The Quad has auto stabilization, auto take-off & landing, stunt mode for flips and such, 3 different control rates, and an auto-orientation mode (that I've not tried, yet). It flys great, even in the wind, a huge jump from the little "bug-copter" I've had a couple of years. Loads of fun, but I have a long ways to go...
Dave AMA119484
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