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Holy Stone HS130D Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Max flight time:15 minVideo resolution:2K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:0.3 km

Holy Stone HS130D Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% 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 70% 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 69% of models
Score components

26%

4.0

Flight

24%

5.4

Camera

20%

6.6

Safety

16%

5.9

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Battery & Design

▼Worse than 69% 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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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS130D

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 69% of models
Score components:

26%

4.0

Flight

24%

5.4

Camera

20%

6.6

Safety

16%

5.9

Connectivity

14%

6.0

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 HS130D 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
7.0/ 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 54% of models
Score components:

60%

5.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.0
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
0.3 km
Max flight distance
0.3 km
▼ 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
6.5 m/s
Max flight speed
6.5 m/s
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 6.5 m/s, slower than 74.1% of drones.
Max wind resistance
?
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.
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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
0.3 km
Max transmission distance
0.3 km
▼ 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
▼ 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@25 fps
Live view quality
720p@25 fps
▼ Worse than 80% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 720p@25 fps, lower-quality than 80.2% of drones and equal to 2.6% 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
1,050 mAh
Battery capacity
1,050 mAh
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 1,050 mAh, smaller than 78.2% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
Battery energy
7.77 Wh
Battery energy
7.77 Wh
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 7.77 Wh, lower than 68.8% of drones.
Charging time
150 min
Charging time
150 min
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 150 min, slower than 76.9% of drones and equal to 6.9% of drones.
Weight
230 g
Weight
230 g
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 230 g, lighter than 55.2% of drones and equal to 0.5% 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 HS130D vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 81 mm narrower width
    Width
    160 mm
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (160 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    160 mm vs 241 mm
  • 95 mm shorter body length
    Length
    180 mm
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (180 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    180 mm vs 275 mm
  • 3.64x cheaper
    Holy Stone HS130D is cheaper than the average drone (£55 vs £200).
    £55 vs £200
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 3.64x cheaper
    Holy Stone HS130D is cheaper than the average drone (£55 vs £200).
    £55 vs £200
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 81 mm narrower width
    Width
    160 mm
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (160 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    160 mm vs 241 mm
  • 95 mm shorter body length
    Length
    180 mm
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (180 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    180 mm vs 275 mm
  • 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
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.8
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.8 vs f/2
  • 8.5 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    6.5 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (6.5 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    6.5 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@25 fps
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@25 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@25 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 1,150 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,050 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1050 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    1,050 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 60 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    150 min
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (150 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    150 min vs 90 min
  • 6.47x less popular
    Holy Stone HS130D is less popular than the average drone (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.47
  • 8.5 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    6.5 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (6.5 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    6.5 m/s vs 15 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.
    120 m vs 3,500 m
  • Simpler motor design
    Motor type
    brushed
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • 3 years older release date
    Release date
    2020
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2020 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    August 2020
    2020 vs 2023
  • 0.7 km shorter flight distance
    Max flight distance
    0.3 km
    ▼ 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
  • 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
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.8
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.8 vs f/2
  • 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)
  • More basic stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    None (Fixed)
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • No 4K video
    4K camera
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
  • 10 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    80 °
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (80 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    80 ° vs 90 °
  • 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
  • 1 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    3
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (3 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    Follow Me, POI, TapFly
    3 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@25 fps
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@25 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@25 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 0.7 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.3 km
    ▼ 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
  • 1,150 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,050 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1050 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    1,050 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 60 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    150 min
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (150 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    150 min vs 90 min
  • 9.41 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    7.77 Wh
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (7.8 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    7.77 Wh vs 17.18 Wh

Third-party reviews

What we like about Holy Stone HS130D

  • User-friendly for beginners and kids due to easy setup and one-key takeoff/landing
  • Stable hovering and flight performance provided by GPS-assisted flight
  • Decent photo and video quality for the price point, featuring a 2K FHD adjustable camera
  • Good value for money with essential smart features like Follow Me and Tap-Fly included
  • Excellent and responsive customer service often cited for resolving hardware issues

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS130D

  • Short flight time of approximately 10–15 minutes per battery, requiring frequent recharging
  • Poor performance in windy conditions due to its lightweight design causing it to drift
  • Limited transmission range, with video feed often lagging or cutting out at around 400m
  • Lack of a gimbal leads to shaky video footage, especially during maneuvers
  • Inaccurate GPS landings where the drone may not return exactly to the initial takeoff point
  • Lengthy battery charging times compared to the relatively short flight duration provided

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS130D is a beginner-friendly GPS quadcopter weighing 230g, featuring a 2K HD camera with a 90° adjustable angle and 5GHz FPV transmission. Key characteristics include GPS-assisted flight with Auto Return Home, Follow Me, and Tap-Fly modes, alongside a flight range of up to 300 meters. Main pros are its dual 1050mAh batteries providing a combined 30-minute flight time, stable hovering due to altitude hold, and a design that does not require FAA registration. Cons include a long charging time of approximately 150 minutes per battery and potential signal vulnerability in areas with high electromagnetic interference.

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