Tip: Turn the sensitivity down or use the D-pad and buttons to control your copter. Try holding the controller in your lap and using two fingers on each of the analog joysticks for more precise inputs.
Tip: Don't even think about flying at higher skill levels until you've mastered the Rookie level; I don't care how good you think you are, you're just going to frustrate yourself until you get the hang of the sensitive controls.
Tip: There's no shame in flying with training struts and golf balls sticking off your copter. Everyone else might be laughing at you, but they'll laugh a lot harder if you keep smashing perfectly good R/C copters into the ground.