WLtoys V950 Brushless 3D RTF Helicopter - Full Review - [Unboxing, Flight/CRASH Test, Pros & Cons]

[@DustinDunnill]

Hey again everyone. I had to make the video private for a bit until I fixed that silly unedited 10 minutes of main gear replacement. All good now. Sorry you had to hear my burping and see my repetitive out takes. I'll be more careful in the future. Aloha and enjoy the review :)

[@xboxice2005]

all good :)

[@michaelmarkey6059]

helis are fun but they are money pits.

[@mopar392ta3]

Dustin Dunnill bro sell me One of your drones... You have to much lol

[@mspkolby285]

Dustin Dunnill its ok its a grate vid

[@herberthall9489]

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[@FerralVideo]

Quick tip with these 3D capable helicopters. The 50% throttle point is your friend when you're attempting tricks. When at 50%, the motor is running at full power, but you aren't deflecting the rotors up or down. This way it won't shoot off away from you while you're mid-trick. Make sure you restore power before you hit the ground! This works whether you're in "Acro" or "3D" modes. You can think of it like Air Mode on your acro quad.

[@nicholascann5101]

The best, most articulate commentary and video I have ever watched. Excellent. Thank you.

[@hopeso]

SO much thanks for your review. I have flown a V950 for a few years and LOVED all and everything about it. It really IS the best, micro heli EVER. When I saw the 950, what held me off is the tail motor arrangement. Stupid of me. So finally, I went and ordered one. Haven't got it yet but I ran into other videos where a guy kept shilling that it was junk and fragile. I was discouraged until I found your presentation. I must say, they should hire you to do this professionally. It's been a real bad week and until I found you, I thought I'd have to bring home a six pack for after supper. THANK YOU EXPONENTIALLY.

[@eskimojoe6564]

I have had the v912 4 channel for 2 years and it still flys great.I may upgrade to this one soon.Wl toys makes great helis and at a cheap price

[@SigSkyline]

This video provided me two things: Showed me how to try 3D for the first time. Sold me on the V950. Just ordered one on Amazon, thanks to you. Great video!

[@nightmareinaction629]

How's yours doing i repaired it thousands of times already and figured the helicopter was the problem I got the walkera v450d03 its soon much more responsive than this one and I can adjust the throttle pitch and its easier to 3d on i can also land with throttle hold because the tail is belt driven and it is bigger

[@cylac12]

@@nightmareinaction629 Well, considering there is a 400 dollar price difference, I'd hope so.

[@nightmareinaction629]

@@cylac12 well its 300 dollars the v950 is just a terrible helicopter overall parts are more expensive than my trex450 mainshaft bends in the smallest of crashed for a head rebuild on my 450 it would cost me around 35 to 40 dollars thats including swashplate and mainshaft all linkages and blade grips everything but for the v950 not including the swashplate or mainshaft it would cost me over 60usd and servos are shit

[@gdhall5311]

Good job for your first time flying 3D Dustin, i have this heli and it does fly really well. Always remember before you go inverted get a little more altitude, that way you will have more time to make any correction. Once you are inverted, you have to remember your orientations and the position of the sticks and you will be fine.

[@DustinDunnill]

+Gregory Hall Thanks Gregory. I knew I would crash. Started to feel to confident to soon and brought it lower...lol 😂

[@sirhilsam]

Really brave on 1st 3D attempt. I used the WL V977 to try upside-down 3D because it's light. Stripped some gears and crashed a lot. Now I only do rolls and flips. Great review as always.

[@DustinDunnill]

+sirhilsam Good call on a lighter one for learning 3D. I just realized I completely forgot to edit the Stripped gear replacement portion..lol. I'll do an after edit to make that part less boring 😲🍻😀

[@MrEvodio65]

This looks more fun than a drone.

[@DDL-n2u]

Nah

[@hakimikimi4558]

Yes​@@DDL-n2u

[@VijitChandna]

When I think about checking something out I search it and the first video I see is yours , I know it'll be good so I watch it and it gives me all info I need

[@DustinDunnill]

+vijit chandna #Awesome 😅👍

[@DustinDunnill]

Hey guys, I just realized I completely forgot to edit the Stripped gear replacement portion..lol. I'll do an after edit to make that part less boring 😲🍻😀

[@aaronrcpilot]

Have you tried Emax E08 MA.ll [ metal gear analog servo, cost $6 and some cents ] I am doing now and waiting for one servo to complete. You have to open the bracket of servos holder wider and clip off both servo mounting ears off to fit the holes, pretty straight forward and fit very nice. when I finished this servo mods, I will post on you tube.

[@brucelaporte6494]

Finally some helicopters! good work Dustin!

[@DustinDunnill]

+Bruce Laporte 👍🍻

[@danieljudithbelair]

Great video. Just getting back into the hobby.Have got my V911;V912 and V913 dusted and flying again and planning on adding the V950 to the collection this week hopefully.

[@Rockmixerstar]

I feel your crash pain lol I just got my second XK K110S (2023) as the wires from the main board burnt up perhaps from the many crashes it had as my first collective pitch heli. They are a hand full for sure. Nice video thanks.

[@sophie28ize]

Good Job!!! Your at the same level i am with Helicopters. You stayed upside down a little bit longer than me though. But i learned somethings in this video.First gain more altitude before trying tricks and second , If you read the comment from Joshua C. He said 50% throttle point is your friend when you're attempting tricks.Because it's a mind thing. When you flip upside down you panic and forget everything is opposite. But if you keep it at 50% throttle when you flip.Then just worry about the left sticks. 3rd but should be first is Trim everything and watch if it is too windy to fly. I was thinking about buying a BNF. Because i the V977 and V931 both great helicopters and a little beat up right now. I hope you bought feathering shafts. That will throw the blades out of balance.Hope your flying 3D by now and Thanks For Sharing..

[@mohammedafroz665]

I also have same helicopter!

[@davymathew9872]

wow! thanks for sharing man, I've seen a lot of videos on how to fly helicopters upside down, a lot of em weren't helpful but yours is.

[@DustinDunnill]

+Drone racing Thanks 👍

[@paulraye3817]

I am waiting for mine in the mail any day now can hardly wait been watching a lot of vedios this one is buy far the best good job bro

[@jessiec4128]

That helicopter has some power, I like seeing it take off so fast!!!

[@viper20010049]

A VERY GOOD REVIEW. Thanks it helped a lot

[@jeffreystroman2811]

Thanks for the video, just decided to get back into RC, v911 to train, v912 to fly and waiting on one of these partly due to your video

[@patrickbarnes2686]

On Nitro Heli’s Throttle hold is when u kit the switch it keeps the engine at idle so if u give it throttle push up on left stick -mod 2- (positive pitch) the engine will just stay at idle

[@GadgetInspector]

Ok I am intrigued...I've never flown a helicopter, but it looks like fun. That 3D is sick! I highly recommend finding a good simulator to get that muscle memory in conjunction with real life practice. I've used the same method for learning acro flying.

[@DustinDunnill]

+Gadget Inspector I've got a few mini Xk 100s I'll be practicing more on..but yah a sim would help 😉👍

[@mean1flyer]

Good review, good crash test, the helicopter seems very durable and very forgiving, 👍🏻

[@DevChow]

3-D helicopters give me goose bumps thinking it's going to smash straight into the floor... I broke a lot of toy grade helicopters when I was little. I just went into the quadcopter area and found they are MUCH more durable

[@4funrc11]

Nerve-wracking! I could feel it myself. ; ) For your 1st 3D heli flight I thought you did pretty darn good! Thx for another great and honest vid! :)

[@patrickbarnes2686]

It’s called 3D mode or Idle up 1 or 2, at center left stick there is no pitch on the main rotor blades pushing up on left stick will start to give it positive pitch, push down on left stick give it negative pitch but keeps the motor still spoiled up that’s why I can fly upside down

[@bikerforever68]

Great review and I have to say you done really well if that was first attempt at flying 3D. I suspect you can fly acro with drones as most people who fly in stability would really struggle with a heli in 3D mode at there first try. As other people here suggested the V977 is an excellent beginner collective pitch heli as it's cheap and crashes well without damage 👍🏻

[@bikerforever68]

Oh wow,it only took 6 years to get a heart ❤️ on my comment 😝 Just kidding Dunston ATB 🙏

[@lesstech74]

Wow! Looks like they resurrected the old Century Hummingbird 3d. great review!

[@brettlaselva]

I love this video in it's edited version, You said biffed it. I have not heard that in 30 years. Lol... But I'm thinking the unedited version would have been even more amusing. Long story short, I have tons of Realflight sim time and bought a used Align Trex 550 yesterday that flies beautifully but I dont have the nutz to do my first inverted flight with it and decided based on your review to go for this model. For about $150 rtf with 4 batteries it will be way cheaper than one soft crash with my Trex... Keep making good videos and I'll subscribe to see if I hear anything in the future like dude, rad, or knarly that remind me I'm not the only semi old guy that still loves RC stuff.

[@stephenksiazek812]

Sounds great!

[@danhairul5352]

Awesome Review As Always Man 👍👍Keep It Up Dustin

[@DustinDunnill]

+nottydevil 1904 Thanks. It was fun 😀✌

[@adolforosado]

Yep, it's durable... I'd remove and test the main shaft for true. Nice review Dustin. I enjoy your work.

[@DustinDunnill]

+Adolfo Rosado I found a new screw and fixed it. it does a slight wobble on low rpm but completely goes away after a second (it did this out of the box though).

[@mr.j9232]

The best review wltoys v950, Love all ur videos sir..

[@KalibasauRC_64]

Woow nice v950 flight my friend

[@speeda24]

Great review, as usual. I see you are not coming from the heli community - if you did then I'd expect to hear you say "when you fly upside down -remember! down is up and up is EXPENSIVE!"

[@yobrojoost9497]

That's a great way to put it. Here's another one, from my microlight flying instructor: Learn from other people's mistakes, it's cheaper! (I didn't, I crashed my flexwing! But hey, I walked away without even a scratch so all good. Lost my plane though...so now I'm back into RC stuff, until I pluck up the courage to get into the cockpit again)

[@davidcaro8217]

Fairly long fight times. Great value for the money. Looks cool.

[@leonbroekharst4724]

Super review

[@scottdavis7743]

Enjoyed your video. One suggestion, always work over something that if you drop a small part, you can find it. I learned this through experience.

[@gabel1974]

Waw I' still learning the Hubsan X4 but you gave me an idea to buy this 3D RTF Helicopter

[@DustinDunnill]

+gab wei 👍

[@crispy-k]

There's one thing i just hate with all these RC helis and drones. The yaw is on the same stick as you accelerate on. Which i've found to be really annoying sometimes since you either accidentally give it some yaw when accelerating or decelerating, or accelerate/decelerate while giving it some yaw left or right. I've played a pc game called Arma 3, some sort of millitary simulator. I use a playstation 3 controller to play. On the front you have 2 triggers, one left, one right. Then you have 2 joysticks on top. The 2 front triggers are used to accelerate, decelerate. (assigned to same axis so you can't do both at the same time) Left stick to yaw left and right. Right stick for pitch front, back, and roll right and left. It makes it so much more precise and easier to use since each separate logical function (up down, left right, pitch front back side to side) is on each their respective "button/axis". If i buy one of these one day, i hope i can figure out a way to use a ps3 or ps4 controller. Maybe mod it to add some switches to turn on 3d, alt hold etc... Nice video and nice little heli ;)

[@peterzingler6221]

you know that reality isnt a Game and you need a fine adjustable throttle right?😂

[@saligator8879]

i love arma 3 xD i also use a ps3 controller to fly helis

[@ronhicks1663]

I havent flown much 3d heli but with 3d fixed wing you can make that accidental yaw less severe with exponential.

[@jmac3693]

Amazing tech for only 100$ so cool man. This is the way to go to learn 3D cause it's so cheap. I waisted over 1k learning on mine.

[@ΝαταλιαΝουτελα]

Hi Dustin nice video this is my favorite RC 6ch Helicopter I love that Heli !!! Greetings from GREECE Macedonia bro!!!

[@mikejulius7581]

That's one of the main parts that I broke multiple times swash plate area smelly would have been nice to have extra parts for that in the bag

[@evantaitt2031]

great to see you reviewing helicopter great review and nice crash.👍

[@retromantic9706]

Great and educational video!

[@klausochs7006]

Nice Copter . Respekt 👍

[@brettmccafferty7510]

Great video! What problems have you come across since this video? I have this and am pretty frustrated with it. Although I believe in you get what you pay for lol. Right out of the box the front servo had a bad gear. Crashed 2 feet offthe ground because of the servo and bent the main rotor shaft and sheared the main gear bolt. It was a real pain getting the bolt out of the shaft. I might as well fix it instead of throwing it in the trash so I ordered all 3 metal gear servos. Hopefully that won't happen again.

[@creeperjacko]

The transition to the park is at 20:17 see something there

[@leonbroekharst4724]

Super video

[@shademe]

Nice review

[@samueljames4043]

Question? How many "controller" modes does the transmitter have. 1,2,3,4? Or Just 1,2. Or just 2?

[@garrettchristian8270]

Great review ! I've been wanting to try one of these guys out. I'm going to try the smaller version the wltoys v977 first, might be a little more forgiving.

[@DustinDunnill]

+garrett christian Thanks. Very good idea. A little less edit to learn 3D 😂👍

[@rcnutball4087]

garrett christian It’s easier to learn on a medium size Heli,

[@gabehuston2752]

finally someone dose helis

[@ladukishorerath4890]

I watch many turotal but I can't learn but this video I learn

[@uksewingmachineservice7030]

That's really cool flying there mate looks really good for the money stay safe frend hope you and your family are well don 🤠🇬🇧🙋🙋🙋🙋👍👍😷😷🙏

[@leonbroekharst4724]

Super. I have orderd also 1. Very nice

[@briansmith3934]

Very cool video, thanks.

[@Marmaralone]

Does the transmitter have an output (svideo or aux) to connect it to the simulator? I couldn't see any socket at the back side, but in some images in google, there's an 3.5mm female jack at the right bottom of the back side.

[@ladukishorerath4890]

I just loved this video

[@raymondboots6089]

Mahalo for the review Dustin. A 3D simulator would definitely help. Aloha!

[@112Leondeoro]

You did it good sir, at least you have more skills than me,,,,i will buy the v950 soon

[@turji]

U should have taken a pic of your wall of drones,heli,fixdwings and so on☺

[@chrisguess1125]

A fyi for ya man for free! When you go upside down roll to the right or left so you don't lose control ..... Been flying rd for a long time and even I do that when I am warming up

[@IIP4U1II]

Can anyone help? Trying to replace the main rotor head but the flat head screws are just spinning and I can't see how to hold it to undo

[@paulraye3817]

Hey bro I would like to see you fly walkera v450do3 helicopter

[@larsulrich3356]

Can I set this up to a collective pitch AND fixed pitch helicopter?

[@vbogstandard572]

You done god bro nice one

[@RCModelPlane]

very nice video

[@rickc1798]

Cool vid, what is the next model up from this ? If you just pushed the throttle will it hover without you adding the right stick ?

[@mtsilvagt]

Very good vid, but it would be nice to see a split screen with the heli & your fingers on the transmitter controls, Jus' sayin ✌👍😎

[@yobrojoost9497]

Great review, very honest and detailed. Subscribed! I'm new to heli's and your explanation and then (brave) demonstration of 3D flying was very good, even though you crashed it. Thanks, I'll be ordering something like this once I get better at flying my V913 and V944. Incidentally, the V944 is very unstable, even though the gyro appears to be working, the servos react when I tilt the heli after binding on a level surface. I haven't been able to fly it successfully at all. Any idea what the problem could be? There is some play in the main rotor assembly, maybe that's what's causing it. Any suggestions welcome! Keep up the good work!

[@gbro8822]

Wow, you did great.

[@manuelhoogy]

Can you switch the flight mode between 3D on 6g during the flight, or do you have to restart the helicopter every time?

[@DustinDunnill]

You can switch in flight 🍻

[@tekken278]

Do you recommend it for a beginner dustin?

[@huguitoiceanddrink]

How many minutes does he fly

[@drewdanielvaldez5478]

can you do a video about your kids flying drones that would be a pretty cool video

[@DustinDunnill]

+just drew I will try Drew 😉

[@omaramreki1288]

Please tell price where to buy this helicopter

[@chris-ip4pk]

My controller marked in exact same place on the bezel

[@ronaldjones8797]

Any place i can buy the 977? Bangood only has tbe 950. Thanks for the help

[@RCinginSC]

" Look guys, I'm flying upside down" ...( Translation) " Look guys, I'm getting ready to eat dirt". Lmao. Great vid. You actually did pretty good for your first time. Can't beat the price for what you get. Great beginner heli with dual mode. Also , I own 4 helis and they all sit on the shelf collecting dust now. Every time I flew, I was wondering what part(s) I would be ordering at the end of the day. Helis don't crash gracefully !!!! So many moving parts unlike quads.

[@DustinDunnill]

+Brad Miles Yup. You all got to see my first attempt. Lol. Easy 1 screw repair and it's back up atleast for more practice. Can't say I won't do the same thing again though 😂👍🍻

[@donealable]

I had the same problem until I picked up a blade cp nano. You can crash it a lot in grass without replacing anything. It's super small, but hits well above it's weight.

[@dustinplee5067]

Can you use a 3s lipo since it it’s brushless

[@elxero2189]

just wanna know if there is a version I could bind to my regular TX like a futaba airtronics frsky etc

[@kaavest]

have this v 912 , 3d is to much here.My last e sky lasted tree days , just a minor crash but then they are trash, unbalanced etc but this v 12 i think can give some flying time if fly high and no risky stuff

[@ashleymcgovern7687]

How is the polarity on the battery & on the balance plug, have they changed it up so you can only buy & use their batteries or have to mess about swapping connectors around on 3rd party batts?

[@DustinDunnill]

It looks to me like standard polarity.

[@ashleymcgovern7687]

Dustin Dunnill thanks

[@cruzkoho]

Great vid...subbed. I own and fly a V950 aswell.

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks Trevor. It's a fun Heli that does it all good for the price

[@Katana1k]

How long is shipping?

[@hendyekoprasetyo3628]

Awesome review, is this bind able with jumper t8sg?

[@tekken278]

Would you recommend this or the sky Dancer for a beginner?

[@DustinDunnill]

Get a mini Heli to start with. More resilient to crashing 🍻

[@FLYINGLIFERCREVIEWS]

looks like fun ! nice

[@DustinDunnill]

+Flying Life RC REVIEWS Lots of fun 😀 I'll be learning more on this one since parts are available and so cheap.

[@RC944jim]

Dustin can you explain Hover Debugging and how it works? When I try to hover the Heli acts more like a basket ball up and down and up and down with very little throttle input any suggestions. Also after a couple successful flights I no longer have much right cyclic, swashplate looks level, just sitting there I have full left right stick movement but after the blades spin up almost no right cyclic. Any help or suggestions from you or your viewers?

[@JustinKoenigSilica]

How's the avaliablity of spare parts? Hate plastic trash...

[@jamestorres5582]

I want one .. I have a Tello but always wanted a helicopter

[@randycowles9858]

I have flown a number of these type of helis but larger with out any stabilized mode and would have been shocked if it survived that crash. these things just don't work that way ;) fun though

[@이진성-u6y]

I wonder It can change mode? Mode2 -> mode1

[@dustinplee5067]

Is it a 450 helicopter

[@porkhunts]

Has anyone replaced the servo's in one of these yet? I purchased one a year ago and the servo's were twitching on two of them and the third was completely unresponsive straight out of the box , I couldn't be bothered with the whole banggood return issue so I've put it aside, still dying to fly it as I've already mastered the smaller versions of these

[@tenorshaut4270]

Iman get one soon

[@Abszurdista-fatalista]

Dustin Dunnill, thanks for sharing! Great and informative video! May I ask how much it weighs ready to fly? On banggood it says 58.5g. Cannot believe it.

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks. Definitely more than 58. More like 150 but I have jot weighed it.

[@taggy3558]

Elsewhere 402g. Remembering auw includes a 3s 1500 sounds likely. Now may need registration as it's a drone [>250g uk tho i think ok in France as it is

[@joseinaldosilvajr.1863]

Nice machine. Do you recommend buying this aircraft?

[@Spectrical]

JR Drones,Depends On Your Skills,If Your bad at 3D then get XK K110 If you are advanced then try the XK k120 then you may get this because this helicopter is fragile

[@MaxPower-zp7wy]

Hey Dustin. Hello from the UK! Long time no see. Hope you and your family are doing well during these strange times. I just ordered one of these V950. I am new to 6CH flybarless Helis. A complete beginner! The RTF One battery version from Bangood. Do they use a XT60 connector? I am looking for a better balance charger and some longer lasting batteries ? I have seen some 11.1V 25C or 30C 2000+ mAH ones. Also is there anyone that can make any Scale Fuselage or bodies for this Helicopter do you know ? Thanks Dustin. If you can help me. Cheers.