why do the motors only last 30 days of flying?
873466
The culprit is usually excess heat. When a motor is running and the rotor or prop is stopped...max current is drawn by the motor. The alias has circuitry that cuts power to all rotors if it senses one is stopped (high current).But there has already been some heating.The other way to generate excess heat is operation at full speed for long periods of flight time.Some other quads use brushless motors which seem to better take the heat.
873467
The culprit is usually excess heat. When a motor is running and the rotor or prop is stopped...max current is drawn by the motor. The alias has circuitry that cuts power to all rotors if it senses one is stopped (high current).But there has already been some heating. The other way to generate excess heat is operation at full speed for long periods of flight time. Some other quads use brushless motors which seem to better take the heat.
873468
The commutator appears to get deformed, which in turn tears up the brushes. Possibly a manufacturing defect, or a design defect in the way the motors are mounted comm-down instead of comm-up like other quadrotors.
873469
Hi, I have not noticed this problem with my toy. But I have not flew it everyday during 30 days.
873470
cheap motors, if you flew it 30 days you got a good batch of motors. don't by the LaTraxx replacement motors. save money and invest in something else.
85386
I didn't, it could be the motor is bad, or has the bearings over packed with lubricant. I would contact Air King/Lasko for further information and possible replacement motor or unit return.
528243
I've haven't had this problem yet but I have read that the tail motor and main motor can go bad and they do,there are three things you can do get ahold of wltoys and tell Them the tail motor went bad buy a new tail motor they have them almost anywhere and they're only a couple bucks or what I'm going to try to do is buy a hobby grade replacement motor for the tail and mane motor the one that fits comes from a helicopter called the Solo Pro ,,so more or less you're going to put a hobby grade motors into your toy grade heli and upgrade it
392790
I just got one & needed to replace the motors after one day, I order motors from Micro Motors the same time I ordered my Alais. These motors for only $29 make the Alais a dream to fly. http://micro-motor-warehouse.com/collections/parts-for-rtf-models/products/cl-0820-15-11t
1196134
I think it also depends on how tight is the fit between bolt and door. If the motor has to push hard, batteries will drain quickly. My first set lasted about four months. Second one is about three weeks into it and shows 100%.
1895145
I think it's 30 days, NOt long enough to be of any use. It is an inexpensive submersible that works well in my pond. I expect it to run (8 hour a day) for about 6 months then I replace it. NO serviceable parts. NO way to replace the motor brushes. It is completely sealed. I have several real nice LONG cords from old pumps.
1246871
The product PX10-U30 has a Ten-years Motor Limited Factory Warranty but this is only through the manufacturer of the product, Xtreme Air USA.
2007742
General rule of thumb is to fly for 7 or 8 minutes, then land & let the motor cool off. If you fly for the entire battery pack, the motors get too hot & burn up. Instead of replacing the motors with originals, you could convert to a brushless motor & get more power & flight time. MJX makes a plug & play version that will fly for almost 15 minutes on a larger battery with no components getting too hot or failing.
1038726
My best guess some people want to cut down on weight so they power everything from the on board battery. Me I use the battery in the camera and us it for video only I want the quad to fly as long as possible.
311084
As I remember the flight time was about 4 to 5 minutes. Charging was about 45 minutes depending how depleted the battery was. Instructions said to remove the battery before charging. This what destroyed my copter. The power wires broke on the circuit board while removing the battery. It lasted about 5 removals and reinstall action of the battery. In other words be careful.
1533380
I'm on my second motor, different part, after less than a year. When it DOES work, it works pretty well if you've got the right litter. But when it goes out, bah! It takes more than a week to get the new motor and then *I* have to spend my time replacing it - it seems like a pretty common issue. After a year, if the company thinks it's getting away with telling me to stuff it because they can't make a motor that works for more than a few months, they will have to find another chump to screw over. It's a tad ridiculous.
983761
I would call Drinkwell and ask if they will replace the motor. 5 months is not longBut , I will tell you I don't think the motors are the best made. I am on my second one .
992744
Maybe. The issue is weight. Longer lasting batteries are heavier and cause flight issues. Better to have a few of the original type. They last 5 mins or so. Outside flight is great in little or no wind.
341644
I have had mine for about a year. It connects well and I use it regularly. I have used it on long flight over 5 hours with no issues. You might have gotten a bad one or it might just need a longer inicial charge. Hope this helps.
2096154
Somewhere around eight or nine minutes sustained flight. It seems like all of them can fail for no reason and I have had one of this type fail. But they seem to last longer than any of the replacements.
255689
Mine lasted one week. I suspect the motor is too small for the task. Nancy Dancu
438269
its fun to fly, and its fairly stable. company claims are not true. motors are crap. its fun until the motors go then its just plastic that you wish you had spent more for something better.