Holy Stone HS440G
Score: 76/100
DJI Mini 4K
Score: 84/100Rankings
The DJI Mini 4K is a sub-250 g drone offering 31 minutes of flight and 4K video with a 3-axis gimbal, delivering impressive performance for beginners and casual creators. It lacks obstacle detection and higher-frame-rate video options, which may limit advanced use. Ideal for travel-friendly aerial filming in moderate winds.
The Holy Stone HS440G offers a 4K camera, GPS-based navigation and brushless motors in a sub-250 g foldable frame. Its battery life of 23 minutes and modest wind resistance are trade-offs for the advanced features. Best suited for beginners who want GPS stability without registration.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,700 mAh | 2,250 mAhbest | |
23 minutes | 31 minutesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 154 gbest | 246 g |
— | 57.6 km/hbest | |
500 m | 10,000 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 180 minutesbest | — |
8 MP | 12 MPbest | |
120 m | 4,000 mbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Flight Performance(2) | ||
Control Range (m) | 500 m | 10000 m |
Maximum Takeoff Altitude (m) | 120 m | 4000 m |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 1700 mAh | 2250 mAh |
Flight Time (minutes) | 23 minutes | 31 minutes |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 154 g | 246 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (cm) | 5.0×20.0×27.0 cm cm | 138×81×58 cm |
Camera(3) | ||
Camera Resolution (MP) | 8 MP | 12 MP |
Video Resolution | 4K | 3840×2160 |
Field of View (°) | 120 ° | 83 ° |
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Professional reviewers consider the HS440G an ideal entry-level GPS drone, emphasizing its stable flight thanks to GPS and optical flow, the high-quality 4K camera, and the convenience of a foldable, sub-250g design that avoids registration. They also commend the brushless motors for durability, while noting the drone's lightweight nature limits wind resistance and long-range performance.
Everyday users consistently praise the HS440G for its portability, easy-to-use controls, and clear 4K footage, appreciating the no-registration advantage. Common criticisms focus on limited wind tolerance, modest battery life, and the need to purchase additional accessories like a TF card and AAA batteries for remote control.
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.
