DJI Mini 4K
Score: 80/100
Holy Stone HS360D
Score: 79/100Rankings
The DJI Mini 4K is an ultra-lightweight sub-250 g drone offering up to 31 minutes of flight and a 10 km transmission range, delivering stable 4K footage with a 3-axis gimbal. Its main drawbacks are the lack of obstacle avoidance and limited video frame-rate options. Ideal for beginners and casual creators seeking portable aerial filming.
The Holy Stone HS360D offers a 6 km transmission range and up to 40 minutes of flight per battery, combined with a 4K camera and GPS-based smart modes in a lightweight foldable package. However, its video is limited to 20 fps and it lacks obstacle avoidance sensors. Best suited for hobbyists needing long endurance and range without professional video demands.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
31 minutes | 40 minutesbest | |
2,250 mAh | 2,500 mAhbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 246 g | 125 gbest |
12 MPbest | 12 MPbest | |
57.6 km/hbest | 25 km/h | |
10,000 mbest | 6,000 m | |
7.7 Vbest | 7.4 V | |
38.52 km/hbest | 20 km/h |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | 31 minutes | 40 minutes |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2250 mAh | 2500 mAh |
Battery Voltage (V) | 7.7 V | 7.4 V |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 246 g | 125 g |
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum Horizontal Speed (km/h) | 57.6 km/h | 25 km/h |
Maximum Wind Resistance (km/h) | 38.52 km/h | 20 km/h |
Camera(2) | ||
Video Resolution | 4K | 4K@20fps |
Camera Field of View (°) | 83 ° | 85 ° |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Transmission Range (m) | 10000 m | 6000 m |
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Professional reviewers and editors commend the Mini 4K for delivering stable 4K video in moderate winds, a robust 31-minute flight envelope, and impressive altitude capability, all wrapped in a portable package. However, they criticize the absence of obstacle detection and the limited video specs, noting that the transmission system offers only basic latency and lacks advanced antenna features.
Everyday users generally praise the drone's lightweight design, ease of use, and long flight time, especially for social-media content and travel. Recurring complaints focus on the lack of obstacle avoidance and the desire for higher frame-rate or HDR video options, as well as occasional signal reliability issues in congested areas.
Professional reviewers and editors consider the HS360D the top budget drone of 2025, emphasizing its impressive 6 km range, 4K EIS camera, brushless motors, and beginner-friendly GPS stability while noting the low 20 fps video frame rate and missing gimbal as limitations for serious videography.
Everyday users love the long flight time, easy setup, strong range, and sharp 4K photos, but repeatedly complain about shaky video, wind-related drift, and the absence of obstacle avoidance, making it a solid choice for casual flying but not for demanding FPV or professional shoots.
“pretty darn stable”
“rolls and doesn't keep stabilized”
“a bit choppy at low fps”
