It works great if you follow the in flight balancing instructions. The tricks are easy to perform and the controls are very responsive, making it easy to touch. Haven't taken it outside yet but I've only had it 2 days and I fly it around the house. The battery doesn't last long, but for $20 I got 5 more! I haven't taken a photo or video yet, so I unplugged the camera to give the battery a little longer. Generally an excellent drone STARTER!