For a very long time I've wanted to get into R/C flying, so I thought I'd start off with a heli to get used to controlling a vehicle that wasn't moving faster than I can think. A couple of years ago I bought a Blade CX2. I had read that dual-rotor heli's were more forgiving than single-rotor models, and that once they were at a certain altitude, would just about hover unassisted. This one will not - it either rotates slowly on its axis or wanders to one side or the other constantly. I've made adjustments as recommended in the paperwork on the transmitter to null these behaviors, but only with limited success.
Then I bought a Heli-Max 1SQ after watching the hobby shop owner fly one across the shop and back (with no trouble at all) and having him assure me I would be able to do the same with just a little practice. Plus, he brought it to a hover right in front of me at eye level and put the transmitter down. It stayed almost rock-steady. The one I bought gives me almost as much trouble as the CX2.
I can't practice outside because they're both just too lightweight. I can't seem to get the hang of flying these things. Did I waste my money?
My boss bought a DJI and was flying like a pro in a couple of hours. I can't spend that kind of money, but I want something that I can have success flying and build some confidence in my ability.
What kind of heli (or quad) can I find for a couple hundred dollars that I can actually learn something on?

Sorry hear you are not having success....YET! A couple questions I have are...is it windy a lot where you live? I can't really give you advice about quads....but heli's take a while to get the hang of. I think the key is not getting a helicopter that you can take your hands off the controls and it will hover a while....but getting you to the point where making small adjustments just come natural without thinking. I had the same kind of problems when I first started....everything seemed out of whack. Then one day it kind of "clicked" and became easier. Did I have crashes along the way...sure...did I have to do repairs and adjustments...sure did. But to me it was worth it to go through a few growing pains to get to the point where I could do tricks and fly all over the place with ease, hovering became second nature. Am I still learning..heck yeah...still crash from time to time...yeap...still having a blast? yes!! For me....it all started when I got a Blade mcpx because I wasn't afraid to crash because when I did there was hardly ever any damage and when there was it was a 2 dollar part I had spares for. Now the only time I crash is when I try new things or get crazy trying to do fancy flips and stuff. If you can fly outdoors where it's not windy and you can fly over grass....a mcpx bl(couple hundred bucks) is the way to go in my opinion. A lot of things are easier to do than you think. Just relax.....don't try to do to much to soon, and practice. Before you know it you'll be surprising yourself at how far youv'e progressed and will be having a lot of fun!! Hang in there and good luck!

Generally it's not really windy here, but we do get the occasional stiff breeze. The quad is just too small to take outdoors and the CX2 is too light to fly in any kind of wind, so that leaves me trying to learn to fly them both in my living room. Not a lot of maneuvering room. This is why I wanted something that was very stable. I guess I thought the machine would keep me out of trouble on its own. I've taken the CX2 outside a few times and every time I think it's safe, a wind either sends it into a tree or takes it over a fence (or hedge) and down. If I ever get to live in a house with an enclosed garage, maybe I'll be able to get some good practice in. But I still need to figure out the trim so instead of constantly correcting the flight, I can actually learn to make it go in a specific direction to a specific destination.