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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • Max flight time: 14 min
  • Video resolution: 1080p/30 fps
  • Max transmission distance: 0.4 km

Holy Stone HS165 review. Compare 95 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among drones and if it is worth buying.

5.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.4

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
5.4

Technical Score

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 components:

26.0%

4.4

Flight

24.0%

5.0

Camera

20.0%

6.6

Safety

16.0%

6.1

Connectivity

14.0%

5.9

Battery & Design

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drone.

When it matters: When you want to know how a drone performs in real flights and how reliable it is for stability, video capture, and controls according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

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    Verdict

    The Holy Stone HS165 is a compact, foldable GPS drone weighing approximately 171g, making it highly portable and exempt from FAA registration. It features a 1080p/2K HD camera with a 90° wide-angle lens for FPV transmission and offers intelligent flight modes including Follow Me, Circle Fly, Tap Fly, and precise GPS-assisted Return to Home. Main pros include its user-friendly interface for beginners, stable hovering capabilities, and the inclusion of two modular batteries that provide a combined flight time of up to 28-30 minutes. However, notable cons include its reliance on less powerful brushed motors, a fixed camera angle that lacks gimbal stabilization, and limited wind resistance due to its lightweight design.

    Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS165

    Technical Score

    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 components:

    26.0%

    ?

    Flight

    24.0%

    ?

    Camera

    20.0%

    ?

    Safety

    16.0%

    ?

    Connectivity

    14.0%

    ?

    Battery & Design

    5.4
    Holy Stone HS165 has a technical score of 5.45 points, which is lower than that of 70.1% of products in this category.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drone.

    When it matters: When you want to know how a drone performs in real flights and how reliable it is for stability, video capture, and controls according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    0.0

    User reviews

    30.0%

    1.0

    Popularity

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    Popularity
    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.
    1.0
    Holy Stone HS165 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 52% of smartphones.
    Ratio quality/price

    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 components:

    60.0%

    5.4

    Overall score

    40.0%

    9.8

    Price

    6.8
    Holy Stone HS165 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.8 points, which is lower than 51.3% of smartphones.
    Brand name
    What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
    When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Holy Stone
    Max flight time
    What it is: The quoted endurance shows how long the drone can stay airborne on one battery in ideal conditions.
    When it matters: When you want longer flights from each battery.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=30

    14 min
    Holy Stone HS165 has a max flight time of 14 min, shorter than 80% of drones and equal to 1.3%.
    Real-world flight time is often lower than the advertised maximum.
    Max flight distance
    What it is: The range figure indicates how far the drone can travel while maintaining control and telemetry.
    When it matters: When you plan longer routes and want more range margin.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=10

    0.4 km
    Holy Stone HS165 has a max flight distance of 0.4 km, shorter-range than 71.2% of drones and equal to 0%.
    Max flight speed
    What it is: The maximum horizontal speed defines how quickly the drone can move across a scene.
    When it matters: When you want quicker movement or smoother tracking of fast subjects.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=50

    5.81 km/h
    Holy Stone HS165 has a max flight speed of 5.81 km/h, slower than 87.8% of drones and equal to 0%.
    Max wind resistance
    What it is: The wind resistance rating shows how much wind speed the drone can handle while staying controllable.
    When it matters: When you fly in windy conditions.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=10.5

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    Video resolution
    What it is: The listed recording format states maximum capture resolution and frame rate.
    When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 4K+

    1080p/30 fps
    Holy Stone HS165 records video at 1080p/30 fps, lower than 67.1% of drones and equal to 8.1%.
    4K camera
    What it is: Indicates whether the drone supports 4K or higher video recording.
    When it matters: When you want a drone that can record in 4K or a higher video resolution.

    Importance: LOW

    no
    Holy Stone HS165 lacks 4K video support, while 65.2% of drones support it.
    Sensor size
    What it is: The sensor format value describes the physical light-collecting area.
    When it matters: When you shoot in more difficult lighting.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 1 inch or larger

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    Main camera megapixels
    What it is: The megapixel count states how many millions of pixels the main sensor captures per photo.
    When it matters: When you want more detail for photos or cropping.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=12

    3.69 MP
    Holy Stone HS165 has a main camera resolution of 3.69 MP, lower than 77.4% of drones and equal to 0%.
    Max movie bitrate
    What it is: The bitrate indicates how much video data is recorded each second, usually in Mbps.
    When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=100

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    Obstacle detection
    What it is: Indicates whether the drone can detect obstacles and warn the pilot or avoid them automatically.
    When it matters: When you fly near trees, buildings, or other obstacles.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Omnidirectional

    no
    Holy Stone HS165 lacks obstacle detection, while 34.7% of drones offer it.
    Return to Home (RTH)
    What it is: Indicates whether the drone can automatically return to its takeoff point when needed.
    When it matters: When signal drops or the battery gets low.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Smart RTH

    yes
    Holy Stone HS165 includes return-to-home (RTH), and 74.3% of drones provide it.
    GPS
    What it is: Indicates whether the drone can use GPS positioning for navigation and stabilisation.
    When it matters: When you want steadier flight and more reliable positioning.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Holy Stone HS165 has GPS, and 69% of drones offer GPS navigation.
    GNSS systems supported
    What it is: Lists the satellite navigation systems the drone can use, such as GPS, Galileo, or GLONASS.
    When it matters: When this part of flying or filming matters to you.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: GPS+Galileo+GLONASS

    GPS
    Holy Stone HS165 supports GPS GNSS systems, which are less comprehensive than those of 82.1% of drones and the same as those of 17.9% of drones.
    Obstacle sensing directions
    What it is: The listed sensing coverage shows which directions the drone can monitor for obstacles.
    When it matters: When you fly near trees, buildings, or other obstacles.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Omnidirectional

    N/A
    Holy Stone HS165 senses obstacles in N/A directions, which is the same as that of 51.7% of drones.
    Explicit no-obstacle-avoidance wording overrides downward hint.
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    Max transmission distance
    What it is: The maximum transmission distance indicates the farthest stable control-and-video link under ideal conditions.
    When it matters: When you plan longer routes and want more range margin.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=10

    0.4 km
    Holy Stone HS165 has a max transmission distance of 0.4 km, shorter-range than 66% of drones and equal to 1.3%.
    Transmission latency
    What it is: The transmission latency measures delay between camera capture, pilot view, and control response.
    When it matters: When you want the live view to feel more responsive.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=130

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    Video transmission system
    What it is: The transmission system value identifies the radio-link technology used for control and live feed.
    When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Digital low-latency

    Wi-Fi
    Holy Stone HS165 uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, which is more advanced than that of 1.4% of drones and the same as that of 49.3% of drones.
    Live view quality
    What it is: The live-view mode defines resolution and frame rate of the pilot feed.
    When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 1080p+

    1080p@30 fps
    Holy Stone HS165 offers live view quality of 1080p@30 fps, higher-quality than 54% of drones and equal to 22.6%.
    Remote control
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated handheld remote controller is included or supported.
    When it matters: When you want easier control and monitoring in the field.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: Dedicated controller

    yes
    Holy Stone HS165 includes a remote control, and 96.1% of drones ship with one.
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    Battery capacity
    What it is: The battery capacity shows how much electric charge the pack can store, commonly in mAh.
    When it matters: When you want longer sessions before changing batteries.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=3500

    880 mAh
    Holy Stone HS165 has a battery capacity of 880 mAh, smaller than 90.2% of drones and equal to 0%.
    Battery energy
    What it is: The battery energy figure, usually in Wh, describes total available energy in the pack.
    When it matters: When you want longer sessions before changing batteries.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=40

    6,512 Wh
    Holy Stone HS165 has battery energy of 6.512 Wh, lower than 76% of drones and equal to 0%.
    Charging time
    What it is: The charging time measures how long a depleted battery needs to reach full charge.
    When it matters: When you want shorter turnaround between flights.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=90

    120 min
    Holy Stone HS165 charges in 120 min, slower than 64% of drones and equal to 11.6%.
    Weight
    What it is: The measured mass of the drone body and flight hardware, usually in grams.
    When it matters: When you want the drone to be easier to carry or pack.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=900

    171 g
    Holy Stone HS165 weighs 171 g, lighter than 73.3% of drones and equal to 0%.
    Removable battery
    What it is: Indicates whether the flight battery can be removed and swapped by the user.
    When it matters: When you want to swap batteries quickly between flights.

    Importance: LOW

    yes
    Holy Stone HS165 has a removable battery, and 99.4% of drones include one.
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    Holy Stone HS165 vs the average drone

    • TapFly supported
      Holy Stone HS165 supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
      TapFly listed in normalized intelligent flight modes.
      What it is: Indicates whether the drone can fly toward a tapped point on screen automatically.
      When it matters: When you want easier straight-line shots with less manual control.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: TapFly available

      Holy Stone HS165 supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
    • 31.3% lighter weight
      Holy Stone HS165 is lighter than the average drone (171 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.
      What it is: The measured mass of the drone body and flight hardware, usually in grams.
      When it matters: When you want the drone to be easier to carry or pack.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=900

      Holy Stone HS165 is lighter than the average drone (171 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.171 g vs 249 g
    • 66.5 mm more compact width
      Holy Stone HS165 is narrower than the average drone (180 mm vs 246.5 mm). The average drone width is 246.5 mm.
      What it is: The physical width describes the drone's side-to-side size: the second W value in its Length x Width x Height (L x W x H) dimensions set.
      When it matters: When you want a clearer picture of the drone's footprint and how much lateral space it needs in use or in a case.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=300

      Holy Stone HS165 is narrower than the average drone (180 mm vs 246.5 mm). The average drone width is 246.5 mm.180 mm vs 246.5 mm
    • 14 mm more compact height
      Holy Stone HS165 has a lower height than the average drone (51 mm vs 65 mm). The average drone height is 65 mm.
      What it is: The physical height describes the drone's vertical size: the third H value in its Length x Width x Height (L x W x H) dimensions set.
      When it matters: When you care about overall size, packing clearance, or how tall the drone sits in storage or transport.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=120

      Holy Stone HS165 has a lower height than the average drone (51 mm vs 65 mm). The average drone height is 65 mm.51 mm vs 65 mm
    • Higher live view quality
      Holy Stone HS165 has better live view quality than the average drone (1,080p@30 fps vs 1,080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1,080p@25 fps.
      What it is: The live-view mode defines resolution and frame rate of the pilot feed.
      When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: 1080p+

      Holy Stone HS165 has better live view quality than the average drone (1,080p@30 fps vs 1,080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1,080p@25 fps.1,080p@30 fps vs 1,080p@25 fps
    • Burst mode included
      Holy Stone HS165 includes burst mode, while the average drone does not.
      What it is: Indicates whether the camera can capture multiple photos in rapid succession.
      When it matters: When you want a better chance of catching the right moment.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: >=5 fps

      Holy Stone HS165 includes burst mode, while the average drone does not.
    • 2x higher digital zoom
      Holy Stone HS165 offers more digital zoom than the average drone (5x vs 3x). The average drone offers 3x of digital zoom.
      What it is: The digital zoom ratio states how much the image can be magnified electronically.
      When it matters: When you want a closer view without flying nearer.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: >=4

      Holy Stone HS165 offers more digital zoom than the average drone (5x vs 3x). The average drone offers 3x of digital zoom.5x vs 3x
    • Supports headless mode
      Holy Stone HS165 supports headless mode, while the average drone does not.
      What it is: Indicates whether the drone offers a headless mode that keeps controls relative to the pilot position.
      When it matters: When you want simpler directional control that is easier to learn for beginner flying.

      Importance: LOW

      Holy Stone HS165 supports headless mode, while the average drone does not.
    • Burst mode included
      Holy Stone HS165 includes burst mode, while the average drone does not.
    • 2x higher digital zoom
      Holy Stone HS165 offers more digital zoom than the average drone (5x vs 3x). The average drone offers 3x of digital zoom.
    • TapFly supported
      Holy Stone HS165 supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
    • Supports headless mode
      Holy Stone HS165 supports headless mode, while the average drone does not.
    • Higher live view quality
      Holy Stone HS165 has better live view quality than the average drone (1,080p@30 fps vs 1,080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1,080p@25 fps.
    • 31.3% lighter weight
      Holy Stone HS165 is lighter than the average drone (171 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.
    • 66.5 mm more compact width
      Holy Stone HS165 is narrower than the average drone (180 mm vs 246.5 mm). The average drone width is 246.5 mm.
    • 14 mm more compact height
      Holy Stone HS165 has a lower height than the average drone (51 mm vs 65 mm). The average drone height is 65 mm.

    Total
    Camera
    Safety
    Connectivity
    Battery & Design
    • 10.19 km/h slower flight speed
      Holy Stone HS165 reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (5.8 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.
    • 3,880 m lower max service ceiling
      Holy Stone HS165 can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (120 m vs 4,000 m). The average drone reaches 4,000 m.
      Stored as AGL/software altitude limit fallback.
    • 9 min shorter flight time
      Holy Stone HS165 offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (14 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of max flight time.
      Real-world flight time is often lower than the advertised maximum.
    • 1.6 km shorter flight distance
      Holy Stone HS165 has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.4 km vs 2 km). The average drone can fly up to 2 km.
    • Less advanced motor type
      Holy Stone HS165 uses brushed motors, while the average drone uses brushless.
    • Lower video resolution
      Holy Stone HS165 supports lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.
    • Fewer photo format options
      Holy Stone HS165 supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    • 1 axis lower gimbal axes
      Holy Stone HS165 has fewer gimbal axes than the average drone (0 axis vs 1 axis). The average drone has 1 axis gimbal axes.
    • Lower photo resolution
      Holy Stone HS165 supports lower photo resolution than the average drone (2560x 1440 MP vs 4000x3000 MP). The average drone supports 4000x3000 MP photo resolution.
    • 8.31 MP lower main camera megapixels
      Holy Stone HS165 has fewer main camera megapixels than the average drone (3.7 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP MP on the main camera.
    • No 4K video
      Holy Stone HS165 does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
    • Fewer GNSS systems
      Holy Stone HS165 supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou.
    • 31.3% heavier weight
      Holy Stone HS165 has a higher max takeoff weight than the average drone (171 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    • Basic companion app
      Holy Stone HS165 uses the HS GPS PRO companion app, while the average drone uses FreeFlight Pro.
    • 1.11 km shorter transmission distance
      Holy Stone HS165 has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.4 km vs 1,507 km). The average drone reaches 1,507 km of transmission distance.
    • 1,350 mAh lower battery capacity
      Holy Stone HS165 has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (880 mAh vs 2,230 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,230 mAh.
    • 30 min longer charging time
      Holy Stone HS165 charges more slowly than the average drone (120 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    • 10.81 Wh lower battery energy
      Holy Stone HS165 has lower battery energy than the average drone (6.5 Wh vs 17.32 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.32 Wh of energy.
    • 2 year/s older release date
      Holy Stone HS165 is older than the average drone (2,019 vs 2,021). The average drone was released in 2,021.
      June 2,019
    • Lower video resolution
      Holy Stone HS165 supports lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.
      What it is: The listed recording format states maximum capture resolution and frame rate.
      When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: 4K+

      Holy Stone HS165 supports lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.1080p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
    • 10.19 km/h slower flight speed
      Holy Stone HS165 reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (5.8 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.
      What it is: The maximum horizontal speed defines how quickly the drone can move across a scene.
      When it matters: When you want quicker movement or smoother tracking of fast subjects.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: >=50

      Holy Stone HS165 reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (5.8 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.5.81 km/h vs 16 km/h
    • 3,880 m lower max service ceiling
      Holy Stone HS165 can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (120 m vs 4,000 m). The average drone reaches 4,000 m.
      Stored as AGL/software altitude limit fallback.
      What it is: The service ceiling indicates the maximum altitude where the drone can maintain normal performance.
      When it matters: When you fly at higher elevations.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: >=4000

      Holy Stone HS165 can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (120 m vs 4,000 m). The average drone reaches 4,000 m.120 m vs 4,000 m
    • 9 min shorter flight time
      Holy Stone HS165 offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (14 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of max flight time.
      Real-world flight time is often lower than the advertised maximum.
      What it is: The quoted endurance shows how long the drone can stay airborne on one battery in ideal conditions.
      When it matters: When you want longer flights from each battery.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=30

      Holy Stone HS165 offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (14 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of max flight time.14 min vs 23 min
    • Fewer GNSS systems
      Holy Stone HS165 supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou.
      What it is: Lists the satellite navigation systems the drone can use, such as GPS, Galileo, or GLONASS.
      When it matters: When this part of flying or filming matters to you.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: GPS+Galileo+GLONASS

      Holy Stone HS165 supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou.GPS vs GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
    • 1,350 mAh lower battery capacity
      Holy Stone HS165 has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (880 mAh vs 2,230 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,230 mAh.
      What it is: The battery capacity shows how much electric charge the pack can store, commonly in mAh.
      When it matters: When you want longer sessions before changing batteries.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=3500

      Holy Stone HS165 has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (880 mAh vs 2,230 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,230 mAh.880 mAh vs 2,230 mAh
    • Fewer photo format options
      Holy Stone HS165 supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
      What it is: Lists the still-image file formats the drone can save, such as JPEG, RAW, or DNG.
      When it matters: When this part of flying or filming matters to you.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: JPEG+DNG

      Holy Stone HS165 supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
    • 1 axis lower gimbal axes
      Holy Stone HS165 has fewer gimbal axes than the average drone (0 axis vs 1 axis). The average drone has 1 axis gimbal axes.
      What it is: The gimbal axis count describes how many directions the camera is mechanically stabilized.
      When it matters: When you want steadier-looking video.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: 3-axis

      Holy Stone HS165 has fewer gimbal axes than the average drone (0 axis vs 1 axis). The average drone has 1 axis gimbal axes.0 axis vs 1 axis
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    Camera
    Safety
    Connectivity
    Battery & Design

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    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Holy Stone HS165?

    • Extremely portable with a compact, foldable design that fits in a pocket
    • Very beginner-friendly due to easy setup, 'Headless Mode', and one-key takeoff/landing
    • Includes a high-quality semi-hard carrying case and two batteries as standard
    • No FAA registration required due to its lightweight design (under 250g)
    • Highly responsive and helpful customer service based on multiple user accounts

    What customers dislike about Holy Stone HS165?

    • Short battery life, with actual flight times often ranging between 8–12 minutes per battery
    • Fixed camera lacks a gimbal, leading to shaky or tilted video during movement
    • Camera has a noticeable 'fish-eye' effect and limited color depth
    • Fixed flight ceiling often limited to approximately 20–32 meters
    • Difficult to fly in anything beyond light wind due to its small size and brushed motors
    • The phone holder on the controller can feel flimsy and lack security for larger devices

    Expert reviews

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    holystone.com
    01/02/2021
    Holy Stone HS165 - Beginner, Learn-to-Fly Drone Review

    The Holy Stone HS720G is a beginner-friendly, foldable drone featuring a 4K camera with a 2-axis mechanical gimbal and EIS for stable video, packaged in a portable design. It offers responsive flight, GPS stability, and intelligent modes like Follow Me and Orbit via the Ophelia Fly app, providing roughly 25-26 minutes of flight time. Key drawbacks include the lack of obstacle...Read more

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    moonandback.com
    21/01/2024
    Holy Stone HS165 Foldable Drone Review - Moon and Back

    The Holy Stone HS165 is a highly portable, beginner-friendly foldable drone, weighing 6.2 ounces and offering stable flight via GPS-assisted features like Return to Home and Follow Me. It captures 1080p footage, includes a carrying case, and is ideal for novices due to its easy handling, though it lacks a 3-axis gimbal for stabilization. While the drone boasts a solid, compact...Read more

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    holystone.com
    01/02/2021
    Holy Stone HS165 Ervaringen en Gebruikersreview Next Step: Would you like me to find English-language video reviews with Dutch subtitles for this spec...

    The Holy Stone HS165 GPS FPV drone is recognized as a user-friendly, portable option for beginners, featuring one-touch takeoff/landing, a "beginner mode," and a foldable design. It offers a stable GPS system with reliable "Return to Home" and "Follow Me" functions, along with high durability that allows it to withstand crashes. Additional advantages include impressive battery life...Read more

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