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    Fy801 with "dead" motor

    Fy801 but I can't find anything useful online about it. I'm wondering if it's a knock off of a proper brand? Its $10 cdn. Might have been for a pair I didn't get a good look at the package. At this point I'll probably look into buying a new toy or entry machine.
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    Fy801 with "dead" motor

    Ok. I popped by my local store and the drone guy suggests the same. But the motors they had are $10 each. I forgot to ask the size or other stats (kids were with me). How do I find this stuff out? Pull it off and measure? I may just end up buying another cheap quad but I thought I'd try my...
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    Fy801 with "dead" motor

    I realize I've got a cheapo machine but money's tight at the moment and I'd like to learn how to fly on something cheap. I've got a Fayee FY801 that always had a lazy motor (back right). Now it is not turning at all when the propeller is on. If I pull off the prop the spindle feels like it's...
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    Things mounted above a quadcopter

    Something like the viper probe droid http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Viper_probe_droid/Legends I realize it's pie in the sky right now. Just trying out an idea.
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    Things mounted above a quadcopter

    If I want to mount a bulbous object on the top of the quad how would I calculate the amount of space I need to keep it flying? Is there dead space on the centre top side between all the blades ? Should I just assume the entire column directly above the quadcopter is "in use"? Thanks
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