Pros: This Esky is such an easy one to start learning on , I had jumped straight in the deep end & bought a Walkera 1#B 6CH.
It is a very good heli but just to hard to start of with .
So i bought this & i am so amazed how easily it is to fly .
Don't get to excited when i say this though, As there is still a lot of work that needs to be put in to this hobby.
I got a little to confident when flying this after about 3 or 4 batteries, & as soon as i got to high, The wind blew & that was it, I was out of the sky & back on the net to stock up on some parts.
Mind you, I had to buy from 3 different online stores just to get what i needed

Cons: I think DX should supply a crash kit for this, It will save everyone having to go all parts seperatly .
DX should also offer the cheaper method of shipping which would be Via HK post,
Yes yes i know it is Free shipping,
But think about it, DX still would have to add on $20us or so to cover the cost of this to be sent to Australia .
So for the people who don't mind waiting can also save a few extra bucks on shipping fee's .

Other Thoughts: I have also just upgraded the heli to the Exteme CNC Head & Extreme Tail .
It does seem to heavy for the stock motors, But i will put bigger one's on once these blow .

Bottomline: Bottom line is,
If you are looking into getting into the hobby, It is a must to at least start with a 4Ch, It will get you used to how the controls will work .
Plus this Lama is not as sensitive , So it will make praticing easy .
If it is your first time flying,
Please , Please read this site first
It will give you all the tips you need,
http://www.dream-models.com/eco/flying-index.html
Plus, do not be afraid to jump on to some good heli forums & ask some questions .
Here is a few links that will give you a good look into the lama V3
http://www.pimp-my-helicopter.com/store/lama-aluminum-upgrade-parts-article-5.html?cArticlePath=2
http://www.heliguy.com/Forum/lama-v3-4-in-1-details-and-adjusments-t726.html

Pros: This helicopter is well built; it looks nice and flies perfect indoors. It is a little more difficult to fly it outdoors but if you know how to control it, it works fine (just do not try it with strong winds, it does not have enough power for this kind of conditions).
I live in Mexico City, more than 2000 meters above sea level and this little thing goes up easy.
It is good for beginners and if you are experienced it is good to teach how to fly and to have a good relaxing time.
Dx have a lot of spare parts if you may need them, but taking care of it, it will last for a long time.

Cons: The price is a bit higher than other places.

Other Thoughts: I mentioned the price above, but if you consider none shipping costs at DX, you will get it at a good price. It would be nice that DX could lower the price a bit.
If you are a beginner, get the training gear Sku 3370 and place it with rubber bands under the landing gear, you will feel at ease knowing that you will not brake it even though it is easy to fly.
I want to get a Lama 4 but it comes only for 220v, it would be nice to have it 110v and at the same price as the Lama 3.

Bottomline: Buy it, you will have fun.

Pros: Its cheap.
You get a spare set of rotor's.
There's loads of replacement parts.
There's loads of performance parts.
Its very easy to get used to and learn to fly, on my 3rd day I was able to hover for short periods.
There is lots of support on google for proper trimming instructions etc...

Cons: Tail boom is a little fragile, as are the blades.

Bottomline: This thing is awesome, since I've received it Im after catching the bug! I've already ordered a tool-set for it and some performance parts... I would recommend buying some spare parts WITH the helicopter though, my first set of blades only lasted a day.

Pros: -- Literally flies right out of the box. You might need to tighten a screw or two, but that's it.
-- Much more durable than it looks. I've crashed about 20-25 times in my first week and have only had to readjust the blades to get .
-- FUN FUN FUN. I've flown every day since I got my Lama and I've gone from scooting around slick concrete floors to flying outdoors IN WIND.

Cons: -- Some of the plastic parts are poor quality and will need to be replaced. I've already stripped two of the plastic blade holders and now they don't sit very tightly.
-- The instruction manual is pretty vague. I suggest online R/C forums for any help you might need.

Other Thoughts: You see the guy flying this thing in the demo on this site, right? Well you can honestly be doing the same thing in about a week's time even if you've never flown before. I've never owned an R/C plane or heli in my life and I've gotten pretty good in a few days.
You have GOT to fight the urge to fly around your living room right off the bat. Find somewhere with a slick floor and practice scooting around first.
If you're having trouble with the heli constantly wanting to turn to the left in a circle, look up "lama v3 toilet bowl syndrome" and you'll find helpful answers on how to fine-tune the electronic unit inside the cockpit area.

Bottomline: This thing is a blast. If you're a new flier, you'll just be amazed that you're making it float around, it's a real kick! Everything you *need* comes in this package but I highly recommend the following items:
-- Extra Mystery Lipo batteries. They take an hour to charge and fly for 10-15 minutes so you're going to want an extra or two.
-- Extra, harder blades. You WILL break the original blades...likely, on the first day.
-- Metal upgrades for the blade holders. Like I said, the plastic ones strip fairly easily.