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Holy Stone HS700E Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250Max flight time:23 minVideo resolution:4K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:1 km

Holy Stone HS700E Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 10 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

85%

5.7

Technical score

15%

7.4

Review score ( 1 · 9)

Review score 15% · 7.4 · based on 10 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 64% of drones
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

26%

4.7

Flight

24%

5.5

Camera

20%

6.6

Safety

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

5.6

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 63% of drones
7.4

Review score

Review score
7.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Grades by review (10)
1 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 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.
Text reviews 1
✓ explicit
1

21.7%

6.0

techradar.com

Video reviews 9

8.7%

9.0

Reviews Unscripted

8.7%

9.0

Quadcopter 101

8.7%

9.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

8.7%

9.0

B4U GO

8.7%

8.0

Gadget Inspector

8.7%

8.0

Simon's Drones

8.7%

8.0

RC Escape

8.7%

6.0

Everyday Tech

8.7%

4.0

RCwithAdam

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 74% of drones
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    N/A~ £250

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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS700E

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

26%

4.7

Flight

24%

5.5

Camera

20%

6.6

Safety

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

5.6

Battery & Design

5.7
Review score
Review score
7.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Grades by review (10)
1 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 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.
Text reviews 1
✓ explicit
1

21.7%

6.0

techradar.com

Video reviews 9

8.7%

9.0

Reviews Unscripted

8.7%

9.0

Quadcopter 101

8.7%

9.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

8.7%

9.0

B4U GO

8.7%

8.0

Gadget Inspector

8.7%

8.0

Simon's Drones

8.7%

8.0

RC Escape

8.7%

6.0

Everyday Tech

8.7%

4.0

RCwithAdam

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.4
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 HS700E 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
6.9/ 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 59% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

6.9
Max flight time
23 min
Max flight time
23 min
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 23 min, longer than 52% of drones and equal to 1.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
1 km
Max flight distance
1 km
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 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
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 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.
Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
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.
Altitude limit set in the app.
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What reviewers say
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
1/3"
Sensor size
1/3"
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/3", smaller than 70.4% of drones and equal to 10.2% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
8.2 MP
Main camera megapixels
8.2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 8.2 MP, lower than 65.3% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
?
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What reviewers say
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, GLONASS
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
â–² Better than 50% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 49.8% and the same as those of 17.1%.
Obstacle sensing directions
downward
Obstacle sensing directions
downward
â–² Better than 57% of models
This drone senses obstacles in downward directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 57.3% and the same as that of 12.1%.
Only downward optical-flow sensing is explicitly present.
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
1 km
Max transmission distance
1 km
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 1 km, farther than 48% of drones and equal to 5.1% of drones.
Value reflects maximum control/transmission range; FPV video range can be lower.
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
1080p@60 fps
Live view quality
1080p@60 fps
â–² Better than 80% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@60 fps, higher-quality than 80.2% of drones and equal to 12.5% 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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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
2,800 mAh
Battery capacity
2,800 mAh
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k 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
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 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
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 300 min, slower than 92.5% of drones and equal to 3.8% of drones.
Weight
557 g
Weight
557 g
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 557 g, heavier than 72.7% 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 HS700E 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.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@60 fps
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@60 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@60 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • More video format options
    Video formats
    MP4, AVI
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This drone supports MP4, AVI video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, AVI vs MP4
  • 40 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    130 °
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a wider field of view than the average drone (130 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    130 ° vs 90 °
  • 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.
    No shutter-speed control.
    partial vs no
  • 600 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,800 mAh
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k 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
  • 3 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    23 min
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (23 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    23 min vs 20 min
  • More video format options
    Video formats
    MP4, AVI
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This drone supports MP4, AVI video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, AVI vs MP4
  • 40 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    130 °
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a wider field of view than the average drone (130 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    130 ° vs 90 °
  • More color profile options
    Color profiles
    Grayscale, Bright, Nostalgic
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This drone supports Grayscale, Bright, Nostalgic color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Grayscale, Bright, Nostalgic vs Normal
  • 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.
    No shutter-speed control.
    partial vs no
  • 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 TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • 2.24x lower takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    557 g
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (557 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    557 g vs 249 g
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@60 fps
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@60 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@60 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 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
  • 600 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,800 mAh
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k 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
  • 3.54 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    20.72 Wh
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 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
  • 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 GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, GLONASS
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 210 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    300 min
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 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
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 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.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    6.94 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
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/3"
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/3" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/3" vs 1/2.3"
  • 2.26x higher weight
    Weight
    557 g
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (557 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    557 g vs 246 g
  • 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.
    Altitude limit set in the app.
    120 m vs 3,500 m
  • 6.47x less popular
    Holy Stone HS700E 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
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 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.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    6.94 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.
    Altitude limit set in the app.
    120 m vs 3,500 m
  • 2.5 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    1.5 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (1.5 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    1.5 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • 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.
    June 2020
    2020 vs 2023
  • 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
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/3"
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/3" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/3" vs 1/2.3"
  • 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 photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG, PNG
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This drone supports JPEG, PNG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG, PNG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • 3.8 MP less camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    8.2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has fewer main camera megapixels than the average drone (8.2 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    8.2 MP vs 12 MP
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, GLONASS
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 1 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (3 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    Follow Me, POI, TapFly
    3 vs 4
  • 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
  • Basic companion app
    Companion app
    Ophelia GO
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This drone uses the Ophelia GO companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    Ophelia GO vs HS FPV
  • 210 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    300 min
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 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
  • 2.26x higher weight
    Weight
    557 g
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (557 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    557 g vs 246 g
  • 62.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    125 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (125 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    125 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 105 mm longer body length
    Length
    380 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (380 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    380 mm vs 275 mm

Video reviews

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

6.0
Everyday Tech
≈ estimated
18/04/2023
Hands-on review · wind handling, camera and battery
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700E holds steadier in wind than small drones, but its camera is weak, and the gimbal model is the better pick.
8.0
Gadget Inspector
≈ estimated
03/04/2023
Hands-on review · flight, range and return-home tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700E offers good value for a budget drone, but electronic stabilisation alone won't fully fix horizon tilt.
9.0
Reviews Unscripted
≈ estimated
19/11/2022
Hands-on review · flight test and unboxing
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700E is a strong pick for its price range, though it would need a three-axis gimbal to fix the tilting horizon.
8.0
Simon's Drones
≈ estimated
24/06/2022
Hands-on review · flights, battery and camera footage
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700E is fun, well built and a good starter at its price, but the controller feels flimsy and the camera is acceptable.
9.0
Quadcopter 101
≈ estimated
22/06/2021
Hands-on review · flight, return-to-home and photo tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700E is a good all-round drone for beginners and intermediate pilots, with minor video lag.
9.0
CAPTAIN DRONE
≈ estimated
04/05/2021
Hands-on review · wind, battery and range flight tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700E handled wind well and matched its claimed battery time; it is a little pricey, but a strong overall pick.
8.0
RC Escape
≈ estimated
02/05/2021
Range test · long-distance flight to maximum distance
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700E beat its claimed range by a wide margin, but it stopped responding to stick input at the far end.
9.0
RC Escape
≈ estimated
01/05/2021
Hands-on review · flight test, range and battery tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700E is a very capable, well-behaved quad with few real complaints, though it lacks a gimbal.
9.0
B4U GO
≈ estimated
14/04/2021
Hands-on review · flying, camera and value for money
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700E flies well and offers strong value with a good camera, though it is slower than its foldable sibling.
4.0
RCwithAdam
≈ estimated
09/04/2021
Hands-on review · flight behaviour, app issues and teardown
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700E is not worth the money, since unreliable flying and a shaky app connection make it hard to recommend.

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Rock-steady in the air with decent images, but range and connection drop out, footage lacks stabilization, and battery life divides opinion.
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6.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
02/02/2023
Expert review · Beginner trainer drone
Verdict
Holy Stone HS700E is a stable, easy-to-fly trainer for new pilots building confidence, but its soft, distorted images rule out serious photography.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Holy Stone HS700E

  • Stable flight performance even in moderate wind conditions
  • User-friendly for beginners with features like Altitude Hold and Headless Mode
  • Includes two modular batteries providing a total flight time of approximately 46 minutes
  • Durable brushless motors that are quieter and more efficient than brushed alternatives
  • Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) helps reduce blur in video footage

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS700E

  • Image quality is often described as mediocre or soft compared to higher-end models
  • Long battery charging times, sometimes taking 4 to 5 hours per battery
  • Lack of a mechanical gimbal means the horizon can tilt during aggressive maneuvers or wind
  • Non-folding design makes it less portable than many modern competitors
  • Lack of obstacle avoidance sensors requires pilots to be extra cautious
  • MicroSD card slot can be difficult to access for some users

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS700E is a GPS-enabled drone designed for beginners, featuring a 4K UHD camera with a 130° field of view and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) for smoother aerial footage. Key characteristics include powerful brushless motors, 5GHz FPV transmission for a 1,640-foot live video range, and a dual-satellite navigation system (GPS/GLONASS) that supports smart modes like Follow Me, Waypoints, and Auto Return-to-Home. Its main pros are its stable flight performance even in light wind, an impressive total flight time of up to 46 minutes via two modular batteries, and a user-friendly setup that includes a premium carrying case. However, its primary cons include a long battery charging time of approximately 5 hours and mediocre image quality that may suffer from soft details or barrel distortion compared to professional-grade models.

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