The drone is easy to operate with push button takeoff and landing. The controls are nice and clear. The camera is amazing compared to the 1080p versions and even on a cloudy day I was able to get some good shots of the local forest. Battery life is very good and I can honestly say I enjoyed a full 20 minutes of flight time. I was able to fly the first time with minimal problems and quickly mastered the controls. I had some issues with gusts of wind causing the drone to crash into some trees, but even after falling from about 20 feet it had no body damage and the prop guard got the job done. I found the controls a little touchy, but using the manual trim setting I was able to get the drone to hover just fine. It has a very nice and sturdy body that's perfect for the drone except for the propeller guard, but they're easy to put on and take off so that's not a problem. Overall I think this is great value for an entry level drone. This is the second drone I've bought from the company and I have nothing but positive feedback on both models. I will consider buying a high end drone at some point as it has become a fun pastime and there are several different drone options to use depending on your needs and type of flight.