GOOSKY S2 Review - Funny name, impressive RC helicopter!

[@Rchelicopterfun]

GooSky BNF Version (1 & 2 battery options): www.banggood.com/custlink/DvmthC8JJz RTF Version (comes with basic radio): www.banggood.com/custlink/DmvWmH7fjg GooSky's Website - Service & Support Manuals, Software, APP: goo-sky.com/Content/2117191.html

[@muhammadiqbal-sk1qu]

Hi John...why you does'nt used any receiver?..because you not use the original controller

[@Rchelicopterfun]

@@muhammadiqbal-sk1qu I am using a receiver; specifically the internal RX that is built into the FBL system in the heli. I'm also using a multi-protocol TX/Radio with S-FHSS protocol selected (the protocol this heli's internal RX uses).

[@ianreed4636]

That tail will hold through any maneuver you have the ability to throw at it . I watched Ben Storick pull every hardcore 3D trick in the book right in front of me , and the goosky laughed . Awesome little heli .

[@SquiggyWigginz]

Cool story bro, now go make me a sandwich.

[@garyowen3743]

I have put over 60 flights on my S2, ITS the most impressive 200 size Heli I have ever flown, no matter how hard I push it the tail is rock solid and totally locked in.

[@tilkian]

Would love to see you review the goosky S1, love the in depth reviews.

[@carlos64030]

That hinged canopy is a game changer!

[@kristinaswanson6063]

John, I’m so proud of how your videos and flying have grown and blossomed ! Well done !

[@scrc511]

Good review as always. If I get one, would probably set it up exactly like my M2 with rescue done in the Radio. Thanks to you John, loving my TX16S. Both my M1 and M2 along with the 420 Goblin are all bound up to my TX16S MKII.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

👍

[@larrychamel]

Fantastic Video as always John! Extremely impressive Heli's and very capable. Carbon Fibre, extra batteries, great Canopy, Boom, etc... have a fun time with it and very 3D Extreme Capable!!

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Thanks Larry - yep, very impressive little heli, especially given the fact this is their first.

[@larrychamel]

@@Rchelicopterfun It kind of reminds me of a certain Company in China making parts for a Heli Manufacturer in the U.S.A. and then Tron was born..... nothing else to say about that. 🤦‍♂️

[@johnahamelv]

@@larrychamel That is not the real story involving YinTech, Matt Botos, Synergy, and Tron.

[@garyowen3743]

@@johnahamelv some people get convinced by rumours and not facts

[@davidrivero7943]

Two years later & two days after getting/ Flying the S- 1 ( bidenomics, you know) I cannot wait to order this one. TY for your in-depth views, I knew I'd find it here .

[@Tom-wl9sx]

Looks really nice. Might buy one. Great video as always 👍

[@vlmiele]

Great review John! Using the app to change settings is sooooooo much easier at least for me. Get lots of spare parts! You will have more confidence to try new maneuvers which will result in more crashes. I originally bound this to a Spektrum DX7 and now working on using a Radiomaster 16S. I am so green to Edge/Open tx that I just can't get it feel right. I will watch your setup video!

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Yep, I don't like crashing and rarely crash because I'm primarily a scale RC helicopter enthusiast, always trying to hone my scale flying skills - not acro skills; but that's the great thing with all good collective pitch RC helicopters - you can setup them up and fly them any way you want; anything from tame all the way to insane to extract 100% of their power and performance.

[@norhafizuljohar5975]

Thanks mate. I want buy this s2. Just find the spareparts first. Worried if crashes

[@boy6named6zoen6]

I always preferred a bright green color scheme on my heli's. But I can understand you complain about this canopy, if the colors were the other way around it would be so much better. Just like the green canopy of the M2 Explorer, Green with a Blue 'window"

[@Acemechanicalservices]

I learned years ago, never finish a model primarily in a color the sky can be.

[@btb6011]

Wowzers, nice area you were flying/live at. Looks like you might have to shovel snow. Thanks for the video on this heli.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Welcome & thanks for the view. 👍

[@craigbaker9252]

Excellent video for me. Had 3D heli’s several years ago. Getting back into it. This is a good average user video. Thanks.

[@ioskaioska5166]

Great Video! Having to chose one which will be the favorite pick considering the price point, flying performance etc.. : Goosky Legend S2 or Eachine e200?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

No comparison between the two - Goo all the way. 🙂

[@tsunami6253]

His Radiomaster turn on message hilarious!! lol. Great review too 👍

[@MARKLINMAN1]

You should do a video on binding it and then setting it up on that RADIOMASTER TX16, I fly Spektrum with these but have a BRAND NEW TX16 that I would like to set one up to, thanks in advance.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Already have an Open/Edge TX for collective pitch helicopters configuration video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpWpgKGahaxqrtEsi=Obb734MjxmgqNV9c

[@js32257]

Goosky...smiling at me. Nothing but Goosky do I see.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

hahaha!

[@1983dmd]

Another great video with interesting comments. Looks like a very good buy...Is it too much for a beginner ? Thanks !

[@mr.velocitystack4133]

I am wondering the same. I have never been around them, but want to start somewhere.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

@1983dmd - any decent collective pitch RC helicopter when paired to a computerized radio can become a docile trainer RC helicopter when setup with training/beginner settings; including this GooSky S2. I cover this question in detail on my website, both in the beginner getting started section and flight school section.

[@dieterweik6858]

Great Review! I just got my S2 and it's going to be my first heli. I've spend hours on my simulator, and scouring your web-site and books to get ready to fly it. I'm curious about how the radio settings play with flight controller controller settings. For example if you have dual rates for yaw set in the radio and the default setting of '5' for rudder speed in the FBL, when you say you are at 50% dual rate, does that mean you only have half the range of a '5' available at the rudder stick? If so, wouldn't it make more sense to bump the '5' to a '9' and adjust your radio dual rate accordingly? Similarily is the Agile setting for Ele and Ail on the FBL synonomous with expo? I'm guessing gyro gain directly affects the control loop and has no equivalent in the radio. Lastly, I noted in your excellent video on setting up OpenTx for helis you put your cyclic rates, rudder rates and Idle-ups all on different switches. In this video it sounded like when you switched from normal to Idle1, your rate changed too. Same switch for this heli or were you hitting both switches at the same time?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

@dieterweik6858 For technical setup questions related to eBook settings and such, please contact me through my website: www.rchelicopterfun.com/contact.html Short answer to your FBL setting/DR setting question is NO! Do not deviate from factory level 5 agility settings in the FBL system even when using lots of dual rate. They are two totally different things on a heli setup. Follow the tame values I have in the Setup & Tips ebook with factory 5 setting in the FBL unit.

[@paolomartinelli9668]

Very thorough and complete review. One (maybe) stupid question: does the built-in S-FHSS protocol compatibility imply that one can use a FUTABA S-FHSS capable radio directly, without the need of any satellite on the hely? Thanks and apoligize if already answered

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Yes, absolutely. That is one of the biggest benefits when any manufacturer utilizes a well established protocol within their receiver. Much like Blade has been doing for over a decade on their micro size BNF helicopters using DSM protocol; so many others are now thankfully using Futaba's S-FHSS so all Futaba users have even more BNF RC aircraft options.

[@paolomartinelli9668]

@@RchelicopterfunThanks a lot.

[@nightshadehelis9821]

Can I ask what settings you guys use in the app for smack 3d? I don't want it extremely aggressive with pitch, just enough to do flips and tik tocs with ease.

[@glenn4452]

Nice looking heli sir,it’s absolutely beautiful where you are,great job with the video sir.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Thank you kindly

[@haveric24]

same price point meh will stick with OMP if it were cheaper i see the point SAB have a 420 coming and it can auto. Thabks John as always a great vid

[@MP422ownz]

The Goosky blows the OMP away in terms of features, performance, and quality…. I have both.

[@markrice23]

Nice helicopter but I'll be sticking with the original and have an M2 Evo coming next week. Will you review the Evo as well?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Don't know.

[@markrice23]

@@Rchelicopterfun a side by side would be a very good video. Lots of debate as I'm sure you have seen.

[@kenjackson5938]

Hi John, I’d like to get a RC Copter, but for me I really need one to be military style. I’ve seen your review of the all green BkackHawk, and I’ve seen one Huey, but I was hoping you could give your input. I’m new to copters, but not looking for something too beginnerish. I’m fine with a fairly advanced one, that has the learning mode, and then turn off for more. I’m not looking for upside down airobatics etc. This review looks amazing, but the style does little for me, unless there was a green military style body replacement lol.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

You have to learn on pod & boom, not scale - this is fundimental. Scale is too frigile, has too much mass, and is way more difficult and costly to repair to make a good trainer heli. My scale heli page covers this in much more detail: www.rchelicopterfun.com/scale-rc-helicopters.html In short, learn on pod & boom and only when you rarely if ever crash, then you are ready to move up to scale.

[@kenjackson5938]

@@Rchelicopterfun Thanks John, from some of your writing I think I will buy the Firefox first. It just, that you and one other tuber, flew the Black hawk in a way that it looked to be so easy, with the return to home feature, and all the auto safety features. That one will be one the future list for sure. Thanks.

[@ianreed4636]

I actually epoxied the battery connector from the esc into the plastic frame . Now I can plug the battery in 100% easier using only one hand instead of struggling with two hands . Just a little tip if you haven't already thought of it yourself .

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@tomgjonaj9965]

I’m trying to decide between this and the 2021 SAB mini comet combo kit. Can’t decide !

[@WhittakerMark]

Great Video, does this flight controller have the same dead band as the OMP M2?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

I didn't feel as much, however as I'm primarily a scale RC heli pilot, I do like a little mid stick deadband.

[@johnahamelv]

Hell John. Very informative video review. I am wondering if one can replace the Philips head screws with hex cap screws?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Hi John - Hmmm doubtful. All the Phillips head screws used are self tapping into plastic inserts; I suppose more correctly called "thread forming" when used in plastic. You would therefore have to find the exact same thread forming dimension screw (pitch, thread depth, thread angle, major & minior diameter) with a 1.5mm hex head so it correctly threads into the already formed plastic inserts. Very unlikely one exists. Of course that doesn't mean you couldn't used a different thread forming screw, but it would almost certainly damage the already threaded plastic inserts and weaken them/strip the threads. Best to stick with the screws that already formed the threads and simply grab a Phillips screw driver when needed. A minor annoyance at most.

[@johnahamelv]

@@Rchelicopterfun Thank you for the prompt response. It may be minor annoyance, but it is still annoying nevertheless. 🤪

[@David_11111]

yay looks like a whole lot of fun :)

[@blackwater7183]

"If you can get pass the name" 😂

[@jasontaylor3010]

I have a xk110s transmitter would it bind to the goosky, only been flying 6 months, so still learning....thanx

[@stigonutube]

I thinks this is a good question as i'm at near that crossroad too.i see the xk110S as next step up from my great indoor k127 and e129 +my dodgy e130.. x6 is S-FHSS protocol so one would assume so, however i think most people at this pricepoint has bought a more upmarket transmitter..so if no one has chimed in after 5months i guess not enough of us out there wondering if possible before buying and trying. LOL

[@ccbusa05]

@@stigonutube I'm a whole year late, but yes, the X6 and Eachine E6 will bind to the S2 and S1

[@kellygrajek]

If im coming from flying FPV quadcopters and fairly proficient in full acro with flying FPV and LOS. Would I have trouble hovering or basica with one of these? The S1 really has my attention. Thank you

[@Rchelicopterfun]

I cover this question in detail on my "Are RC Helicopters Hard To Fly" page on my website: www.rchelicopterfun.com/are-rc-helicopters-hard-to-fly.html

[@davidluzuriaga2044]

Sería genial si pudieras hacer una configuración completa del S1 con un TX16S

[@weiyishen]

I enjoy your videos and commentary! Interesting observation about the tail motor noise overpowering the quiet main motor. I wonder why the smaller tail motor would be so much noisier, or conversely why the main motor would be so comparatively quiet.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Noise difference is primarily due to the rotational speed difference. Fixed pitch brushless tail rotors will spin upwards of 5 times faster than the main rotor when delivering maximum thrust. A 200 size heli like this one will have a head speed range of about 3500 to 5000 RPM and the tail around 25,000 RPM when producing max thrust. Blade shape and pitch angle also plays a roll but revolution speed is the primary reason.

[@weiyishen]

@@Rchelicopterfun I see. Thanks!

[@NoLogic69]

Hi John, am I right in thinking, if I set my Goosky up with my RM Boxer, I don't need to bother about the Goosky app? Thanks. 👍

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Flybarless system tuning (what the APP is used for) is independent of radio setup. In short, both are used. Out of the box however, the factory settings should be fine for most, but if you ever crash and need to replace a servo or gear set to re-establish correct servo centering geometry, or change the system gains or agility rates etc. for a different feel, then you need to access those settings within the flybarless system.

[@NoLogic69]

@@Rchelicopterfun ah right, I get it now. Thanks for that John. 👍

[@Zeaiclies]

John, if you did not already know there is a new GooSky RS4 Legend that comes as a kit or PNP. Very exciting

[@Rchelicopterfun]

@380zeaiclies - Yep, heard about it a month or so ago - hopefully will be a good one.

[@123windyron]

John how about the omphobby m2 evo rtf I cant get mine to work motors wont turn on .it supposed to be rtf but no luck.

[@hustlerkc11]

I'm just getting into the rc heli world, I do have a master cp which I got about 10 yrs ago and flew it a couple times and crashed a couple times and needless to say I kind of gave up on it but am getting back into it and I have a question. Is there a controller that I can get that will work with almost any brand also can a Controller work with both heli and drone? Thanks in advance

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Any radio running a multi-protocol module: www.multi-module.org/ Such as the RadioMaster TX16S I'm use: www.buddyrc.com/products/radiomaster-tx16s-mark-ii-radio-controller-mode-2?ref=-ptdbz6d-llb

[@hustlerkc11]

@Rchelicopterfun thanks for the reply, really appreciate it. One more question if u don't mind.. it gives 2 options for that radio, 4 in 1 or elrs. I'm assuming the 4 in 1 will give me more binding options, is that correct?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

4 in 1, not elrs. All coved in detail along with the growing list of supported protocols in the link I supplied to Multi-Modules website.

[@leonbroekharst4724]

Super video, i ordered 1. Thanks ❤❤❤

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Enjoy it - great little birds 🙂

[@ramsandrzr3706]

Sweet heli great review as always John 👍👍👍👍👍thanks man

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Thanks 👍

[@mr.velocitystack4133]

I'm wanting to buy my first heli with still so much to learn, so I assume this will bind with any Radio Master Tx without any additional modules? This S2 has been on my radar, but so undecided if I should start super cheap with like a Blade Nano to learn. All thoughts are welcome.

[@MP422ownz]

Yes, blade nano first…. These are not indoor heli’s and can run a wicked head speed. 190mm size heli spoiled up inside can be very intimidating The Goosky is a good advanced beginner heli when setup for self level and lower head speed.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

@Mr. Velocity Stack - Not sure it will bind to "any" RM TX. Some specific RM's don't have the full function multi-protocol module is my understanding and you need the full function multi-module to have access to Futaba's S-FHSS protocol which is what the GooSky's built in RX uses. As for learning on the GS S2; as I often say, any good collective pitch RC helicopter can become a docile trainer when setup to be one, the S2 is no different. Use tame pitch & throttle curves, tame dual rates, fit training gear & follow a proven & systematic ground up learning/training method, and the S2 like any good CP heli can be a nice little trainer heli that you can progress on and grow with. Even better if you have access to an RC heli instructor to help you of course, but if you know what you're doing & don't rush the learning process, no reason you can't self- learn on the S2.

[@mr.velocitystack4133]

@@Rchelicopterfun Thank you for the info. I don't mind buying a Futaba Tx, over a Radio Master or Spectrum, I am just looking for a Tx that will bind and have all of the needed options without having to use any extra pieces, like satellites. I was kind of leaning towards the RM Zorro. If you have any recommendations for a proper Tx that will bind and not break the bank, I'd appreciate to hear about them. Thanks again.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

@Mr. Velocity Stack - no idea on the Zorro. You would have to check with a radio master dealer if it supports Futaba's S-FHSS protocol. Might also show on Multi-modules website (where you learn all about Multi-Protocol and what protocols are supported). It will of course work with the RM TX16. That or get a Futaba radio running S-FHSS if you want to bypass the rather steep learning curve associated with Open/Edge TX.

[@lawlav]

Great honest review not like the other company hacks on you tube.

[@rodswim91]

I wonder what a really small high performance small heli would be engineered. All cnc probably Like a S0

[@jridge16]

So this would be a better heli to learn collective pitch on when compared to the OMP M2 V2 or M2 Evo?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

No different - they are all 200 size collective pitch RC helicopters and can all be equally tamed down exactly the same for learning on.

[@desmobob900sssp]

Is this Legend S2 (or any 200-size helis) light enough to come in under the .55 pound FAA regulations?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

None I know of. S2 is about 340g with battery.

[@willsrc1222]

Cool heli, John! Do you know of an alternative to the walkera links part # HM-5#10-z-04

[@Rchelicopterfun]

No idea???🙃

[@mohammadiqtidarghias7083]

Excellent review

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Glad you liked it 🙂

[@nxtgen2b416]

Nice flight bud. Order another canopy lol !

[@chrisball6900]

So John you reduce the cyclic servo travel on normal mode to 50% travel?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Done with dual rates as usual.

[@axelminet1095]

Hi, I just had my first flight with the goosky s2 in auto mode. I noticed it drifting to the right. Do you know what this is due to, I have never flown with it, this is the first time. Thank you.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

The accelerometers likely need calibration if it only happens in self-level mode. I never fly in self level mode myself, so don't know GooSky's accelerometer calibration procedure; it should be on their site and I think I saw it in the full manual.

[@Mike-pb5bj]

You make me spent my money ! 😂 👍 🚁

[@timdoyle8199]

Does the self-leveling mode work good (for a beginner newbie

[@Rchelicopterfun]

It depends how you want to learn and how much time you want to waste in the process. I cover the topic in detail on this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqDYipyqmZydl80si=rXM3D0mYhz3lVKVZ

[@witneydiggersrc3251]

Great review👍

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Glad you liked it 🙂

[@fcbrants]

Thank you!!

[@Rchelicopterfun]

You're welcome

[@dgiky]

We are waiting your review of the GooSky E2 scale model 😃😃

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Unfortunately since MAAC lost its transport Canada exemptions in early 2023, I can no longer post RC flying videos from my RC flying location as it's now considered *"commercial RPAS operations"* if I do so, and thereby requires special commercial licensing and authorizations. It's why I haven't posted an RC flying video in almost 2 years now. All encompassing & overreaching drones regulations as I predicted back in 2015 have decimated traditional line of sight recreational RC flying for us Canadians along with a growing number of countries world-wide. It will only get worse as governing bodies like Transport Canada and the FAA continue to move the goal posts while pandering to both fear and corporate UAV interests. This is precisely why my channel has been transitioning to a DIY only channel over the past 18 months in hopes I can save it from completely disappearing. I will of course still be posting RC related stuff, but no more flying unless something changes in the current regulations and restrictions. ☹

[@dgiky]

@@Rchelicopterfun so sad to hear it. I cannot image how this hurt you .

[@Rchelicopterfun]

@dgiky Appreciate the thoughts, but not to worry. Thankfully I started DIY content on my channel back in 2019 or so when I saw the direction RC regulations were headed here in Canada. Moreover, the DIY content has become way more popular than the RC stuff ever was. I was much more concerned that I may never get fly again after MAAC grounded all members when we lost our exemptions and then every RC flying club had to get our flying sites re-sanctioned last year. Seeing that our little club shares use with the small full size airport here, it was a very complex & time consuming process, but thankfully after weeks of hard work, we still have a place to fly here (until the goal posts are moved again).

[@andre-dx4yw]

i have ordered one of these after my omp m2 tail motor decided to become a smoke machine and died, wont be getting a replacement.

[@titan133760]

How do you charge the battery?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

With a battery charger.

[@titan133760]

@@Rchelicopterfun What battery charger is recommended for this type of battery?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

I cover various RC Lipo Chargers on my RC Battery Charger page - lots of options based on budget, what features you want, your maximum powering needs and if you intend to parallel charge multiple packs or one at a time: www.rchelicopterfun.com/best-rc-battery-charger.html

[@Zeaiclies]

Needs all hex head screws and all DFC head but she is a very nice bird. ❤️😎

[@Rusty-Metal]

Dfc head was causing vibration at certain rpm on the omp m2. Dfc is terrible.

[@Zeaiclies]

@@Rusty-Metal Never had an issue with DFC. The new OMP M2 Evo is non DFC, so i am sure that you will enjoy it. I am looking forward to getting the Evo.

[@heklik]

Can it bind on soektrum dx6i ?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Yes, as stated it has a DSM port for Spektrum DSM protocol receiver connectivity.

[@arasykeysha]

Is this support voltage sensor?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

S-FHSS protocol does not support telemetry. You would have to pair it with a different RX that has telemetry. Timing your flights is still the best way IMO, especially on small helicopters where weight is the number 1 enemy. 🙂

[@ns219000]

I'm going to get one, just so I can stick googly eyes on it! 😆

[@Rchelicopterfun]

😄👍

[@nickking8317]

Im gonna check it out I want one

[@DamienKoda]

they do the same horribe color choic with the eachine e120s and I loosed it

[@123windyron]

Oh forgot it uses the zorro transmitter.

[@eduardovezzetti6096]

Great Review, but, where I find the instruction manual ? thanhs

[@Rchelicopterfun]

As I said, on GooSky's site; which I even took the time to link to in both the description & pinned comment.

[@shiladityahaldar5241]

Gr8

[@Rchelicopterfun]

🙂👍

[@arasykeysha]

Better then omphobby

[@GerForever]

Does your friend Goo have a real Tattoo?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Yes, and plays the drum set too. We'll leave the green underwear out of it - too hard to see.

[@anilsaxena-dm6is]

Hi