I have eight of these little helicopters. They take a bit of skill to get the hang of, but remote controls can be mastered pretty quickly. They are rated for 14+ so I would not recommend them for younger children. But if you are child-minded like me (I'm 62 and an old helicopter pilot) then you will enjoy them. They recharge direct from the remote control (has cord inside compartment) or any USB port with the charger cord included. The little rascals are fun to fly and are pretty tough (I bounced them off of the wall and ceiling a few times until I got the hang of it). Do not fly near someone's face or around pets as the blades may be plastic, but they are spinning quiet fast. They come in several colors and you can find replacement parts here on Amazon or on Ebay. Ejoy!