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Holy Stone HS100G Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Max flight time:15 minVideo resolution:2K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:0.6 km

Holy Stone HS100G Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

85%

5.4

Technical score

15%

7.0

Review score

Review score 15% · 7.0 · no independent reviews yet
Until reviews appear, its review part counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%.
▼Worse than 72% of drones
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

26%

4.3

Flight

24%

5.7

Camera

20%

6.0

Safety

16%

6.0

Connectivity

14%

5.2

Battery & Design

▼Worse than 71% of drones
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Review score

Review score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its review part counts as 7/10.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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Best prices

    N/A~ £220

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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS100G

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

26%

4.3

Flight

24%

5.7

Camera

20%

6.0

Safety

16%

6.0

Connectivity

14%

5.2

Battery & Design

5.4
Review score
Review score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its review part counts as 7/10.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Holy Stone HS100G has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 74.3% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

6.7
Max flight time
15 min
Max flight time
15 min
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 15 min, shorter than 64% of drones and equal to 8% of drones.
Max flight distance
0.5 km
Max flight distance
0.5 km
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 0.5 km, shorter-range than 59.7% of drones and equal to 3.9% of drones.
Max flight speed
9.83 m/s
Max flight speed
9.83 m/s
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 9.83 m/s, slower than 59.5% of drones.
Max wind resistance
9.83 m/s
Max wind resistance
9.83 m/s
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 9.83 m/s, lower than 65.5% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
120 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
120 m
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 120 m, lower than 70.2% of drones and equal to 20.2% of drones.
Altitude limit set in the app.
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Video resolution
2K/30 fps
Video resolution
2K/30 fps
▼ Worse than 58% of models
This drone records video at 2K/30 fps, lower than 57.9% of drones and equal to 1.5% of drones.
4K camera
no
4K camera
no
▼ Worse than 55% of models
This drone does not support 4K video. 54.6% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
?
Main camera megapixels
2 MP
Main camera megapixels
2 MP
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 2 MP, lower than 85.3% of drones and equal to 13.3% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
?
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Obstacle detection
no
Obstacle detection
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This drone does not support obstacle detection. 31% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS
GNSS systems supported
GPS
▼ Worse than 51% of models
This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, which are less comprehensive than those of 50.8% and the same as those of 14.6%.
Obstacle sensing directions
N/A
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Max transmission distance
0.6 km
Max transmission distance
0.6 km
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.6 km, shorter-range than 54.6% of drones and equal to 2% of drones.
Value reflects maximum control/transmission range; FPV video range can be lower.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
▼ Worse than 44% of models
This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 8.2% and the same as that used by 47.7%.
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
▼ Worse than 57% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 720p@30 fps, lower-quality than 56.8% of drones and equal to 22.9% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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Battery capacity
2,500 mAh
Battery capacity
2,500 mAh
▲ Better than 63% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 2,500 mAh, larger than 62.7% of drones and equal to 2.1% of drones.
Battery energy
30.34 Wh
Battery energy
30.34 Wh
▲ Better than 71% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 30.34 Wh, higher than 71.2% of drones and equal to 1.2% of drones.
Charging time
180 min
Charging time
180 min
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 180 min, slower than 84.4% of drones and equal to 6.9% of drones.
Weight
750 g
Weight
750 g
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 750 g, heavier than 79.4% of drones and equal to 1.6% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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Holy Stone HS100G vs the average drone

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  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 1 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    1
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (1 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    1 vs 0
  • 13.16 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    30.34 Wh
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (30.3 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    30.34 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 30 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    120 °
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a wider field of view than the average drone (120 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    120 ° vs 90 °
  • 2.81x lower takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    700 g
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (700 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    700 g vs 249 g
  • 300 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,500 mAh
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (2500 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    2,500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    1-Axis Mechanical
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone uses 1-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    1-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • 1 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    1
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (1 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    1 vs 0
  • 30 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    120 °
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a wider field of view than the average drone (120 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    120 ° vs 90 °
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    1-Axis Mechanical
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone uses 1-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    1-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • 2.81x lower takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    700 g
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (700 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    700 g vs 249 g
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 13.16 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    30.34 Wh
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (30.3 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    30.34 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 300 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,500 mAh
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (2500 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    2,500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    2K/30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (2K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    2K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    ▼ Worse than 44% of models
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • 0.87 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    9.83 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (9.8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    9.83 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 90 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    180 min
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (180 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    180 min vs 90 min
  • 3.05x higher weight
    Weight
    750 g
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (750 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    750 g vs 246 g
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    ▼ Worse than 41% of models
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • 6.47x less popular
    Holy Stone HS100G is less popular than the average drone (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.47
  • 4.7% worse value for money
    Holy Stone HS100G has worse value for money than the average drone (6.74 vs 7.1).
    6.74 vs 7.06
  • 0.87 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    9.83 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (9.8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    9.83 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 5 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    15 min
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (15 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    15 min vs 20 min
  • 3,380 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    120 m
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (120 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    Altitude limit set in the app.
    120 m vs 3,500 m
  • 5.17 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    9.83 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (9.8 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    9.83 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • Simpler motor design
    Motor type
    coreless
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    This drone uses coreless motors, while the average drone uses brushless motors.
    coreless vs brushless
  • 4 years older release date
    Release date
    2019
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2019 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    June 2019
    2019 vs 2023
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • 0.5 km shorter flight distance
    Max flight distance
    0.5 km
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.5 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    0.5 km vs 1 km
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    2K/30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (2K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    2K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    ▼ Worse than 41% of models
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    2048 x 1152 px
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (2048x1152 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    2048x1152 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 0 °
    ▼ Worse than 33% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • 10 MP less camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    2 MP
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has fewer main camera megapixels than the average drone (2 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    2 MP vs 12 MP
  • 3 x lower digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    0 x
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers less digital zoom than the average drone (0 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    0 x vs 3 x
  • No 4K video
    4K camera
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
  • 96 GB lower memory card limit
    Max external memory supported
    32 GB
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >512 GB
    This drone supports less external storage than the average drone (32 GB vs 128 GB). The average drone supports up to 128 GB of external storage.
    32 GB vs 128 GB
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • 3 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    1
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (1 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    Follow Me
    1 vs 4
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    ▼ Worse than 44% of models
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 0.4 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.6 km
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.6 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    Value reflects maximum control/transmission range; FPV video range can be lower.
    0.6 km vs 1 km
  • 90 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    180 min
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (180 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    180 min vs 90 min
  • 3.05x higher weight
    Weight
    750 g
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (750 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    750 g vs 246 g
  • 259 mm wider width
    Width
    500 mm
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (500 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    500 mm vs 241 mm
  • 112.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    175 mm
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (175 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    175 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 225 mm longer body length
    Length
    500 mm
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (500 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    500 mm vs 275 mm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Holy Stone HS100G

  • GPS-enabled stability allows for extremely stable hovering and precise positioning
  • Beginner-friendly features include one-key takeoff/landing and a simple 'Beginner Mode'
  • Equipped with an upgraded 1080P FHD camera with 5G transmission for smoother live video
  • Adjustable camera angle with a 90° FOV that can be tilted via the remote during flight

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS100G

  • Uses brushed motors rather than more durable and powerful brushless motors
  • Limited flight time, typically averaging around 12–15 minutes per charge
  • Camera lacks mechanical stabilization (no gimbal), leading to shaky video in windy conditions
  • Long battery charging times (often several hours) compared to the short flight duration
  • Higher price point on certain platforms like Amazon compared to identical rebranded models

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS100G is a GPS-enabled beginner quadcopter featuring an upgraded 1080p FHD camera with a 120° field of view and a 90° adjustable angle. Its main characteristics include 5G FPV Wi-Fi transmission for live video up to 1600 feet, a flight weight of approximately 460g–700g, and a flight time of 12–15 minutes per battery. Key pros are its stable hovering powered by dual GPS/GLONASS, user-friendly 'Follow Me' and 'Auto Return Home' modes, and a simple one-key takeoff/landing system. Notable cons include a lack of electronic image stabilization (EIS) resulting in shaky footage in wind, a relatively long charging time for batteries, and a bulky, non-foldable design compared to newer sub-250g models.

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