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I ordered a new S1000 today

In addition, how are the arm connections holding up for you guys that frequently remove them for storage/travel?

Is there still a higher-than-should-be percentage of ESC's that are failing due to a faulty capacitor solder joint? I read about motor dampers cracking over time but some folks eluded to making sure props are extended before flight as a solution. What are your thoughts on this?

Folks, I've been in the RC aerial industry for 10 years and have told many newbies to "do a search". However, I'm contemplating the purchase of a new S800 EVO and can possibly save a lot of research time by getting an answer to the following question; Have the "flip of death", ESC capacitor...

I read most of them back around the time that I purchased the machine. Look up threads of crashes.

Nice one Pete. Something tells me that isn't the first time you've posted that in a forum.

Agreed. I resoldered all motor bullet connectors when I first received the machine since folks said the cold welds were prone to breaking. All ESC/motor wires were tied in place quite well with slack. Two motors felt gritty after the crash but one actually feels like it has a bearing issue.

Am I correct in that the only real issue with these ESC's is with respect to the bullet connectors?

Yep, changing motors and one ESC for sure. Was shooting an oil rig job and have more work this weekend. Some would ask why I don't go with a more reputable brand. Simple, these are cheap to repair and we're doing a fair amount of flying over water lately (using GoPro). I just need to have a...

I'm honing in on motors and ESCs because I've read of countless crashes due to both (more so with DJI motors). I'm not going to blame this on the NAZA just yet since it has no moving parts and doesn't really generate any heat. Not saying it's not the NAZA but it's low on the list of possible...

Yep. Not sure but I've read numerous threads about failed motors. I'll take my chance with the ESC's but will do a good bit of bench and low altitude testing before attaching a new gimbal.

I had either a motor or ESC failure this weekend and have contacted both Atlanta Hobby as well as the manufacturer regarding repair parts for it. It ain't lookin' good folks. Nice mount but the support doesn't seem to be there.

I took the machine apart tonight and two motors feel somewhat gritty when turned. Not sure what caused this crash but am replacing all motors with the newer heavy lift kit from Aerial Media Pros and one ESC (that was damaged in crash).

I do have footage but not ready for upload. The machine has worked fine for a few months in numerous weather and light conditions.

So we were wrapping up an aerial video shoot of a $1.3billion oil rig project this weekend when my DJI F550 crashed. I'm not yet sure what the cause was but have read about issues with DJI motors and ESC's. I did resolder all bullets when I originally received the machine back in November and...