OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Drones Methodology v2.0
Drones Methodology v2.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontumo Drones Methodology v2.0: technical specifications plus grades from 1,110 independent expert reviews and 2,622 video reviews, with 0% commercial bias.
Explore Drones Methodology v2.0

Holy Stone HS190 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Max flight time:6 minVideo resolution:480pMax transmission distance:0.03 km

Holy Stone HS190 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 13 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.5

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

75%

4.7

Technical Score

25%

7.8

Review score ( 0 · 13)

Based on 13 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–¼Worse than 75% of drones
4.7

Technical Score

Technical score
4.7/ 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 89% of models
Score components

26%

4.7

Flight

24%

4.1

Camera

20%

4.0

Safety

16%

5.0

Connectivity

14%

6.2

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 89% of drones
7.8

Review score

Review score
7.8/ 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–² Better than 78% of models
Grades by review (13)
13 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 25%.
Video reviews 13

5.6%

10

Reviews Unscripted

5.6%

10

DOUG and NIKI

11.1%

8.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

11.1%

8.0

Quadcopter 101

11.1%

8.0

Drones & Dogs

11.1%

8.0

The Friendly Reviewer

11.1%

7.0

B4U GO

5.6%

8.0

It's Bennett's World!

5.6%

7.0

Fishycomics

5.6%

7.0

AlToneRC-RTR

5.6%

7.0

Drone 2 Robotics

5.6%

7.0

TayloredKC

5.6%

7.0

Techy Neon

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 78% of drones
  • No image
No image

Best prices

    N/A~ £25

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS190

Technical Score
Technical score
4.7/ 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 89% of models
Score components:

26%

4.7

Flight

24%

4.1

Camera

20%

4.0

Safety

16%

5.0

Connectivity

14%

6.2

Battery & Design

4.7
Review score
Review score
7.8/ 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–² Better than 78% of models
Grades by review (13)
13 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 25%.
Video reviews 13

5.6%

10

Reviews Unscripted

5.6%

10

DOUG and NIKI

11.1%

8.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

11.1%

8.0

Quadcopter 101

11.1%

8.0

Drones & Dogs

11.1%

8.0

The Friendly Reviewer

11.1%

7.0

B4U GO

5.6%

8.0

It's Bennett's World!

5.6%

7.0

Fishycomics

5.6%

7.0

AlToneRC-RTR

5.6%

7.0

Drone 2 Robotics

5.6%

7.0

TayloredKC

5.6%

7.0

Techy Neon

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.8
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 HS190 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
6.8/ 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 68% of models
Score components:

60%

5.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.8
Max flight time
6 min
Max flight time
6 min
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 6 min, shorter than 96% of drones and equal to 3% of drones.
Max flight distance
0.03 km
Max flight distance
0.03 km
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 0.03 km, shorter-range than 97.8% of drones and equal to 2.2% of drones.
Max flight speed
?
Max wind resistance
?
Max service ceiling (ASL)
?
Show more
Video resolution
480p
Video resolution
480p
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This drone records video at 480p, lower than 89.6% of drones and equal to 0.5% 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
N/A
Main camera megapixels
?
Max movie bitrate
N/A
Show more
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)
no
Return to Home (RTH)
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This drone does not support Return-to-Home (RTH). 67.5% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
no
GPS
no
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This drone does not support GPS. 65.2% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
none
GNSS systems supported
none
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
This drone supports none GNSS systems, which are less comprehensive than those of 65.8% and the same as those of 34.2%.
Obstacle sensing directions
N/A
Show more
Max transmission distance
0.03 km
Max transmission distance
0.03 km
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.03 km, shorter-range than 98% of drones and equal to 2% of drones.
Transmission latency
N/A
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
480p@? fps
Live view quality
480p@? fps
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 480p@? fps, lower-quality than 91.7% of drones and equal to 0.5% 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.
Show more
Battery capacity
300 mAh
Battery capacity
300 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, smaller than 93.3% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Battery energy
1.11 Wh
Battery energy
1.11 Wh
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 1.11 Wh, lower than 95.9% of drones and equal to 1.2% of drones.
Charging time
45 min
Charging time
45 min
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 45 min, faster than 95% of drones and equal to 1.9% of drones.
Weight
38 g
Weight
38 g
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 38 g, lighter than 94.3% 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.
Show more

Holy Stone HS190 vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • 84.6% lower weight
    Weight
    38 g
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (38 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    38 g vs 246 g
  • 45 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    45 min
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (45 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    45 min vs 90 min
  • Includes propeller guards
    Propeller guards
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This drone has propeller guards, while the average drone does not. 33.3% of drones offer them.
  • 189 mm narrower width
    Width
    52 mm
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (52 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    52 mm vs 241 mm
  • 223 mm shorter body length
    Length
    52 mm
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (52 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    52 mm vs 275 mm
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 32.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    30 mm
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (30 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    30 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 8x cheaper
    Holy Stone HS190 is cheaper than the average drone (£25 vs £200).
    £25 vs £200
  • 8x cheaper
    Holy Stone HS190 is cheaper than the average drone (£25 vs £200).
    £25 vs £200
  • 54.5% more popular
    Holy Stone HS190 is more popular than the average drone (10 vs 6.5).
    10 vs 6.47
  • Includes propeller guards
    Propeller guards
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This drone has propeller guards, while the average drone does not. 33.3% of drones offer them.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 84.6% lower weight
    Weight
    38 g
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (38 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    38 g vs 246 g
  • 45 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    45 min
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (45 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    45 min vs 90 min
  • 189 mm narrower width
    Width
    52 mm
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (52 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    52 mm vs 241 mm
  • 223 mm shorter body length
    Length
    52 mm
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (52 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    52 mm vs 275 mm
  • 32.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    30 mm
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (30 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    30 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    480p
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (480p vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    480p vs 4K/100 fps
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone supports none GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    none vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 14 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    6 min
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (6 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    6 min vs 20 min
  • 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
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • No return-to-home (RTH)
    Return to Home (RTH)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not support return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This drone does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
  • 1,900 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    300 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (300 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 2.9% worse value for money
    Holy Stone HS190 has worse value for money than the average drone (6.83 vs 7).
    6.83 vs 7.03
  • 14 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    6 min
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (6 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    6 min vs 20 min
  • 0.97 km shorter flight distance
    Max flight distance
    0.03 km
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    0.03 km vs 1 km
  • Simpler motor design
    Motor type
    brushed
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone uses brushed motors, while the average drone uses brushless motors.
    brushed vs brushless
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    480p
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (480p vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    480p vs 4K/100 fps
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    fixed °
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (fixed ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    fixed ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • 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)
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This drone does not have a memory card slot, while the average drone does.
  • 3 x lower digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    0 x
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers less digital zoom than the average drone (0 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    0 x vs 3 x
  • 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.
  • 128 GB lower memory card limit
    Max external memory supported
    0 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >512 GB
    This drone supports less external storage than the average drone (0 GB vs 128 GB). The average drone supports up to 128 GB of external storage.
    0 GB vs 128 GB
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone supports none GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    none vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • No return-to-home (RTH)
    Return to Home (RTH)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not support return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This drone does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • 3 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (1 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    1 vs 4
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This drone does not have a compass, while the average drone does.
  • 84.7% higher takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    38 g
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a higher max takeoff weight than the average drone (38 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    38 g vs 249 g
  • 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 live view quality
    Live view quality
    480p@? fps
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (480p@? fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    480p@? fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • Fewer frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • 0.97 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.03 km
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    0.03 km vs 1 km
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    HS190 Transmitter
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This drone uses the HS190 Transmitter controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    HS190 Transmitter vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • 1,900 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    300 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (300 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 16.07 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    1.11 Wh
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (1.1 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    1.11 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • Plainer color finish
    Color
    blue
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This drone comes in blue, while the average drone comes in gray.
    blue vs gray

Video reviews

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

8.0
Open Circuit RC & Tech
≈ estimated
07/02/2023
Hands-on review · beginner flights, features and battery
Verdict
Holy Stone HS190 is a solid choice for beginners, but if you want a camera, look for a better drone.
8.0
Quadcopter 101
≈ estimated
04/11/2022
Full flight review · outdoor flying and wind handling
Verdict
Holy Stone HS190 is a small drone that suits beginners and intermediate pilots and performs well outdoors.
7.0
B4U GO
≈ estimated
19/07/2021
Hands-on review · flight test and controls tutorial
Verdict
Holy Stone HS190 is fun and fast for its size, but the HS210 is still the better choice for beginners.
8.0
Drones & Dogs
≈ estimated
03/05/2020
Maiden flight review · wind test and flight modes
Verdict
Holy Stone HS190 is a good-value small drone, with solid wind handling and fun flips.
8.0
The Friendly Reviewer
≈ estimated
01/02/2018
Hands-on review · tutorial and multi-drone pairing
Verdict
Holy Stone HS190 is highly recommended and may be one of the best drones for kids, despite its short flight time.
8.0
It's Bennett's World!
≈ estimated
25/04/2023
Unboxing · first flight and beginner flying tests
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS190 is a great little beginner drone for indoor flying, though it struggles in wind.
10
Reviews Unscripted
✓ explicit
18/12/2022
Short review · quick flight and unboxing
Verdict
Holy Stone HS190 is a tiny drone that is very controllable, folds into its controller, and is a lot of fun to fly.
7.0
Fishycomics
≈ estimated
14/12/2022
Setup and demonstration · short flights
Verdict
Holy Stone HS190 is a good little drone for beginners, though it may drift indoors.
7.0
AlToneRC-RTR
≈ estimated
30/11/2022
First impressions · unboxing and first look
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS190 is a great small practice drone that looks promising, though judged from unboxing alone.
10
DOUG and NIKI
✓ explicit
03/07/2022
Short review · first impressions and unboxing
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS190 is a fun, very controllable mini drone that folds into its controller and is rated as great.

Third-party reviews

Read buyer reviews on Amazon →

What we like about Holy Stone HS190

  • Only 38 g and foldable, so it slips into a pocket and survives bumps indoors
  • Altitude hold and headless mode make the first flights much easier for children
  • One-key flips and simple controls keep beginners interested
  • Very low price for a drone with a live-view camera
  • Huge user base with over 25,000 Amazon reviews

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS190

  • 480p camera is too soft for anything beyond casual snapshots
  • Short flight time from the small 300 mAh battery
  • Control range of about 30 m limits it to indoor and backyard use
  • No GPS, return-to-home or wind stability for outdoor flying

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS190 is a tiny foldable nano drone that weighs just 38 g and fits in a jacket pocket. It targets children and first-time pilots who want something cheap to learn the basics with. Altitude hold keeps it hovering at a steady height, headless mode removes the confusion about which way the front faces, and one-key flips add some fun. A small 480p camera streams to a phone over Wi-Fi, but the picture is only good enough for casual snapshots. Brushed motors and a 300 mAh battery mean short sessions, and the 30 m control range keeps it best suited to living rooms, gyms or calm gardens. There is no GPS or return-to-home. With more than 25,000 Amazon reviews, it is one of the most popular low-cost trainers you can buy.

Compare Holy Stone HS190 with other drones

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Holy Stone HS190 and other drones

No results found