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Holy Stone HS120D Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Max flight time:18 minVideo resolution:2K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:0.3 km

Holy Stone HS120D Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 13 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

85%

5.6

Technical score

15%

7.4

Review score ( 3 · 10)

Review score 15% · 7.4 · based on 13 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
â–¼Worse than 65% of drones
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

26%

4.3

Flight

24%

5.5

Camera

20%

7.0

Safety

16%

5.9

Connectivity

14%

5.9

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 65% of drones
7.4

Review score

Review score
7.4/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Grades by review (13)
3 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 10 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 2
✓ explicit
1

10.6%

9.6

moonandback.com

≈ estimated
1

13.2%

8.0

the-gadgeteer.com

Video reviews 9

6.6%

9.0

Don Joyce

6.6%

9.0

Know the Drone

6.6%

9.0

BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C

6.6%

8.0

Urban Legend RC

6.6%

8.0

Redskull

6.6%

5.0

RC Escape

6.6%

3.0

TheRcSaylors

3.3%

8.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

3.3%

7.0

McLIFE ADVENTURES

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 76% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS120D

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

26%

4.3

Flight

24%

5.5

Camera

20%

7.0

Safety

16%

5.9

Connectivity

14%

5.9

Battery & Design

5.6
Review score
Review score
7.4/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Grades by review (13)
3 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 10 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 2
✓ explicit
1

10.6%

9.6

moonandback.com

≈ estimated
1

13.2%

8.0

the-gadgeteer.com

Video reviews 9

6.6%

9.0

Don Joyce

6.6%

9.0

Know the Drone

6.6%

9.0

BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C

6.6%

8.0

Urban Legend RC

6.6%

8.0

Redskull

6.6%

5.0

RC Escape

6.6%

3.0

TheRcSaylors

3.3%

8.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

3.3%

7.0

McLIFE ADVENTURES

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Popularity:
Holy Stone HS120D has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 88.1% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

7.1
Max flight time
18 min
Max flight time
18 min
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 18 min, shorter than 55.5% of drones and equal to 4.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
0.3 km
Max flight distance
0.3 km
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 0.3 km, shorter-range than 65.2% of drones and equal to 6.1% of drones.
Max flight speed
7 m/s
Max flight speed
7 m/s
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 7 m/s, slower than 65.2% of drones and equal to 5.7% of drones.
Max wind resistance
?
Max service ceiling (ASL)
120 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
120 m
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
no
Obstacle detection
no
â–¼ 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
â–² Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
â–² Better than 50% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 49.8% and the same as those of 17.1%.
Obstacle sensing directions
N/A
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
0.3 km
Max transmission distance
0.3 km
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.3 km, shorter-range than 62.2% of drones and equal to 6.1% of drones.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–² Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
1,200 mAh
Battery capacity
1,200 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh, smaller than 72% of drones and equal to 4.2% of drones.
Battery energy
8.88 Wh
Battery energy
8.88 Wh
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 8.88 Wh, lower than 64.1% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Charging time
120 min
Charging time
120 min
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 120 min, slower than 65% of drones and equal to 11.3% of drones.
Weight
221 g
Weight
221 g
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 221 g, lighter than 56.2% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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What reviewers say

Holy Stone HS120D vs the average drone

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  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 30 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    120 °
    â–² 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 modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • 54.5% more popular
    Holy Stone HS120D is more popular than the average drone (10 vs 6.5).
    10 vs 6.47
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 54.5% more popular
    Holy Stone HS120D is more popular than the average drone (10 vs 6.5).
    10 vs 6.47
  • 30 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    120 °
    â–² 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 °
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    2K/30 fps
    â–¼ 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
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    â–¼ 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
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, GLONASS
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 8 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    7 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (7 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    7 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • 1,000 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,200 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1200 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    1,200 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -75 to 0 °
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (-75 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -75 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@30 fps
    â–¼ 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
  • 8 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    7 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (7 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    7 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 3,380 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    120 m
    â–¼ 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
  • 4 years older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ 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.
    April 2019
    2019 vs 2023
  • Simpler motor design
    Motor type
    brushed
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone uses brushed motors, while the average drone uses brushless motors.
    brushed vs brushless
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • 0.7 km shorter flight distance
    Max flight distance
    0.3 km
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.3 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    0.3 km vs 1 km
  • 2 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    18 min
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (18 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    18 min vs 20 min
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    2K/30 fps
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -75 to 0 °
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (-75 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -75 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • More basic stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    None (Fixed)
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone uses None (Fixed) image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    None (Fixed) vs EIS (Digital)
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    2048 x 1152 px
    â–¼ 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
  • 10 MP less camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    2 MP
    â–¼ 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
  • No 4K video
    4K camera
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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, GLONASS
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
  • 0.7 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.3 km
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.3 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    0.3 km vs 1 km
  • 1,000 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,200 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1200 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    1,200 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 30 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    120 min
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (120 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    120 min vs 90 min
  • 57.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    120 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (120 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    120 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 8.3 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    8.88 Wh
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (8.9 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    8.88 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 29 mm wider width
    Width
    270 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (270 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    270 mm vs 241 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Urban Legend RC
≈ estimated
11/01/2022
Hands-on review · wind, range and night flight tests
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS120D is not perfect, but it is a good budget drone for beginners with clear limits.
9.0
Don Joyce
≈ estimated
28/03/2021
Unboxing, setup and flight demo · beginner review
Verdict
Holy Stone HS120D is a good beginner drone: easy to set up and fly, with a solid 1080p camera.
9.0
Know the Drone
≈ estimated
27/03/2021
Hands-on review · camera, flight time and durability tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS120D is the favorite so far among the drones reviewed, good value if you avoid crashing it.
9.0
BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C
≈ estimated
19/10/2020
Revisit after a year · follow-me and return-to-home tests
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS120D is a solid, accurate little flyer that is well worth the money and popular for good reason.
3.0
TheRcSaylors
≈ estimated
08/06/2019
Hands-on review · GPS follow-me and flight tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS120D is not worth buying: GPS follow-me circles instead of tracking, and its brushed motors are weak for the price.
8.0
Redskull
≈ estimated
25/03/2019
Hands-on review · two weeks of flying and range tests
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS120D is recommended for beginners and fun flying, though it is not a tool for professional filming.
5.0
RC Escape
≈ estimated
22/03/2019
Hands-on review · first flight and range test
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS120D crashed during the flight demo, with a weak video link and no safe return when the battery ran low.
7.0
McLIFE ADVENTURES
≈ estimated
20/10/2020
Unboxing and feature check · short flight test
Verdict
Holy Stone HS120D has handy features, but its footage is shaky and unimpressive.
8.0
CAPTAIN DRONE
≈ estimated
28/04/2019
First look · unboxing and included parts
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS120D feels solid and well made for a beginner, and its light build stays under the 250 gram limit.
Hands-on video, no verdict

What reviewers agree on

Based on 3 · 10

Reviewers like how light it is and its adjustable camera, but shaky video and a weak live view link are the main complaints.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.6
moonandback.com
✓ explicit
25/01/2024
Review summary · Sub-250g drone
Verdict
Holy Stone HS120D is a light beginner drone with a tilting camera and two batteries for 36 minutes of flight, but it has no propeller guards and struggles in wind.
8.0
the-gadgeteer.com
≈ estimated
16/04/2019
Review summary · Beginner GPS drone
Verdict
Holy Stone HS120D is an easy GPS beginner drone under 250g with altitude hold and return-to-home, but its footage is shaky and it has no propeller guards.
7.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
10/11/2020
Practical test · Entry-level drone
Verdict
Holy Stone HS120D is a compact, fairly well-equipped drone with GPS return and Follow Me, but its single battery charges slowly and its footage is shaky.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Holy Stone HS120D

  • Excellent for beginners due to intuitive 'One Key' takeoff and landing functions.
  • Lightweight design (under 250g) avoids the need for FAA registration in the US.
  • Reliable GPS-assisted features including stable hovering and accurate 'Return to Home'.
  • Comes as a complete package with a carrying case and two batteries for extended flight time.
  • Responsive customer service that often replaces damaged units or parts for free.
  • Adjustable camera lens (75-90 degrees) controllable via the transmitter.

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS120D

  • Lack of a mechanical gimbal leads to shaky video footage, especially in windy conditions.
  • Frequent reports of microSD card file corruption, particularly with cards larger than 32GB.
  • WiFi FPV signal can be prone to interference or disconnects at longer ranges.
  • Propeller guards are not included in the base package, increasing risk for new pilots.
  • Manual calibration is required before every flight to prevent drifting or 'toilet bowl' effects.
  • App connectivity issues reported with specific smartphone models (e.g., Pixel series).

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS120D is a GPS-enabled beginner drone weighing approximately 221g, featuring a 1080p/2K UHD adjustable camera with a 120° field of view and 75° tilt. It offers an 18-minute flight time per battery, a 300m control range, and essential safety features like Auto Return Home and Altitude Hold. Main pros include its lightweight design that avoids mandatory FAA registration, stable GPS hovering, and user-friendly modes such as Follow Me and TapFly. However, it relies on brushed motors which may have a shorter lifespan, and users have noted that video footage lacks stabilization, often appearing shaky or delayed during high-speed maneuvers.

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