The WLToys V977 and the WLToys V922 are both 6 channel remote control helicopters that are designed to be used outdoors. They both have similar features and are in the same price bracket so how do you know which remote control helicopter is the right one for you?
We have looked at the key features of both the WLToys V977 and the WLToys V922 to see which helicopter we think is the better one.
Flight
Both the WLToys V977 and the WLToys V922 can fly upwards, downwards, backwards, forwards, turn right and left and can also fly side to side. Both models have built in gyroscopes that will help to stabilize the flight, giving you better control over your helicopter.
The WLToys V977 features three-axis and six-axis gyro modes, meaning you can switch between the two, with the three-axis mode giving you the ability to make your helicopter do flips and the six-axis mode giving you even more stability.
Style
The WLToys V977 and the WLToys V922 are both similar in style with a rotor blade on the top and a smaller one on the tail. They are both modern and sleek in design, which adds to their aerodynamic frame.
The WLToys V977 measures 18 by 12.5 by 5.9 inches and weighs 2.8 lbs. The WLToys V922 is a slightly smaller helicopter, measuring 15 by 12 by 6 inches and weighing 2.5 lbs.
Battery
Both the WLToys V977 and the WLToys V922 feature rechargeable lithium polymer batteries. The WLToys V922 will take around 40 minutes for the battery to fully charge and will last for around 4 to 5 minutes of flying time.
The battery on the WLToys V977 will take up to 50 minutes to fully charge which will give you around 6 to 7 minutes of flying time.
Ease of Use
The WLToys V922 is not designed for beginners and is intended for those over the age of 14, so it is not a good starter helicopter. The WLToys V977 is recommended for those over the age of 14 but is a good helicopter for beginners due to its six-axis gyroscope that will give you better control of the helicopter’s direction in the air.
The WLToys V977 also comes equipped with a low voltage warning and a large LCD screen on the control pad. Both of the models use 2.4 GHz frequency remote controls that limits interference when flying the helicopters outside and both have 6 channels so you can fly multiple helicopters at the same time without radio interference.
Recommendation
After looking at both the WLToys V922 and the WLToys V977 we think the better remote control helicopter is the WLToys V977 as it has a lot more features that make it easier to use.
The WLToys V977 is a newer and more stylish helicopter and is a great model for both beginners and more experienced users due to it having the bonus option of being able to change the gyroscopic controls.
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