to the back, so counterbalancing like you did is probably the easiest way. I know some helicopters come with little aluminum weights with stickers on the back that you can attach, so maybe you can try a similar approach...
waynew72 2 months ago
@hcelentano If you make the flap on the tail boom bigger, the air from the blades will push it down. If your flap is broken that could be why it does that. You can also move the flap more backwards towards the rotor to do same thing.
AJollyGoodFelon 1 month ago
well thnx but i figured it out. its not bluetooth. i turned it on and when to wireless networks and connected to its wifi thing and it flew but now it just spins in a circle on the ground i really dont understand it was good but now even at full throttle it just stays on the ground with the propellers spinning but it wont takeoff.... PLEASE HELP...!
themrconflictionx 2 months ago
@themrconflictionx I think a couple other ppl also reported this problem before. If you know you've got a full charge and it's not a battery issue, then a few other things you can check: 1) make sure the balance bar is straight, 2) make sure the 3/4 in. connect buckle hasn't fallen off, 3) tug gently on the top rotor and make sure it's not too loose / comes off...
Anyone else around here have suggestions?
waynew72 2 months ago
well i got it to work and it just flys in a circle.. i know how to fly it turning and throttle but i flew it once and now it just flys in a circle full throttle.. please HELP
themrconflictionx 2 months ago
@themrconflictionx Is the helicopter maintaining the same heading while it flies around in a circle? If so, it might be experiencing the "toilet bowl effect". It happened to me when I lost the connect buckle (that little 3/4 inch piece that connects the balance bar to the top rotor). Make sure it's still there and not bent. If you've lost it, the Wi-Fli box should come with a spare. Hope this helps...
waynew72 2 months ago
@lukeskywatcher23 This happened to me. make sure the ballence bar is not bent and it should be fine
MrJtoper 2 months ago
You have to download the Wifli control app. Got to Ur wireless network connections on Ur iPhone,ipod, or droid device and there will be a connection that says Wifli with some numbers. Click that. But the connection won't show unless the plane is on. Wait for the red light on the plane to stop flashing and stay solid red. Now open the Wifli controller app and click connect. Should connect within a few seconds. Enjoy
Bvallance21 2 months ago
To make it connect you must go to settings on your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad and go to wifi, turn it on, and look for a connection with a number that corresponds with the one on your helicopter. Click on it, let it connect (turn airplane mode on) and go to the app and click connect (make sure to wait 25-30 sec after you turn on your helicopter)
thatfishyguy7 2 months ago
next time start from scratch and tell how to set it up
themrconflictionx 2 months ago
@themrconflictionx Yeah good idea actually... A few other people have also asked for setup instructions so I uploaded a quick setup video just a few minutes ago (link in description)...
waynew72 2 months ago
what app do you need to download
lmfaodudeable 2 months ago
@lmfaodudeable Search in the app store for "wifli". The app you need is called "WiFli Control" and it's free. Good luck and have fun!
waynew72 2 months ago
@waynew72 I downloaded the app on my IPAD 2 and when I hit the connect button it never connects. What should I do?
simonerodriguez8 2 months ago
@simonerodriguez8 Before hitting the connect button, did you 1) turn on the helicopter and wait around 30 seconds or so, then 2) go to Settings --> Wi Fi on your iPhone/iPad/iPod/device and connect to the helicopter's SSID? I think in the excitement of getting started, that is the step most people might forget at first (myself included). Hopefully that's your case as well...
waynew72 2 months ago
@waynew72 In settings, I'm typing in "wifli" followed by the number on the helicopter, but it still won't connect. HELP!
redesquire100 2 months ago
@redesquire100 Under normal circumstances, you shouldn't have to manually type in the helicopter's SSID-- it should show up under the list of available networks and you simply select it. I just uploaded a quick "typical" setup video in case it helps (see description for video link)...
waynew72 2 months ago
If you connected a Wi-Fi camera, the video quality would be pretty poor. The power consumption of the 802.11 if running at full blast is 1 watt, which means the radio would eat a lot of power (I'm sure they are turning off the radio to save power on these helicopters), and you cannot really compress the real-time video, which means 240p x 1 byte (black/white) x 16 fps = 1.228 MBps = 9.6 Mbps, which would completely saturate an 802.11b network.
systemBuilder 2 months ago
LukeSkyWatcher23 make sure when u crash it those little connectors didnt fall off
addiction797 2 months ago
What would be cool is if they made it possible for you to connect a camera's video by wi-fi and put it on the screen of the smartphone while you're controlling =)
ZopteY 2 months ago
@ZopteY Yeah that would be killer if they could do it for this helicopter. There's actually one which already has this capability (Parrot AR Drone) but it costs $300 which is way more than what it cost for the Wi-Fli...
waynew72 2 months ago
Is it easy to fly for kids?
adamman333 3 months ago
@adamman333 IMO it's not quite as easy to fly as the ones w/ conventional remotes because it's easier to "lose your place" (thumb positions) when using the iPad/iPhone. My 8 yr old can fly a conventional one just fine, but the wi-fli is more difficult. Not saying a kid shouldn't fly it-- just have him/her practice in a big open space to get used to it first.
waynew72 3 months ago
I flew mine for a few minutes, cut power a bit, then went back to full throttle. Something happened and it just crashed even with full throttle. Now it just spins on the ground. Doesn't lift off at all. Any ideas?
LukeSkyWatcher23 3 months ago
@LukeSkyWatcher23 Sounds somewhat similar to something which happened to my Syma S107 before. Couple things to check (assuming you're sure it's not a battery issue): 1) make sure the connect buckle (2cm piece linking the balance bar to top rotors) hasn't come off, and 2) gently tug on the top rotor. If it comes off or feels loose, check all the screws near the rotor to make sure they're tight enough (don't overtighten). Hope this helps...
waynew72 3 months ago
what is your opinion on its durability because i'm thinking about buying it but im a person that will crash it at least once or twice when i get carried away so i want a good helicopter like this that wont break on first crash?
ericiscool6789 3 months ago
@ericiscool6789 IMO, it's quite durable b/c the construction is solid, most of the chassis is metal, and the rotor blades "fold" if you run into something. I've already crashed a few times myself, but there are things I try to do to reduce the chances of damage: 1) if I get too close to a wall, cut power immediately to prevent possible blade damage, 2) try to fly over carpet or grass (in case I do have to cut power), and 3) don't fly too high initially, to minimize impact speed of a fall.
waynew72 3 months ago
i charge it completely and start it up its on full throttle but it just spins around on the ground it will not take off. even when i trim it it continues to spin please help
MintberryCrunchify 4 months ago
@MintberryCrunchify Hmmm, I only run into this problem after the battery gets weak, and I don't think the trim comes into play here. Are you sure the helicopter is getting charged properly (I believe the LED on the heli is red while charging for about 30-60 mins and turns green when it's done)? If so, my *guess* would be that you might have a bad battery.
waynew72 4 months ago
Is pretty cool. But it takes 5mins to die...
victorgundam 4 months ago
Thank u so much it is connecting now thnx again
TheUSA1991 4 months ago
@TheUSA1991 Sweet-- glad you got it to work!
waynew72 4 months ago
i got one but the problem is when i press connect it does not connect :( ??
can u help me with that
TheUSA1991 4 months ago
@TheUSA1991 Before starting up the Wi-Fli application and pressing "connect", did you first turn on the helicopter, wait 30 seconds, then go to Settings --> Wi Fi on your iPhone/iPad and connect to the helicopter's SSID? That would be the first step...
waynew72 4 months ago
i just got one as a present. charging mine now =]
PoetryonMusic 5 months ago