What is the problem when the top rotor seems to have no power and will not provide lift. It worked fine for a few minutes. Fixable or return?
1947570
The drive shaft is probably slipping. Hard to fix, but somewhere inside the vertical metal rod is not connected properly to its gear. Keep in mind, these things are great fun, but have an average life span of two weeks in my experience. Can't hurt to take it apart and see what's inside anyway!
1760923
If you do not use high quality batteries it may not run motor. Change batteries and see if that helps. If not send back to moultrie and they will repair.
2191112
Call Air Lift warranty dept and they'll send you a replacement. You'll have to pay for the shipping of the old one back to them. Gerry
638135
I have two suggestions for you. 1. Remove the plastic rotor. Make sure there isn't any hair wrapped around the post. It's amazing what these things can pick up when flying! 2. Purchase a new rotor because yours might be bent, keeping it from rotating. This happened to us before. You couldn't see the bend but when we replaced it, voila! If you've had this helicopter for awhile, it's possible that it's on its last leg. We have had these for several years and one is finally not turning the back rotor and it can't be fixed. We've gotten our money's worth out of it. However, if it's brand new, return it. Hope this helps!
5162
I have not had that issue. My guess (and it's only a guess) is that some type of plastic gear stripped and that you did nothing wrong in assembly. I hope you can get it resolved.
716439
The belt may be broken or the motor burned up....both of those happened to me! Get your money back if you still can!!!
238799
i had the same problem ..i replaced the.....transfer motor...and that fixed it....there can be other problems....look on the net..for more info...that will help..
768540
Actually I just disconnected it. But I found out later the wheel bearing assembly was bad and it was getting a false reading. My brakes would go right to the floor and I couldn't stop. When I disconnected it they worked fine.
247513
Hopefully by now you have resolved this problem. I would have said take it out and shake it, use some air cleaner and give it a good blow. Mine is perfect...............
1321539
Replace all the batteries, it that does not help then you might have problem with the control unit itself. I could never get my flying because even that motors were running, the quadcopter did not respond to the commands from the control unit. I returned it.
1296899
READ BEFORE DIAGNOSING A BAD BATTERY!!!I just received this item today and loved it my first 3 flights. I charged it back up, and then it wouldn't take off all the sudden. I immediately thought it was the battery not being charged enough and this thread made me think that even more. BUT, the more I tried to make it work I noticed the top rotor moved slower and slower.If you can pull the top rotor off without loosening screws, you've found the issue! There are two screws in the sides of the top rotor that tighten on the center pin that spins it. I tightened these and my entire issue was resolved, and I had IDENTICAL symptoms as the people above.Happy troubleshooting! READ BEFORE DIAGNOSING A BAD BATTERY!!!I just received this item today and loved it my first 3 flights. I charged it back up, and then it wouldn't take off all the sudden. I immediately thought it was the battery not being charged enough and this thread made me think that even more. BUT, the more I tried to make it work I noticed the top rotor moved slower and slower.If you can pull the top rotor off without loosening screws, you've found the issue! There are two screws in the sides of the top rotor that tighten on the center pin that spins it. I tightened these and... » Read More READ BEFORE DIAGNOSING A BAD BATTERY!!!I just received this item today and loved it my first 3 flights. I charged it back up, and then it wouldn't take off all the sudden. I immediately thought it was the battery not being charged enough and this thread made me think that even more. BUT, the more I tried to make it work I noticed the top rotor moved slower and slower.If you can pull the top rotor off without loosening screws, you've found the issue! There are two screws in the sides of the top rotor that tighten on the center pin that spins it. I tightened these and my entire issue was resolved, and I had IDENTICAL symptoms as the people above.Happy troubleshooting! « Show Less
2051714
Seeing as I am mechanically inclined, I would try taking it apart to see if it could be fixed and then probably throw it in the garbage. For the price it isn,t worth paying to have it fixed . I bought two with the idea that they might last for a couple of years and then be replaced.
1740092
I had same problem. I was using a 4000psi and it was like a flying saucer! Anyway it stopped spinning and I threw it on the bench and took apart bottom plastic bearing, cleaned it up a bit and tighten back up where it would spin freely by hand. it's kind of adjustable and it worked good again. Not that high of quality.
1532068
U bought it through Amazon, RETURN IT and get another one. Sounds like it's got a short or a defective motor/ battery. Take advantage of Amazons excellent return policy.
101831
may just be a bad motor. these little helicopters are usually of good quality. check to see if the pinion gear that is attached to the motor is touching the other gear. may just need to be adjusted up or down
951864
no haven't had any complaints. Did you get the rotor resurfaced, and is the not worped
2198527
Sounds like the motor is defective. You should return the product to Amazon for a replacement.