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Holy Stone HS210 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Max flight time:7 minVideo resolution:N/AMax transmission distance:0.05 km

Holy Stone HS210 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 9 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

4.8

Overall score

Score
4.8/ 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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Score components

85%

4.3

Technical score

15%

7.7

Review score ( 0 · 9)

Review score 15% · 7.7 · based on 9 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.
▼Worse than 98% of drones
4.3

Technical score

Technical score
4.3/ 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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Score components

26%

3.4

Flight

24%

3.7

Camera

20%

4.1

Safety

16%

4.9

Connectivity

14%

6.2

Battery & Design

▼Worse than 99% of drones
7.7

Review score

Review score
7.7/ 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
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Grades by review (9)
9 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.
Video reviews 6

11.8%

9.0

Shane Craig

11.8%

9.0

B4U GO

11.8%

8.0

Integral Cam

5.9%

7.0

JD Quad

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 61% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS210

Technical score
Technical score
4.3/ 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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Score components:

26%

3.4

Flight

24%

3.7

Camera

20%

4.1

Safety

16%

4.9

Connectivity

14%

6.2

Battery & Design

4.3
Review score
Review score
7.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (9)
9 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.
Video reviews 6

11.8%

9.0

Shane Craig

11.8%

9.0

B4U GO

11.8%

8.0

Integral Cam

5.9%

7.0

JD Quad

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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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
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Popularity:
Holy Stone HS210 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
6.4/ 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
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Score components:

60%

4.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.4
Max flight time
7 min
Max flight time
7 min
This drone has a max flight time of 7 min, shorter than 92% of drones and equal to 3% of drones.
Max flight distance
0.05 km
Max flight distance
0.05 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 0.05 km, shorter-range than 87.3% of drones and equal to 6.6% of drones.
Limited by the controller range.
Max flight speed
5 m/s
Max flight speed
5 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 5 m/s, slower than 77.9% of drones and equal to 10.1% of drones.
Max wind resistance
?
Max service ceiling (ASL)
?
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
N/A
4K camera
no
4K camera
no
This drone does not support 4K video. 54.6% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
N/A
Main camera megapixels
N/A
Max movie bitrate
N/A
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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
no
Obstacle detection
no
This drone does not support obstacle detection. 31% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
no
Return to Home (RTH)
no
This drone does not support Return-to-Home (RTH). 67.5% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
no
GPS
no
This drone does not support GPS. 65.2% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
none
GNSS systems supported
none
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
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
0.05 km
Max transmission distance
0.05 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.05 km, shorter-range than 85.2% of drones and equal to 9.2% of drones.
Transmission latency
N/A
Video transmission system
?
Live view quality
N/A
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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Battery capacity
220 mAh
Battery capacity
220 mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 220 mAh, smaller than 97.4% of drones and equal to 2.1% of drones.
Battery energy
0.814 Wh
Battery energy
0.814 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 0.814 Wh, lower than 98.2% of drones and equal to 1.2% of drones.
Charging time
60 min
Charging time
60 min
This drone charges in 60 min, faster than 80% of drones and equal to 8.8% of drones.
Published charge-time range: 40-60 min
Weight
24.8 g
Weight
24.8 g
This drone weighs 24.8 g, lighter than 99% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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What reviewers say

Holy Stone HS210 vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • 89.9% lower weight
    Weight
    24.8 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (24.8 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    24.8 g vs 246 g
  • 30 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    60 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (60 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    Published charge-time range: 40-60 min
    60 min vs 90 min
  • Includes propeller guards
    Propeller guards
    yes
    This drone has propeller guards, while the average drone does not. 33.3% of drones offer them.
  • 195 mm shorter body length
    Length
    80 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (80 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    80 mm vs 275 mm
  • 161 mm narrower width
    Width
    80 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (80 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    80 mm vs 241 mm
  • Less restrictive EU class
    EU class marking
    C0
    This drone is rated as C0 under the EU drone class system, while the average drone is rated as None.
    C0 vs None
  • 32.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    30 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
  • 5.71x cheaper
    Holy Stone HS210 is cheaper than the average drone (£35 vs £200).
    £35 vs £200
  • 5.71x cheaper
    Holy Stone HS210 is cheaper than the average drone (£35 vs £200).
    £35 vs £200
  • 54.5% more popular
    Holy Stone HS210 is more popular than the average drone (10 vs 6.5).
    10 vs 6.47
  • Includes propeller guards
    Propeller guards
    yes
    This drone has propeller guards, while the average drone does not. 33.3% of drones offer them.
  • Less restrictive EU class
    EU class marking
    C0
    This drone is rated as C0 under the EU drone class system, while the average drone is rated as None.
    C0 vs None
  • 89.9% lower weight
    Weight
    24.8 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (24.8 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    24.8 g vs 246 g
  • 30 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    60 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (60 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    Published charge-time range: 40-60 min
    60 min vs 90 min
  • 195 mm shorter body length
    Length
    80 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (80 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    80 mm vs 275 mm
  • 161 mm narrower width
    Width
    80 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (80 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    80 mm vs 241 mm
  • 32.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    30 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
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    none
    This drone supports none GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    none vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 13 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    7 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (7 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    7 min vs 20 min
  • 10 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    5 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (5 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    5 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • No return-to-home (RTH)
    Return to Home (RTH)
    no
    This drone does not support return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    This drone does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
  • 1,980 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    220 mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (220 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    220 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    none
    This drone supports none photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    none vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • 11% worse value for money
    Holy Stone HS210 has worse value for money than the average drone (6.36 vs 7.1).
    6.36 vs 7.06
  • 13 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    7 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (7 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    7 min vs 20 min
  • 10 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    5 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (5 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    5 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 0.95 km shorter flight distance
    Max flight distance
    0.05 km
    This drone has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.1 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Limited by the controller range.
    0.05 km vs 1 km
  • 5 years older release date
    Release date
    2018
    This drone is older than the average drone (2018 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    2018 vs 2023
  • Simpler motor design
    Motor type
    brushed
    This drone uses brushed motors, while the average drone uses brushless motors.
    brushed vs brushless
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    none
    This drone supports none photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    none vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • Fewer video codec options
    Video codecs supported
    none
    This drone supports none video codecs, while the average drone supports H.264/AVC.
    none vs H.264/AVC
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    This drone does not have a memory card slot, while the average drone does.
  • Fewer video format options
    Video formats
    none
    This drone supports none video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    none vs MP4
  • More basic focus system
    Focus system
    none
    This drone uses none for focusing, while the average drone uses fixed focus.
    none vs fixed focus
  • Fewer color profile options
    Color profiles
    none
    This drone supports none color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    none vs Normal
  • 3 x lower digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    0 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
    This drone does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
  • No CMOS sensor
    CMOS sensor
    no
    This drone does not have a CMOS sensor, while the average drone does.
  • 128 GB lower memory card limit
    Max external memory supported
    0 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
    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
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • No return-to-home (RTH)
    Return to Home (RTH)
    no
    This drone does not support return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    This drone does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • 4 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    0
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (0 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    0 vs 4
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    This drone does not have a compass, while the average drone does.
  • 90% higher takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    24.8 g
    This drone has a higher max takeoff weight than the average drone (24.8 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    24.8 g vs 249 g
  • No beginner mode
    Beginner mode
    no
    This drone does not support beginner mode, while the average drone does.
  • Fewer frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz
    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
  • 0.95 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.05 km
    This drone has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.1 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    0.05 km vs 1 km
  • Basic companion app
    Companion app
    None
    This drone uses the None companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    None vs HS FPV
  • No wireless file transfer
    Wireless file transfer
    no
    This drone does not support wireless file transfer, while the average drone does.
  • 1,980 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    220 mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (220 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    220 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 16.37 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    0.814 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (0.8 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    0.814 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • Plainer color finish
    Color
    blue, green, pink, red
    This drone comes in blue, green, pink, red, while the average drone comes in gray.
    blue, green, pink, red vs gray

Video reviews

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

9.0
Shane Craig
≈ estimated
26/06/2023
Hands-on review · outdoor wind and beginner flight test
Verdict
Holy Stone HS210 is a very easy-to-fly starter drone and a solid option, though wind pushes it around outdoors.
7.0
X-WING FPV & RC
≈ estimated
24/06/2023
Hands-on review · flight modes and beginner suitability
Verdict
Holy Stone HS210 suits new pilots and kids rather than experienced flyers, and it has no camera.
8.0
Integral Cam
≈ estimated
06/03/2023
Hands-on review · flight, battery and cold-weather test
Verdict
Holy Stone HS210 is a fun, toy-style drone for kids and beginners, though short battery life and drift hold it back.
8.0
HolmesHobbies
≈ estimated
23/03/2021
Hands-on review · flight test and verdict on a budget drone
Verdict
Holy Stone HS210 is very stable for its size and fun for kids, though adults may tire of it.
9.0
B4U GO
≈ estimated
10/02/2021
Hands-on review · year of use, controls and flying tips
Verdict
Holy Stone HS210 is a fun, small drone that suits beginners who want a first flying experience.
7.0
JD Quad
≈ estimated
10/09/2018
Unboxing · first look at contents and build
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS210 makes a positive early impression despite its plasticky feel and no camera; flight tests are still to come.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict

What reviewers agree on

Based on 1 · 9

Reviewers agree it's very easy to fly, small and fun, but it struggles in wind, wobbles in flight and the camera disappoints.
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Mixed views
Criticised
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Holy Stone HS210

  • Comes with three batteries, extending total flight time to approximately 21 minutes
  • Highly durable and crash-resistant due to built-in propeller guards and flexible plastic
  • Extremely beginner-friendly with features like altitude hold and headless mode
  • Offers three adjustable speed modes suitable for learning and progressive skill-building
  • Capable of performing fun aerial stunts like 360-degree flips and auto-rotation
  • Compact and lightweight design makes it very portable and safe for indoor use

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS210

  • Extremely vulnerable to wind; essentially unusable outdoors in anything but a dead calm
  • Short individual flight time of about 5–7 minutes per battery
  • Propellers can easily become jammed by debris like pet hair
  • Battery connectors and the harness can be fiddly or feel fragile to some users
  • Lacks a camera for photo or video capture
  • Difficult to maintain visibility at a distance due to its tiny size

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS210 is an ultra-lightweight 24-gram mini drone designed specifically for indoor flight and beginner training. It features a compact 80 x 80 x 30 mm frame equipped with durable full-protection propeller guards and high-speed rotation capabilities. Key specifications include a 2.4GHz control frequency with a 50-metre range, altitude hold for stable hovering, and a headless mode to simplify orientation for new pilots. Its main advantages are the inclusion of three modular 250mAh batteries providing up to 21 minutes of total flight time (roughly 7 minutes each) and three adjustable speed modes suitable for different skill levels. However, its small size makes it highly susceptible to wind for outdoor use, and it lacks a camera and GPS, limiting its utility for photography or automated navigation.

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