ergo60
i thought you didn't count the money, but then you state how much you spent.

give this guy a break, he is trying to FIGURE out how much this will cost him, if he can afford it and that is very smart.

once you bought a good heli, radio etc. you do not have to spend much more if you don't want to, but most of us want...

and a crash is not doomed to happen right away... and let's make this not a "rich man's hobby". that's why companies like TT, JR and others came out with cheaper helies. the electronics still might be the same price, but the repair (running costs) are cheaper.