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Holy Stone HS220 review: 97 specs compared

Avg. price:~£90Max flight time:9 minVideo resolution:720p/30 fpsMax transmission distance:0.06 km

Holy Stone HS220 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.

Holy Stone HS220
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

35%

4.6

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

4.6

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▼Worse than 92% of drones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 80%
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

26%

2.8

Flight

24%

5.4

Camera

20%

4.2

Safety

16%

5.3

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Battery & Design

▼Worse than 93%
4.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.6/ 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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 97% of models

4.6

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

7.5

Popularity

Grades by review (10)
3 reviews + 7 videos, average 7.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 97%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £90
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Holy Stone HS220

Based on 0 · 9

A fast, nimble flier that's easy to control and fun for flips, let down by a weak camera and a clunky app.
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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS220

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

26%

2.8

Flight

24%

5.4

Camera

20%

4.2

Safety

16%

5.3

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Battery & Design

4.6
Reviews score
4.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
Max flight time
9 min
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 9 min, shorter than 87.5% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
0.06 km
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 0.06 km, shorter-range than 86.7% of drones.
Max flight speed
3 m/s
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 3 m/s, slower than 98.7% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Max wind resistance
7.9 m/s
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)
120 m
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 120 m, lower than 70.2% of drones and equal to 20.2% of drones.
Altitude limit set in the app.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
720p/30 fps
This drone records video at 720p/30 fps, lower than 84.2% of drones and equal to 2.5% of drones.
4K camera
no
This drone does not support 4K video. 54.6% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
?
Main camera megapixels
?
Max movie bitrate
?
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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
no
This drone does not support obstacle detection. 31% of drones support obstacle detection.
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
This drone does not support GPS. 65.2% of drones support GPS.
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
0.06 km
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.06 km, shorter-range than 83.2% of drones and equal to 1.5% of drones.
Value reflects maximum control/transmission range; FPV video range can be lower.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
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
720p@30 fps
This drone offers live view quality of 720p@30 fps, lower-quality than 56.8% of drones and equal to 22.9% of drones.
Remote control
yes
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
750 mAh
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 750 mAh, smaller than 86% of drones and equal to 1.6% of drones.
Battery energy
2.775 Wh
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 2.775 Wh, lower than 92.4% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Charging time
150 min
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 150 min, slower than 76.9% of drones and equal to 6.9% of drones.
Weight
81 g
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 81 g, lighter than 89.7% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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Holy Stone HS220 vs the average drone

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  • 67.1% lower weight
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (81 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    81 g vs 246 g
  • Supports TapFly
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • More video format options
    This drone supports MP4, AVI video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, AVI vs MP4
  • 24.5 mm lower body height
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (38 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    38 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 79 mm shorter body length
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (196 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    196 mm vs 275 mm
  • 45 mm narrower width
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (196 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    196 mm vs 241 mm
  • More video format options
    This drone supports MP4, AVI video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, AVI vs MP4
  • Supports TapFly
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • 67.1% lower weight
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (81 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    81 g vs 246 g
  • 24.5 mm lower body height
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (38 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    38 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 79 mm shorter body length
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (196 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    196 mm vs 275 mm
  • 45 mm narrower width
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (196 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    196 mm vs 241 mm
  • Lower video resolution
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (720p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    720p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    This drone supports none GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    none vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 12 m/s slower flight speed
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (3 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    3 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 35.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.6/ 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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models

    4.6

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    7.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    3 reviews + 7 videos, average 7.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.6 vs 7.1
  • 2.8 m/s lower wind resistance
    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
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 11 min shorter flight time
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (9 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    9 min vs 20 min
  • No subject tracking
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • 35.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.6/ 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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models

    4.6

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    7.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    3 reviews + 7 videos, average 7.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.6 vs 7.1
  • 7.4% worse value for money
    Holy Stone HS220 has worse value for money than the average drone (6.97 vs 7.5).
    6.97 vs 7.48
  • 12 m/s slower flight speed
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (3 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    3 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 2.8 m/s lower wind resistance
    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
  • 11 min shorter flight time
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (9 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    9 min vs 20 min
  • 3,380 m lower service ceiling
    This drone can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (120 m vs 3,500 m). The average drone reaches 3,500 m.
    Altitude limit set in the app.
    120 m vs 3,500 m
  • 5 years older release date
    This drone is older than the average drone (2018 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    October 2018
    2018 vs 2023
  • 0.94 km shorter flight distance
    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.
    0.06 km vs 1 km
  • Simpler motor design
    This drone uses coreless motors, while the average drone uses brushless motors.
    coreless vs brushless
  • Lower video resolution
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (720p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    720p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Narrower tilt range
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (fixed ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    fixed ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Lower photo resolution
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (1280x720 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    1280x720 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • Fewer photo format options
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • More basic stabilization
    This drone uses None (Fixed) image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    None (Fixed) vs EIS (Digital)
  • 30 ° narrower field of view
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (60 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    60 ° vs 90 °
  • No 4K video
    This drone does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
  • 96 GB lower memory card limit
    This drone supports less external storage than the average drone (32 GB vs 128 GB). The average drone supports up to 128 GB of external storage.
    32 GB vs 128 GB
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    This drone supports none GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    none vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No subject tracking
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • No return-to-home (RTH)
    This drone does not support return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
  • No GPS
    This drone does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
  • No POI mode
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • 3 fewer flight modes
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (1 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    TapFly
    1 vs 4
  • No compass
    This drone does not have a compass, while the average drone does.
  • No beginner mode
    This drone does not support beginner mode, while the average drone does.
  • 67.6% higher takeoff weight
    This drone has a higher max takeoff weight than the average drone (80.8 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    80.8 g vs 249 g
  • More basic transmission system
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • Fewer frequency bands
    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
  • Lower live view quality
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 0.94 km shorter transmission range
    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.
    Value reflects maximum control/transmission range; FPV video range can be lower.
    0.06 km vs 1 km
  • 1,450 mAh less battery capacity
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (750 mAh vs 2,200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,200 mAh.
    750 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 60 min longer charging time
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (150 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    150 min vs 90 min
  • 14.41 Wh less battery energy
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (2.8 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    2.775 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • Plainer color finish
    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

8.0
JD Quad
≈ estimated
03/10/2019
Long-term test · about six months of flying
Verdict
Holy Stone HS220 is still a fun, basic flyer after six months, though the app and price hold it back.
8.0
JD Quad
≈ estimated
19/03/2019
Unboxing and flight test · both modes, camera and wind
Verdict
Holy Stone HS220 is a fun little quad, but its camera image and app readability need work.
9.0
BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C
≈ estimated
01/02/2019
Hands-on review · indoor and outdoor flight tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS220 is very steady and fun to fly, with a strong cool factor.
7.0
DronesGator
≈ estimated
11/01/2019
Hands-on review · flight, camera and battery impressions
Verdict
Holy Stone HS220 is a fun toy quadcopter for beginners; treat the camera as an optional extra.
6.0
DroningON
≈ estimated
19/12/2018
Unboxing and flight test · folding design and camera check
Verdict
Holy Stone HS220 has a clever folding design and is fun to fly, but it is pricey for a drone with no autonomy.
8.0
BillM - RC & Gadgets
≈ estimated
15/11/2018
Hands-on review · indoor flight test, part one of two
Verdict
Holy Stone HS220 is a small, stable drone with good flight time, though its camera only shoots 720p.
8.0
BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C
≈ estimated
26/01/2019
Unboxing · first impressions · setup
Verdict
Holy Stone HS220 makes a very positive first impression, but it has not been flown yet.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.2
uavadviser.com
✓ explicit
13/11/2018
Hands-on review · Foldable two-mode drone
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS220 is a foldable beginner drone that flies well in small rooms, but it needs spare batteries and its 720p camera only works with the arms extended.
8.2
yourdronereviews.com
✓ explicit
19/01/2020
Hands-on review · Fun foldable drone
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS220 is a light, fun foldable drone for beginners and kids, but its roughly 7-minute flights and app video that freezes hold it back.
4.0
the-gadgeteer.com
≈ estimated
03/12/2018
Field test · Rugged folding drone
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS220 is a tough little folding drone, fun once you trim it, but drift, 150-minute charging and a glitchy app hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Holy Stone HS220

  • Innovative transforming design with 'folded' and 'wing' flight modes
  • Highly durable and crash-proof, ideal for beginners and kids
  • User-friendly features like altitude hold and one-key takeoff/landing
  • Includes two modular batteries (one used for the drone, one for the controller)
  • Compact and highly portable when folded
  • Capable of performing 360° flips and rolls in wing mode

What customers don't like about Holy Stone HS220

  • Low camera resolution (720p) with a fixed horizontal view
  • Poor performance in windy conditions due to its lightweight build
  • Long battery charging times and can only charge one battery at a time via the transmitter
  • Susceptible to drifting, with some users reporting the trim feature is ineffective
  • Camera and flip functions are only available in extended 'wing' mode
  • Wi-Fi FPV range is limited and prone to lag

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS220 is a versatile, beginner-oriented FPV drone notable for its dual-flight design that allows it to operate in both folded (compact/indoor) and unfolded (standard/outdoor) modes. It features a 720P HD camera with a 60° manually adjustable angle and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi real-time transmission for smartphone-based FPV. Key technical specs include a flight time of 7–9 minutes per battery (yielding approximately 15 minutes with the included two-battery set), a control range of 40–60 meters, and a weight of roughly 50g. Main pros include its highly portable foldable frame, four speed settings for skill progression, and stable altitude hold. However, notable cons include the lack of GPS or optical flow sensors causing it to drift in wind, and a charging system integrated into the remote that prevents charging both batteries simultaneously.

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