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Holy Stone HS360E Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Max flight time:30 minVideo resolution:4KMax transmission distance:6 km

Holy Stone HS360E 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.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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
▲ Better than 58% of models
Score components

75%

6.2

Technical Score

25%

7.3

Review score ( 1 · 12)

Based on 1 expert review and 12 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.
▲Better than 58% of drones
6.2

Technical Score

Technical score
6.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components

26%

5.0

Flight

24%

5.5

Camera

20%

6.7

Safety

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

8.3

Battery & Design

▲Better than 51% of drones
7.3

Review score

Review score
7.3/ 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, 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Grades by review (13)
1 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 25%.
Text reviews 1
≈ estimated
1

12.2%

7.0

firstquadcopter.com

Video reviews 8

7.6%

10

DOUG and NIKI

7.6%

8.0

SteffenRC

7.6%

8.0

Alessandro Ippati

7.6%

7.0

12voltvids

7.6%

7.0

Quadcopter 101

7.6%

6.0

Gorillaman's Garage

7.6%

6.0

Half Chrome

7.6%

6.0

RC Escape

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 52% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS360E

Technical Score
Technical score
6.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components:

26%

5.0

Flight

24%

5.5

Camera

20%

6.7

Safety

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

8.3

Battery & Design

6.2
Review score
Review score
7.3/ 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, 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Grades by review (13)
1 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 25%.
Text reviews 1
≈ estimated
1

12.2%

7.0

firstquadcopter.com

Video reviews 8

7.6%

10

DOUG and NIKI

7.6%

8.0

SteffenRC

7.6%

8.0

Alessandro Ippati

7.6%

7.0

12voltvids

7.6%

7.0

Quadcopter 101

7.6%

6.0

Gorillaman's Garage

7.6%

6.0

Half Chrome

7.6%

6.0

RC Escape

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.3
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 88% of models
Popularity:
Holy Stone HS360E 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
7.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 71% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.4
Max flight time
30 min
Max flight time
30 min
▲ Better than 65% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 30 min, longer than 65% of drones and equal to 6% of drones.
Max flight distance
6 km
Max flight distance
6 km
▲ Better than 65% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 6 km, farther than 64.6% of drones and equal to 3.9% of drones.
Max flight speed
7 m/s
Max flight speed
7 m/s
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 7 m/s, slower than 65.2% of drones and equal to 5.7% of drones.
Max wind resistance
5.5 m/s
Max wind resistance
5.5 m/s
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 5.5 m/s, lower than 80.6% of drones and equal to 3.6% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
120 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
120 m
▼ Worse than 70% of models
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.
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Video resolution
4K
Video resolution
4K
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone records video at 4K, higher than 45.5% of drones and equal to 10.4% of drones.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/3"
Sensor size
1/3"
▼ Worse than 70% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/3", smaller than 70.4% of drones and equal to 10.2% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
▼ Worse than 42% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 12 MP, higher than 41.3% of drones and equal to 16.7% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
?
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Obstacle detection
no
Obstacle detection
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This drone does not support obstacle detection. 31% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS
GNSS systems supported
GPS
▼ Worse than 51% of models
This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, which are less comprehensive than those of 50.8% and the same as those of 14.6%.
Obstacle sensing directions
N/A
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Max transmission distance
6 km
Max transmission distance
6 km
▲ Better than 63% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 6 km, farther than 62.8% of drones and equal to 5.1% of drones.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
Digital Transmission
Video transmission system
Digital Transmission
▲ Better than 58% of models
This drone uses Digital Transmission for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 58.5% and the same as that used by 8.7%.
Live view quality
720p@20 fps
Live view quality
720p@20 fps
▼ Worse than 83% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 720p@20 fps, lower-quality than 83.3% of drones and equal to 5.2% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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Battery capacity
?
Battery energy
?
Charging time
?
Weight
249 g
Weight
249 g
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 249 g, heavier than 51% of drones and equal to 11.3% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ 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 HS360E vs the average drone

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  • 10 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    30 min
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (30 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    30 min vs 20 min
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • 5 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    6 km
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (6 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    6 km vs 1 km
  • 5 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    6 km
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (6 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    6 km vs 1 km
  • Less restrictive EU class
    EU class marking
    C0
    ▲ 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
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    partial
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This drone offers partial manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    partial vs no
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 54.5% more popular
    Holy Stone HS360E is more popular than the average drone (10 vs 6.5).
    10 vs 6.47
  • 10 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    30 min
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (30 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    30 min vs 20 min
  • 5 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    6 km
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (6 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    6 km vs 1 km
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    partial
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This drone offers partial manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    partial vs no
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Less restrictive EU class
    EU class marking
    C0
    ▲ 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
  • 5 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    6 km
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (6 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    6 km vs 1 km
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • 41 mm narrower width
    Width
    200 mm
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (200 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    200 mm vs 241 mm
  • 5.2 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    5.5 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (5.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    5.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    ▲ Better than 46% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K vs 4K/100 fps
  • 8 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    7 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (7 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    7 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@20 fps
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@20 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@20 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/3"
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/3" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/3" vs 1/2.3"
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    ▼ 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 transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Digital Transmission
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone uses Digital Transmission for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Digital Transmission vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 5.2 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    5.5 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (5.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    5.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 8 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    7 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (7 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    7 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 3,380 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    120 m
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (120 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    120 m vs 3,500 m
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    ▲ Better than 46% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K vs 4K/100 fps
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/3"
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/3" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/3" vs 1/2.3"
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    ▼ Worse than 41% of models
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 0 °
    ▼ Worse than 33% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    3840 x 2160 px
    ▼ Worse than 50% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (3840x2160 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    3840x2160 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@20 fps
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@20 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@20 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Digital Transmission
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone uses Digital Transmission for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Digital Transmission vs SkyLink 2.0
  • No wireless file transfer
    Wireless file transfer
    no
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This drone does not support wireless file transfer, while the average drone does.
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    HS360E Transmitter
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    This drone uses the HS360E Transmitter controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    HS360E Transmitter vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • 27.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    90 mm
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (90 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    90 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 1.2% higher weight
    Weight
    249 g
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (249 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    249 g vs 246 g

Video reviews

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

8.0
SteffenRC
≈ estimated
14/03/2025
Hands-on review · flights, features and 4K footage
Verdict
Holy Stone HS360E is a very good compact drone for beginners and budget buyers, with strong 4K footage.
6.0
Gorillaman's Garage
≈ estimated
06/03/2025
Test flight · wind handling and image checks
Verdict
Holy Stone HS360E is a small drone with exceptional images, but its fixed camera holds it back.
8.0
Alessandro Ippati
≈ estimated
10/01/2025
Hands-on review · field flights in wind and camera tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS360E is a good-value entry drone for beginners, with surprisingly good photos but no gimbal and weak Follow Me.
7.0
12voltvids
≈ estimated
22/10/2024
Unboxing and test flight · high-wind and geofence check
Verdict
Holy Stone HS360E held up well in high winds, with decent flight time and picture, though stabilization trails a gimbal.
10
DOUG and NIKI
✓ explicit
14/09/2024
Hands-on flight review · Follow Me, gimbal and range
Verdict
Holy Stone HS360E stands out for its remote, connection and ease of use.
7.0
Quadcopter 101
≈ estimated
06/09/2024
Hands-on flight test · flight, app menus and landing check
Verdict
Holy Stone HS360E is a decent FPV explorer for pilots who enjoy that style, but the lack of a mechanical gimbal limits the camera.
6.0
Half Chrome
≈ estimated
05/09/2024
Hands-on review · flight modes, image quality and beginner suitability
Verdict
Holy Stone HS360E is a good beginner drone at its price, though photos are usable rather than professional.
6.0
RC Escape
≈ estimated
04/09/2024
Range test · long-distance flight with signal and return-to-home problems
Verdict
Holy Stone HS360E exceeded its range claim, reaching about 3.8 km, but video lag and altitude loss on return-to-home were drawbacks.
7.0
RC Escape
≈ estimated
01/09/2024
Hands-on review · flight test, range and low-battery checks
Verdict
Holy Stone HS360E is good overall, but it would need a gimbal upgrade to compete with its rivals.
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
firstquadcopter.com
≈ estimated
03/04/2025
Flight test · 4K GPS drone
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS360E is a sub-250g GPS drone whose range covers most legal line-of-sight flying, but hover time is about 25 minutes and there's no mechanical gimbal.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Holy Stone HS360E

  • Digital video transmission with up to 6 km range
  • 249 g weight with EU C0 class marking
  • Waypoint flights, follow-me and return-to-home via GPS
  • Around 30 minutes of flight per battery with brushless motors
  • 12 MP stills and 4K video at a budget price

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS360E

  • No mechanical gimbal, so footage shakes in wind
  • No obstacle sensing for safer flights near trees or buildings
  • Small sensor struggles in low light
  • Live view quality is modest compared with DJI's O4 link

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS360E is a 249 g GPS camera drone with the EU C0 label and a digital video link instead of the usual Wi-Fi. That link reaches up to 6 km, a big step over the few hundred metres of cheaper Holy Stone models. The 4K camera captures 12 MP stills and relies on electronic stabilisation, so footage looks best on calm days. Brushless motors deliver around 30 minutes per battery, and the feature list covers return-to-home, follow-me tracking and waypoint flights planned in the app. A downside is the lack of a mechanical gimbal, which shows in windy conditions and fast pans, and there is no obstacle sensing. For beginners who want long range and GPS automation at a modest price, it is one of the better-equipped budget options.

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