Holy Stone HS460 Review | 95 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£120
  • Avg. price in US: ~$160
  • Max flight time: 26 min
  • Video resolution: 2K
  • Max transmission distance: 0.5 km

Holy Stone HS460 review. Compare 95 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among drones and if it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.6

Technical Score

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 components:

26.0%

5.6

Flight

24.0%

5.5

Camera

20.0%

5.7

Safety

16.0%

5.3

Connectivity

14.0%

5.9

Battery & Design

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drone.

When it matters: When you want to know how a drone performs in real flights and how reliable it is for stability, video capture, and controls according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

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    Best prices in UK

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    Verdict

    The Holy Stone HS460 is a beginner-friendly, foldable GPS drone weighing approximately 213g, making it a portable choice that falls under the 249g registration threshold in many regions. It features a 4K UHD camera with a 100° field of view and a 70° remote-adjustable tilt, capable of capturing photos at 3840x2160 resolution. Key performance highlights include upgraded brushless motors for enhanced durability and a flight time of up to 26 minutes per battery. Main pros include its stable GPS-assisted flight, intelligent features like Follow Me and Smart Return-to-Home, and user-friendly controls such as Optical Flow positioning for indoor stability. However, potential cons include a long battery charging time of approximately 3 hours and limited video resolution of 2048x1152P when recording at 25fps.

    Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS460

    Technical Score

    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 components:

    26.0%

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    Flight

    24.0%

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    Camera

    20.0%

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    Safety

    16.0%

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    Connectivity

    14.0%

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    Battery & Design

    5.6
    Holy Stone HS460 has a technical score of 5.61 points, which is lower than that of 65.6% of products in this category.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drone.

    When it matters: When you want to know how a drone performs in real flights and how reliable it is for stability, video capture, and controls according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    0.0

    User reviews

    30.0%

    1.0

    Popularity

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    Popularity
    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.
    1.0
    Holy Stone HS460 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.8% of products in this category.
    Ratio quality/price

    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 components:

    60.0%

    5.6

    Overall score

    40.0%

    9.9

    Price

    6.9
    Holy Stone HS460 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.9 points, which is higher than 51.3% of products in this category.
    Brand name
    What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
    When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Holy Stone
    Max flight time
    What it is: The quoted endurance shows how long the drone can stay airborne on one battery in ideal conditions.
    When it matters: When you want longer flights from each battery.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=30

    26 min
    Holy Stone HS460 has a max flight time of 26 min, longer than 56% of drones and equal to 1.3%.
    Max flight distance
    What it is: The range figure indicates how far the drone can travel while maintaining control and telemetry.
    When it matters: When you plan longer routes and want more range margin.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=10

    0.5 km
    Holy Stone HS460 has a max flight distance of 0.5 km, shorter-range than 67.1% of drones and equal to 3.4%.
    Stored as control-range fallback.
    Max flight speed
    What it is: The maximum horizontal speed defines how quickly the drone can move across a scene.
    When it matters: When you want quicker movement or smoother tracking of fast subjects.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=50

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    Max wind resistance
    What it is: The wind resistance rating shows how much wind speed the drone can handle while staying controllable.
    When it matters: When you fly in windy conditions.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=10.5

    3.4 m/s
    Holy Stone HS460 has max wind resistance of 3.4 m/s, lower than 94.6% of drones and equal to 0%.
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    Video resolution
    What it is: Shows the highest recording resolution and supported frame-rate combinations for video capture.
    When it matters: When you want more room for cropping, downsampling, or delivering sharper footage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 4K+

    2K
    Holy Stone HS460 records video at 2K, lower than 65.8% of drones and equal to 0%.
    4K camera
    What it is: Confirms support for recording video at 4K resolution or higher.
    When it matters: When you want sharper footage, more cropping room, or delivery above Full HD.

    Importance: LOW

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    Sensor size
    What it is: The sensor format value describes the physical light-collecting area.
    When it matters: When you shoot in more difficult lighting.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 1 inch or larger

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    Main camera megapixels
    What it is: The megapixel count states how many millions of pixels the main sensor captures per photo.
    When it matters: When you want more detail for photos or cropping.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=12

    8.29 MP
    Holy Stone HS460 has a main camera resolution of 8.29 MP, lower than 62.8% of drones and equal to 0.8%.
    Max movie bitrate
    What it is: Shows how much video data is recorded each second, usually in Mbps.
    When it matters: When you want cleaner detail retention and fewer compression artifacts in demanding footage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=100

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    Obstacle detection
    What it is: Uses onboard sensors to spot obstacles and warn the pilot or help avoid collisions automatically.
    When it matters: When you fly near trees, facades, cables, or other obstacles that leave little room for error.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Omnidirectional

    no
    Holy Stone HS460 lacks obstacle detection, while 34% of drones offer it.
    Return to Home (RTH)
    What it is: Can fly back toward the takeoff point or a safe home point automatically when triggered.
    When it matters: When signal loss, low battery, or disorientation could make manual recovery harder.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Smart RTH

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    GPS
    What it is: Uses satellite positioning to help the drone understand its location and stabilize navigation.
    When it matters: When you want steadier hovering, more accurate return-to-home behavior, and cleaner position hold.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Holy Stone HS460 has GPS, and 70.4% of drones offer GPS navigation.
    GNSS systems supported
    What it is: Lists which satellite navigation constellations the drone can use, such as GPS, Galileo, or GLONASS.
    When it matters: When stronger satellite coverage and more robust positioning matter in difficult environments.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: GPS+Galileo+GLONASS

    GPS
    Holy Stone HS460 supports GPS GNSS systems, which are less comprehensive than those of 82.1% of drones and the same as those of 17.9% of drones.
    Obstacle sensing directions
    What it is: The listed sensing coverage shows which directions the drone can monitor for obstacles.
    When it matters: When you fly near trees, buildings, or other obstacles.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Omnidirectional

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    Max transmission distance
    What it is: The maximum transmission distance indicates the farthest stable control-and-video link under ideal conditions.
    When it matters: When you plan longer routes and want more range margin.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=10

    0.5 km
    Holy Stone HS460 has a max transmission distance of 0.5 km, shorter-range than 62.8% of drones and equal to 2.6%.
    Transmission latency
    What it is: The transmission latency measures delay between camera capture, pilot view, and control response.
    When it matters: When you want the live view to feel more responsive.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=130

    200 ms
    Holy Stone HS460 has transmission latency of 200 ms, higher than 62.9% of drones and equal to 21.4%.
    Video transmission system
    What it is: Names the radio-link technology used to send live video and telemetry between the drone and controller.
    When it matters: When transmission stability, range behavior, and live-view quality matter during flight.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Digital low-latency

    Wi-Fi
    Holy Stone HS460 uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, which is more advanced than that of 1.3% of drones and the same as that of 49.7% of drones.
    Live view quality
    What it is: Defines the resolution and frame rate of the pilot’s live video feed rather than the recorded file itself.
    When it matters: When you need a clearer, smoother view for framing shots and flying accurately in real time.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 1080p+

    1080p@20 fps
    Holy Stone HS460 offers live view quality of 1080p@20 fps, lower-quality than 54.1% of drones and equal to 1.4%.
    Remote control
    What it is: Shows whether a dedicated handheld controller is included or officially supported.
    When it matters: When precise sticks, longer range, and a more stable pilot setup matter more than phone-only control.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: Dedicated controller

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    Holy Stone HS460 includes a remote control, and 96.1% of drones ship with one.
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    Battery capacity
    What it is: The battery capacity shows how much electric charge the pack can store, commonly in mAh.
    When it matters: When you want longer sessions before changing batteries.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=3500

    1,700 mAh
    Holy Stone HS460 has a battery capacity of 1700 mAh, smaller than 64.1% of drones and equal to 1.3%.
    Battery energy
    What it is: The battery energy figure, usually in Wh, describes total available energy in the pack.
    When it matters: When you want longer sessions before changing batteries.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=40

    12.92 Wh
    Holy Stone HS460 has battery energy of 12.92 Wh, lower than 60.7% of drones and equal to 0.7%.
    Charging time
    What it is: The charging time measures how long a depleted battery needs to reach full charge.
    When it matters: When you want shorter turnaround between flights.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=90

    180 min
    Holy Stone HS460 charges in 180 min, slower than 83.8% of drones and equal to 6.8%.
    Weight
    What it is: The measured mass of the drone body and flight hardware, usually in grams.
    When it matters: When you want the drone to be easier to carry or pack.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=900

    214 g
    Holy Stone HS460 weighs 214 g, lighter than 62% of drones and equal to 0%.
    Removable battery
    What it is: Lets the flight battery be removed and replaced by the user instead of being built in permanently.
    When it matters: When you want to swap packs quickly and keep flying without waiting for a recharge.

    Importance: LOW

    yes
    Holy Stone HS460 has a removable battery, and 99.4% of drones include one.
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    Holy Stone HS460 vs the average drone

    • Favorable EU class
      Holy Stone HS460 is rated as C0 under the EU drone class system, while the average drone is rated as None.
      What it is: The EU class code defines regulatory class under European drone rules.
      When it matters: When you want to understand which flight rules may apply in Europe.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: C0-C1

      Holy Stone HS460 is rated as C0 under the EU drone class system, while the average drone is rated as None.C0 vs None
    • 14.1% lighter weight
      Holy Stone HS460 is lighter than the average drone (214 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.
      What it is: The measured mass of the drone body and flight hardware, usually in grams.
      When it matters: When you want the drone to be easier to carry or pack.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=900

      Holy Stone HS460 is lighter than the average drone (214 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.214 g vs 249 g
    • 3 years newer release date
      Holy Stone HS460 is newer than the average drone (2,024 vs 2,021). The average drone was released in 2,021.
      March 2024
      What it is: The launch period shows how recent the drone platform and software generation are.
      When it matters: When you care about how recent the platform is.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: >=2023

      Holy Stone HS460 is newer than the average drone (2,024 vs 2,021). The average drone was released in 2,021.2024 vs 2021
    • 3 min longer flight time
      Holy Stone HS460 offers longer max flight time than the average drone (26 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of max flight time.
      What it is: The quoted endurance shows how long the drone can stay airborne on one battery in ideal conditions.
      When it matters: When you want longer flights from each battery.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=30

      Holy Stone HS460 offers longer max flight time than the average drone (26 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of max flight time.26 min vs 23 min
    • 14 mm more compact height
      Holy Stone HS460 has a lower height than the average drone (55 mm vs 69 mm). The average drone height is 69 mm.
      What it is: The physical height describes the drone's vertical size: the third H value in its Length x Width x Height (L x W x H) dimensions set.
      When it matters: When you care about overall size, packing clearance, or how tall the drone sits in storage or transport.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=120

      Holy Stone HS460 has a lower height than the average drone (55 mm vs 69 mm). The average drone height is 69 mm.55 mm vs 69 mm
    • Supports headless mode
      Holy Stone HS460 supports headless mode, while the average drone does not.
      What it is: Keeps directional controls relative to the pilot rather than the drone’s nose direction.
      When it matters: When you want simpler directional control while learning or flying at a distance.

      Importance: LOW

      Holy Stone HS460 supports headless mode, while the average drone does not.
    • 3 min longer flight time
      Holy Stone HS460 offers longer max flight time than the average drone (26 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of max flight time.
    • Favorable EU class
      Holy Stone HS460 is rated as C0 under the EU drone class system, while the average drone is rated as None.
    • Supports headless mode
      Holy Stone HS460 supports headless mode, while the average drone does not.
    • 14.1% lighter weight
      Holy Stone HS460 is lighter than the average drone (214 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.
    • 3 years newer release date
      Holy Stone HS460 is newer than the average drone (2,024 vs 2,021). The average drone was released in 2,021.
    • 14 mm more compact height
      Holy Stone HS460 has a lower height than the average drone (55 mm vs 69 mm). The average drone height is 69 mm.
    • 7.3 m/s lower max wind resistance
      Holy Stone HS460 handles weaker wind than the average drone (3.4 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    • 1.5 km shorter flight distance
      Holy Stone HS460 has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.5 km vs 2 km). The average drone can fly up to 2 km.
      Stored as control-range fallback.
    • 500 m lower max service ceiling
      Holy Stone HS460 can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (3,500 m vs 4,000 m). The average drone reaches 4,000 m.
    • Lower video resolution
      Holy Stone HS460 supports lower video resolution than the average drone (2K vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.
    • Fewer photo format options
      Holy Stone HS460 supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    • Narrower tilt range
      Holy Stone HS460 offers a narrower camera tilt range than the average drone (-70 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °). The average drone offers a camera tilt range of -90 to 20 °.
    • 1 axis lower gimbal axes
      Holy Stone HS460 has fewer gimbal axes than the average drone (0 axis vs 1 axis). The average drone has 1 axis gimbal axes.
    • Lower photo resolution
      Holy Stone HS460 supports lower photo resolution than the average drone (3840x2160 MP vs 4000x3000 MP). The average drone supports 4000x3000 MP photo resolution.
    • 3.71 MP lower main camera megapixels
      Holy Stone HS460 has fewer main camera megapixels than the average drone (8.3 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP MP on the main camera.
    • Fewer GNSS systems
      Holy Stone HS460 supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou.
    • 70 ms higher latency
      Holy Stone HS460 has higher transmission latency than the average drone (200 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    • Fewer frequency bands
      Holy Stone HS460 supports 2.4 GHz, 5.7 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    • 1.01 km shorter transmission distance
      Holy Stone HS460 has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.5 km vs 1.507 km). The average drone reaches 1.507 km of transmission distance.
    • 90 min longer charging time
      Holy Stone HS460 charges more slowly than the average drone (180 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    • 530 mAh lower battery capacity
      Holy Stone HS460 has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1,700 mAh vs 2,230 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,230 mAh.
    • 4.4 Wh lower battery energy
      Holy Stone HS460 has lower battery energy than the average drone (12.9 Wh vs 17.32 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.32 Wh of energy.
    • Lower video resolution
      Holy Stone HS460 supports lower video resolution than the average drone (2K vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.
      What it is: Shows the highest recording resolution and supported frame-rate combinations for video capture.
      When it matters: When you want more room for cropping, downsampling, or delivering sharper footage.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: 4K+

      Holy Stone HS460 supports lower video resolution than the average drone (2K vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.2K vs 4K/100 fps
    • 7.3 m/s lower max wind resistance
      Holy Stone HS460 handles weaker wind than the average drone (3.4 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
      What it is: The wind resistance rating shows how much wind speed the drone can handle while staying controllable.
      When it matters: When you fly in windy conditions.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=10.5

      Holy Stone HS460 handles weaker wind than the average drone (3.4 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.3.4 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
    • 90 min longer charging time
      Holy Stone HS460 charges more slowly than the average drone (180 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
      What it is: The charging time measures how long a depleted battery needs to reach full charge.
      When it matters: When you want shorter turnaround between flights.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: <=90

      Holy Stone HS460 charges more slowly than the average drone (180 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.180 min vs 90 min
    • Fewer GNSS systems
      Holy Stone HS460 supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou.
      What it is: Lists which satellite navigation constellations the drone can use, such as GPS, Galileo, or GLONASS.
      When it matters: When stronger satellite coverage and more robust positioning matter in difficult environments.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: GPS+Galileo+GLONASS

      Holy Stone HS460 supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou.GPS vs GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
    • 70 ms higher latency
      Holy Stone HS460 has higher transmission latency than the average drone (200 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
      What it is: The transmission latency measures delay between camera capture, pilot view, and control response.
      When it matters: When you want the live view to feel more responsive.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: <=130

      Holy Stone HS460 has higher transmission latency than the average drone (200 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.200 ms vs 130 ms
    • Fewer photo format options
      Holy Stone HS460 supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
      What it is: Lists the still-image file types the drone can save, such as JPEG, DNG, or RAW formats.
      When it matters: When your photo workflow depends on fast sharing, deeper editing latitude, or both.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: JPEG+DNG

      Holy Stone HS460 supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
    • Narrower tilt range
      Holy Stone HS460 offers a narrower camera tilt range than the average drone (-70 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °). The average drone offers a camera tilt range of -90 to 20 °.
      What it is: Shows how far the gimbal can angle the camera up or down.
      When it matters: When you want steeper top-down shots or upward angles without changing the drone’s whole position.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: -90 to +20

      Holy Stone HS460 offers a narrower camera tilt range than the average drone (-70 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °). The average drone offers a camera tilt range of -90 to 20 °.70 to 0 ° vs 90 to 20 °
    • 1 axis lower gimbal axes
      Holy Stone HS460 has fewer gimbal axes than the average drone (0 axis vs 1 axis). The average drone has 1 axis gimbal axes.
      What it is: The gimbal axis count describes how many directions the camera is mechanically stabilized.
      When it matters: When you want steadier-looking video.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: 3-axis

      Holy Stone HS460 has fewer gimbal axes than the average drone (0 axis vs 1 axis). The average drone has 1 axis gimbal axes.0 axis vs 1 axis

    Graphic comparison of Holy Stone HS460 and other drones

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    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Holy Stone HS460?

    • Equipped with brushless motors which provide smoother operation, higher efficiency, and better durability than brushed alternatives.
    • Lightweight design (under 250g) makes it highly portable and exempt from FAA registration requirements.
    • Beginner-friendly controls including one-key takeoff/landing, headless mode, and optical flow positioning.
    • Extended flight time of up to 26 minutes per battery, which is considered high for its price bracket.
    • Responsive customer service that often provides replacements for malfunctioning units.

    What customers dislike about Holy Stone HS460?

    • Stability issues in windy conditions, with some users reporting the drone being carried away by light breezes.
    • Occasional 'flyaway' incidents or unreliable flight behavior where the drone ignores controller inputs.
    • Difficulties finding official replacement parts, such as propellers or compatible batteries.
    • Steep learning curve for some beginners despite the marketed automated features.
    • Missing spare accessories in some packages, specifically extra propeller guards.
    • Lack of a mechanical gimbal results in shaky video footage during maneuvers or wind resistance.

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