I got two of these, one for a ten-year-old boy and the other boy is 14. The younger boy was super excited and figured it out fairly quickly. The older one wasn t so impressed. It flew really really well! It was especially fun at night because it was easier to keep track of it. They are very small, but the lights are super bright! Since the little guy was flying it a lot, there were some crashes. The spare parts were needed! Some parts that didn t have spares broke as well, so he started getting parts from his brother. I recommend getting two for this reason, and even though he truly loved it, I m not sure if ten is a mature enough age. No regrets, he had a blast, just sorry I missed the mark with the older brother. In a grassy area with a soft landing, I doubt the breakage would be an issue. Also, when it gets out of range, it drops, so some common sense would improve the durability. In fact, for future durability tests on toys, I know the kid who can put them through a strenuous test for you! I do recommend this, I gave it a four because it only lasted about 24 hours, but it was an intense amount of fun. For the price, you can t beat this! I had to confess to the parents that I only paid $9 each for them. They thought I had spent a great deal more, and were distressed that he was being so rough on it. His face when it first took flight was worth every penny. The rest was a bonus.