my dad is into planes and drones are smart and wont crash as much drones are the best tech for him.
AR drone looks good to try out for him this one is on amazon for $299 and free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Parrot-AR-Drone-Elite-Quadricopter-Snow/dp/B00FS7SU7K/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1449779379&sr=8-8&keywords=ar+drone ps: sorry if the pic is too big.