The flight time of this small drone is about 7-8 minutes. Airspeed and number of somersaults affect flight time. But to be honest, turning around is still a pretty cool skill and I'm sure the kids will be very impressed. I don't recommend mounting the drone too high or too far as it makes control difficult and you have to be careful where you turn it as it will rise as you turn. It can be controlled from both the phone and the remote control. But I prefer the remote control because it's very simple and easy to use. The camera function is better than I expected. In short, it was worth every penny.