I ask because I recently flipped my Solo on landing (I forgot to engage manual mode, and was still in Orbit Mode. User error) After visually inspecting props and motors I went for a second flight. I hovered for a few and everything seemed fine. I proceeded to perform a Selfie smart shot. On the way back one engine had a partial failure, and my Solo crashed and thrashed around for a few seconds after bouncing a few times. I lost contact with it after the first bounce.
Tech Support told me that the engine that had the partial failure was running hot after the first incident, and hence, why it failed on my second flight. Sooooo...does that mean that any future mechanical failure is now not covered by the warranty? Meaning if I crash, and its not a result of human error, but a mechanical failure, I will be told that it's not covered because it was probably damaged previously?
How are we suppose to know if there is something wrong with the Solo beyond visual inspection and some basic checks? I would have never risked sending it back up had I known a motor was running hot and it could result in motor failure.
Can someone educate me in the art of post accident inspection to make sure the Solo is flight worthy? If another motor fails, am I now on my own? Because of pilot error on a previous flight that may have resulted in damage to another component on the Solo? Its a big investment and I want to know where I stand.
Anyone have an idea or opinions? Thanks!
Tech Support told me that the engine that had the partial failure was running hot after the first incident, and hence, why it failed on my second flight. Sooooo...does that mean that any future mechanical failure is now not covered by the warranty? Meaning if I crash, and its not a result of human error, but a mechanical failure, I will be told that it's not covered because it was probably damaged previously?
How are we suppose to know if there is something wrong with the Solo beyond visual inspection and some basic checks? I would have never risked sending it back up had I known a motor was running hot and it could result in motor failure.
Can someone educate me in the art of post accident inspection to make sure the Solo is flight worthy? If another motor fails, am I now on my own? Because of pilot error on a previous flight that may have resulted in damage to another component on the Solo? Its a big investment and I want to know where I stand.
Anyone have an idea or opinions? Thanks!