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Holy Stone HS650 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Max flight time:10 minVideo resolution:1080p/25 fpsMax transmission distance:0.08 km

Holy Stone HS650 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.5

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

85%

5.2

Technical score

15%

7.0

Review score

Review score 15% · 7.0 · no independent reviews yet
Until reviews appear, its review part counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%.
â–¼Worse than 77% of drones
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

26%

4.6

Flight

24%

4.9

Camera

20%

4.7

Safety

16%

5.6

Connectivity

14%

6.9

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 74% of drones
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Review score

Review score
✕
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, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its review part counts as 7/10.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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    N/A~ £110

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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS650

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

26%

4.6

Flight

24%

4.9

Camera

20%

4.7

Safety

16%

5.6

Connectivity

14%

6.9

Battery & Design

5.2
Review score
Review score
✕
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, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its review part counts as 7/10.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Holy Stone HS650 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 74.3% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

5.5

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

6.8
Max flight time
10 min
Max flight time
10 min
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 10 min, shorter than 81% of drones and equal to 6% of drones.
Max flight distance
0.08 km
Max flight distance
0.08 km
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 0.08 km, shorter-range than 84.5% of drones and equal to 1.1% of drones.
Max flight speed
?
Max wind resistance
?
Max service ceiling (ASL)
30 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
30 m
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 30 m, lower than 99.3% of drones and equal to 0.8% of drones.
Altitude limit set in the app.
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Video resolution
1080p/25 fps
Video resolution
1080p/25 fps
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This drone records video at 1080p/25 fps, lower than 68.3% of drones and equal to 2% of drones.
4K camera
no
4K camera
no
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This drone does not support 4K video. 54.6% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/6"
Sensor size
1/6"
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/6", smaller than 85.2% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
2 MP
Main camera megapixels
2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 2 MP, lower than 85.3% of drones and equal to 13.3% 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)
no
Return to Home (RTH)
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This drone does not support Return-to-Home (RTH). 67.5% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
no
GPS
no
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This drone does not support GPS. 65.2% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
none
GNSS systems supported
none
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
This drone supports none GNSS systems, which are less comprehensive than those of 65.8% and the same as those of 34.2%.
Obstacle sensing directions
N/A
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Max transmission distance
0.08 km
Max transmission distance
0.08 km
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.08 km, shorter-range than 78.6% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 8.2% and the same as that used by 47.7%.
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 720p@30 fps, lower-quality than 56.8% of drones and equal to 22.9% of drones.
Remote control
yes
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
1,000 mAh
Battery capacity
1,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 1,000 mAh, smaller than 79.3% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Battery energy
30.34 Wh
Battery energy
30.34 Wh
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 30.34 Wh, higher than 71.2% of drones and equal to 1.2% of drones.
Charging time
80 min
Charging time
80 min
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 80 min, faster than 66.3% of drones and equal to 4.4% of drones.
Weight
181 g
Weight
181 g
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 181 g, lighter than 65.5% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
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 HS650 vs the average drone

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  • 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 TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • Includes propeller guards
    Propeller guards
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This drone has propeller guards, while the average drone does not. 33.3% of drones offer them.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 13.16 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    30.34 Wh
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (30.3 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    30.34 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 30 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    120 °
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone 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 °
  • 26.4% lower weight
    Weight
    181 g
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (181 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    181 g vs 246 g
  • 10 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    80 min
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (80 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    80 min vs 90 min
  • 30 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    120 °
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone 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 °
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • Includes propeller guards
    Propeller guards
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This drone has propeller guards, while the average drone does not. 33.3% of drones offer them.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, 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
  • 13.16 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    30.34 Wh
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (30.3 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    30.34 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 26.4% lower weight
    Weight
    181 g
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (181 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    181 g vs 246 g
  • 10 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    80 min
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (80 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    80 min vs 90 min
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p/25 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p/25 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    1080p/25 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone supports none GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    none vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 10 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    10 min
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (10 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    10 min vs 20 min
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • No return-to-home (RTH)
    Return to Home (RTH)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not support return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This drone does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/6"
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This drone has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/6" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/6" vs 1/2.3"
  • 6.47x less popular
    Holy Stone HS650 is less popular than the average drone (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.47
  • 3.7% worse value for money
    Holy Stone HS650 has worse value for money than the average drone (6.81 vs 7.1).
    6.81 vs 7.06
  • 10 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    10 min
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (10 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    10 min vs 20 min
  • 3,470 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    30 m
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (30 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    Altitude limit set in the app.
    30 m vs 3,500 m
  • 0.92 km shorter flight distance
    Max flight distance
    0.08 km
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.1 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    0.08 km vs 1 km
  • Simpler motor design
    Motor type
    brushed
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone uses brushed motors, while the average drone uses brushless motors.
    brushed vs brushless
  • 3 years older release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2020 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    March 2020
    2020 vs 2023
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p/25 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p/25 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    1080p/25 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/6"
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This drone has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/6" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/6" vs 1/2.3"
  • 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
    -45 to 0 °
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (-45 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -45 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    1920 x 1080 px
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (1920x1080 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    1920x1080 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • 10 MP less camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has fewer main camera megapixels than the average drone (2 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    2 MP vs 12 MP
  • 3 x lower digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    0 x
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers less digital zoom than the average drone (0 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    0 x vs 3 x
  • No 4K video
    4K camera
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
  • 96 GB lower memory card limit
    Max external memory supported
    32 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >512 GB
    This drone supports less external storage than the average drone (32 GB vs 128 GB). The average drone supports up to 128 GB of external storage.
    32 GB vs 128 GB
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone supports none GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    none vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • No return-to-home (RTH)
    Return to Home (RTH)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not support return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This drone does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
  • 2 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (2 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    POI, TapFly
    2 vs 4
  • 27.3% higher takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    181 g
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a higher max takeoff weight than the average drone (181 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    181 g vs 249 g
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • Fewer frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 0.92 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.08 km
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.1 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    0.08 km vs 1 km
  • 1,200 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1000 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    1,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 49 mm wider width
    Width
    290 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (290 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    290 mm vs 241 mm

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What we like about Holy Stone HS650

  • Extremely lightweight (181g), making it highly portable and easy to maneuver
  • Wide 120-degree field of view (FOV) for capturing expansive shots
  • Relatively fast charging time of approximately 1.4 hours
  • Equipped with intelligent flight modes for simplified piloting
  • Affordable entry-level price point compared to advanced consumer drones

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS650

  • Short maximum flight time of approximately 10 minutes
  • Lack of built-in GPS, which limits advanced navigation and precise positioning
  • Very limited flight range, capped at roughly 0.08 km (80 meters)
  • No internal gyroscope, potentially affecting flight stability in outdoor conditions
  • Missing common hardware features such as an external memory slot and compass
  • Fixed camera quality is basic, lacking HDR mode or raw image support

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS650 is a lightweight, beginner-friendly FPV drone weighing approximately 181g, making it easy to transport without requiring FAA registration. It features a 1080P HD camera with a 120° wide-angle lens for capturing aerial footage and supports interactive flight modes such as voice control, gesture selfies, and trajectory flight paths. Key performance specifications include a maximum flight time of roughly 10 minutes per charge and a control range of up to 80 meters, supported by stability features like altitude hold and headless mode. Main pros include its ease of use for novices, compact design, and fun stunt capabilities like 3D flips; however, it is limited by a short flight duration, lack of GPS-assisted navigation, and vulnerability to windy conditions due to its light build.

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