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Holy Stone HS175D Plus Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Max flight time:30 minVideo resolution:4KMax transmission distance:0.5 km

Holy Stone HS175D Plus Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and expert 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 59% of models
Score components

100%

6.0

Technical Score

No expert review graded yet
So the overall score is the technical score alone. With 3 full tests, experts would count 25%.
â–¼Worse than 59% of drones
6.0

Technical Score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 52% of models
Score components

26%

5.0

Flight

24%

5.7

Camera

20%

7.3

Safety

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.3

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 52% 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, first looks half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: The review score is 25% of the overall score with 3+ full tests, less with fewer.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its overall score is our technical score alone.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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    N/A~ £180

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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS175D Plus

Technical Score
Technical score
6.0/ 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 52% of models
Score components:

26%

5.0

Flight

24%

5.7

Camera

20%

7.3

Safety

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.3

Battery & Design

6.0
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, first looks half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: The review score is 25% of the overall score with 3+ full tests, less with fewer.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its overall score is our technical score alone.
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Holy Stone HS175D Plus has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 74.3% of products in this category.
1.0
Ratio quality/price
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–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.1
Max flight time
30 min
Max flight time
30 min
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 30 min, longer than 65% of drones and equal to 6% 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.
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.
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Video resolution
4K
Video resolution
4K
â–² Better than 46% of models
This drone records video at 4K, higher than 45.5% of drones and equal to 10.4% of drones.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
â–² Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
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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.
Max movie bitrate
?
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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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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.
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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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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Holy Stone HS175D Plus vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • 10 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    30 min
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (30 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    30 min vs 20 min
  • 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.
  • 3 years newer release date
    Release date
    2026
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is newer than the average drone (2026 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    2026 vs 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 10 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    30 min
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (30 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    30 min vs 20 min
  • 3 years newer release date
    Release date
    2026
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is newer than the average drone (2026 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    2026 vs 2023
  • 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
  • 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.
    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
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    â–² Better than 46% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K vs 4K/100 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
  • 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.
    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)
  • 6.47x less popular
    Holy Stone HS175D Plus is less popular than the average drone (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.47
  • 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.
    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.
    100 m vs 3,500 m
  • 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
    4K
    â–² Better than 46% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K 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 °
  • 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.
    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.
    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
  • 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
  • 60 mm longer body length
    Length
    335 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (335 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    335 mm vs 275 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

Third-party reviews

What we like about Holy Stone HS175D Plus

  • About 30 minutes per battery, around an hour with two
  • Light 215 g foldable body
  • GPS return-to-home, follow-me and waypoints
  • Brushless motors for steady flight
  • Headless mode for beginners

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS175D Plus

  • Short control range of about 500 m
  • 8 MP sensor limits image detail
  • The hour of flight needs two batteries
  • Few user reviews so far

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS175D Plus is a foldable GPS drone that targets one thing above all: long flying sessions for little money. Each battery is rated for about 30 minutes, and the bundle with two batteries promises around an hour in total, more than most drones at this price. At 215 g it stays well under the 250 g threshold, and brushless motors give it steady, durable flight. GPS adds return-to-home, follow-me tracking and waypoint flights, while headless mode helps beginners keep their bearings. The camera records 4K from an 8 MP sensor, which suits holiday clips rather than detailed photography. The control range is short at about 500 m, so it is best for flying close by. As a brand-new model it has few user reviews so far, but it promises very good endurance for its price.

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