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Holy Stone HS210FS Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Max flight time:8 minVideo resolution:N/AMax transmission distance:0.05 km

Holy Stone HS210FS Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

4.5

Overall score

Score
4.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

96%

4.3

Technical Score

4%

7.0

Review score ( 0 · 1)

Based on 1 video review
Experts get the full 25% only from 3 full tests (a first look counts as half a test). This model has fewer, so experts count 4% here. The technical score makes up the other 96%. A video review counts half as much as a written full test.
â–¼Worse 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

26%

3.7

Flight

24%

3.7

Camera

20%

4.2

Safety

16%

4.2

Connectivity

14%

7.1

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 97% of drones
7.0

Review score

Review score
7.0/ 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 66% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 4%.
Video reviews 1

100%

7.0

Circling the Drone

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 66% of drones
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    N/A~ £60

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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS210FS

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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

26%

3.7

Flight

24%

3.7

Camera

20%

4.2

Safety

16%

4.2

Connectivity

14%

7.1

Battery & Design

4.3
Review score
Review score
7.0/ 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 66% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 4%.
Video reviews 1

100%

7.0

Circling the Drone

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.0
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 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 68% of models
Popularity:
Holy Stone HS210FS has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than that of 67.8% of products in this category.
8.0
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

60%

4.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.1
Max flight time
8 min
Max flight time
8 min
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 8 min, shorter than 88.5% of drones and equal to 2.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
0.05 km
Max flight distance
0.05 km
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 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.
Max flight speed
5 m/s
Max flight speed
5 m/s
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 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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Video resolution
N/A
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
N/A
Max movie bitrate
N/A
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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)
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
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Max transmission distance
0.05 km
Max transmission distance
0.05 km
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 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
N/A
Live view quality
N/A
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
220 mAh
Battery capacity
220 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k 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
?
Charging time
?
Weight
25 g
Weight
25 g
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 25 g, lighter than 98.5% 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 HS210FS vs the average drone

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  • 89.8% lower weight
    Weight
    25 g
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (25 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    25 g vs 246 g
  • 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.
  • 195 mm shorter body length
    Length
    80 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 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
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 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
    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 3.33x cheaper
    Holy Stone HS210FS is cheaper than the average drone (£60 vs £200).
    £60 vs £200
  • 3.33x cheaper
    Holy Stone HS210FS is cheaper than the average drone (£60 vs £200).
    £60 vs £200
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 89.8% lower weight
    Weight
    25 g
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (25 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    25 g vs 246 g
  • 195 mm shorter body length
    Length
    80 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 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
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 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
    ★ 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
  • 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
  • 12 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    8 min
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (8 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    8 min vs 20 min
  • 10 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    5 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 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
    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.
  • 1,980 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    220 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k 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
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This drone supports none photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    none vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • 14.9% worse value for money
    Holy Stone HS210FS has worse value for money than the average drone (6.12 vs 7).
    6.12 vs 7.03
  • 12 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    8 min
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (8 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    8 min vs 20 min
  • 10 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    5 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 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
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 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.
    0.05 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
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    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
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    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
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This drone does not have a memory card slot, while the average drone does.
  • Fewer video format options
    Video formats
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This drone supports none video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    none vs MP4
  • More basic focus system
    Focus system
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This drone uses none for focusing, while the average drone uses fixed focus.
    none vs fixed focus
  • Fewer color profile options
    Color profiles
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This drone supports none color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    none vs Normal
  • 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.
  • No CMOS sensor
    CMOS sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    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
    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.
  • 90% higher takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    25 g
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a higher max takeoff weight than the average drone (25 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    25 g vs 249 g
  • No beginner mode
    Beginner mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This drone does not support beginner mode, while the average drone does.
  • 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
  • 0.95 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.05 km
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 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
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    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
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This drone does not support wireless file transfer, while the average drone does.
  • 1,980 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    220 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k 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
  • Plainer color finish
    Color
    red
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This drone comes in red, while the average drone comes in gray.
    red vs gray

Video reviews

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

7.0
Circling the Drone
≈ estimated
16/07/2026
Hands-on review · indoor flights and battle mode demo
Verdict
Holy Stone HS210FS is a good beginner drone for indoor use with bright lights, though outdoor flying is not advised.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Holy Stone HS210FS

  • Two drones with a battle mode, so two children can play together
  • Full propeller guards and a 25 g weight make indoor bumps harmless
  • Altitude hold and headless mode for easy control
  • Low price for a two-drone set
  • Simple to set up with no app or phone needed

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS210FS

  • No camera
  • Flights of only about eight minutes per battery
  • Too light for outdoor use in any wind
  • Brushed motors wear out faster than brushless ones

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS210FS is a two-player mini drone set built around a battle game. Two small drones fly against each other indoors, so siblings or friends can compete instead of taking turns. There is no camera, GPS or app here; the appeal is simple flying fun with altitude hold and headless mode to keep things manageable for children. Each drone weighs about 25 g and has full propeller guards, which makes bumps against furniture harmless. Brushed motors and small batteries mean flights of roughly eight minutes, so spare batteries help keep the game going. The short control range and light weight make it a strictly indoor or calm-day toy. For families looking for a shared activity rather than a flying camera, it is an inexpensive and well-reviewed option from an established brand.

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