
Holy Stone HS360S
Score: 71/100
DJI Mini 4K
Score: 80/100Rankings

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 HS360S is a sub-250 g foldable GPS drone featuring a 4K UHD camera and up to 20 minutes of flight time, making it highly portable for casual aerial photography. Its limited 20 fps video frame rate and real-world range falling short of the 10,000-ft claim are notable trade-offs. Ideal for beginners and travelers seeking lightweight, registration-free flight.
| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
20 minutes | 31 minutesbest | |
1,500 mAh | 2,250 mAhbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 213 gbest | 246 g |
— | 12 MPbest | |
— | 57.6 km/hbest | |
3,048 m | 10,000 mbest | |
— | 7.7 Vbest | |
— | 38.52 km/hbest |
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| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | 20 minutes | 31 minutes |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 1500 mAh | 2250 mAh |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 213 g | 246 g |
Camera(2) | ||
Video Resolution | 4K@20fps | 4K |
Camera Field of View (°) | 85 ° | 83 ° |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Transmission Range (m) | 3048 m | 10000 m |
Control Frequency (GHz) | 5 GHz | 2.400-2.4835 GHz |


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Professional reviewers consider the HS360S a solid entry-level GPS drone, highlighting its sub-250 g weight, 4K camera, and intelligent flight modes as strong points for casual flyers. However, they caution that the 4K frame rate is limited to 20 fps and that the real-world range often falls short of the lofty 10,000-ft claim.
Everyday users love the drone's portability, easy setup, and the quality of 4K stills for social media, while repeatedly noting that battery life and range are less impressive in practice. GPS reliability and propeller wear are the most common pain points.

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.
“Easy setup for beginners, stable GPS return-to-home in wind, and impressive 4K stills for social media sharing”

