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Maybe they're Night Lions motors, which fit all X8 models too. Those would have different part numbers - the Night Lions part number of course. If you believe a particular set of motors is "better" (and again, a lot of people an Amazon say they can't tell the difference between Night Lions...

On his site only. Check Banggood, Gearbest, Amazon, anywhere else. There is no reference anywhere to different motors for different models of the X8. Hmm. Trying to get more money for the exact same motor by trying to convince you they're "different" and "better". Sounds like a...

The stock motors are all the same on all Syma X8 models, any variety. The only "upgraded" motors I'm aware of are the Night Lions (and again they are not specific to any version of the X8) and many of the reviews say those aren't really an upgrade. Any difference you experience flying an...

Rick, I got hooked a short time ago myself. Welcome. I think you'll find many of us started with a Syma X5 and most still have one. It's the most commonly recommended beginners quad for a reason - it's great. It's easy to learn on but in high mode it's actually pretty "sporty" and it...

I also bought two JJ-1000 boards. I'm thinking of putting one on an mQX-style stick frame, or something. Lot's of people use those boards in Frankenquads. I wouldn't mind having a JJ-1000 on a bigger frame. If I took my JJ-1000 out to the park it would be invisible by the time it got to...

I have my Tarantula X6 and took it out to the park last night. I only had two batteries but that was enough for me to get a good feel for it, and I was flying at 100% within minutes. I love the way it handles, but not so impressed with the build quality. I think that's everyone's general...

I understand your comparison, but I wonder if there are any Navy fighter jet pilots that might take issue with your characterization of flying an F22. :)

And in the above scenario, isn't that taking a DJI Phantom and turning it into a "toy quadcopter"? A really good toy quadcopter - brushless motors, fast, reliable, plenty of support and parts - but a toy quadcopter nonetheless. You're flying it for fun at that point, which by definition...

Interesting. I don't keep an eye out for any flash sales. Maybe I should, but what I have been doing (and have scored twice now) is looking at Craigslist and eBay, fishing for quads that don't work. We all know that there are millions of toy quadcopters received as birthday or Christmas...

Actually, I'd say it's more accurate that flying "toy" quadcopters is more challenging and takes more skill and practice, than higher-end models with automated features (headless, return to home, GPS, failsafe modes, etc.) I read a post in another forum by a guy who had decided to take the...

I have a Syma X8C and it's a pretty tough bird. I've crashed a lot of times and all I've done so far is bent a propeller. If you had damaged one of the motors, it would fly lopsided or not at all. Like Dugdog says, put it in high mode right away. I find that it's plenty powerful enough...

Or walk off the edge of a cliff while you're looking skyward.

I entered this forum today with the intent of asking a specific question, but your post is a good place to ask it. Yes, I was addicted from the first time I flew one, just a couple months ago. And in fact, even that was because there was a Radio Shack closing near me, and on impulse I bought a...

I've been researching my own first FPV setup, and from what I understand the limitation is in the 5.8gh signal, not the camera. There's a limit to what that frequency can handle and still provide low latency for FPV flying, and I get the impression it's in that 600-800TVL range. That's why...

That has not been my experience. I replace like-for-like and I've never had a new one outperform the others. My spare motors for a given size are all the same. I guess if you buy a set of motors that are labeled "upgrades" (faster spinning), then replace all four at the same time, obviously.

Thanks Rick. Based on MultiRtrAviator's input (just yesterday) I now have three more quads on their way, and a Bugs 3 is not one of them (this time). I had already been looking at the Tarantula X6 and that should fill my "in-between" phase while I get more flight time under my belt. It's...

My 2 cents - replace them one at a time as they wear out. Just get good at it so you can do it in 10 minutes. And always have another quad or three to fly, in case today is the day one of the motors burns out on your X8C. You don't want a little thing like a burnt-out motor to spoil your...

Thanks man - again your comments are helpful and confirming some of what I'm already thinking. I fly my X5C with the X8C controller which gives you much better range - past where I can see it anyway. I have a park with an open area a little bigger than a football field. I do find the smaller...

Thanks - your input is helpful to me. I guess it's not a choice of which one (pretty sure it will be the Bugs 3) but only when. Like I said, I'm getting "good" but certainly not expert at LOS flying with my X5 and X8, including getting my orientation back when I lose it at distance. I've...

That's my knowledge and experience also. Vibration could certainly be an issue, but even then unless it's a cold-solder joint or extremely flimsy wiring, if they make it past the burn-in period it should be good forever. Do those little ESCs on brushed boards get hot? That could...