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Ok I'm looking at upgrading my syma x5sw after xmas, I've been looking at racing style quadcopters but I'm getting a bit confused with the choice, I want the return home feature (gps) I would also want FPV too. I'm looking at spending around £300, I've spotted this one below and I'd welcome your thoughts and advise, please feel free to link recommendations as I've become hooked to this hobby,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Walkera-R...871971?hash=item35ec308ee3:g:K8IAAOSw-vlVgR7Q
 
Hi mate walkera made helis for years and are not that good and over priced , I have not seen this video but if Bruce says its ok to buy then I would
 
At Banggood those motors have rave reviews, 12 five star ratings and 1 four star, nothing lower.

From Amazon:

Great motors! I was a little skeptical buying a set of motors with only one review but I'm glad I did. These are great motors and have a really good punch out. Using them on a 250 racing quad with 12amp Esc 5x4 props and 3s but I'm telling you what these motors can haul the mail, definitely satisfied

UPDATE: I have now had the motors for about 3 months and they have hit trees concrete basketball goals and just keep running perfectly fine. No bad sounds from them and still sound good. I would suggest using bearing oil every once and awhile though, it will increase the life of the motor. I have not had one issue yet with these motors. I have a friend who has cobra motors and I can't really see a difference in power at all.
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RGJameson said:
At Banggood those motors have rave reviews, 12 five star ratings and 1 four star, nothing lower.

From Amazon:
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Always good to get another viewpoint. I, and a couple buddies, have had the opposite experience. We briefly dabbled in the Dark Side and have since seen the light. The specs on Emax motors often vary from site to site. Trusting that the reviews on Chinese sites are from real customers is often a leap of faith. The construction, materials and the fact that you have to oil the bearings does not inspire confidence. Compare a SunnySky motor to the same in Emax and you'll see what we found. The SunnySky is only a few dollars more. It is perfectly balanced, surprisingly powerful and efficient. It has decent quality sealed bearings that don't need service for 40+ hours. Cobra would be another good motor to consider despite what that particular Amazon review said. Please understand that I am offering MY opinion. Not everyone will agree with it.
Most important of all is that when you build a quad it is YOUR build. YOU should make it your own. Build it the way YOU want to with the parts that YOU want to use. The members here have many different ideas and opinions on what they like. Once you make it yours, take it out and " Fly it like ya stole it".:rolleyes::D
 
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