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  • Avg. price: ~£90
  • Max flight time: 26 min
  • Video resolution: 4K/30 fps
  • Max transmission distance: 1 km

Holy Stone HS720 review. Compare 95 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among drones and if it is worth buying.

6.0

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%

6.0

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
6.0

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%

6.4

Flight

24.0%

5.3

Camera

20.0%

6.6

Safety

16.0%

6.0

Connectivity

14.0%

5.4

Battery & Design

Good
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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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

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    Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS720

    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%

    ?

    Flight

    24.0%

    ?

    Camera

    20.0%

    ?

    Safety

    16.0%

    ?

    Connectivity

    14.0%

    ?

    Battery & Design

    6.0
    Holy Stone HS720 has a technical score of 5.96 points, which is lower than that of 55.8% 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%

    0.0

    User reviews

    30.0%

    1.0

    Popularity

    ?
    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.
    1.0
    Holy Stone HS720 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 52% of smartphones.
    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%

    6.0

    Overall score

    40.0%

    10

    Price

    7.2
    Holy Stone HS720 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.2 points, which is higher than 66.9% of smartphones.
    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

    26 min
    Holy Stone HS720 has a max flight time of 26 min, longer than 56% of drones and equal to 1.3%.
    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

    0.9 km
    Holy Stone HS720 has a max flight distance of 0.9 km, shorter-range than 61.6% of drones and equal to 0%.
    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

    19.67 km/h
    Holy Stone HS720 has a max flight speed of 19.67 km/h, faster than 76.4% of drones and equal to 0%.
    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: The listed recording format states maximum capture resolution and frame rate.
    When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 4K+

    4K/30 fps
    Holy Stone HS720 records video at 4K/30 fps, higher than 50.3% of drones and equal to 24.2%.
    4K camera
    What it is: Indicates whether the drone supports 4K or higher video recording.
    When it matters: When you want a drone that can record in 4K or a higher video resolution.

    Importance: LOW

    yes
    Holy Stone HS720 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

    1/3"
    Holy Stone HS720 has a sensor size of 1/3", smaller than 80% of drones and equal to 9.4%.
    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 HS720 has a main camera resolution of 8 MP, lower than 66.1% of drones and equal to 8.1%.
    Max movie bitrate
    What it is: The bitrate indicates how much video data is recorded each second, usually in Mbps.
    When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=100

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    Obstacle detection
    What it is: Indicates whether the drone can detect obstacles and warn the pilot or avoid them automatically.
    When it matters: When you fly near trees, buildings, or other obstacles.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Omnidirectional

    no
    Holy Stone HS720 lacks obstacle detection, while 34.7% of drones offer it.
    Return to Home (RTH)
    What it is: Indicates whether the drone can automatically return to its takeoff point when needed.
    When it matters: When signal drops or the battery gets low.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Smart RTH

    yes
    Holy Stone HS720 includes return-to-home (RTH), and 74.3% of drones provide it.
    GPS
    What it is: Indicates whether the drone can use GPS positioning for navigation and stabilisation.
    When it matters: When you want steadier flight and more reliable positioning.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Holy Stone HS720 has GPS, and 69% of drones offer GPS navigation.
    GNSS systems supported
    What it is: Lists the satellite navigation systems the drone can use, such as GPS, Galileo, or GLONASS.
    When it matters: When this part of flying or filming matters to you.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: GPS+Galileo+GLONASS

    GPS, GLONASS
    Holy Stone HS720 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

    N/A
    Holy Stone HS720 senses obstacles in N/A directions, which is the same as that of 51.7% of drones.
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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

    1 km
    Holy Stone HS720 has a max transmission distance of 1 km, shorter-range than 51% of drones and equal to 5.9%.
    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: The transmission system value identifies the radio-link technology used for control and live feed.
    When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Digital low-latency

    Wi-Fi
    Holy Stone HS720 uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, which is more advanced than that of 1.4% of drones and the same as that of 49.3% of drones.
    Live view quality
    What it is: The live-view mode defines resolution and frame rate of the pilot feed.
    When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 1080p+

    1,080p@16 fps
    Holy Stone HS720 offers live view quality of 1080p@16 fps, lower-quality than 58.4% of drones and equal to 0%.
    Remote control
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated handheld remote controller is included or supported.
    When it matters: When you want easier control and monitoring in the field.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: Dedicated controller

    yes
    Holy Stone HS720 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

    2,800 mAh
    Holy Stone HS720 has a battery capacity of 2800 mAh, larger than 66% of drones and equal to 2.6%.
    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

    20.72 Wh
    Holy Stone HS720 has battery energy of 20.72 Wh, higher than 58.7% of drones and equal to 2.7%.
    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

    300 min
    Holy Stone HS720 charges in 300 min, slower than 91.8% of drones and equal to 4.1%.
    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

    460 g
    Holy Stone HS720 weighs 460 g, heavier than 64.7% of drones and equal to 0%.
    Removable battery
    What it is: Indicates whether the flight battery can be removed and swapped by the user.
    When it matters: When you want to swap batteries quickly between flights.

    Importance: LOW

    yes
    Holy Stone HS720 has a removable battery, and 99.4% of drones include one.
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    Holy Stone HS720 vs the average drone

    • 3.67 km/h faster flight speed
      Holy Stone HS720 reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (19.7 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.
      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

      Holy Stone HS720 reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (19.7 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.19.67 km/h vs 16 km/h
    • TapFly supported
      Holy Stone HS720 supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
      TapFly listed in normalized intelligent flight modes.
      What it is: Indicates whether the drone can fly toward a tapped point on screen automatically.
      When it matters: When you want easier straight-line shots with less manual control.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: TapFly available

      Holy Stone HS720 supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
    • More advanced manual controls
      Holy Stone HS720 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 HS720 offers partial manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.partial vs no
    • 570 mAh higher battery capacity
      Holy Stone HS720 has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (2,800 mAh vs 2,230 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,230 mAh.
      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

      Holy Stone HS720 has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (2,800 mAh vs 2,230 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,230 mAh.2,800 mAh vs 2,230 mAh
    • 20 ° wider field of view
      Holy Stone HS720 has a wider field of view than the average drone (110 ° 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 HS720 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 °
    • 3 min longer flight time
      Holy Stone HS720 offers longer max flight time than the average drone (26 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of 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

      Holy Stone HS720 offers longer max flight time than the average drone (26 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of max flight time.26 min vs 23 min
    • 1 axis higher gimbal axes
      Holy Stone HS720 has more gimbal axes than the average drone (2 axis vs 1 axis). The average drone has 1 axis gimbal axes.
      What it is: The gimbal axis count describes how many directions the camera is mechanically stabilized.
      When it matters: When you want steadier-looking video.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: 3-axis

      Holy Stone HS720 has more gimbal axes than the average drone (2 axis vs 1 axis). The average drone has 1 axis gimbal axes.2 axis vs 1 axis
    • 2.78x cheaper
      Holy Stone HS720 is cheaper than the average drone (£90 vs £250).
      Holy Stone HS720 is cheaper than the average drone (£90 vs £250).£90 vs £250
    • 3.67 km/h faster flight speed
      Holy Stone HS720 reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (19.7 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.
    • 3 min longer flight time
      Holy Stone HS720 offers longer max flight time than the average drone (26 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of max flight time.
    • More advanced manual controls
      Holy Stone HS720 offers partial manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    • 20 ° wider field of view
      Holy Stone HS720 has a wider field of view than the average drone (110 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    • 1 axis higher gimbal axes
      Holy Stone HS720 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 HS720 supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
    • 570 mAh higher battery capacity
      Holy Stone HS720 has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (2,800 mAh vs 2,230 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,230 mAh.

    Total
    Overall
    Flight
    Camera
    Safety
    Battery & Design
    • 3,880 m lower max service ceiling
      Holy Stone HS720 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.
    • 1.1 km shorter flight distance
      Holy Stone HS720 has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.9 km vs 2 km). The average drone can fly up to 2 km.
    • Lower sensor size
      Holy Stone HS720 has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/3" vs 1/2"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2".
    • Lower video resolution
      Holy Stone HS720 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 HS720 supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    • Narrower tilt range
      Holy Stone HS720 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 HS720 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.
    • Lower photo resolution
      Holy Stone HS720 supports lower photo resolution than the average drone (3,840x 2,160 MP vs 4,000x3,000 MP). The average drone supports 4,000x3,000 MP photo resolution.
    • Fewer GNSS systems
      Holy Stone HS720 supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou.
    • Basic companion app
      Holy Stone HS720 uses the Ophelia GO companion app, while the average drone uses FreeFlight Pro.
    • Lower live view quality
      Holy Stone HS720 has worse live view quality than the average drone (1,080p@16 fps vs 1,080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1,080p@25 fps.
    • 0.51 km shorter transmission distance
      Holy Stone HS720 has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (1 km vs 1,507 km). The average drone reaches 1,507 km of transmission distance.
    • 210 min longer charging time
      Holy Stone HS720 charges more slowly than the average drone (300 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    • 89.5 mm larger width
      Holy Stone HS720 is wider than the average drone (336 mm vs 246.5 mm). The average drone width is 246.5 mm.
    • 84.7% heavier weight
      Holy Stone HS720 is heavier than the average drone (460 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.
    • 51 mm larger length
      Holy Stone HS720 has a greater length than the average drone (336 mm vs 285 mm). The average drone length is 285 mm.
    • 2 year/s older release date
      Holy Stone HS720 is older than the average drone (2,019 vs 2,021). The average drone was released in 2,021.
      April 2,019
    • 210 min longer charging time
      Holy Stone HS720 charges more slowly than the average drone (300 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 HS720 charges more slowly than the average drone (300 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.300 min vs 90 min
    • 3,880 m lower max service ceiling
      Holy Stone HS720 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 HS720 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 4,000 m
    • Lower sensor size
      Holy Stone HS720 has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/3" vs 1/2"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2".
      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

      Holy Stone HS720 has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/3" vs 1/2"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2".1/3" vs 1/2"
    • Lower video resolution
      Holy Stone HS720 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: The listed recording format states maximum capture resolution and frame rate.
      When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: 4K+

      Holy Stone HS720 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
    • Fewer photo format options
      Holy Stone HS720 supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
      What it is: Lists the still-image file formats the drone can save, such as JPEG, RAW, or DNG.
      When it matters: When this part of flying or filming matters to you.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: JPEG+DNG

      Holy Stone HS720 supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
    • Basic companion app
      Holy Stone HS720 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 HS720 uses the Ophelia GO companion app, while the average drone uses FreeFlight Pro.Ophelia GO vs FreeFlight Pro
    • Fewer GNSS systems
      Holy Stone HS720 supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou.
      What it is: Lists the satellite navigation systems the drone can use, such as GPS, Galileo, or GLONASS.
      When it matters: When this part of flying or filming matters to you.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: GPS+Galileo+GLONASS

      Holy Stone HS720 supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou.GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
    • 89.5 mm larger width
      Holy Stone HS720 is wider than the average drone (336 mm vs 246.5 mm). The average drone width is 246.5 mm.
      What it is: The physical width describes the drone's side-to-side size: the second W value in its Length x Width x Height (L x W x H) dimensions set.
      When it matters: When you want a clearer picture of the drone's footprint and how much lateral space it needs in use or in a case.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=300

      Holy Stone HS720 is wider than the average drone (336 mm vs 246.5 mm). The average drone width is 246.5 mm.336 mm vs 246.5 mm
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    Overall
    Flight
    Camera
    Safety
    Connectivity
    Battery & Design

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    What customers like about Holy Stone HS720?

    • Affordable price point, often cited as a great value for beginners
    • Stable flight performance with GPS assistance, maintaining position well even in light wind
    • Comprehensive package usually includes a high-quality carrying case and extra accessories
    • User-friendly for first-time pilots with intuitive 'One Key' take-off and landing
    • Solid build quality that feels durable and professional rather than like a toy

    What customers dislike about Holy Stone HS720?

    • Extremely long battery charging times, often reported between 5 to 7 hours
    • Lack of obstacle avoidance sensors requires extra caution during flight
    • 4K video output can appear 'soft' or less detailed compared to premium 4K drones
    • Heavier than 250g, requiring registration and pilot licensing in many regions like Canada and the US
    • Limited advanced camera controls, essentially operating as a point-and-shoot
    • Occasional reports of 'fly-aways' or unresponsiveness in poor conditions or without proper calibration

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