"so is riding a unicycle"

The trick there is to not trying to stay on top of it, but rather work at keeping the wheel beneath your weight.

If you think of it that way, it seems easier to learn. Was for me anyway. I learned that and juggling when I was a little kid. (never know when you may decide to run off an join the circus)
Best way to learn a one-wheeler is with an old push mower.

Kinda the same with hovering. Keep the tail beneath....

Now for the next level. Inverted hover with a pusher prop!!