job2310 said:Keep in mind that nobody posts about all the great flights they've had. I think reading so many negative posts can give you a false perception.
Hear, hear! Happy people don't complain online!
Got mine from B&H 6 weeks ago. B&H is the place to buy: Great service and fast shipping, usually free shipping on big ticket items.
I've had 3 incidents, all pilot error. Hitting my van was the worst. Dropped 6 feet onto concrete...damage was a few scratches on the camera/gimbal. Second time I hung it by a prop in a small tree. Damage: Tree sap on body and dinged prop. Third time, I was on the ground, running the props up to drain the battery when a gust of wind pushed it over. Broke 2 props and got sand in one motor. 30 minutes total repair spent watching a YouTube vid on how to take the shell apart, doing it, cleaning the motor, and put it back together. Flew fine the next morning.
Biggest tips: While you are waiting for it to arrive, read the manual, and then read it again. Charge all the batteries, do a compass calibration on the first flight, do close-in, easy maneuvers and work your way up. You'll be fine. And very happy!