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Holy Stone HS720E Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£300Max flight time:23 minVideo resolution:4K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:1 km

Holy Stone HS720E Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 24 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

85%

5.8

Technical score

15%

7.4

Review score ( 5 · 19)

Review score 15% · 7.4 · based on 24 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.
▼Worse than 59% of drones
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

26%

4.8

Flight

24%

5.4

Camera

20%

6.9

Safety

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

5.8

Battery & Design

▼Worse than 60% 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Grades by review (24)
5 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 19 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 5
✓ explicit
4

9.3%

8.0

digitalcameraworld.com

9.3%

6.0

techadvisor.com

7.4%

7.6

globedrones.cc

7.4%

7.0

yourdronereviews.com

≈ estimated
1

7.4%

8.0

mydroneprofessional.com

Video reviews 12

3.7%

9.0

B4U GO

3.7%

8.0

PERTH WEST OZ RC

3.7%

8.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

3.7%

8.0

RC Escape

3.7%

7.0

Painless360

3.7%

6.0

Idaho Quadcopter

3.7%

6.0

2Cat Media

1.9%

9.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

1.9%

9.0

BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C

1.9%

8.0

Call That Geek

1.9%

8.0

The Shack That Dennis Built

1.9%

7.0

BarbsterFilms

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 73% of drones
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Best prices

    N/A~ £300

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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS720E

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

26%

4.8

Flight

24%

5.4

Camera

20%

6.9

Safety

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

5.8

Battery & Design

5.8
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Grades by review (24)
5 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 19 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 5
✓ explicit
4

9.3%

8.0

digitalcameraworld.com

9.3%

6.0

techadvisor.com

7.4%

7.6

globedrones.cc

7.4%

7.0

yourdronereviews.com

≈ estimated
1

7.4%

8.0

mydroneprofessional.com

Video reviews 12

3.7%

9.0

B4U GO

3.7%

8.0

PERTH WEST OZ RC

3.7%

8.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

3.7%

8.0

RC Escape

3.7%

7.0

Painless360

3.7%

6.0

Idaho Quadcopter

3.7%

6.0

2Cat Media

1.9%

9.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

1.9%

9.0

BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C

1.9%

8.0

Call That Geek

1.9%

8.0

The Shack That Dennis Built

1.9%

7.0

BarbsterFilms

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Holy Stone HS720E 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

6.9
Max flight time
23 min
Max flight time
23 min
▲ 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
▼ 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
6.26 m/s
Max flight speed
6.26 m/s
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 6.26 m/s, slower than 74.7% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
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.
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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
1/3"
Sensor size
1/3"
▼ 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 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
1 km
Max transmission distance
1 km
▲ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
495 g
Weight
495 g
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 495 g, heavier than 71.1% 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 HS720E vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • 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@60 fps
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    Normal, Grayscale, Bright, Nostalgic
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone supports Normal, Grayscale, Bright, Nostalgic color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, Grayscale, Bright, Nostalgic 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
  • 3 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    23 min
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    Normal, Grayscale, Bright, Nostalgic
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone supports Normal, Grayscale, Bright, Nostalgic color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, Grayscale, Bright, Nostalgic 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
  • 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@60 fps
    ▲ 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
  • 600 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,800 mAh
    ▲ 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
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    ▼ Worse than 42% of models
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • 3.54 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    20.72 Wh
    ▲ 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
    ▼ 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
  • 8.74 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    6.26 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (6.3 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    6.26 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 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
  • 210 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    300 min
    ▼ 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
  • 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
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/3"
    ▼ 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"
  • 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)
  • 2.01x higher weight
    Weight
    495 g
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (495 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    495 g vs 246 g
  • 6.47x less popular
    Holy Stone HS720E is less popular than the average drone (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.47
  • 50% more expensive
    Holy Stone HS720E is more expensive than the average drone (£300 vs £200).
    £300 vs £200
  • 8.74 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    6.26 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (6.3 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    6.26 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 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.
    120 m vs 3,500 m
  • 3 years older release date
    Release date
    2020
    ▼ 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.
    September 2020
    2020 vs 2023
  • 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
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/3"
    ▼ 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"
  • 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)
  • 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 °
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    3840 x 2160 px
    ▼ 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
  • 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
  • 4,800 ISO lower max ISO
    Max ISO
    1,600 ISO
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >25.6k ISO
    This drone reaches a lower max ISO than the average drone (1600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average drone reaches 6400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 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
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    HT018
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    This drone uses the HT018 controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    HT18 vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • 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
  • 210 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    300 min
    ▼ 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
  • 2.01x higher weight
    Weight
    495 g
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (495 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    495 g vs 246 g
  • 62 mm longer body length
    Length
    337 mm
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (337 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    337 mm vs 275 mm

Video reviews

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

8.0
PERTH WEST OZ RC
≈ estimated
29/04/2024
Hands-on flight review · GPS, stabilization and camera checks
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720E performed rather well overall, despite some toilet-bowl drift at the start.
9.0
B4U GO
≈ estimated
06/02/2022
Hands-on review · long-term ownership and app walkthrough
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720E is still a favorite: it flies very well and folds small, though braking is slow.
7.0
Painless360
≈ estimated
27/11/2021
Hands-on review · range, return-home and filming tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720E works well for careful beginners in open areas, but the missing gimbal hurts the footage.
6.0
Idaho Quadcopter
≈ estimated
23/10/2021
Unboxing and full flight review · range and control tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720E is acceptable for cautious pilots, but imprecise controls and short range hold it back.
8.0
Open Circuit RC & Tech
≈ estimated
29/03/2021
Flight review · GPS, orbit and auto-landing tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720E flies well overall; the one odd flight was likely interference, and customer service is excellent.
6.0
2Cat Media
≈ estimated
12/01/2021
Test flight · range and return-to-home test
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720E is mixed: it has long range and accurate return-home, but flies jerkily in wind and is not fully satisfying.
8.0
RC Escape
≈ estimated
12/09/2020
Hands-on review · setup, test flight and 4K video samples
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720E delivers impressively smooth video from its stabilization, but the link gets weak around 200 meters.
8.0
Call That Geek
≈ estimated
16/12/2021
Unboxing · first impressions, no flight
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720E looks high quality and promising so far, but its flight performance is untested.
7.0
BarbsterFilms
≈ estimated
13/09/2021
First impressions · unboxing and controller overview
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720E is light, cheap and beginner-friendly, but its double-A controller batteries and slow charging are drawbacks.
8.0
The Shack That Dennis Built
≈ estimated
15/05/2021
Unboxing · first flight and setup
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720E is a great entry-level drone for fun flying, but not the one to pick for video.

What reviewers agree on

Based on 6 · 19

Dependable return to home and plenty of extras impress, but charging is slow, range is weak and image quality divides reviewers.
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8.0
digitalcameraworld.com
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13/08/2022
Expert review · Entry-level 4K drone
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720E suits budget buyers who want steady 4K and long flights, but it weighs over 250g and struggles in light winds.
6.0
techadvisor.com
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08/08/2022
Expert review · Beginner 4K drone
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720E is a solid, easy starter drone that comes with two batteries and a hard case, but soft footage and 100m video range limit it.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Holy Stone HS720E

  • Affordable price point compared to high-end brands like DJI
  • Stable flight and hovering, even in light wind conditions
  • Good quality 4K video for its price range, enhanced by Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
  • Comes with useful accessories, including a high-quality carrying case and two batteries
  • Responsive and helpful customer service noted by multiple users

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS720E

  • Extremely long battery charging times, often cited between 5 to 7 hours per battery
  • Limited flight range and occasional Wi-Fi connectivity issues with smartphones
  • Weighs over 250g (approximately 495g), requiring official registration and/or pilot licensing in many regions
  • Lack of obstacle avoidance sensors increases the risk of crashes for new pilots
  • Video quality can appear 'soft' or less detailed than competitors, especially if not using a high-quality SD card
  • Frequent calibration is often required before each flight

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS720E is a high-performance GPS drone featuring a 4K UHD camera with a Sony sensor and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) to deliver sharp, anti-shake footage. Its flight performance is driven by brushless motors and a dual-battery system providing up to 46 minutes of total air time (23 minutes per charge). Key advantages include stable outdoor hovering via optical flow and air pressure sensors, a foldable design for portability, and intelligent flight modes like Follow Me and Auto Return to Home. However, it lacks obstacle avoidance and a mechanical gimbal, resulting in softer or more tilted video compared to professional-grade models, and at 495g, it exceeds the 250g weight threshold requiring registration in many regions.

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