I've got the syma s031, the indicator light on the controller doesn't stop flashing... how do we stop this?

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Helicopters are not easy to fly, they are not naturally stable. New blades do not solve the problem, this can only be achieved by training and very delicate movements of the cyclic pitch control. I recommend to use a larger skid (broader) or some light device that enlarges the skid surface (to avoid tilting and damage). But be sure that a coaxial helicopter is easier to fly than any conventional model with just one main rotor and anti-torque tail rotor.

Make sure the battery is connected and the Helicopter and remote are both turned on on the same channel. Antenna is secure and extended.

Paul,

That light is the gyro-sync indicator. It flashes briefly when you power on as a reminder to set the helicopter on a stable, level surface. Once the on board gyroscopes sync-up and set the "normal" head orientation, the light stops flashing and the helicopter will accept control signals from the remote.

Hope I've helped,

PvT

i have the same problem and the button is in the off postion

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You have the incorrect charger. Contact seller for replacement. Very inexpensive. Try charging with the controller (something I NEVER recommend as it will eat your remote's batteries like a hungry hungry hobo)
Running when off, or running when attached to charger are symptoms of a charger with reversed polarity.

Hope I've helped,
PvT

Mine has also done this. The charger units for these helicopters are mass produced and therefore have a failure rate. I pugged mine in to the mains supply today and it sounded different, as in it 'popped'. The LED failed to light. When I plugged it into my models battery, it went green, even though the battery was low in voltage.

I metered my charger output and it is dead. My S031 is only two weeks old but to get to the shop is a nightmare so I may just open it up and repair it myself (I'm fine with electronics). However, I am not sure if my new battery pack is okay or not, so I run the risk of visually voiding my charger warranty. I have had issues with all of my Syma models and may just get a refund and move on to swashplate 6ch+ machines.

If your charger/S031 is new, I would suggest you return it to the store you purchased it from. Electronics this day and age are a joke and the quality control used is appalling, especially in cheap Japanese models alas.

The charger is sealed and will need to be broken open to access the electronics. Dangerous voltages are inside so I'd suggest you just return it for an exchange.

The top of the main shaft is probably broken. There are 2 pins that hold the "head" for the main blades straight and are probably sheared off. This is causing the balance bar to hit the blades and cause it to crash. You could try the crash kit here: http://www.helipal.com/spare-part_v-max-parts_syma-s107.html

using the left stick push it forward then down to bottom the light on control should stop flashing this means it is synced with chopper