Is there still problems with motors? Or is there new updated motors with extendent lifetime? I can't decide on the purchase.
1479236
Motor failures are a major issue! Every 10-60 flights all micro motors that fit in this quadcopter will no longer work. However do not fear a sudden motor failure in the middle of a flight, and I would only recommend this quadcopter to someone who will fly it no more than 3 times a week. If you are planning on flying it a lot do not get any similar helicopter, instead by a more expensive and better one. Finally this was a great quadcopter for beginners, but not for regular flights or experts.
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.
2145522
Be careful using the upgraded batteries. I bought them and it was great that you get more flying time, but they make the motors run hotter and I burnt up my tail motor. After reading up on them people suggest buying two copters and letting one cool down as you fly the other one.
438270
Yes. The motors aren't very good and last a few days. I called Traxxas and they sent me upgraded motors. Love this Alias.
1790148
Mine didn't come with a warranty. I wouldn't recommend purchasing it. The motor gave out on mine recently and it has had many problems prior to this.
392792
Yes it is. I experienced this problem with two different models and each time the motor did burn out. Brand new this quad-copter is great fun and easy to learn to fly. I can not believe how high I was able to get it to go and still maintain control of it. If they could work out the motor problem, it would be a great toy for anyone.
308119
I just mailed mine back to manufacturer. They are replacing my motor and hopefully cleaning it. I don't know if you've called them but they have excellent customer support. That's where I would start.
905882
same thing happened to me i got hold of pcc and got a new motor from them e mail them and thay will give you new one .and right not good feedback thay dont like that
406752
When I had this problem it was a motor issue. All I could do was call for repair and replace motor. Good luck
1067452
Picked up one of these a few weeks ago. After just four flight, I'm having this exact same problem. One motor is always on full blast, rendering it unflyable.
1712793
3 months but Amazon has a good extended warranty. It dose run at vary high RPMs so fallow the manuals recommendations and you will be fine
161257
I just purchased the KSB560 version of this blender (same model with less expensive finish). I plugged in the blender new out of the box, and all the red lights came on and flashed. I couldn't get the motor to come on at all. I had to replace it and this one appears to work fine, but my initial experience (and stories from others having similar experiences) make we wonder whether this is one of those rare occasions where it would actually be worth buying an extended warranty.
1551517
Sorry, the replacement has been discontinued... a sub may be possible but modifications may be necessary since I do not have the specs from the old motor, we would need that information to get close.DanCSH
25615
I'm not sure if it's going to die, I own more than three and they hold up pretty good. The motor is loud but it still works good,I would just keep it clean because it's not made to pull apart.
1429313
Brushless motors have more power. Also you don't have to replace the brushes when they ware out over time.
1793142
The warranty is different, for what it's worth. "Old" model = "25 year limited", "new" model = "lifetime motor" "+ 2 years-other parts. My "old" one had a reversal switch go bad in just a few years.
1742331
Motor needs replacement. Very common with these models. My firstly motor lasted 2 yrs