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Holy Stone HS210F Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Max flight time:12 minVideo resolution:N/AMax transmission distance:0.05 km

Holy Stone HS210F Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.0

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 10
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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%

4.4

Technical score

15%

8.3

Review score ( 0 · 7)

Review score 15% · 8.3 · based on 7 videos
7 videos count as 3.3 of the 4 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
â–¼Worse than 94% of drones
4.4

Technical score

Technical score
4.4/ 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%

4.0

Flight

24%

3.7

Camera

20%

4.2

Safety

16%

4.9

Connectivity

14%

6.3

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 97% of drones
8.3

Review score

Review score
8.3/ 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, 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 (7)
7 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
estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 67% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS210F

Technical score
Technical score
4.4/ 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%

4.0

Flight

24%

3.7

Camera

20%

4.2

Safety

16%

4.9

Connectivity

14%

6.3

Battery & Design

4.4
Review score
Review score
8.3/ 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, 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 (7)
7 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
estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
8.8/ 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 HS210F has a popularity score of 8.8 points, which is higher than that of 76.2% of products in this category.
8.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
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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%

5.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.5
Max flight time
12 min
Max flight time
12 min
This drone has a max flight time of 12 min, shorter than 78% of drones and equal to 1% 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.
Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
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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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
300 mAh
Battery capacity
300 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
This drone has battery energy of 1.11 Wh, lower than 95.9% of drones and equal to 1.2% of drones.
Charging time
50 min
Charging time
50 min
This drone charges in 50 min, faster than 91.9% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Weight
35 g
Weight
35 g
This drone weighs 35 g, lighter than 95.4% 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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Holy Stone HS210F vs the average drone

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  • 85.8% lower weight
    Weight
    35 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (35 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    35 g vs 246 g
  • 40 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    50 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (50 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    50 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.
  • 159 mm narrower width
    Width
    82 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (82 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    82 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
  • 153 mm shorter body length
    Length
    122 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (122 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    122 mm vs 275 mm
  • 22.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    40 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (40 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    40 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 8x cheaper
    Holy Stone HS210F is cheaper than the average drone (£25 vs £200).
    £25 vs £200
  • 8x cheaper
    Holy Stone HS210F is cheaper than the average drone (£25 vs £200).
    £25 vs £200
  • 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
  • 85.8% lower weight
    Weight
    35 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (35 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    35 g vs 246 g
  • 40 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    50 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (50 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    50 min vs 90 min
  • 159 mm narrower width
    Width
    82 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (82 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    82 mm vs 241 mm
  • 153 mm shorter body length
    Length
    122 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (122 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    122 mm vs 275 mm
  • 22.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    40 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (40 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    40 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
  • 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.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    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.
  • 1,900 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    300 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
  • 8 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    12 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (12 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    12 min vs 20 min
  • 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)
  • 8.6% worse value for money
    Holy Stone HS210F has worse value for money than the average drone (6.5 vs 7.1).
    6.5 vs 7.06
  • 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.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    5 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 8 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    12 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (12 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    12 min vs 20 min
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 3 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    1
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (1 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    Cruise Control
    1 vs 4
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    This drone does not have a compass, while the average drone does.
  • No beginner mode
    Beginner mode
    no
    This drone does not support beginner mode, while the average drone does.
  • 85.9% higher takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    35 g
    This drone has a higher max takeoff weight than the average drone (35 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    35 g vs 249 g
  • 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.
  • 1,900 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    300 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
    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
    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

9.0
B4U GO
≈ estimated
05/07/2023
Review and instructions · beginner drone for learning to fly
Verdict
Holy Stone HS210F is a top pick for beginners learning to fly, though its flight time is short.
9.0
Toronto RC
≈ estimated
17/06/2023
Hands-on review · flights, flips and driving
Verdict
Holy Stone HS210F is a fun, controllable mini drone that flies and drives well and is recommended.
9.0
Ready To Run RC
≈ estimated
06/06/2023
Unboxing and review · flights and full-battery run time
Verdict
Holy Stone HS210F is a highly recommended mini drone with solid run time for its class.
9.0
Hub City Drones & Gadgets
≈ estimated
25/05/2023
Hands-on review and tutorial · land mode and flight tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS210F is a fun, strongly recommended mini drone that flies well and works as a hovercraft.
7.0
Open Circuit RC & Tech
≈ estimated
10/05/2023
Hands-on review · flight, flip and landing tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS210F flies fairly well as a land-and-air design, but its flips are sloppy and wind pushes it around.
8.0
Scotts Honest Reviews
≈ estimated
10/05/2023
First impressions · unboxing and indoor flight
Verdict
Holy Stone HS210F is a lot of fun to fly, but avoid windy conditions because its light weight makes it easy to lose.

What reviewers agree on

Based on 0 · 7

Reviewers find it easy to handle and beginner-friendly with steady hovering, but it can't cope with wind and ground driving divides opinion.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Holy Stone HS210F

  • Dual-mode functionality allows for both flying and drifting on smooth floors like an RC car
  • Extremely beginner and kid-friendly with intuitive controls and stable hovering
  • Highly durable design featuring protective propeller guards that withstand frequent crashes
  • Includes fun stunt features such as 3D flips, high-speed rotation, and circle fly modes
  • Compact and lightweight, making it an ideal choice for indoor use during poor weather
  • Designed with a distinct higher front to help new pilots easily identify drone orientation

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS210F

  • Short flight time per battery, typically lasting around 6 to 7 minutes
  • Extremely susceptible to wind; even light breezes can cause the drone to drift or blow away outdoors
  • Flimsy-feeling plastic construction, particularly around the battery harness, requires careful handling
  • Small instruction manual print and occasionally unclear steps for battery installation
  • Does not include a camera for photography or video recording
  • Propellers can easily become jammed by pet hair or debris during indoor use

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS210F is a versatile 35g 2-in-1 mini drone designed for both flight and ground racing, featuring a unique 'Race Car' mode that allows for high-speed drifting on smooth surfaces. It comes equipped with a 3.7V 300mAh lithium-polymer battery providing roughly 7 to 9 minutes of flight time, a 2.4GHz remote control with a 164-foot (50m) range, and integrated neon LEDs for night operation. Key pros include its durable design with full propeller guards, three adjustable speed modes for skill progression, and beginner-friendly functions like altitude hold, headless mode, and 360-degree flips. However, its extremely lightweight frame makes it highly susceptible to wind for outdoor use, and its average flight time per battery is relatively short, often requiring frequent recharges or spare units for extended play.

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