If you are new to 3D then get a foamy. The Blade is nice with the AXI motor. Once you are good at 3d with that then for a small 3d I have the Mini 3D with an OS 25 LA very nice to hover. I know you want something a little bigger but just my 2 cents worth

Check out the link for the Blade.
Brian
http://nesail.com/detail.php?productID=2868