update: The actuator had to be replaced due to an unknown malfunction. I was told by someone else that this piece cost over two hundred dollars. I am glad that I did not have to pay for it. I sure hope this is the end of my troubleshooting this quad. I want to keep it. I guess when it starts costing me money, I will consider a replacement. As far as reliability, we all know who holds the key. Like I said before, I will sacrifice power for reliability if I have to[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]