I think it is very important to do research before you buy, especially something as technically advanced as the Phantom 3. Unless you are truly a techie at heart it is not for you. With the Phantom comes a lot responsibility. It is not something you will take out of the box and immediately have out flying, it will take hours of reading, understanding and practice, not just flight characteristics but the software and hardware that makes the Phantom fly. Jumping on the sticks and getting the thing airborne is only a tiny bit of the full spectrum that is the Phantom. If you expect anything different you will be severely disappointed as some that post here are. If you take the time and effort to understand how to operate the entire platform and truly understand what is behind the magic curtain of your UAV it will reward you with enjoyment and beautiful images that you could never ever hope to get from anything you could ever experience. I have only had my Phantom 3 a week and have probably close to 40 flights but know for sure I will always have this Phantom 3 and my Minelab with me every single place I ever travel to in the future.