Ok, I just bought a couple of nano quad copters (Syma X12).
My have things changed since I was a kid. This little drone is about the size of a half dollar and has a 6 axis gyroscope for stable flight, a decent full size remote with trims and was $23 shipped from Amazon!
When I was a child, $23 *might* get you a cheap wired remote control car with forward and reverse turn.
I may have to get more into drones even if it isn't mustachian.