I would recommend this AR Drone for anyone thinking of getting a beginner level drone! Not too expensive but not too cheap! A well rounded drone with excellent camera features including a built in 720p HD camera that shoots video/pictures straight out of the drone and another built in regular definition camera that shoots video/pictures down from the drone! Cool features with the cameras is that it automatically sends your video/pictures to your operating device, iPad, iPhone, android, ect. The one thing I would strongly recommend is to only fly when there are light winds present or no winds, & do not fly your drone too high in altitude when there are light winds because there could be stronger upper level winds in which you would not realize at ground level. I would only fly high altitudes when there are no winds present what so ever! Operating range is decent, 50 meters or 165 feet. Otherwise, this is an awesome recreational hobby if you enjoy radio/wifi controlled aircrafts!

I have always been a fan of Parrot drones and started with the mini drone, which might be one of my favorites, but the AR Drone 2.0 is a boss! It maneuvers just as greatly as the mini drone, although flying indoor is a bit tricky as a bigger drone needs more space. I definitely would recommend this to anyone interested in drones but doesn't want to spend the $500+ on some of the other models. Parrot makes it very user friendly and anyone can fly it! The only con I would like to see fixed is better range for the wifi connection that the drone emits

Easy to learn, doesn't go too high up or too far away. It's a lot of fun, goes super fast yet stops instantly when you let go of the controls.

I've had the drone for several weeks now and use it almost daily. Let's start with the bad news first. The battery life is really low and almost never charges to a full 100%; you'll never get more than 10 minutes of flight out of the stock battery. The drone drifts, sometimes quite badly, on windy days. The controls, when piloted through an iPad Air, are responsive, but occasionally lag (which can send the drone moving farther than intended). It is dependent upon wireless signal to control, so unless you have a super powerful iPad, you will never reach the full altitude limit. The bottom mounted camera is almost useless as it is very grainy and unclear. Now for the good. This thing is a tank! When you crash it (and you will) don't fret. I've had several crashes already and the drone pops right back up after a relaunch. The front mounted camera is pretty clear on video playback, although it won't look it from live feed. The controls are easy to learn. It comes with indoor bumpers (the indoor hull) and a bumper-less outdoor hull. It's simple to put together and replacement parts seem to be readily available online (not through Best Buy) and inexpensive. But, most importantly, this thing is FUN!!! You'll definitely want to buy this one and learn on it before you purchase one of the super expensive ones. I highly recommend this drone for anyone who is interested in drones or remote flight.

This is a great entry level drone for someone who is serious about flying quadcopters and filming. For the price, you get a lot. The drone is high quality, I've crashed it quite a few times already and it can take the beating. I would recommend buying an additional battery, my flight times average about 12 minutes depending on wind conditions and how I'm flying. The drone gets slightly less responsive when it gets below 30% battery life. I was surprised how well they did with the app for these drones. There are a lot of ways to customize your controls and the limits of the drone. For the controls being touch screen, they are surprisingly responsive. Beware direct sunlight shining on your phone/tablet screen though, that can mess with your screen's digitizer and affect the controls. Though the touch screen controls are usable, they are no substitute for real analog sticks. The camera states that it records in 720p, but you will not get that kind of clarity. It is decent, but the video will be choppy and sometimes has an underwater effect from the vibrations. It's the best video you'll get for the price. I want the DJI Phantom 3 Professional when I can afford it, but this was a great step along the way.