Phantoms are far easier to fly than any cheap toy drone. And, no cheap toy drone has the same features as a Phantom. No matter what you decide to start with, you're going to have a lot of learning to do when you buy your first Phantom.should I buy a cheap toy drone first
that syma is a good one to learn on about same sizeI have no regrets spending $80 on my syma X8C before getting a phantom. I learned how to fly with it, without GPS, barometric, vision assists. I crashed it and learned from each crash. Then when I picked up the phantom, it was an easy transition and easy to fly with confidence.
Closest I got to real flight time was WSO systems analysis in and F-4E. Oh and the Pun is F4E-Phantom. Odd coincidence.add me to the list of advocates for starting with a cheap toy...I used the syma x5c, marvelous little thing. I've been flying planes and helicopters since 1982 and STILL found quads to be a little difficult because they are so symmetric. after some practice with a toy quad orientation will become instinctive. when the phantom is working properly (and mine ALWAYS has) you would almost have to try to make it crash, but things aren't always perfect. also, when you are comfortable with your new phantom, practice in ATTI mode with it a lot too, just in case. plus it's fun.
I have no regrets spending $80 on my syma X8C before getting a phantom. I learned how to fly with it, without GPS, barometric, vision assists. I crashed it and learned from each crash. Then when I picked up the phantom, it was an easy transition and easy to fly with confidence.