Rankings
The HS175G is a lightweight, sub-250 g drone with a 4K EIS camera and dual batteries delivering up to an hour of flight, aimed at hobbyists seeking a portable, registration-free solution.
The HS720S is a beginner-friendly, foldable drone that delivers 4K video, GPS-guided flight modes and a respectable flight time thanks to its dual-battery setup, all in a sub-250 g package.
The HS720R offers a 3-axis gimbal and 4K video in a foldable package, targeting beginners who want longer range and more stable footage, though it lacks obstacle avoidance and is heavier than the sub-250 g threshold.
The HS360E is an entry-level, sub-250 g drone offering 4K video and GPS-based flight modes, suitable for beginners who value portability and range over professional image quality.
The Holy Stone HS720G is a compact, foldable drone that pairs a 4K Sony sensor with a 2-axis mechanical gimbal and electronic stabilization, delivering high-quality video in a travel-friendly package. It offers 26 minutes of flight time and a suite of intelligent flight modes, though it lacks obstacle avoidance and has a slow charging cycle.
The Holy Stone HS720E is a foldable, GPS-enabled quadcopter that delivers 4K video with a Sony sensor and electronic stabilization. It offers generous flight time (23 min per battery) and a suite of intelligent flight modes, making it a solid choice for beginners and hobbyists.
The Holy Stone HS600D is a mid-range GPS-enabled drone offering 48 MP photos, 4K video, and a robust 3-axis brushless gimbal. It excels in intelligent flight modes and transmission range but falls short on battery endurance and advanced camera controls.
The Holy Stone HS360S is a lightweight, foldable drone aimed at beginners, offering 4K video, 20 minutes of flight per battery and a 5 GHz transmission system. Its compact size and intelligent flight modes make it a good travel companion, though it lacks a mechanical gimbal and can suffer from occasional reliability hiccups.
The Holy Stone HS900 is a sub-250 g GPS drone that offers 4K video, 48 MP photos, and a robust 3-axis brushless gimbal while staying FAA-exempt. It provides solid wind resistance and AI flight modes but lacks obstacle avoidance and RAW imaging.
The Holy Stone HS700E is a budget-friendly GPS-enabled quadcopter with FAA Remote ID compliance, offering 4K video via a 1/3" sensor and electronic stabilization. While it provides solid flight performance and intelligent modes, its image quality, lack of a mechanical gimbal, and bulky design limit its appeal for serious content creators.
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26 minutes | 26 minutes | 46 minutes | 21 minutes | 80 minutesbest | 20 minutes | 60 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | 42 minutes | |
2,950 mAh | 2,950 mAh | 2,800 mAh | 2,800 mAh | 3,500 mAhbest | — | — | 2,250 mAh | 2,000 mAh | 2,800 mAh | |
8 MP | 8.2 MP | 8 MP | 8.2 MP | 48 MPbest | 8 MP | — | 48 MPbest | 12 MP | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 377 g | 389 g | 495 g | 525 g | 603 g | 213 gbest | 249 g | 249 g | 247 g | 240 g |
3,840 pbest | 3,840 pbest | 3,840 pbest | 3,840 pbest | — | 3,840 pbest | 3,840 pbest | — | 3,840 pbest | 3,840 pbest | |
— | 0.333 inbest | — | 0.33 in | — | 0.33 in | — | — | — | — | |
— | — | — | 2 f | 1.8 f | — | — | 2.6 fbest | — | — | |
120 ° | 140 °best | 130 ° | 130 ° | — | 85 ° | 120 ° | 83 ° | 118 ° | 110 ° |
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Camera(5) | ||||||||||
Photo Resolution (MP) | 8 MP | 8.2 MP | 8 MP | 8.2 MP | 48 MP | 8 MP | — | 48 MP | 12 MP | — |
Maximum Video Resolution (p) | 3840 p | 3840 p | 3840 p | 3840 p | 3840x2160 p | 3840 p | 3840 p | 3840x2160 p | 3840 p | 3840 p |
Sensor Size (in) | — | 0.333 in | — | 0.33 in | 1/2.3 in | 0.33 in | — | 1/2.3 in | — | — |
Aperture (f‑stop) (f) | — | — | — | 2.0 f | 1.8 f | — | — | 2.6 f | — | — |
Field of View (°) | 120 ° | 140 ° | 130 ° | 130 ° | — | 85 ° | 120 ° | 83 ° | 118 ° | 110 ° |
Gimbal & Stabilization(1) | ||||||||||
Gimbal Type | 2-axis | 3-axis mechanical | none | none | 3-axis brushless mechanical | none | — | 3‑axis brushless mechanical | 2-axis | — |
Transmission & Connectivity(1) | ||||||||||
Transmission System | 5GHz | 5 GHz | 5GHz Wi-Fi | 5GHz | 5G Relay FPV | 5GHz | 5 GHz | 5.8 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
Battery & Power(3) | ||||||||||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2950 mAh | 2950 mAh | 2800 mAh | 2800 mAh | 3500 mAh | — | — | 2250 mAh | 2000 mAh | 2800 mAh |
Flight Time (minutes) | 26 minutes | 26 minutes | 46 minutes | 21 minutes | 80 minutes | 20 minutes | 60 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | 42 minutes |
Charging Time (minutes) | 300 minutes | 300 minutes | 90-120 minutes | 240-300 minutes | — | 300-420 minutes | — | 90 minutes | — | 360 minutes |
Flight Performance(2) | ||||||||||
Takeoff Weight (g) | 377 g | 389 g | 495 g | 525 g | 603 g | 213 g | 249 g | 249 g | 247 g | 240 g |
Wind Resistance Level | — | — | — | — | Level 6 | — | — | Level 5 | — | — |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the HS720G for its ultra-compact foldable chassis, reliable GPS-assisted flight, and especially its dual-axis gimbal combined with electronic stabilization that delivers smooth 4K footage. The slow five-hour charge cycle is repeatedly noted as a downside.
Everyday users love the crisp 4K video, the ease of transport thanks to the foldable frame and case, and the dependable Return-to-Home function. Common frustrations revolve around the lengthy charging time, frequent compass calibrations, and the need for a 5 GHz-compatible phone.
“The 4K footage is crisp and stable - looks way more expensive than it is.”
“Love the foldable design and case - fits in my backpack easily.”
“Return-to-home works perfectly every time.”
HS720S is ideal for users needing ultra-light, registration-free drones; HS720 offers longer flight and more accessories.
Professional reviewers praise the HS720R for bringing a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, time-lapse capability and long-range transmission to the entry-level market, noting its beginner-friendly controls but criticizing the mediocre 4K video quality, hover drift, limited camera controls and the absence of obstacle avoidance.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth 4K footage, easy setup, portability and reliable GPS features, especially Follow-Me and RTH, while common complaints focus on hover drift, soft image quality, lack of obstacle avoidance, slow charging and occasional GPS loss in dense areas.
Professional reviewers praise the HS720E for its Sony sensor, solid 4K EIS video, and reliable GPS/optical-flow positioning, but criticize the basic app, lack of a mechanical gimbal, and absence of obstacle avoidance.
Everyday users rate the HS720E around 4.2-4.3 stars, highlighting its long flight time, ease of use, crisp 4K video, and compact portability, while noting Wi-Fi lag, limited stabilization in wind, and slow charging.
Professional reviewers give the HS700E a mixed 3.0/5.0 rating, praising its stable flight, GPS accuracy, brushless motors and intelligent modes, but consistently criticizing the subpar camera, lack of a mechanical gimbal and the non-folding design.
Everyday users love how easy the HS700E is to fly, its reliable GPS and useful Follow Me mode, but they repeatedly complain about the weak camera, long charging times, bulky arms and occasional app lag.
Professional reviewers rate the HS600D at 3.5 / 5, praising its solid flight performance, extensive intelligent modes, and smooth gimbal-stabilized video, while criticizing inconsistent photo quality and lack of obstacle avoidance.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth 4K footage, vertical video mode, and value for money, but complain about shorter-than-advertised battery life and soft JPEG photos.
Professional reviewers highlight the HS720's strong sales performance, eco-friendly build and feature set that balances advanced stabilization, long-range control and beginner-oriented intelligent modes, making it a compelling mid-tier option.
Everyday users praise the drone's ease of use, long flight time, 4K video quality and portable design, while recurring complaints focus on occasional battery defects, unreliable return-to-home, lack of a mechanical gimbal and controller durability issues.
Professional reviewers commend the HS600 for its long range and endurance, the HS360E for its exceptional transmission distance, and the HS175G for its lightweight, registration-free design.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the drones for stable flight in moderate wind, impressive 4K video quality, ease of use for beginners, reliable return-to-home, and the convenience of Follow Me and custom flight path features.
Professional reviewers praise the HS900 as Holy Stone's most advanced offering, highlighting its solid build, strong flight performance, and feature set that rivals higher-priced competitors in the sub-250 g segment.
Everyday users love the fun flying experience, stable handling in wind, and high-quality 4K footage, though they miss obstacle avoidance and note slightly shorter real-world flight time.
Professional reviewers give the HS360E a mixed 3/5 rating, noting its beginner-friendly GPS features, brushless motors and long claimed range as strengths, while criticizing the soft 4K footage, lack of a mechanical gimbal, overstated flight time and absence of obstacle avoidance.
Everyday users appreciate the drone's ease of use, quiet brushless motors, solid GPS lock and the included case and spare props, but are frustrated by the short battery life, shaky video in wind, slow autofocus, frequent app crashes during 4K capture, and the underperforming panorama feature.
Professional reviewers praise the HS720 for delivering a high-resolution 4K camera, stable GPS-guided flight, and premium features such as brushless motors and dual batteries at a budget-friendly price, while noting the absence of obstacle avoidance and occasional app usability issues.
Everyday users consistently commend the drone's long flight time, easy handling, and crisp 4K footage, but many express frustration over variable battery performance, limited FPV range, the need to buy a microSD card separately, and a clunky mobile app.
