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Holy Stone HS175G Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Max flight time:30 minVideo resolution:4KMax transmission distance:0.8 km

Holy Stone HS175G Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 10 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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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â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

75%

6.2

Technical Score

25%

7.3

Review score ( 0 · 10)

Based on 10 video reviews
Experts count the full 25% of the overall score, because this model has at least 3 full tests. The technical score makes up the other 75%. A video review counts half as much as a written full test.
â–²Better than 59% of drones
6.2

Technical Score

Technical score
6.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

26%

5.1

Flight

24%

5.7

Camera

20%

7.4

Safety

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

7.5

Battery & Design

â–²Better than 53% of drones
7.3

Review score

Review score
7.3/ 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, 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
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Grades by review (10)
10 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 25%.
Video reviews 6

10%

8.0

Tommy Drone Tech

10%

8.0

edrone

10%

8.0

Idaho Quadcopter

10%

8.0

Fishycomics

10%

7.0

bryansbikes

10%

7.0

Quadcopter 101

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 53% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS175G

Technical Score
Technical score
6.2/ 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–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

26%

5.1

Flight

24%

5.7

Camera

20%

7.4

Safety

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

7.5

Battery & Design

6.2
Review score
Review score
7.3/ 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, 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
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Grades by review (10)
10 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 25%.
Video reviews 6

10%

8.0

Tommy Drone Tech

10%

8.0

edrone

10%

8.0

Idaho Quadcopter

10%

8.0

Fishycomics

10%

7.0

bryansbikes

10%

7.0

Quadcopter 101

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.3
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 HS175G has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 88.1% of products in this category.
10
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.4/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

7.4
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
0.8 km
Max flight distance
0.8 km
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 0.8 km, shorter-range than 55.8% of drones and equal to 1.1% of drones.
Max flight speed
7 m/s
Max flight speed
7 m/s
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 7 m/s, slower than 65.2% of drones and equal to 5.7% of drones.
Max wind resistance
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
?
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
0.8 km
Max transmission distance
0.8 km
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.8 km, shorter-range than 53.1% of drones and equal to 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
2100 mAh
Battery capacity
2100 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 2100 mAh, smaller than 51.3% of drones.
Battery energy
?
Charging time
?
Weight
249 g
Weight
249 g
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 249 g, heavier than 51% of drones and equal to 11.3% 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 HS175G 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.
  • Less restrictive EU class
    EU class marking
    C0
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This drone is rated as C0 under the EU drone class system, while the average drone is rated as None.
    C0 vs None
  • 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
  • 54.5% more popular
    Holy Stone HS175G is more popular than the average drone (10 vs 6.5).
    10 vs 6.47
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Less restrictive EU class
    EU class marking
    C0
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This drone is rated as C0 under the EU drone class system, while the average drone is rated as None.
    C0 vs None
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 °
  • 59 mm longer body length
    Length
    334 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (334 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    334 mm vs 275 mm
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    HS175G Remote Controller
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This drone uses the HS175G Remote Controller controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    HS175G Remote Controller vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • 59 mm longer body length
    Length
    334 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (334 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    334 mm vs 275 mm
  • 1.2% higher weight
    Weight
    249 g
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (249 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    249 g vs 246 g
  • Plainer color finish
    Color
    silver
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This drone comes in silver, while the average drone comes in gray.
    silver vs gray

Video reviews

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

7.0
bryansbikes
≈ estimated
12/12/2025
Hands-on review · stability, GPS and return-home test
Verdict
Holy Stone HS175G feels stable and nice to fly, though the floaty GPS bobbing is a real drawback.
8.0
Tommy Drone Tech
≈ estimated
14/02/2025
Hands-on review · flight handling, camera and app test
Verdict
Holy Stone HS175G is a quiet entry-level drone with good photo and video quality.
8.0
edrone
≈ estimated
27/01/2025
Hands-on review · flight tests, return-home and follow-me
Verdict
Holy Stone HS175G is recommended for beginners: quiet, stable and well made, though the camera could be better.
7.0
Quadcopter 101
≈ estimated
24/11/2024
Hands-on review · flight modes and low-battery return test
Verdict
Holy Stone HS175G is a good beginner drone with stabilized video, though it crabs sideways in wind.
8.0
Idaho Quadcopter
≈ estimated
02/11/2024
Full flight test · GPS follow-me, waypoints and orbit
Verdict
Holy Stone HS175G wins this round: easy to fly and stable, though without a gimbal the video is shaky.
8.0
Fishycomics
≈ estimated
26/10/2024
Hands-on review · outdoor flight, speed modes and return-to-home
Verdict
Holy Stone HS175G is an easy-to-fly drone with everything needed to get started and is worth a look.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

Read buyer reviews on Amazon →

What we like about Holy Stone HS175G

  • 249 g weight with EU C0 class marking
  • GPS positioning with return-to-home and follow-me tracking
  • Up to 30 minutes of flight per battery from a 2100 mAh pack
  • Brushless motors give quieter and more durable flight than toy drones
  • Affordable way to get GPS safety features

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS175G

  • Electronic stabilisation only, so video wobbles in wind and fast turns
  • Wi-Fi link reaches only about 800 m
  • Image quality is well below gimbal drones like the DJI Lito 1
  • No obstacle sensing

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS175G is a budget GPS drone that stays at 249 g and carries the EU C0 class label. Brushless motors and satellite positioning give it far steadier outdoor flight than toy drones, and it offers return-to-home, follow-me tracking and up to 30 minutes per battery from its 2100 mAh pack. The 4K camera uses electronic image stabilisation rather than a gimbal, so footage is usable on calm days but shows jello in wind or fast turns. Video reaches the phone over Wi-Fi with a range of about 800 m, short compared with the multi-kilometre digital links on pricier models. For beginners who want GPS safety features without spending DJI money, it is a sensible first step up from an indoor toy, as long as expectations for image quality stay realistic.

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