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Holy Stone HS710 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200Max flight time:25 minVideo resolution:4K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:0.6 km

Holy Stone HS710 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.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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
▲ Better than 58% of models
Score components

85%

6.3

Technical score

15%

7.5

Review score ( 0 · 10)

Review score 15% · 7.5 · 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.
▲Better than 58% of drones
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

26%

5.9

Flight

24%

6.2

Camera

20%

6.9

Safety

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.5

Battery & Design

▲Better than 56% of drones
7.5

Review score

Review score
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Grades by review (10)
10 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 7

10.5%

10

DOUG and NIKI

10.5%

9.0

RC Escape

10.5%

8.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

10.5%

7.0

RCKicks

10.5%

7.0

Drone UK

10.5%

5.0

Alien Drones

5.3%

9.0

CHIGABYTE

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 70% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS710

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components:

26%

5.9

Flight

24%

6.2

Camera

20%

6.9

Safety

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.5

Battery & Design

6.3
Review score
Review score
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Grades by review (10)
10 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 7

10.5%

10

DOUG and NIKI

10.5%

9.0

RC Escape

10.5%

8.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

10.5%

7.0

RCKicks

10.5%

7.0

Drone UK

10.5%

5.0

Alien Drones

5.3%

9.0

CHIGABYTE

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Popularity:
Holy Stone HS710 has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than that of 77.7% of products in this category.
9.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.4
Max flight time
25 min
Max flight time
25 min
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 25 min, longer than 54.5% of drones and equal to 4.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
0.6 km
Max flight distance
0.6 km
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 0.6 km, shorter-range than 57.5% of drones and equal to 1.7% of drones.
Max flight speed
?
Max wind resistance
?
Max service ceiling (ASL)
120 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
120 m
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
?
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 8 MP, lower than 66% of drones and equal to 8.7% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
?
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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
no
Obstacle detection
no
▼ 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
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ 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
▲ 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
N/A
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
0.6 km
Max transmission distance
0.6 km
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.6 km, shorter-range than 54.6% of drones and equal to 2% 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
▼ 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@30 fps
Live view quality
1080p@30 fps
▲ Better than 61% of models
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
▲ 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
1,820 mAh
Battery capacity
1,820 mAh
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 1,820 mAh, smaller than 56% of drones.
Battery energy
14.014 Wh
Battery energy
14.014 Wh
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 14.014 Wh, lower than 56.5% of drones.
Charging time
150 min
Charging time
150 min
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 150 min, slower than 76.9% of drones and equal to 6.9% of drones.
Weight
240 g
Weight
240 g
▲ Better than 54% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 240 g, lighter than 53.6% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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What reviewers say

Holy Stone HS710 vs the average drone

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  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    ▲ 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
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • More color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, D-Log
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This drone supports Normal, D-Log color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, D-Log vs Normal
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    partial
    ▲ 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
  • 30 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    120 °
    ▲ 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 °
  • 5 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    25 min
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (25 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    25 min vs 20 min
  • 5 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    25 min
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (25 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    25 min vs 20 min
  • More color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, D-Log
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This drone supports Normal, D-Log color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, D-Log vs Normal
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    partial
    ▲ 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
  • 30 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    120 °
    ▲ 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 panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@30 fps
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    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
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • 8.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    54 mm
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (54 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    54 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    ▼ 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
    ▲ 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
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    ▲ 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
  • 60 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    150 min
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (150 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    150 min vs 90 min
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    ▼ Worse than 41% of models
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • 3,380 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    120 m
    ▼ 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
  • More basic stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    None (Fixed)
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone uses None (Fixed) image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    None (Fixed) vs EIS (Digital)
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 0 °
    ▼ 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 °
  • 3,380 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    120 m
    ▼ 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 years older release date
    Release date
    2021
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2021 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    October 2021
    2021 vs 2023
  • 0.4 km shorter flight distance
    Max flight distance
    0.6 km
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.6 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    0.6 km vs 1 km
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    ▲ 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
    ▼ 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 stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    None (Fixed)
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone uses None (Fixed) image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    None (Fixed) vs EIS (Digital)
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 0 °
    ▼ 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 °
  • 4 MP less camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    8 MP
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has fewer main camera megapixels than the average drone (8 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    8 MP vs 12 MP
  • 96 GB lower memory card limit
    Max external memory supported
    32 GB
    ▼ 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
    GPS, GLONASS
    ▲ 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
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    ▼ 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
  • 0.4 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.6 km
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.6 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    Value reflects maximum control/transmission range; FPV video range can be lower.
    0.6 km vs 1 km
  • Basic companion app
    Companion app
    Ophelia GO
    ▼ 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
  • 60 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    150 min
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (150 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    150 min vs 90 min
  • 60 mm wider width
    Width
    301 mm
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (301 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    301 mm vs 241 mm
  • 380 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,820 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1820 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    1,820 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • Plainer color finish
    Color
    black, white
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    This drone comes in black, white, while the average drone comes in gray.
    black, white vs gray
  • 3.17 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    14.014 Wh
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (14 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    14.014 Wh vs 17.18 Wh

Video reviews

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

7.0
RCKicks
≈ estimated
05/05/2022
Hands-on review · range, battery and flight feature tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS710 has good battery life and build quality, but its camera holds it back from being great.
10
DOUG and NIKI
✓ explicit
25/04/2022
Hands-on review · flight tests and unboxing
Verdict
Holy Stone HS710 held steady in strong wind, returned home accurately and beat its battery claims.
7.0
Drone UK
≈ estimated
28/03/2022
Hands-on review · flight, return-to-home and footage tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS710 is a fun beginner's toy with stable flight, but its footage is too jerky for serious video.
9.0
RC Escape
≈ estimated
19/12/2021
Hands-on review · flight time, range and return-home tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS710 is a good drone overall, and its only real drawback is missing electronic image stabilization.
5.0
Alien Drones
≈ estimated
02/12/2021
Hands-on review · GPS and optical flow flight tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS710 is a compact drone, but unreliable GPS hold and wind drift make it hard to recommend.
8.0
Open Circuit RC & Tech
≈ estimated
24/11/2021
Flight review · flight time, FPV range and feature tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS710 is a strong budget drone with long flight time and good FPV range, but missing stabilization holds it back.
9.0
CHIGABYTE
≈ estimated
11/05/2022
First look · unboxing and features
Verdict
Holy Stone HS710 is a 4K drone with long battery life and is worth a closer look.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded

What reviewers agree on

Based on 1 · 10

Battery life wins wide praise, but video lacks stabilization, and opinions split on GPS, return to home and flight stability.
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Third-party reviews

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What we like about Holy Stone HS710

  • Lightweight design (under 250g) does not require FAA registration in the US.
  • Extremely easy for beginners to fly, featuring one-key takeoff/landing and altitude hold.
  • Stable hovering capability provided by the combination of GPS, GLONASS, and optical flow positioning.
  • Highly responsive and helpful customer service, often resolving issues with replacements.
  • Intelligent flight modes such as 'Follow Me,' 'Waypoint Flight,' and 'Point of Interest' work effectively for new users.
  • Compact and foldable structure makes it highly portable for travel.

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS710

  • Lack of a mechanical gimbal results in shaky video footage that lacks professional stabilization.
  • Camera quality is criticized by some as having a 'toy-like' feel with poor results in high-contrast scenes like sunsets.
  • GPS connection can be slow, sometimes taking 3–5 minutes to acquire enough satellites for takeoff.
  • The phone holder on the remote control can be stiff to operate and may feel less sturdy with larger phones.
  • Reports of inconsistencies in the package contents, such as receiving only one battery when two were advertised.
  • Limited SD card compatibility, as the drone can be particular about which cards it accepts.

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS710 is a lightweight, foldable GPS drone weighing approximately 240g, featuring a 4K UHD camera with a 120° wide-angle lens and 90° remote-controlled tilt. It is powered by brushless motors for enhanced stability and offers a flight time of up to 25 minutes per modular battery with a maximum control range of 600 meters. Key advantages include its portability, intelligent flight modes like Follow Me and Waypoint Flight, and a user-friendly interface with a built-in LCD screen on the remote. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of a mechanical gimbal or electronic image stabilization (EIS), which can lead to shaky video footage, and reports of a somewhat flimsy phone holder on the controller.

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