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Holy Stone HS600 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Max flight time:28 minVideo resolution:4K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:6 km

Holy Stone HS600 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.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

75%

6.7

Technical Score

25%

7.7

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.
â–²Better than 65% of drones
6.7

Technical Score

Technical score
6.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

26%

6.0

Flight

24%

6.4

Camera

20%

6.9

Safety

16%

6.9

Connectivity

14%

8.3

Battery & Design

â–²Better than 64% of drones
7.7

Review score

Review score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, first looks half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: The review score is 25% of the overall score with 3+ full tests, less with fewer.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% 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

8.3%

8.0

droneaperture.com

Video reviews 10

8.3%

9.0

Peter Carcione

8.3%

8.0

Steve WB

8.3%

8.0

Dragon Blogger Technology and Entertainment

8.3%

8.0

edrone

8.3%

8.0

Hub City Drones & Gadgets

8.3%

8.0

Quadcopter 101

8.3%

8.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

8.3%

6.0

Half Chrome

8.3%

6.0

Alien Drones

4.2%

8.0

Reviews Unscripted

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 66% of drones
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Best prices

    N/A~ £350

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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS600

Technical Score
Technical score
6.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components:

26%

6.0

Flight

24%

6.4

Camera

20%

6.9

Safety

16%

6.9

Connectivity

14%

8.3

Battery & Design

6.7
Review score
Review score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, first looks half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: The review score is 25% of the overall score with 3+ full tests, less with fewer.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% 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

8.3%

8.0

droneaperture.com

Video reviews 10

8.3%

9.0

Peter Carcione

8.3%

8.0

Steve WB

8.3%

8.0

Dragon Blogger Technology and Entertainment

8.3%

8.0

edrone

8.3%

8.0

Hub City Drones & Gadgets

8.3%

8.0

Quadcopter 101

8.3%

8.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

8.3%

6.0

Half Chrome

8.3%

6.0

Alien Drones

4.2%

8.0

Reviews Unscripted

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Popularity:
Holy Stone HS600 has a popularity score of 8.1 points, which is higher than that of 69.3% of products in this category.
8.1
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

7.5
Max flight time
28 min
Max flight time
28 min
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 28 min, longer than 62% of drones and equal to 2.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
6 km
Max flight distance
6 km
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
10.7 m/s
Max wind resistance
10.7 m/s
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 10.7 m/s, higher than 48.9% of drones and equal to 23.7% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
120 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
120 m
â–¼ 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/30 fps
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
â–² Better than 58% of models
This drone records video at 4K/30 fps, higher than 58.4% of drones and equal to 20.3% of drones.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
â–² Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
?
Main camera megapixels
8.3 MP
Main camera megapixels
8.3 MP
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 8.3 MP, lower than 59.3% of drones and equal to 3.3% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
?
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Obstacle detection
no
Obstacle detection
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This drone does not support obstacle detection. 31% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS
GNSS systems supported
GPS
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
1080p@? fps
Live view quality
1080p@? fps
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@? fps, lower-quality than 53.1% of drones and equal to 2.6% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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Battery capacity
?
Battery energy
?
Charging time
?
Weight
?
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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Holy Stone HS600 vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • Built-in display
    Display
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This drone has a built-in display, while the average drone does not.
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    â–² 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
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • 2 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    2
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (2 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    2 vs 0
  • 8 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    28 min
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (28 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    28 min vs 20 min
  • 5 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    6 km
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • Remote ID
    Remote ID
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This drone supports Remote ID, while the average drone does not.
  • 8 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    28 min
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (28 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    28 min vs 20 min
  • 5 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    6 km
    â–² 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
  • 2 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    2
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (2 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    2 vs 0
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    2-Axis Mechanical + EIS
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This drone uses 2-Axis Mechanical + EIS image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    2-Axis Mechanical + EIS vs EIS (Digital)
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    partial
    â–² 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
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Remote ID
    Remote ID
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This drone supports Remote ID, while the average drone does not.
  • Built-in display
    Display
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This drone has a built-in display, while the average drone does not.
  • 5 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    6 km
    â–² 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
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS
    â–¼ 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
  • 8 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    7 m/s
    â–¼ 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 video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    â–¼ 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
    â–² 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
  • 3,380 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    120 m
    â–¼ 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
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 0 °
    â–¼ 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 °
  • No wireless file transfer
    Wireless file transfer
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This drone does not support wireless file transfer, while the average drone does.
  • 75% more expensive
    Holy Stone HS600 is more expensive than the average drone (£350 vs £200).
    £350 vs £200
  • 8 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    7 m/s
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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/30 fps
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    â–¼ 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 °
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Digital Transmission
    â–² 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
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This drone does not support wireless file transfer, while the average drone does.
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    RC243A
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This drone uses the RC243A controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    RC243A vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@? fps
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (1080p@? fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@? fps vs 1080p@25 fps

Video reviews

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

6.0
Half Chrome
≈ estimated
23/10/2024
Hands-on review · flight tests and budget value
Verdict
Holy Stone HS600 is not the best drone around, but it is a solid beginner choice for its price, with a good set of flight modes.
9.0
Peter Carcione
≈ estimated
28/01/2024
Hands-on review · windy beach flights and footage checks
Verdict
Holy Stone HS600 is a very stable flyer with great footage, and it is strongly recommended for its price.
8.0
Steve WB
≈ estimated
23/11/2023
Hands-on review · wind handling, flight time and video quality
Verdict
Holy Stone HS600 impressed overall, with smooth footage and steady handling in strong wind, making it a strong budget pick.
6.0
Alien Drones
≈ estimated
20/11/2023
Hands-on review · flight tests, video quality and pricing
Verdict
Holy Stone HS600 is stable and fine for the price, but video quality and control lag hold it back.
8.0
Dragon Blogger Technology and Entertainment
≈ estimated
29/10/2023
Hands-on review · flight test and return-to-home test
Verdict
Holy Stone HS600 is a fantastic, well-made drone that's easy to learn, though its landing missed the pad slightly.
8.0
edrone
≈ estimated
18/09/2023
Full review · unboxing, setup and flight test
Verdict
Holy Stone HS600 is a great-value beginner drone with strong camera quality, and its few flaws are minor.
8.0
Hub City Drones & Gadgets
≈ estimated
06/09/2023
Hands-on review · flight and return-to-home tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS600 is easy to fly and good value with two batteries, though the descent is slow and the landing is slightly off.
10
Reviews Unscripted
✓ explicit
19/08/2023
Hands-on review · 4K footage, gimbal and follow tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS600 earns top marks overall, with some stick sensitivity and follow-mode quibbles.
8.0
Quadcopter 101
≈ estimated
19/08/2023
Hands-on review · flight, zoom and low-battery tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS600 is a very good drone for the money, with a capable camera and steady flight despite minor wind bounce.
7.0
Half Chrome
≈ estimated
14/08/2023
Hands-on review · flight modes, wind handling and pricing
Verdict
Holy Stone HS600 is an impressive drone, recommended only if it sells below its expected price.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Holy Stone HS600

  • Remote with a built-in 5.5-inch Full HD screen, no phone needed
  • Two-axis gimbal plus EIS for smoother 4K/30 fps video
  • Digital video link up to about 6 km
  • GPS return-to-home, follow-me and waypoint flights
  • Handles winds of around 10.7 m/s and includes Remote ID

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS600

  • No EU class label, so local rules need checking
  • Only a two-axis gimbal
  • 8.3 MP sensor limits photo detail
  • Few user reviews so far

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS600 is a foldable GPS camera drone whose standout feature is its remote with a built-in 5.5-inch Full HD screen. That means no phone is needed to see the live view, which suits pilots who dislike juggling apps and calls mid-flight. The camera records 4K/30 fps video from an 8.3 MP sensor on a two-axis gimbal with added electronic stabilisation, so footage is smoother than on fixed-camera budget drones. A digital link reaches about 6 km, and GPS supports return-to-home, follow-me tracking and waypoint flights. The drone handles winds of around 10.7 m/s and carries Remote ID. It has no EU class label, so check local rules before flying. For buyers who want a screen remote and stabilised 4K at a mid-range price, the HS600 is a practical package.

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