I own a lot of RC ornithopters, which I prefer to multi-rotor drones as they emulate birds' flapping flight.

The best among the ones I've flown and own, the Avitron:

time ago, and I managed to crash them with some regularity. Looks to me like these little 4-rotor choppers might be pretty easy to fly. However, I don't have $300 to spare on a toy right now, and none of my neighbors sunbathes nude, anyhow.

Now, if my dog gets off his leash and takes off, it might come in handy.

I've got two of these, capable of doing a flip in mid-air, but don't have the iPad app.

it wouldn't be as controllable on breezy days: helicopter with camera on Amazon

The video from that other one demonstrates how stable a platform it is. I'd love to have one as a toy, but too pricey for me.

The RW nuts passed an anti-drone ordinance
http://sunpatriot.com/2013/03/29/st-bonifacius-ordinance-no-115/

I doubt that it is enforceable though. Regulating airspace is a FAA thing.

at very reasonable prices for making movies, especially for getting unique shots and camera angles
the phantom quadcopter paired with the new gopro hero3 camera, and soon to be released steadycam gimbal for the phantom, all just reviewed at this weeks NAB 2013 digital media convention

and the range is just 165 feet.