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  • Avg. price: ~£200
  • Max flight time: 25 min
  • Video resolution: 4K/30 fps
  • Max transmission distance: 0.6 km

Holy Stone HS710 review. Compare 95 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among drones and if it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.2

Technical Score

10.0%

8.9

User score

Good
6.2

Technical Score

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 components:

26.0%

6.2

Flight

24.0%

5.9

Camera

20.0%

6.6

Safety

16.0%

6.1

Connectivity

14.0%

6.3

Battery & Design

Good
8.9

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drone.

When it matters: When you want to know how a drone performs in real flights and how reliable it is for stability, video capture, and controls according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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5.0
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4.2
(2031)

(Reviews last updated: Apr 2026)

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    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.

    Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS710

    Technical Score

    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 components:

    26.0%

    6.2

    Flight

    24.0%

    5.9

    Camera

    20.0%

    6.6

    Safety

    16.0%

    6.1

    Connectivity

    14.0%

    6.3

    Battery & Design

    6.2
    Holy Stone HS710 has a technical score of 6.18 points, which is higher than that of 51.3% of products in this category.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drone.

    When it matters: When you want to know how a drone performs in real flights and how reliable it is for stability, video capture, and controls according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    8.4

    User reviews

    30.0%

    10

    Popularity

    User score:
    United Kingdom
    amazon
    5.0
    (12)
    United States
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    4.2
    (2031)

    (Reviews last updated: Apr 2026)

    8.9
    Holy Stone HS710 has a user score of 8.89 points, which is higher than that of 81.8% of products in this category.
    Popularity
    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.
    10
    Holy Stone HS710 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% of products in this category.
    Ratio quality/price

    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 components:

    60.0%

    6.5

    Overall score

    40.0%

    9.5

    Price

    7.4
    Holy Stone HS710 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is higher than 76% of products in this category.
    Brand name
    What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
    When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Holy Stone
    Max flight time
    What it is: The quoted endurance shows how long the drone can stay airborne on one battery in ideal conditions.
    When it matters: When you want longer flights from each battery.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=30

    25 min
    Holy Stone HS710 has a max flight time of 25 min, longer than 52% of drones and equal to 3.3%.
    Max flight distance
    What it is: The range figure indicates how far the drone can travel while maintaining control and telemetry.
    When it matters: When you plan longer routes and want more range margin.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=10

    0.6 km
    Holy Stone HS710 has a max flight distance of 0.6 km, shorter-range than 64.4% of drones and equal to 2.1%.
    Max flight speed
    What it is: The maximum horizontal speed defines how quickly the drone can move across a scene.
    When it matters: When you want quicker movement or smoother tracking of fast subjects.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=50

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    Max wind resistance
    What it is: The wind resistance rating shows how much wind speed the drone can handle while staying controllable.
    When it matters: When you fly in windy conditions.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=10.5

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    Video resolution
    What it is: Shows the highest recording resolution and supported frame-rate combinations for video capture.
    When it matters: When you want more room for cropping, downsampling, or delivering sharper footage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 4K+

    4K/30 fps
    Holy Stone HS710 records video at 4K/30 fps, higher than 50.3% of drones and equal to 24.2%.
    4K camera
    What it is: Confirms support for recording video at 4K resolution or higher.
    When it matters: When you want sharper footage, more cropping room, or delivery above Full HD.

    Importance: LOW

    yes
    Holy Stone HS710 supports 4K video, and 65.2% of drones do too.
    Sensor size
    What it is: The sensor format value describes the physical light-collecting area.
    When it matters: When you shoot in more difficult lighting.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 1 inch or larger

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    Main camera megapixels
    What it is: The megapixel count states how many millions of pixels the main sensor captures per photo.
    When it matters: When you want more detail for photos or cropping.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=12

    8 MP
    Holy Stone HS710 has a main camera resolution of 8 MP, lower than 65.1% of drones and equal to 8.5%.
    Max movie bitrate
    What it is: Shows how much video data is recorded each second, usually in Mbps.
    When it matters: When you want cleaner detail retention and fewer compression artifacts in demanding footage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=100

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    Obstacle detection
    What it is: Uses onboard sensors to spot obstacles and warn the pilot or help avoid collisions automatically.
    When it matters: When you fly near trees, facades, cables, or other obstacles that leave little room for error.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Omnidirectional

    no
    Holy Stone HS710 lacks obstacle detection, while 34% of drones offer it.
    Return to Home (RTH)
    What it is: Can fly back toward the takeoff point or a safe home point automatically when triggered.
    When it matters: When signal loss, low battery, or disorientation could make manual recovery harder.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Smart RTH

    yes
    Holy Stone HS710 includes return-to-home (RTH), and 74.5% of drones provide it.
    GPS
    What it is: Uses satellite positioning to help the drone understand its location and stabilize navigation.
    When it matters: When you want steadier hovering, more accurate return-to-home behavior, and cleaner position hold.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Holy Stone HS710 has GPS, and 70.4% of drones offer GPS navigation.
    GNSS systems supported
    What it is: Lists which satellite navigation constellations the drone can use, such as GPS, Galileo, or GLONASS.
    When it matters: When stronger satellite coverage and more robust positioning matter in difficult environments.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: GPS+Galileo+GLONASS

    GPS, GLONASS
    Holy Stone HS710 supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, which are less comprehensive than those of 51.8% of drones and the same as those of 29.5% of drones.
    Obstacle sensing directions
    What it is: The listed sensing coverage shows which directions the drone can monitor for obstacles.
    When it matters: When you fly near trees, buildings, or other obstacles.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Omnidirectional

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    Max transmission distance
    What it is: The maximum transmission distance indicates the farthest stable control-and-video link under ideal conditions.
    When it matters: When you plan longer routes and want more range margin.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=10

    0.6 km
    Holy Stone HS710 has a max transmission distance of 0.6 km, shorter-range than 59.5% of drones and equal to 2.6%.
    Value reflects maximum control/transmission range; FPV video range can be lower.
    Transmission latency
    What it is: The transmission latency measures delay between camera capture, pilot view, and control response.
    When it matters: When you want the live view to feel more responsive.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=130

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    Video transmission system
    What it is: Names the radio-link technology used to send live video and telemetry between the drone and controller.
    When it matters: When transmission stability, range behavior, and live-view quality matter during flight.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Digital low-latency

    Wi-Fi
    Holy Stone HS710 uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, which is more advanced than that of 1.3% of drones and the same as that of 49.7% of drones.
    Live view quality
    What it is: Defines the resolution and frame rate of the pilot’s live video feed rather than the recorded file itself.
    When it matters: When you need a clearer, smoother view for framing shots and flying accurately in real time.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 1080p+

    1080p@30 fps
    Holy Stone HS710 offers live view quality of 1080p@30 fps, higher-quality than 55.5% of drones and equal to 21.2%.
    Remote control
    What it is: Shows whether a dedicated handheld controller is included or officially supported.
    When it matters: When precise sticks, longer range, and a more stable pilot setup matter more than phone-only control.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: Dedicated controller

    yes
    Holy Stone HS710 includes a remote control, and 96.1% of drones ship with one.
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    Battery capacity
    What it is: The battery capacity shows how much electric charge the pack can store, commonly in mAh.
    When it matters: When you want longer sessions before changing batteries.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=3500

    1,820 mAh
    Holy Stone HS710 has a battery capacity of 1820 mAh, smaller than 60.1% of drones and equal to 0%.
    Battery energy
    What it is: The battery energy figure, usually in Wh, describes total available energy in the pack.
    When it matters: When you want longer sessions before changing batteries.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=40

    14.014 Wh
    Holy Stone HS710 has battery energy of 14.014 Wh, lower than 58.7% of drones and equal to 0%.
    Charging time
    What it is: The charging time measures how long a depleted battery needs to reach full charge.
    When it matters: When you want shorter turnaround between flights.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=90

    150 min
    Holy Stone HS710 charges in 150 min, slower than 76.4% of drones and equal to 6.8%.
    Weight
    What it is: The measured mass of the drone body and flight hardware, usually in grams.
    When it matters: When you want the drone to be easier to carry or pack.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=900

    240 g
    Holy Stone HS710 weighs 240 g, lighter than 57.3% of drones and equal to 0.7%.
    Removable battery
    What it is: Lets the flight battery be removed and replaced by the user instead of being built in permanently.
    When it matters: When you want to swap packs quickly and keep flying without waiting for a recharge.

    Importance: LOW

    yes
    Holy Stone HS710 has a removable battery, and 99.4% of drones include one.
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    Holy Stone HS710 vs the average drone

    • TapFly supported
      Holy Stone HS710 supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
      TapFly listed in normalized intelligent flight modes.
      What it is: Lets the drone fly toward a tapped point on screen with minimal manual stick input.
      When it matters: When you want cleaner straight-line moves while focusing more on composition than steering.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: TapFly available

      Holy Stone HS710 supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
    • 30 ° wider field of view
      Holy Stone HS710 has a wider field of view than the average drone (120 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
      What it is: The field-of-view angle shows how wide the camera can capture in one frame.
      When it matters: When you want a wider or tighter look from the camera.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: 75-90

      Holy Stone HS710 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 °
    • More advanced manual controls
      Holy Stone HS710 offers partial manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
      No shutter-speed control.
      What it is: Describes how much direct manual control the pilot has over camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, or white balance.
      When it matters: When you want more creative control over exposure and image style while filming or taking photos.

      Importance: LOW

      Holy Stone HS710 offers partial manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.partial vs no
    • 15 mm more compact height
      Holy Stone HS710 has a lower height than the average drone (54 mm vs 69 mm). The average drone height is 69 mm.
      What it is: The physical height describes the drone's vertical size: the third H value in its Length x Width x Height (L x W x H) dimensions set.
      When it matters: When you care about overall size, packing clearance, or how tall the drone sits in storage or transport.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=120

      Holy Stone HS710 has a lower height than the average drone (54 mm vs 69 mm). The average drone height is 69 mm.54 mm vs 69 mm
    • Higher photo resolution
      Holy Stone HS710 supports higher photo resolution than the average drone (4096x3072 MP vs 4000x3000 MP). The average drone supports 4000x3000 MP photo resolution.
      What it is: Shows the output pixel dimensions of still photos captured by the drone.
      When it matters: When you want more room for cropping, printing, or delivering higher-detail still images.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: >=12

      Holy Stone HS710 supports higher photo resolution than the average drone (4096x3072 MP vs 4000x3000 MP). The average drone supports 4000x3000 MP photo resolution.4096x3072 MP vs 4000x3000 MP
    • Higher live view quality
      Holy Stone HS710 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.
      What it is: Defines the resolution and frame rate of the pilot’s live video feed rather than the recorded file itself.
      When it matters: When you need a clearer, smoother view for framing shots and flying accurately in real time.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: 1080p+

      Holy Stone HS710 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
    • Panorama mode included
      Holy Stone HS710 includes panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
      What it is: Automates a sequence of shots for stitching a wider panoramic image.
      When it matters: When you want broad landscape shots without building the panorama manually afterward.

      Importance: LOW

      Holy Stone HS710 includes panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
    • Supports headless mode
      Holy Stone HS710 supports headless mode, while the average drone does not.
      What it is: Keeps directional controls relative to the pilot rather than the drone’s nose direction.
      When it matters: When you want simpler directional control while learning or flying at a distance.

      Importance: LOW

      Holy Stone HS710 supports headless mode, while the average drone does not.
    • 30 ° wider field of view
      Holy Stone HS710 has a wider field of view than the average drone (120 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    • More advanced manual controls
      Holy Stone HS710 offers partial manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    • Higher photo resolution
      Holy Stone HS710 supports higher photo resolution than the average drone (4096x3072 MP vs 4000x3000 MP). The average drone supports 4000x3000 MP photo resolution.
    • Panorama mode included
      Holy Stone HS710 includes panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
    • 1 axis higher gimbal axes
      Holy Stone HS710 has more gimbal axes than the average drone (2 axis vs 1 axis). The average drone has 1 axis gimbal axes.
    • TapFly supported
      Holy Stone HS710 supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
    • Supports headless mode
      Holy Stone HS710 supports headless mode, while the average drone does not.
    • Higher live view quality
      Holy Stone HS710 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.
    • 15 mm more compact height
      Holy Stone HS710 has a lower height than the average drone (54 mm vs 69 mm). The average drone height is 69 mm.
    • 3.6% lighter weight
      Holy Stone HS710 is lighter than the average drone (240 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.

    Total
    Overall
    Camera
    Safety
    Connectivity
    Battery & Design
    • 3,880 m lower max service ceiling
      Holy Stone HS710 can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (120 m vs 4,000 m). The average drone reaches 4,000 m.
      Stored as AGL/software altitude limit fallback.
    • 1.4 km shorter flight distance
      Holy Stone HS710 has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.6 km vs 2 km). The average drone can fly up to 2 km.
    • Lower video resolution
      Holy Stone HS710 supports lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.
    • Fewer photo format options
      Holy Stone HS710 supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    • Narrower tilt range
      Holy Stone HS710 offers a narrower camera tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °). The average drone offers a camera tilt range of -90 to 20 °.
    • 4 MP lower main camera megapixels
      Holy Stone HS710 has fewer main camera megapixels than the average drone (8 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP MP on the main camera.
    • Fewer GNSS systems
      Holy Stone HS710 supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou.
    • Basic companion app
      Holy Stone HS710 uses the Ophelia GO companion app, while the average drone uses FreeFlight Pro.
    • 0.91 km shorter transmission distance
      Holy Stone HS710 has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.6 km vs 1.507 km). The average drone reaches 1.507 km of transmission distance.
      Value reflects maximum control/transmission range; FPV video range can be lower.
    • 60 min longer charging time
      Holy Stone HS710 charges more slowly than the average drone (150 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    • 55 mm larger width
      Holy Stone HS710 is wider than the average drone (301 mm vs 246 mm). The average drone width is 246 mm.
    • 410 mAh lower battery capacity
      Holy Stone HS710 has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1,820 mAh vs 2,230 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,230 mAh.
    • 3.31 Wh lower battery energy
      Holy Stone HS710 has lower battery energy than the average drone (14 Wh vs 17.32 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.32 Wh of energy.
    • Basic color finish
      Holy Stone HS710 uses black, white for color, while the average drone uses gray.
    • 3,880 m lower max service ceiling
      Holy Stone HS710 can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (120 m vs 4,000 m). The average drone reaches 4,000 m.
      Stored as AGL/software altitude limit fallback.
      What it is: The service ceiling indicates the maximum altitude where the drone can maintain normal performance.
      When it matters: When you fly at higher elevations.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: >=4000

      Holy Stone HS710 can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (120 m vs 4,000 m). The average drone reaches 4,000 m.120 m vs 4000 m
    • Lower video resolution
      Holy Stone HS710 supports lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.
      What it is: Shows the highest recording resolution and supported frame-rate combinations for video capture.
      When it matters: When you want more room for cropping, downsampling, or delivering sharper footage.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: 4K+

      Holy Stone HS710 supports lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
    • 60 min longer charging time
      Holy Stone HS710 charges more slowly than the average drone (150 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
      What it is: The charging time measures how long a depleted battery needs to reach full charge.
      When it matters: When you want shorter turnaround between flights.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: <=90

      Holy Stone HS710 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
      Holy Stone HS710 supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
      What it is: Lists the still-image file types the drone can save, such as JPEG, DNG, or RAW formats.
      When it matters: When your photo workflow depends on fast sharing, deeper editing latitude, or both.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: JPEG+DNG

      Holy Stone HS710 supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
    • Basic companion app
      Holy Stone HS710 uses the Ophelia GO companion app, while the average drone uses FreeFlight Pro.
      What it is: Identifies the app ecosystem used for setup, updates, flight control, and mission tools.
      When it matters: When planning flights, updating firmware, or changing camera settings.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: Stable app with full control

      Holy Stone HS710 uses the Ophelia GO companion app, while the average drone uses FreeFlight Pro.Ophelia GO vs FreeFlight Pro
    • Fewer GNSS systems
      Holy Stone HS710 supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou.
      What it is: Lists which satellite navigation constellations the drone can use, such as GPS, Galileo, or GLONASS.
      When it matters: When stronger satellite coverage and more robust positioning matter in difficult environments.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: GPS+Galileo+GLONASS

      Holy Stone HS710 supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou.GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
    • Narrower tilt range
      Holy Stone HS710 offers a narrower camera tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °). The average drone offers a camera tilt range of -90 to 20 °.
      What it is: Shows how far the gimbal can angle the camera up or down.
      When it matters: When you want steeper top-down shots or upward angles without changing the drone’s whole position.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: -90 to +20

      Holy Stone HS710 offers a narrower camera tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °). The average drone offers a camera tilt range of -90 to 20 °.90 to 0 ° vs 90 to 20 °
    • 1.4 km shorter flight distance
      Holy Stone HS710 has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.6 km vs 2 km). The average drone can fly up to 2 km.
      What it is: The range figure indicates how far the drone can travel while maintaining control and telemetry.
      When it matters: When you plan longer routes and want more range margin.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=10

      Holy Stone HS710 has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.6 km vs 2 km). The average drone can fly up to 2 km.0.6 km vs 2 km
    Total
    Flight
    Camera
    Safety
    Connectivity
    Battery & Design

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    Third-party reviews

    United Kingdom
    amazon
    5.0
    12 Reviews
    United States
    Amazon_logo.png
    4.2
    2031 Reviews

    (Reviews last updated: Apr 2026)

    What customers 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 customers dislike 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.

    Expert reviews

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    dpreview.com
    09/03/2023
    Review: Holy Stone's HS710 and HS175D are drones with a ton of limitations

    The DPReview evaluation of the Holy Stone HS710 and HS175D characterizes these sub-250g, foldable drones as low-budget, durable entry points that suffer from significant, limiting software and hardware flaws. While both models offer beginner-friendly portability, the review found the cheaper HS710 superior to the HS175D due to a more intuitive app and better handling. DPReviewFlight...Read more

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    drohnen-vergleich.net
    04/06/2026
    Holy Stone HS710 - Drohnen Vergleich & Testberichte(www.chip.de) | 03.08.2021 | Holy Stone HS710: 4K-Drohne im Check – das taugt das Amazon-Schnäppche...

    The Holy Stone HS710 is a sub-250g, foldable drone featuring brushless motors and a GPS/GLONASS system, making it a beginner-friendly option suitable for users seeking to avoid FAA registration. Despite its durable, "toy-like" plastic build, the drone includes advanced flight modes like "Follow Me" and "Waypoint Flight," though users have noted issues with weak GPS signals and...Read more

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