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I've bought a Xiaomi Yi action cam to use with my quad. The feed to the phone is currently in "Portrait" with the FPV "live feed" in a narrow band at the top of the screen. My Syma X8W that I'm linking it to has a holder attachment that grips the iPhone 6 in "Landscape". So, 2 reasons to switch...

I've just heard from Banggood that they are sending out a replacement Syma X8W. Fingers crossed that this one is going to be OK! Many thanks for all the people that offered assistance and advice in the last week or so. It was just a "dud" I think. Cheers everyone, will advise when new one...

I've waited 6 months to buy the thing... a little while longer waiting for a replacement should be bearable. I'm certainly not fixing their error! Cheers my friend!

Thanks Mike H, Yes.... I've calibrated the Quad... and realise the binding is not the same thanks. I've been looking at getting one of these for about 6 months and have a "Degree" in YouTube, Blog posts and other advice rooms concerning the opening, checking content, charging batteries, safety...

Will do... you've been a big help so far... many thanks - will keep you updated on progress or otherwise!

Thanks, that's interesting... When I switched between 1 & 2 modes... the left remained the throttle in each mode. (I don't know about right stick, basically haven't been able to sue it yet!) Just checked that again, and no matter which mode I select, left stick is throttle. Could they have...

OK... news of sorts.... I had tried switching between Modes 1 & 2 before and nothing changed. I just started it up and it was showing "Mode 1".... switched to 2 and no real improvement. Switched back to "1" and I managed about 30cm off the ground (inside) Best ever result ! Would love to try...

Q 102, I had read your thread re your continuing saga earlier, but as always you never think it'll happen to you. I did buy from China, a Company called Banggood and having communication problems with them at the moment. Ring any bells? I have attempted to adjust right-hand stick on takeoff to...

Hi Quadcopter 102, Thanks for the reply.... I've used the unit outside too. Tried "punching" it to get some height, but it won't have any of that, turns instantly on it's edge and tries to completely flip over upside down. Best I can do is reduce the motion to a "cartwheel" effect so as not to...

Blades are not reversed. Not touching the right stick, and used both high and low rates. If I punch it, we get a complete 180 deg loop, and it finishes upside down on it's back with blades cutting the grass!

If the link above isn't working try this...

Here's the link to the video showing the problem I have checked the configuration of the rotor blades.... I understand "A" & "B" markings etc ... still no joy.

Still no joy, tried numerous suggestions from various sources. Blades are correct, binding OK, even left Quadcopter on floor (inside) before connecting battery, waited a couple of minutes before turning on and binding then re calibrating but same result. Plus after doing this sequence many...

Thanks, I've checked blades and they're all OK. The "Higher" edge of each blade is the "Leading" edge... I've tried experimenting with the trim buttons and right stick during attempted take off... it's almost there, but I don't see why I should have to perform this very tricky correction. I...

No warning labels, just the letters "A" & " B" No sticking, no play between gears. As I mentioned, it flips in different directions depending on what tweaks you make to the trim adjustors. Really frustrating as I want to take to the skies, watching out for any trees of course!