Right outta the box, this is a fun toy for all ages.  I purchased 2 of these (1 for myself & 1 for my son).  There is a learning curve for the inexperienced flyer like myself.  After a few flights you will get much better at controlling, hovering, and landing (with fewer crashes).  ***A quick tip...if you find yourself about to lose control, ease off of the controls and let it hover...it'll save your equipment.