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Holy Stone HS700D Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200Max flight time:22 minVideo resolution:4K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:1 km

Holy Stone HS700D Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 9 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
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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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Score components

85%

5.9

Technical score

15%

8.6

Review score ( 0 · 9)

Review score 15% · 8.6 · based on 9 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
â–¼Worse than 51% of drones
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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
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Score components

26%

5.1

Flight

24%

5.7

Camera

20%

7.0

Safety

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

5.5

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 55% of drones
8.6

Review score

Review score
8.6/ 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, 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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Grades by review (9)
9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Video reviews 9
estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 82% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS700D

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
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Score components:

26%

5.1

Flight

24%

5.7

Camera

20%

7.0

Safety

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

5.5

Battery & Design

5.9
Review score
Review score
8.6/ 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, 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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Grades by review (9)
9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Video reviews 9
estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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
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Popularity:
Holy Stone HS700D 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
7.2/ 10
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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
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Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.2
Max flight time
22 min
Max flight time
22 min
This drone has a max flight time of 22 min, longer than 51% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
1 km
Max flight distance
1 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 1 km, farther than 45.9% of drones and equal to 5% of drones.
Max flight speed
6.94 m/s
Max flight speed
6.94 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 6.94 m/s, slower than 71.5% of drones and equal to 1.9% of drones.
Max wind resistance
12 m/s
Max wind resistance
12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 12 m/s, higher than 75.5% of drones and equal to 15.1% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
120 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
120 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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What reviewers say
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
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
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
?
Main camera megapixels
2 MP
Main camera megapixels
2 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
This drone does not support obstacle detection. 31% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS
GNSS systems supported
GPS
This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, which are less comprehensive than those of 50.8% and the same as those of 14.6%.
Only GPS is consistently confirmed for this model.
Obstacle sensing directions
N/A
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
1 km
Max transmission distance
1 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 1 km, farther than 48% of drones and equal to 5.1% of drones.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
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
1080p@30 fps
Live view quality
1080p@30 fps
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@30 fps, higher-quality than 60.9% of drones and equal to 18.8% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
2,800 mAh
Battery capacity
2,800 mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 2,800 mAh, larger than 69.4% of drones and equal to 2.1% of drones.
Battery energy
20.72 Wh
Battery energy
20.72 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 20.72 Wh, higher than 60.6% of drones and equal to 2.4% of drones.
Charging time
300 min
Charging time
300 min
This drone charges in 300 min, slower than 92.5% of drones and equal to 3.8% of drones.
Weight
630 g
Weight
630 g
This drone weighs 630 g, heavier than 76.3% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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What reviewers say

Holy Stone HS700D vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • 1.3 m/s higher wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    12 m/s
    This drone handles stronger wind than the average drone (12 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    12 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • More video format options
    Video formats
    MP4, AVI
    This drone supports MP4, AVI video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, AVI vs MP4
  • 600 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,800 mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (2800 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    2,800 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    Uses a proprietary balance-plug connector.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • 2.53x lower takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    630 g
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (630 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    630 g vs 249 g
  • 1.3 m/s higher wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    12 m/s
    This drone handles stronger wind than the average drone (12 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    12 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • More video format options
    Video formats
    MP4, AVI
    This drone supports MP4, AVI video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, AVI vs MP4
  • 20 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    110 °
    This drone has a wider field of view than the average drone (110 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    110 ° vs 90 °
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • 2.53x lower takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    630 g
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (630 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    630 g vs 249 g
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@30 fps
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 600 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,800 mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (2800 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    2,800 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    Uses a proprietary balance-plug connector.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • 3.54 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    20.72 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (20.7 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    20.72 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS
    This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    Only GPS is consistently confirmed for this model.
    GPS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 210 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    300 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (300 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    300 min vs 90 min
  • 8.06 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    6.94 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (6.9 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    6.94 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    manual only °
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (manual only ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    manual only ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • 2.56x higher weight
    Weight
    630 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (630 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    630 g vs 246 g
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    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
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • 6.47x less popular
    Holy Stone HS700D is less popular than the average drone (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.47
  • 8.06 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    6.94 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (6.9 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    6.94 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 3,380 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    120 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
  • 4 years older release date
    Release date
    2019
    This drone is older than the average drone (2019 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    November 2018
    2019 vs 2023
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    manual only °
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (manual only ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    manual only ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    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
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • More basic stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    None (Fixed)
    This drone uses None (Fixed) image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    None (Fixed) vs EIS (Digital)
  • 10 MP less camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    2 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
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    3840 x 2160 px
    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
  • 96 GB lower memory card limit
    Max external memory supported
    32 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
    GPS
    This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    Only GPS is consistently confirmed for this model.
    GPS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • Basic companion app
    Companion app
    Ophelia GPS
    This drone uses the Ophelia GPS companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    Ophelia GPS vs HS FPV
  • 210 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    300 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (300 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    300 min vs 90 min
  • 2.56x higher weight
    Weight
    630 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (630 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    630 g vs 246 g
  • 88.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    151 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (151 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    151 mm vs 62.5 mm

Video reviews

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

9.5
Drone 2 Robotics
≈ estimated
20/02/2022
Long-term review · two years of ownership and crash testing
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700D is easy to fly and good value, and a recommended upgrade over cheaper drones and pricier DJI models.
8.0
Nick Cieslak 22
≈ estimated
30/05/2021
Flight test · waypoints, follow-me and orbit features
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700D is fun to fly and worth buying at the right price, but its app is unreliable.
9.0
DM Productions
≈ estimated
19/03/2021
Hands-on review · follow-me, waypoints and return-to-home tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700D is a strong pick for beginners at this price, though its camera and charging time are weak points.
9.0
Nick Cieslak 22
≈ estimated
14/12/2020
Hands-on review · flight test, features and footage quality
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700D has plenty of features for the money, though its footage is only decent.
8.0
BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C
≈ estimated
05/03/2020
Hands-on review · flight modes and settings walkthrough
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700D is a strong flyer with reliable flight functions, though its Wi-Fi video range is disappointingly short.
8.0
RC Escape
≈ estimated
21/12/2019
Distance test · range, return-to-home and charging
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700D is a strong quadcopter with long flight time, but charging takes around six hours.
9.0
RC Escape
≈ estimated
19/12/2019
Hands-on review · test flight and battery tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700D is a decent quadcopter and a clear step up from its HS700 predecessor.
9.0
The Bearded Outdoorsman
≈ estimated
26/09/2019
Hands-on review · flying features and battery life
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700D is a good pick for beginners, but its six to seven hour charge time is the main drawback.
8.0
BigBri67
≈ estimated
05/09/2019
Unboxing and flight test · replacement unit flown in wind
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700D flies steadily enough to trust, though it is hard to fly one-handed and its live view is hard to see.
9.0
Klemen Prepeluh
≈ estimated
14/07/2021
Unboxing and setup · owner still flying it, with flight footage
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700D is a sturdy, well-built drone that the owner still flies; slow charging is its only real downside.

What reviewers agree on

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Stable, easy to fly and full of flight modes, but charging hassles and limited range with a patchy live view frustrate reviewers.
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Holy Stone HS700D

  • Excellent for beginners due to ease of use and simple assembly
  • Precise GPS-assisted stability and accurate Return-to-Home functionality
  • Durable build quality that withstands minor crashes well
  • Powerful brushless motors provide quiet and stable flight performance
  • Good value for money with high-end features at a budget price point
  • Helpful and responsive customer support team

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS700D

  • Extremely long battery charging times (5-7 hours for ~20 mins of flight)
  • Lack of a mechanical gimbal results in shaky video footage
  • Short WiFi/FPV transmission range that can freeze or lag at distance
  • Instructions and manuals are sometimes poorly translated or confusing
  • Requires manual compass and gyro calibration before every flight
  • Camera quality may not meet the standards of professional videography

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS700D is a high-performance consumer drone featuring a 4K UHD camera with a 110° wide-angle lens and a 90° adjustable tilt, capable of capturing 3840x2160P images. It is powered by 2204 1500KV brushless motors and a 2800mAh modular battery that provides up to 22 minutes of flight time. Key characteristics include a GPS-assisted flight system for precise hovering, a 5GHz FPV transmission range of up to 2,600 feet, and a maximum control distance of 3,280 feet. Its main pros are the stable flight performance even in moderate wind, a durable non-foldable frame, and intelligent features such as Follow Me, Waypoint Flight, and precise Auto Return-to-Home. However, notable cons include a very long battery charging time of 5–7 hours, the lack of a mechanical gimbal for advanced image stabilization, and a total weight of 608g which requires FAA registration.

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