Earlier this year, we got a peek at Parrot's svelte new Bebop drone. And earlier today, I got to fly it. I crashed it immediately - you probably will too - but that's totally fine. It will survive, and flying it is still a blast.

I purchased a blue drone with skycontroller - works well . Tip - onve you update the firmware I recommend that you reset the drone by holding down the on/off button for 10sec...otherwise freeflight 3 won't connect to the drone anymore.

It has done its job, although it also has had some minor issues due to software updates. But one day, all of a sudden it shows a motor broken message after perfect flights the day before. I don't get it, and will be sending it in for repairs.

The Bebop Drone is an extraordinary quadcopter. It's video stabilisation and quality are are amazing with its 1080p 14 mega pixel camera. The fish eye lens enables you to view a 180-degree scenery.

To fly the Bebop you need an Android or iOS device and Parrot's free FreeFlight 3 app, which talks directly to the drone's own Wi-Fi connection. Connecting it is just a case of turning it on, selecting the Bebop from your phone or tablet's Wi-Fi menu and firing up the app.

Great fun once you've got used to the controls; Attention-grabbing flips and rolls; Capable of capturing some really fun footage

GPS isn't as accurate as it should be; Struggles a bit in windy weather; Camera is only smartphone-quality; Small storage and short battery life

Nicely packed in the box, with two batteries and spare propellers plus special key to remove them, side protectors and a USB cable for PC connection. Only problem is the UK mains plug that fits on the charger unit, when plugged in to a wall socket the charger is upside down meaning the charge light...

Have you had enough with in door helicopters, then this is for you; Fisheye camera and 14mp resolution recording at 1080p video

Only about 8-10 minutes flight time with one battery

One of the best drones out there for near-pro level specs on an affordable, easy-to-use quadcopter - from beginner to pro this has you covered

Affordable; Easy to use; Robust; Two batteries included;

Limited range; Limited battery life; Skycontroller version expensive;

I had great hopes for this little drone, easy fly, got a few flights in, great video, then all of a sudden it stop responding, which wouldn't have been an issue if it wasn't, 50 feet in the air.

Portable, durable, and incredibly simple to fly; Parrot's Bebop drone is probably the best quadcopter you can get for under $500.

Highly portable; Durable design; Simple controls; Excellent autonomous features; Affordable price

Imprecise tablet controls; Limited battery life; Limited range