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Holy Stone HS175D Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170Max flight time:23 minVideo resolution:2.7K/25 fpsMax transmission distance:0.5 km

Holy Stone HS175D Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 17 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

85%

5.8

Technical score

15%

6.7

Review score ( 4 · 13)

Review score 15% · 6.7 · based on 17 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 62% of drones
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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 57% of models
Score components

26%

4.4

Flight

24%

5.7

Camera

20%

7.2

Safety

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 57% of drones
6.7

Review score

Review score
6.7/ 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 98% of models
Grades by review (17)
4 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 13 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 3
✓ explicit
2

12.8%

6.0

digitalcameraworld.com

8.2%

5.0

firstquadcopter.com

≈ estimated
1

12.8%

4.0

dpreview.com

Video reviews 12

5.1%

10

Hub City Drones & Gadgets

5.1%

9.0

AlToneRC-RTR

5.1%

9.0

Tommy Drone Tech

5.1%

8.0

The Lab Daily

5.1%

8.0

The Review Hub

5.1%

8.0

Lone Valley Adventures

5.1%

8.0

Circling the Drone

5.1%

7.0

Mr. Wild Wales

5.1%

7.0

Gadget Inspector

5.1%

3.0

CurryKitten

2.6%

7.0

Toronto RC

2.6%

6.0

BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 98% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS175D

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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 57% of models
Score components:

26%

4.4

Flight

24%

5.7

Camera

20%

7.2

Safety

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Battery & Design

5.8
Review score
Review score
6.7/ 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 98% of models
Grades by review (17)
4 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 13 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 3
✓ explicit
2

12.8%

6.0

digitalcameraworld.com

8.2%

5.0

firstquadcopter.com

≈ estimated
1

12.8%

4.0

dpreview.com

Video reviews 12

5.1%

10

Hub City Drones & Gadgets

5.1%

9.0

AlToneRC-RTR

5.1%

9.0

Tommy Drone Tech

5.1%

8.0

The Lab Daily

5.1%

8.0

The Review Hub

5.1%

8.0

Lone Valley Adventures

5.1%

8.0

Circling the Drone

5.1%

7.0

Mr. Wild Wales

5.1%

7.0

Gadget Inspector

5.1%

3.0

CurryKitten

2.6%

7.0

Toronto RC

2.6%

6.0

BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
6.7
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 HS175D 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%

6.0

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.1
Max flight time
23 min
Max flight time
23 min
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 23 min, longer than 52% of drones and equal to 1.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
0.5 km
Max flight distance
0.5 km
â–¼ 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
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
7.9 m/s
Max wind resistance
7.9 m/s
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 7.9 m/s, lower than 69.1% of drones and equal to 10.1% of drones.
Value is derived from the model’s Level 4 wind-resistance rating.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
100 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
100 m
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 100 m, lower than 91% of drones and equal to 6% of drones.
Altitude limit set in the app.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
2.7K/25 fps
Video resolution
2.7K/25 fps
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
This drone records video at 2.7K/25 fps, lower than 56.9% 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
8 MP
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 8 MP, lower than 66% of drones and equal to 8.7% of drones.
12.5 MP photo size is interpolated.
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, Galileo, BeiDou
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
â–² Better than 82% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 82.4% and the same as those of 17.6%.
Obstacle sensing directions
N/A
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
0.5 km
Max transmission distance
0.5 km
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.5 km, shorter-range than 57.1% of drones and equal to 3.1% 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
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
1080p@30 fps
Live view quality
1080p@30 fps
â–² Better than 61% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@30 fps, higher-quality than 60.9% of drones and equal to 18.8% 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
1,700 mAh
Battery capacity
1,700 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 1,700 mAh, smaller than 60.1% of drones and equal to 1.6% of drones.
Battery energy
12.9 Wh
Battery energy
12.9 Wh
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 12.9 Wh, lower than 59.4% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Charging time
150 min
Charging time
150 min
â–¼ 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
215 g
Weight
215 g
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 215 g, lighter than 56.7% of drones and equal to 0.5% 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 HS175D 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.
  • More video format options
    Video formats
    MP4, AVI
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This drone supports MP4, AVI video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, AVI vs MP4
  • 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
  • 3 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    23 min
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (23 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    23 min vs 20 min
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@30 fps
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 54.5% more popular
    Holy Stone HS175D is more popular than the average drone (10 vs 6.5).
    10 vs 6.47
  • 3 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    23 min
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (23 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    23 min vs 20 min
  • More video format options
    Video formats
    MP4, AVI
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This drone supports MP4, AVI video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, AVI vs MP4
  • 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.
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@30 fps
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 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
    2.7K/25 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (2.7K/25 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    2.7K/25 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 2.8 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    7.9 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (7.9 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    Value is derived from the model’s Level 4 wind-resistance rating.
    7.9 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 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
  • 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
  • 60 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    150 min
    â–¼ 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
  • 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)
  • 3,400 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    100 m
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (100 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    Altitude limit set in the app.
    100 m vs 3,500 m
  • 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)
  • 2.8 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    7.9 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (7.9 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    Value is derived from the model’s Level 4 wind-resistance rating.
    7.9 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 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
  • 3,400 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    100 m
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (100 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    Altitude limit set in the app.
    100 m vs 3,500 m
  • 2 years older release date
    Release date
    2021
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2021 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    February 2021
    2021 vs 2023
  • 0.5 km shorter flight distance
    Max flight distance
    0.5 km
    â–¼ 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
    2.7K/25 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (2.7K/25 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    2.7K/25 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)
  • 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)
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 0 °
    â–¼ 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 °
  • 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.
  • 4 MP less camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has fewer main camera megapixels than the average drone (8 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    12.5 MP photo size is interpolated.
    8 MP vs 12 MP
  • 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
  • 0.5 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.5 km
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.5 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.
    0.5 km vs 1 km
  • 60 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    150 min
    â–¼ 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
  • 85 mm longer body length
    Length
    360 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (360 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    360 mm vs 275 mm
  • 500 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,700 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1700 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    1,700 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 59 mm wider width
    Width
    300 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (300 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    300 mm vs 241 mm
  • 4.28 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    12.9 Wh
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (12.9 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    12.9 Wh vs 17.18 Wh

Video reviews

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

8.0
The Review Hub
≈ estimated
06/10/2025
Long-term test · 8 months of backyard and travel flying
Verdict
Holy Stone HS175D is a solid beginner buy for learning, but its footage and wind handling fall short.
8.0
The Lab Daily
≈ estimated
06/10/2025
Long-term test · 8 months of weekend flying and road trips
Verdict
Holy Stone HS175D is a good starter drone with clear limits, best suited to learning and casual flying.
9.0
AlToneRC-RTR
≈ estimated
30/09/2024
Hands-on review · refurbished unit, flights and footage
Verdict
Holy Stone HS175D is a good pick for recreational flyers, especially as a refurbished unit.
7.0
Mr. Wild Wales
≈ estimated
24/10/2022
Hands-on review · flight test and return-to-home check
Verdict
Holy Stone HS175D is fun but demanding to fly; it delivers what it promises and works best in open spaces.
9.0
Tommy Drone Tech
≈ estimated
25/03/2022
Hands-on review · GPS, follow-me and circle mode tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS175D is a fun, stable beginner drone and is recommended, despite odd circle-mode behavior.
8.0
Lone Valley Adventures
≈ estimated
19/03/2022
Flight review · wind, return-to-home and smart modes
Verdict
Holy Stone HS175D is good overall, though it drifted away and had a minor crash landing in strong winds.
8.0
Circling the Drone
≈ estimated
26/02/2022
Test flight · flying performance and smart feature checks
Verdict
Holy Stone HS175D is a good, affordable beginner drone if you just want to fly, but its smart features are weak.
3.0
CurryKitten
≈ estimated
15/12/2021
Hands-on review · failed flights and control problems
Verdict
Holy Stone HS175D is not recommended: controls failed repeatedly, it is not beginner friendly, and it is not particularly cheap.
7.0
Gadget Inspector
≈ estimated
31/07/2021
Hands-on review · flight time, range and camera tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS175D is a decent budget GPS drone for the price, but you will likely outgrow it.
10
Hub City Drones & Gadgets
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17/06/2021
Unboxing, setup and test flight · windy GPS hold test
Verdict
Holy Stone HS175D is a strong GPS drone that held its position in strong wind and is worth buying.

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Reviewers love how small and light it is, with decent flight time, but shaky unstabilized video and poor wind handling disappoint.
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6.0
digitalcameraworld.com
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12/08/2022
Product review · Light GPS drone
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS175D is a light, foldable beginner drone that GPS makes easy to fly, but its video is shaky and tops out at 2.7K.
5.0
firstquadcopter.com
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30/03/2022
Product review · Beginner GPS drone
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS175D is a sturdy, foldable beginner drone with long flight time from two batteries, but it has no gimbal and records only 2.7K video.
4.0
dpreview.com
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09/03/2023
Product review · Beginner GPS drone
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS175D is durable and easy to use, but its shaky, inconsistent footage makes it better for play than serious photography.
6.8
qualescegliere.it
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02/07/2024
Written review · Lightweight beginner drone
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS175D is a light, foldable beginner drone with a travel case and two batteries, but without a gimbal its video is shaky.

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What we like about Holy Stone HS175D

  • Extremely beginner-friendly with a gentle learning curve
  • Excellent value for the price, often cited as a top budget entry-level drone
  • Comes with a high-quality, compact carrying case and two batteries for extended flight time
  • Under 250g weight means it does not require FAA registration in many regions
  • Durable build quality that can survive minor crashes
  • Stable hovering capability thanks to optical flow positioning

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS175D

  • No physical gimbal, resulting in shaky and unstable video footage
  • Advertised '4K' is misleading; it only supports 4K for photos, while video is capped at 2.7K or 1080p
  • App performance is inconsistent, with reports of crashes, freezes, and 'abnormal program' errors
  • Vulnerable to drifting and instability in windy conditions due to its light weight
  • Inaccurate GPS positioning at times and slow satellite connection speeds
  • Clunky pre-flight calibration process required before every flight
  • Short flight range compared to premium competitors, typically limited to 300-500 meters

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS175D is a compact, foldable GPS drone weighing approximately 215g, which exempts it from FAA registration. Key specifications include brushless motors, a 4K UHD camera with a 110° wide-angle lens and 90° remote tilt, and a dual-battery system providing up to 46 minutes of total flight time (23 minutes per battery). Its main characteristics include stable flight assisted by GPS, Glonass, and optical flow positioning, alongside smart modes like Follow Me, Point of Interest, and Waypoint Fly. Primary pros are its portability, beginner-friendly one-key takeoff/landing, and the inclusion of a high-quality carrying case; however, notable cons include the lack of a mechanical gimbal leading to shaky video footage, a limited transmission range of 500 meters, and a relatively long 150-minute charging time per battery.

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