Yes, the motion controller has an interference issue when close to metal (e.g. my watch). I've never flew an airplane either, but found the motion controller very intuitive. Of course it cannot be as precise as the sticks when you are experienced. However, if you don't know how to fly in manual mode, then the motion controller would get you simulated feel to that experience in term of smooth flight and dives. I said simulated feel, because it is actually simulated by adjusting altitude and banking while changing camera angle up or down. This is why you cannot change camera tilt with the motion controller, because it is used actively to give that effect. I found that as soon as I got used at focusing at where the circle at - rather than the screen center - helped me guiding the direction of the drone. Also, I use roll rather than yaw for turns. The amount of throttle is also important
