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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£150
  • Avg. price in US: ~$180
  • Max flight time: 16 min
  • Video resolution: 4K/16 fps
  • Max transmission distance: 0.8 km

Holy Stone HS510 review. Compare 95 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among drones and if it is worth buying.

5.3

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%

5.3

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
5.3

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%

3.6

Flight

24.0%

5.4

Camera

20.0%

6.2

Safety

16.0%

5.8

Connectivity

14.0%

6.2

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

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    Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS510

    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%

    ?

    Flight

    24.0%

    ?

    Camera

    20.0%

    ?

    Safety

    16.0%

    ?

    Connectivity

    14.0%

    ?

    Battery & Design

    5.3
    Holy Stone HS510 has a technical score of 5.26 points, which is lower than that of 76% 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

    ?
    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 HS510 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 52% of smartphones.
    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%

    5.3

    Overall score

    40.0%

    9.7

    Price

    6.6
    Holy Stone HS510 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.6 points, which is lower than 61.7% of smartphones.
    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

    16 min
    Holy Stone HS510 has a max flight time of 16 min, shorter than 68.7% of drones and equal to 2.7%.
    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

    0.8 km
    Holy Stone HS510 has a max flight distance of 0.8 km, shorter-range than 63% of drones and equal to 0.7%.
    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

    8.89 km/h
    Holy Stone HS510 has a max flight speed of 8.89 km/h, slower than 72.4% of drones and equal to 0%.
    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

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    Video resolution
    What it is: The listed recording format states maximum capture resolution and frame rate.
    When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 4K+

    4K/16 fps
    Holy Stone HS510 records video at 4K/16 fps, lower than 51.7% of drones and equal to 0%.
    4K camera
    What it is: Indicates whether the drone supports 4K or higher video recording.
    When it matters: When you want a drone that can record in 4K or a higher video resolution.

    Importance: LOW

    yes
    Holy Stone HS510 supports 4K video, and 65.2% of drones do too.
    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

    1/2.7"
    Holy Stone HS510 has a sensor size of 1/2.7", smaller than 78.8% of drones and equal to 0%.
    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 MP
    Holy Stone HS510 has a main camera resolution of 8 MP, lower than 66.1% of drones and equal to 8.1%.
    Max movie bitrate
    What it is: The bitrate indicates how much video data is recorded each second, usually in Mbps.
    When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=100

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    Obstacle detection
    What it is: Indicates whether the drone can detect obstacles and warn the pilot or avoid them automatically.
    When it matters: When you fly near trees, buildings, or other obstacles.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Omnidirectional

    no
    Holy Stone HS510 lacks obstacle detection, while 34.7% of drones offer it.
    Return to Home (RTH)
    What it is: Indicates whether the drone can automatically return to its takeoff point when needed.
    When it matters: When signal drops or the battery gets low.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Smart RTH

    yes
    Holy Stone HS510 includes return-to-home (RTH), and 74.3% of drones provide it.
    GPS
    What it is: Indicates whether the drone can use GPS positioning for navigation and stabilisation.
    When it matters: When you want steadier flight and more reliable positioning.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Holy Stone HS510 has GPS, and 69% of drones offer GPS navigation.
    GNSS systems supported
    What it is: Lists the satellite navigation systems the drone can use, such as GPS, Galileo, or GLONASS.
    When it matters: When this part of flying or filming matters to you.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: GPS+Galileo+GLONASS

    GPS, GLONASS
    Holy Stone HS510 supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, which are less comprehensive than those of 51.8% of drones and the same as those of 29.5% 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

    N/A
    Holy Stone HS510 senses obstacles in N/A directions, which is the same as that of 51.7% of drones.
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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

    0.8 km
    Holy Stone HS510 has a max transmission distance of 0.8 km, shorter-range than 58.2% of drones and equal to 0.7%.
    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

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    Video transmission system
    What it is: The transmission system value identifies the radio-link technology used for control and live feed.
    When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Digital low-latency

    Wi-Fi
    Holy Stone HS510 uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, which is more advanced than that of 1.4% of drones and the same as that of 49.3% of drones.
    Live view quality
    What it is: The live-view mode defines resolution and frame rate of the pilot feed.
    When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 1080p+

    720p@20 fps
    Holy Stone HS510 offers live view quality of 720p@20 fps, lower-quality than 94.2% of drones and equal to 5.8%.
    Remote control
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated handheld remote controller is included or supported.
    When it matters: When you want easier control and monitoring in the field.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: Dedicated controller

    yes
    Holy Stone HS510 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

    1,500 mAh
    Holy Stone HS510 has a battery capacity of 1500 mAh, smaller than 67.3% of drones and equal to 3.9%.
    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

    11.4 Wh
    Holy Stone HS510 has battery energy of 11.4 Wh, lower than 63.3% of drones and equal to 0%.
    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

    150 min
    Holy Stone HS510 charges in 150 min, slower than 76.2% 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

    245 g
    Holy Stone HS510 weighs 245 g, lighter than 53.3% of drones and equal to 2%.
    Removable battery
    What it is: Indicates whether the flight battery can be removed and swapped by the user.
    When it matters: When you want to swap batteries quickly between flights.

    Importance: LOW

    yes
    Holy Stone HS510 has a removable battery, and 99.4% of drones include one.
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    Holy Stone HS510 vs the average drone

    • TapFly supported
      Holy Stone HS510 supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
      TapFly listed in normalized intelligent flight modes.
      What it is: Indicates whether the drone can fly toward a tapped point on screen automatically.
      When it matters: When you want easier straight-line shots with less manual control.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: TapFly available

      Holy Stone HS510 supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
    • 30 ° wider field of view
      Holy Stone HS510 has a wider field of view than the average drone (120 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
      What it is: The field-of-view angle shows how wide the camera can capture in one frame.
      When it matters: When you want a wider or tighter look from the camera.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: 75-90

      Holy Stone HS510 has a wider field of view than the average drone (120 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.120 ° vs 90 °
    • 13 mm more compact height
      Holy Stone HS510 has a lower height than the average drone (52 mm vs 65 mm). The average drone height is 65 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 HS510 has a lower height than the average drone (52 mm vs 65 mm). The average drone height is 65 mm.52 mm vs 65 mm
    • 50.5 mm more compact width
      Holy Stone HS510 is narrower than the average drone (196 mm vs 246.5 mm). The average drone width is 246.5 mm.
      What it is: The physical width describes the drone's side-to-side size: the second W value in its Length x Width x Height (L x W x H) dimensions set.
      When it matters: When you want a clearer picture of the drone's footprint and how much lateral space it needs in use or in a case.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=300

      Holy Stone HS510 is narrower than the average drone (196 mm vs 246.5 mm). The average drone width is 246.5 mm.196 mm vs 246.5 mm
    • Panorama mode included
      Holy Stone HS510 includes panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
      What it is: Indicates whether the drone can automatically capture and stitch wide panoramic images.
      When it matters: When you want wide landscape shots with less manual stitching.

      Importance: LOW

      Holy Stone HS510 includes panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
    • 30 ° wider field of view
      Holy Stone HS510 has a wider field of view than the average drone (120 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    • Panorama mode included
      Holy Stone HS510 includes panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
    • TapFly supported
      Holy Stone HS510 supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
    • 13 mm more compact height
      Holy Stone HS510 has a lower height than the average drone (52 mm vs 65 mm). The average drone height is 65 mm.
    • 50.5 mm more compact width
      Holy Stone HS510 is narrower than the average drone (196 mm vs 246.5 mm). The average drone width is 246.5 mm.

    Total
    Camera
    Safety
    Battery & Design
    • 3,880 m lower max service ceiling
      Holy Stone HS510 can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (120 m vs 4,000 m). The average drone reaches 4,000 m.
    • 7.11 km/h slower flight speed
      Holy Stone HS510 reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (8.9 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.
    • 2 m/s slower descent speed
      Holy Stone HS510 descends more slowly than the average drone (2 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    • 7 min shorter flight time
      Holy Stone HS510 offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (16 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of max flight time.
    • 2 m/s slower ascent speed
      Holy Stone HS510 climbs more slowly than the average drone (3 m/s vs 5 m/s). The average drone climbs at 5 m/s.
    • 1.2 km shorter flight distance
      Holy Stone HS510 has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.8 km vs 2 km). The average drone can fly up to 2 km.
    • Lower video resolution
      Holy Stone HS510 supports lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/16 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.
    • Lower sensor size
      Holy Stone HS510 has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/2.7" vs 1/2"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2".
    • Fewer photo format options
      Holy Stone HS510 supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    • Narrower tilt range
      Holy Stone HS510 offers a narrower camera tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °). The average drone offers a camera tilt range of -90 to 20 °.
    • 4 MP lower main camera megapixels
      Holy Stone HS510 has fewer main camera megapixels than the average drone (8 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP MP on the main camera.
    • Lower photo resolution
      Holy Stone HS510 supports lower photo resolution than the average drone (3,840x 2,160 MP vs 4,000x3,000 MP). The average drone supports 4,000x3,000 MP photo resolution.
    • No waypoint flight
      Holy Stone HS510 does not support waypoint flight, while the average drone does.
    • Fewer GNSS systems
      Holy Stone HS510 supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou.
    • 17.8 °C higher min operating temperature
      Holy Stone HS510 can operate only at a higher minimum temperature than the average drone (-17.8 °C vs 0 °C). The average drone has a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.
    • Lower live view quality
      Holy Stone HS510 has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@20 fps vs 1,080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1,080p@25 fps.
    • 0.71 km shorter transmission distance
      Holy Stone HS510 has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.8 km vs 1,507 km). The average drone reaches 1,507 km of transmission distance.
    • 60 min longer charging time
      Holy Stone HS510 charges more slowly than the average drone (150 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    • 730 mAh lower battery capacity
      Holy Stone HS510 has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1,500 mAh vs 2,230 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,230 mAh.
    • 5.92 Wh lower battery energy
      Holy Stone HS510 has lower battery energy than the average drone (11.4 Wh vs 17.32 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.32 Wh of energy.
    • Lower video resolution
      Holy Stone HS510 supports lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/16 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.
      What it is: The listed recording format states maximum capture resolution and frame rate.
      When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: 4K+

      Holy Stone HS510 supports lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/16 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.4K/16 fps vs 4K/100 fps
    • No waypoint flight
      Holy Stone HS510 does not support waypoint flight, while the average drone does.
      What it is: Indicates whether the drone can follow saved waypoint routes automatically.
      When it matters: When you want repeatable routes or automated flights.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: Waypoint flight available

      Holy Stone HS510 does not support waypoint flight, while the average drone does.
    • 3,880 m lower max service ceiling
      Holy Stone HS510 can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (120 m vs 4,000 m). The average drone reaches 4,000 m.
      What it is: The service ceiling indicates the maximum altitude where the drone can maintain normal performance.
      When it matters: When you fly at higher elevations.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: >=4000

      Holy Stone HS510 can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (120 m vs 4,000 m). The average drone reaches 4,000 m.120 m vs 4,000 m
    • Lower live view quality
      Holy Stone HS510 has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@20 fps vs 1,080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1,080p@25 fps.
      What it is: The live-view mode defines resolution and frame rate of the pilot feed.
      When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: 1080p+

      Holy Stone HS510 has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@20 fps vs 1,080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1,080p@25 fps.720p@20 fps vs 1,080p@25 fps
    • 7.11 km/h slower flight speed
      Holy Stone HS510 reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (8.9 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.
      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

      Holy Stone HS510 reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (8.9 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.8.89 km/h vs 16 km/h
    • Lower sensor size
      Holy Stone HS510 has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/2.7" vs 1/2"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2".
      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

      Holy Stone HS510 has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/2.7" vs 1/2"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2".1/2.7" vs 1/2"
    • 2 m/s slower descent speed
      Holy Stone HS510 descends more slowly than the average drone (2 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
      What it is: The descent speed indicates how quickly the drone can reduce altitude.
      When it matters: When you want quicker movement or smoother tracking of fast subjects.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: >=4

      Holy Stone HS510 descends more slowly than the average drone (2 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.2 m/s vs 4 m/s
    • 60 min longer charging time
      Holy Stone HS510 charges more slowly than the average drone (150 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 HS510 charges more slowly than the average drone (150 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.150 min vs 90 min
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    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Holy Stone HS510?

    • Excellent value for money, often cited as a top choice for a compact drone under $200
    • Weighs less than 250g (approximately 245g), meaning no FAA registration is required in many regions
    • Highly portable, foldable design that includes a quality protective carrying case
    • Capable of capturing sharp 4K resolution photos and decent video quality for its price point
    • Comes with two batteries, providing a total combined flight time of approximately 30–32 minutes
    • Highly responsive and helpful customer support, according to multiple users

    What customers dislike about Holy Stone HS510?

    • Lack of a 3-axis gimbal leads to shaky video footage, especially in windy conditions or during movement
    • Camera angle must be adjusted manually before flight, as it cannot be tilted remotely while in the air
    • The official app (Ophelia Go) can be awkward, non-intuitive, or difficult to set up
    • Instructions and manual are often described as poorly written or confusing
    • The phone holder on the remote control is reported as being too small for some larger phones or those with cases
    • Requires manual compass and gyro calibration before every single flight to ensure safety
    • Remote controller is not rechargeable and requires separate AA batteries

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