Rankings
The HS790 offers a powerful 6K/4K camera on a 3-axis gimbal, long 60-minute total flight time via dual batteries, and a 9 km transmission range, making it a strong mid-tier option for creators and hobbyists.
The HS360D combines a lightweight 249 g frame, 80-minute dual-battery endurance and a 6 km range, delivering affordable 4K video for beginners, though the lack of a gimbal and occasional reliability issues limit its professional use.
The HS175G offers a lightweight, registration-free package with a 4K EIS camera, GPS-assisted flight and a long 60-minute dual-battery endurance, targeting hobbyists who need affordable high-resolution video.
The HS360S delivers a 4K UHD camera, brushless motors and a solid 3 km control range in a compact, foldable package, but its lack of a mechanical gimbal and occasional reliability hiccups keep it in the beginner-mid tier.
The Holy Stone HS720R brings a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, 4K video, and a 3 km transmission range to an entry-level price point, offering solid flight performance for beginners. However, it suffers from hover drift, lacks obstacle avoidance, and its weight pushes it out of the lightweight regulatory category.
The Holy Stone HS720E offers a long 46-minute total flight time, 4K video with electronic stabilization, and a suite of beginner-friendly intelligent modes, all in a foldable package. It lacks obstacle avoidance and a mechanical gimbal, and its Wi-Fi transmission can be unreliable at longer distances.
The Holy Stone HS710 delivers a lightweight, sub-250 g package with a 4K tilt-camera, dual batteries for 50 minutes of total flight, and a suite of intelligent modes. It lacks true stabilization and its live-view range is limited, making it best for beginners who prioritize portability over professional video quality.
The Holy Stone HS700E is a budget-friendly, GPS-enabled quadcopter with brushless motors, 4K video and a 90-day warranty, suited for beginners but limited by its modest camera and lack of a mechanical gimbal.
The Holy Stone HS110D is an affordable, lightweight entry-level quadcopter with a 1080P camera, dual batteries and smart app controls, aimed at beginners and casual hobbyists for short-range indoor/outdoor fun.
The Holy Stone HS210T is a compact 2-in-1 mini drone aimed at children, offering both aerial flight and ground-rolling modes with safety-focused features. It lacks a camera and has limited flight endurance, making it best suited for indoor play.
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80 minutesbest | 26 minutes | 20 minutes | 46 minutes | 21 minutes | 50 minutes | 10 minutes | 60 minutes | 16 minutes | 60 minutes | |
— | 8.2 MPbest | — | — | 8.2 MPbest | — | — | — | — | — | |
2,000 mAh | 2,950 mAh | — | 2,800 mAh | 2,800 mAh | 1,820 mAh | 1,000 mAh | — | 500 mAh | 3,200 mAhbest | |
2,160 p | — | 2,160 p | — | 3,840 pbest | — | 1,920 p | 3,076 p | — | 2,160 p | |
| ↓ lower better | 249 g | 389 g | 213 g | 495 g | 525 g | 240 g | 149 g | 249 g | 42.4 gbest | 376 g |
6,000 m | 3,000 m | 3,048 m | 999 m | 900 m | 600 m | 100 m | — | 50 m | 9,000 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 300 minutes | — | — | 270 minutes | 150 minutes | 120 minutes | — | 60 minutesbest | 110 minutes |
30 fps | 60 fpsbest | — | 60 fpsbest | 30 fps | 60 fpsbest | 20 fps | — | — | 30 fps |
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Battery & Power(3) | ||||||||||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2000 mAh | 2950 mAh | — | 2800 mAh | 2800 mAh | 1820 mAh | 1000 mAh | — | 500 mAh | 3200 mAh |
Battery Voltage (V) | 7.6 V | — | — | 7.4 V | — | 7.7 V | 3.7 V | — | 3.85 V | 7.7 V |
Charging Time (minutes) | — | 300 minutes | 5-7 minutes | 90-120 minutes | 270 minutes | 150 minutes | 120 minutes | — | 60 minutes | 110 minutes |
Gimbal & Stabilization(1) | ||||||||||
Gimbal Type | — | 3-axis mechanical | — | — | fixed plastic | — | — | — | — | 3-axis mechanical |
Flight Performance(2) | ||||||||||
Flight Time (minutes) | 80 minutes | 26 minutes | 20 minutes | 46 minutes | 21 minutes | 50 minutes | 10 minutes | 60 minutes | 16 minutes | 60 minutes |
Maximum Altitude (m) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 m | 120 m |
Camera(3) | ||||||||||
Maximum Video Resolution (p) | 2160 p | 3840x2160 p | 2160 p | 3840x2160 p | 3840 p | 3840x2160 p | 1920 p | 3076 p | — | 2160 p |
Video Frame Rate (fps) | 30 fps | 60 fps | — | 60 fps | 30 fps | 60 fps | 20 fps | — | — | 30 fps |
Field of View (°) | 85 ° | 140 ° | 85 ° | 130 ° | 130 ° | 120 ° | 120 ° | 120 ° | — | 75 ° |
Build & Design(1) | ||||||||||
Weight (empty) (g) | 249 g | 389 g | 213 g | 495 g | 525 g | 240 g | 149 g | 249 g | 42.4 g | 376 g |
Transmission & Connectivity(2) | ||||||||||
Control Range (m) | 6000 m | 3000 m | 3048 m | 999 m | 900 m | 600 m | 100 m | — | 50 m | 9000 m |
Transmission System | Wi‑Fi (2.4/5 GHz) | Wi‑Fi | single data cable smartphone connection | Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi | — | 2.4 GHz | Holy Stone WiFi Repeater |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||||||||||
Warranty (years) | — | — | — | — | 0.25 years | — | 1 years | — | — | — |
Accessories(1) | ||||||||||
Number of Included Accessories (items) | 7 items | 7 items | 13 items | 10 items | 8 items | 5 items | 4 items | 5 items | 5 items | 6 items |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers view the HS360D as an incremental upgrade over the HS360, praising its longer range and dual-battery endurance while criticizing the continued lack of a mechanical gimbal and wobble during hover.
Everyday users appreciate the ease of use, long flight time and 4K capability, but complain about shaky footage, fragile controller ports and occasional RTH failures.
“Easy to use for a first-time drone pilot”
“No gimbal - video is shaky even in light wind”
“One battery was dead on arrival”
Choose HS360D if maximum flight time is priority; choose HS720 for better overall feature set and portability.
Professional reviewers praise the addition of a mechanical gimbal and long-range transmission, but criticize hover drift, mediocre image quality, and the absence of obstacle avoidance.
Everyday users enjoy the smooth 4K footage and portability, while common complaints focus on hover drift, soft image quality, and the slow charging time.
Professional reviewers highlight the HS720's strong sales, eco-friendly build and balanced feature set, noting its 4K video, dual batteries and brushless motors as strong points while calling out the absence of a mechanical gimbal and occasional RTH failures.
Everyday users praise the ease of use, long flight time and 4K video quality, but report battery defects, unreliable return-to-home and a flimsy controller.
Professional reviewers praise the Sony sensor, solid 4K EIS video, and reliable GPS/optical-flow positioning, but criticize the basic app, lack of mechanical gimbal, and absence of obstacle avoidance.
Everyday users rate it around 4.2-4.3 stars, highlighting long flight time, ease of use, and crisp 4K video, while noting Wi-Fi lag and occasional app crashes.
Professional reviewers give the HS700E a mixed 3.0/5.0 rating, praising its stable flight, GPS accuracy and intelligent modes, while consistently criticizing the subpar camera, lack of a mechanical gimbal and the non-folding design.
Everyday users love the easy flight experience, reliable GPS and long battery life, but complain about weak camera quality, long charging times, bulky design and occasional app lag.
Professional reviewers acknowledge the HS710 as a strong value in the sub-$300 GPS drone segment, highlighting its 4K tilt-camera and dual GNSS, but note the lack of true stabilization and question the genuine 4K quality.
Everyday users appreciate the ease of use, long total flight time, and reliable RTH, while noting reduced battery life in wind, unstable live-view at distance, and occasional app crashes.
Professional reviewers commend the HS110D for its beginner-friendly handling, solid feature set at a low price, and useful smart-control options, but criticize its cheap build quality, jittery footage and lack of GPS or advanced stabilization.
Everyday users appreciate the ease of learning, fun gesture and voice commands, and value of dual batteries, yet report fragility, short flight time and unreliable Wi-Fi range.
Professional reviewers commend the HS175G for its lightweight, registration-free design and 4K EIS camera, while noting the lack of obstacle avoidance across the lineup.
Everyday users praise the stable flight, impressive 4K footage and reliable return-to-home, but mention long charging cycles and occasional app hiccups.
Professional reviewers highlight the innovative dual-mode design and safety features as standout, but note the lack of a camera and short flight time limit its appeal beyond younger users.
Everyday users love the instant fun factor, LEDs and easy controls, while common complaints focus on brief flight time, need for AAA batteries, and occasional pairing hiccups.
Professional reviewers praise the HS790 as a budget-friendly challenger to DJI, highlighting its impressive 6K/4K imaging, 3-axis gimbal stability, 9 km link and dual-battery convenience, while noting app instability and lack of obstacle avoidance.
Everyday users love the high-resolution photos, extended flight time and smooth gimbal footage, but report occasional app crashes, controller battery issues and signal drops in crowded Wi-Fi areas.
