Mine has very low power after 20 to 30 flights--motor?
1371117
Sounds like your battery is not charging properly. Perhaps its getting old or just not recharging. Have you tried using a new battery?
1371118
The LIPO batteries these use need to be used correctly, including the way you charge, discharge, and store them. With each flight, you need to stop using the battery BEFORE it gets too close to being completely drained. The battery must be stored with at least a certain amount of charge in it, and you should check the batteries every week or two to make sure they still have at least the minimum charge. If you discharge these too far, they can never get back to their full potential, and will continue to get weaker and weaker the more you over-discharge them. Go google it for more info.
1371119
This was for my son. Did not work out of the box and customer service was crap. Bought a new one and he enjoyed it for a while but way too flimsy and too expensive to fix. Get a park flyer instead
886445
Not sure, but I've noticed that my unit is starting to come apart as well. If it comes apart enough, I might use it as an excuse to add bigger capacity batteries as the flight time is frustrating.
1321537
First, where you able to charge the aircraft? A lot of people including myself had a rough time figuring out how to properly charge it. Before mine self destructed, I remember it took about 5 seconds with "full throttle" or left stick before the motors would kick in. Good luck, hope that helps
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.
1782667
I had that problem intermittently too. I search forums and that along with the fan speed only working at high or low velocity were indicators of a bad resistor.
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.
496824
I set my timer for 6 min flights, but I'm pretty sure I could go a minute or two more on the stock size battery. At 6 mins there were no signs of power loss. I'll try a friends 200mAh batteries and see how long of a flight I can get and update here.
112724
In my experience, it did seem the batteries ran low rather quickly. Although, it could be the rather goofy connector. Why do you ask?
1992873
Yes, I just came back from Zambia in Africa and I used it on several flights which did not have power outlets.
1258962
I ran the motor with a new U1 size 35AH battery (weighs about 23 pounds) in a trash can at the number 4 setting. The motor was down to it's last red light after 90 minutes of continuous running. The speed was noticeably slower by then.
2122759
Honestly I would just give up and run to an airport or train station and buy a new one from another company. As I said in my review, even when mine was in converter mode, if didn't limit the power like it should. It fried one device, but luckily everything else was dual voltage. If your things are dual voltage, my next question would be are you using it worn an extension cord or power strip, because it doesn't like those. Just make SURE your stuff is rated for the higher volts and plug them straight in.
352851
It all depends on the current because we used the motor on an inflatable boat with 2 adults in the lake with not much of the current and the motor barely brought us back to the deck. We got so duscourage aftet the first use and never use it again. My suggestion is to get the next power up model than the 50.
722578
Probably a better question for the manufacturer, but I believe it's because the lower priced unit is not designed for continuous operation. Presumably the motor has to cool off.
1481078
The drive spins down if not used for a while. Both the drive and the power adapter feel cool. According to my Kill-A-Watt the drive draws 3 watts when idle and about 10 W when spinning/seeking. It's too bad the idle power isn't closer to zero -- I may have to start unplugging.
2068508
the flight time could possibly overheat the motors if you run them at close to full power for a long time. The motor should have a rating on it showing how much voltage and amps it draws, i would be more worried about your esc. But i would imagine that you should be fine because it is only a two cell.
587229
Stewart, this fan consumes too much battery power, suggest you use a small fan like used on a computer, mine works fine. Dennis
1314427
Olav, I don't think I gave you a plane answer to your question! The Answer Is (YES) it will energize when you first put power to (POWER IN) I have bought Boxes ofthese switches and all of them works like this.If I can be of anymore help let me know. Danny