Holy Stone HS790
Score: 78/100
FIMI Mini 3
Score: 82/100Rankings
The FIMI Mini 3 is a sub-250 g foldable drone offering 4K video, long range, and up to 37 minutes of flight time, making it ideal for casual creators. Its transmission latency and modest video stability limit professional-grade use. Best suited for beginners and travel vloggers who value portability and feature richness.
The Holy Stone HS790 is a foldable GPS drone featuring a 3-axis gimbal, 4K video and up to 60 minutes of combined flight time. Its larger weight pushes it into the registration-required category and the advertised 6K stills are not matched by video capabilities. It targets intermediate creators who need long range and professional-grade stabilization.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
60 minutesbest | — | |
3,200 mAhbest | 2,200 mAh | |
| ↓ lower better | 376 g | 245 gbest |
— | 48 MPbest | |
— | 64.8 km/hbest | |
9,000 mbest | 9,000 mbest | |
— | 7.7 Vbest | |
43 km/hbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | 60 minutes | 30-37 minutes |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 3200 mAh | 2200 mAh |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 376 g | 245 g |
Performance(1) | ||
Maximum Wind Resistance (km/h) | 43 km/h | 32-38.6 km/h |
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Professional reviewers commend the HS790 for delivering pro-level stability and image quality at a consumer price, emphasizing its robust 3-axis gimbal, long 60-minute flight envelope and extensive 9 km range. They also appreciate the suite of GPS-based smart modes and the inclusion of Remote ID. However, they caution that the drone's weight pushes it into the mandatory registration category and that the marketing of 6K stills while limiting video to 4K/30fps (and a 720p app preview) can mislead buyers.
Everyday users praise the HS790's easy out-of-the-box setup, reliable Follow-Me tracking and the convenience of on-controller telemetry. The long flight time and stable footage in sport mode are repeatedly highlighted. Complaints focus on the initial compass calibration, the bulkier unfolded profile and confusion over the advertised 6K video capability.
Editors and professional reviewers consistently praise the FIMI Mini 3 for packing a 4K camera, long 9 km range and 30-plus minute flight time into a sub-250 g chassis, calling it a feature-rich, value-driven alternative to DJI's Mini line. However, they note that transmission latency and video stability still trail DJI, and the design offers few fresh innovations.
Everyday flyers love the drone's feather-light weight, USB-C fast charging and the freedom to fly without registration, but many echo professional concerns that real-world battery endurance and video quality can fall short of the lofty specifications.
“potentially "the best Holystone drone yet"”
