is this r/c durable?
1877467
Yes it is! Very fun, takes a kickin and keeps on tickin. It is not invensible. HMW
1877468
Surprisingly so! I have had zero experience prior to this with a CP heli, so I have crashed just about every flight. I have also already ordered about $20 in replacement parts but I can still fly while waiting for them (I broke the swashplate, landing gear, and the rear fin but was able to fix them with some Krazy glue and keep flying in the meantime). It's taken me a bit to get the hang of it,but it is a fun, fast (sometimes squirly) heli that I plan to take me away from fixed pitch. But I've had probably 50 crashes (not all horrible) and I'm still flying with some makeshift repairs while I wait for permanent parts. Surprisingly so! I have had zero experience prior to this with a CP heli, so I have crashed just about every flight. I have also already ordered about $20 in replacement parts but I can still fly while waiting for them (I broke the swashplate, landing gear, and the rear fin but was able to fix them with some Krazy glue and keep flying in the meantime). It's taken me a bit to get the hang of it,but it is a fun, fast (sometimes squirly) heli that I plan to take me away from fixed pitch. But I've had probably 50 crashes (not all horrible) and I'm still flying with some makeshift repairs while... » Read More Surprisingly so! I have had zero experience prior to this with a CP heli, so I have crashed just about every flight. I have also already ordered about $20 in replacement parts but I can still fly while waiting for them (I broke the swashplate, landing gear, and the rear fin but was able to fix them with some Krazy glue and keep flying in the meantime). It's taken me a bit to get the hang of it,but it is a fun, fast (sometimes squirly) heli that I plan to take me away from fixed pitch. But I've had probably 50 crashes (not all horrible) and I'm still flying with some makeshift repairs while I wait for permanent parts. « Show Less
1877469
It is very lightweight which helps reduce damage. The landing skids could be more durable as they break fairly easy. All said, it holds up better than any other heli I own. Bounces off walls or the ground and right back in the air almost every time. Just keep some landing skids on hand.
1877470
i agree with the yes and no answer.My son for whom this was a gift broke the cage looking part on bottom within an hour of starting to play and has replaced it twice already.This appears to be a problem with this part rather than the copter.He has not broken anything else so i would say the copter is durable.
1877471
Hi Stephen. Well it depends on how good you are flying it. I'm not a good pilot myself so I crash it a lot. It is capable of endure some crashes, but not all of them. Be prepared to spend some money on spare parts. On the other hand, I must tell you, this is not aún entry-level heli. It is up to you. Good luck
1877472
I am waiting for good weather to take it out to the back yard. I broke the landing skid 2 times indoors during my first few flights. Nothing else was damaged. Seems durable except the skid.
1877473
Yes it is very durable I have had a wind gust cause me to lose control of mine at 50 to 60 ft high it hit the ground at warp speed and didn't break anything
1877474
Yes, without a doubt. This is the heli I am learning to fly with so it has seen some crashes. The skids will break with a hard landing but there are cheap replacements or there that will hold up better. All in all this was a great purchase.
1877475
Yes and no. It is actually more durable than many of blades models. However, it is not as durable as the ones you would get from on of those stands at the mall. It was made for someone that knows how to fly. It will survive a few accidents.
332324
Yes. It is durable. It does require cleaning after long term use which is done via Qtip and alcohol
928812
I've had it for about 6 months now, and it has stayed in grade A shape. No breaks and no malfunctions, hope this helps!
1279154
I have had mine for about a year or maybe more and I am pretty hard on it. It has held up well.
1715205
It seems to be very rugged. I have owned mine for about a year in very rough and dusty conditions. It has performed very well. K4TOE
1569368
Yes it is and it has not failed yet. Had it for a couple years easy and it still performs the same as when new. I would go for it
347138
I have sat on it several times. I bought the 85 quart model. I believe it would be durable enough, just remember using anything other than its intended design falls upon you as to warranty issues.
878432
Yes it is. It can withstand allot of action and last a long time. You will not be disappointed.
448766
Have not had any issues with durability. My father inlaw takes it with him to his jobs, hes a roofer, and his is still going strong. It may be a bit dirty but no problems with the durability.
1329889
I got it last year or earlier and dropped it a lot. It's still in excellent condition, though,So yes, it is durable.
526358
I just bought it last December, but its a durable material, I am sure it can last several years with out abuse. I make sure my kids dont move it from its place or play it with out the appropiate sticks
332322
I found it adequately durable. The cable may not suit others' taste but they're above-average. The housing and nozzles themselves are quite nice. though requires cleaning once inawhile. If you want it totally durable, you can get the S4i Rugged instead.
492604
Durability is 9/10. It will take a lot of abuse within reason. Part availability is good, any hobby shop or Amazon will generally have what you need or can get it.It's a good idea to remember that the longevity and durability of an RC vehicle is directly related to how much time you put in to maintaining it, cleaning it, changing bearings etc.
1671040
Hi - so far it is very durable. However, we only open it every couple of days. It is well constructed out of quality materials.
1737000
I wouldn't purposely beat it up lol But i've dropped it more than a few times and it's alive and kicking. It's made to be used by children so I believe it's the most durable system they've made recently.
217550
Yes, as durable as can be expected for a toy. We have has ours for years and is still in mint condition.
348150
No, it's durable. We've had ours for 10 months with two cats in it every day for various lengths of time with no damage.