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Holy Stone HS720R Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Max flight time:26 minVideo resolution:4K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:3 km

Holy Stone HS720R Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 16 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
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

85%

6.4

Technical score

15%

6.8

Review score ( 3 · 13)

Review score 15% · 6.8 · based on 16 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
â–²Better than 59% of drones
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

26%

6.5

Flight

24%

6.2

Camera

20%

7.0

Safety

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

6.2

Battery & Design

â–²Better than 59% of drones
6.8

Review score

Review score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Grades by review (16)
3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 13 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 3
✓ explicit
2

14.3%

7.0

space.com

14.3%

6.5

techradar.com

≈ estimated
1

11.4%

6.0

the-gadgeteer.com

Video reviews 12

5.7%

9.0

Lone Valley Adventures

5.7%

9.0

Hub City Drones & Gadgets

5.7%

9.0

TheRcSaylors

5.7%

8.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

5.7%

8.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

5.7%

4.0

Alien Drones

5.7%

4.0

BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C

5.7%

3.0

Don Joyce

2.9%

9.0

Tech Jamie

2.9%

9.0

Steve WB

2.9%

7.0

The Ruckus Boyz

2.9%

6.0

Half Chrome

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 96% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS720R

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

26%

6.5

Flight

24%

6.2

Camera

20%

7.0

Safety

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

6.2

Battery & Design

6.4
Review score
Review score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Grades by review (16)
3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 13 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 3
✓ explicit
2

14.3%

7.0

space.com

14.3%

6.5

techradar.com

≈ estimated
1

11.4%

6.0

the-gadgeteer.com

Video reviews 12

5.7%

9.0

Lone Valley Adventures

5.7%

9.0

Hub City Drones & Gadgets

5.7%

9.0

TheRcSaylors

5.7%

8.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

5.7%

8.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

5.7%

4.0

Alien Drones

5.7%

4.0

BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C

5.7%

3.0

Don Joyce

2.9%

9.0

Tech Jamie

2.9%

9.0

Steve WB

2.9%

7.0

The Ruckus Boyz

2.9%

6.0

Half Chrome

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
6.8
Popularity
Popularity
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Popularity:
Holy Stone HS720R has a popularity score of 6.3 points, which is lower than that of 52% of products in this category.
6.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

7.2
Max flight time
26 min
Max flight time
26 min
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 26 min, longer than 59.5% of drones and equal to 1% of drones.
Max flight distance
3 km
Max flight distance
3 km
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 3 km, farther than 55.8% of drones and equal to 2.2% of drones.
Max flight speed
15 m/s
Max flight speed
15 m/s
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 15 m/s, faster than 50% of drones and equal to 2.5% of drones.
Max wind resistance
10.73 m/s
Max wind resistance
10.73 m/s
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 10.73 m/s, higher than 73.4% of drones and equal to 1.4% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
3,000 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
3,000 m
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 3,000 m, lower than 51.5% of drones and equal to 6.7% of drones.
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Video resolution
4K/30 fps
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
â–² Better than 58% of models
This drone records video at 4K/30 fps, higher than 58.4% of drones and equal to 20.3% of drones.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
â–² Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/3"
Sensor size
1/3"
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/3", smaller than 70.4% of drones and equal to 10.2% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
8.3 MP
Main camera megapixels
8.3 MP
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 8.3 MP, lower than 59.3% of drones and equal to 3.3% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
?
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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
no
Obstacle detection
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This drone does not support obstacle detection. 31% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
â–² Better than 50% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 49.8% and the same as those of 17.1%.
Obstacle sensing directions
N/A
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
3 km
Max transmission distance
3 km
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 3 km, farther than 55.6% of drones and equal to 2.6% of drones.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 8.2% and the same as that used by 47.7%.
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 720p@30 fps, lower-quality than 56.8% of drones and equal to 22.9% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
2,950 mAh
Battery capacity
2,950 mAh
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 2,950 mAh, larger than 72% of drones.
Battery energy
22.715 Wh
Battery energy
22.715 Wh
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 22.715 Wh, higher than 65.3% of drones.
Charging time
300 min
Charging time
300 min
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 300 min, slower than 92.5% of drones and equal to 3.8% of drones.
Weight
389 g
Weight
389 g
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 389 g, heavier than 68% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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What reviewers say

Holy Stone HS720R vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    3-Axis Mechanical + EIS
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical + EIS image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical + EIS vs EIS (Digital)
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports slow-motion mode
    Slow-motion mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This drone supports slow-motion mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 6 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    26 min
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (26 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    26 min vs 20 min
  • 6 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    26 min
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (26 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    26 min vs 20 min
  • 0.03 m/s higher wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    10.73 m/s
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles stronger wind than the average drone (10.7 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    10.73 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 2 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    3 km
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (3 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    3 km vs 1 km
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    3-Axis Mechanical + EIS
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical + EIS image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical + EIS vs EIS (Digital)
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • Supports slow-motion mode
    Slow-motion mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This drone supports slow-motion mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 50 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    140 °
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a wider field of view than the average drone (140 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    140 ° vs 90 °
  • More video format options
    Video formats
    MP4, AVI
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This drone supports MP4, AVI video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, AVI vs MP4
  • More color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, Grayscale, Bright, Nostalgic
    â–² 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
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This drone offers partial manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    No shutter-speed control.
    partial vs no
  • Higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    8064 x 6048 px
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This drone offers higher photo resolution than the average drone (8064x6048 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    8064x6048 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • 2 x higher digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    5 x
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers more digital zoom than the average drone (5 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    5 x vs 3 x
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • 1 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    5
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (5 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    Follow Me, POI, Waypoint Flight, TapFly, Hyperlapse
    5 vs 4
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 2 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    3 km
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (3 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    3 km vs 1 km
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • 750 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,950 mAh
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (2950 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    2,950 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 5.54 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    22.715 Wh
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (22.7 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    22.715 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, GLONASS
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 210 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    300 min
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (300 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    300 min vs 90 min
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/3"
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/3" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/3" vs 1/2.3"
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    â–¼ 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
    0 to 70 °
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (0 to 70 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    0 to 70 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 55% more expensive
    Holy Stone HS720R is more expensive than the average drone (£310 vs £200).
    £310 vs £200
  • 500 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    3,000 m
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (3000 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    3,000 m vs 3,500 m
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/3"
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/3" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/3" vs 1/2.3"
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    â–¼ 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
    0 to 70 °
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (0 to 70 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    0 to 70 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, GLONASS
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 210 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    300 min
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (300 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    300 min vs 90 min
  • 58.1% higher weight
    Weight
    389 g
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (389 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    389 g vs 246 g
  • 30 mm longer body length
    Length
    305 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (305 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    305 mm vs 275 mm
  • 8.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    71 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (71 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    Folded height listed as 71 mm.
    71 mm vs 62.5 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Lone Valley Adventures
≈ estimated
04/02/2024
Flight review · follow-me, point-of-interest and range tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720R left the reviewer happy after the first flight, with a smooth gimbal and reliable follow-me, despite one spinning glitch.
3.0
Don Joyce
≈ estimated
05/01/2024
Out-of-the-box test · flight stability and camera check
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720R drifted badly and felt unstable in flight, so the reviewer was not happy with it.
8.0
CAPTAIN DRONE
≈ estimated
18/09/2023
Hands-on review · one-battery flight test
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720R is an entry-level drone that suits beginners well, though image quality remains untested.
9.0
Hub City Drones & Gadgets
≈ estimated
14/09/2023
Hands-on review · flight modes, gimbal and return-to-home test
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720R has an impressive gimbal and smart modes that work well, with return-to-home landing near the pad's centre.
9.0
TheRcSaylors
≈ estimated
09/09/2023
First flight · range, live feed and battery check
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720R offers solid range and a stable connection, though it costs more than budget drones.
4.0
Alien Drones
≈ estimated
27/07/2023
Hands-on review · flight test, calibration and return-to-home
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720R had a disappointing flight with unexpected rotation and no precision GPS, though the sample may be faulty.
8.0
Open Circuit RC & Tech
≈ estimated
25/07/2023
Hands-on review · timelapse modes and flight tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720R offers good value, though the dronie mode and odd flight behaviour hold it back.
4.0
BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C
≈ estimated
25/07/2023
Hands-on review · flight tests and interference problems
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720R cannot be recommended for now after repeated flight problems and interference.
7.0
The Ruckus Boyz
≈ estimated
13/10/2023
Unboxing and first flight · beginner drone impressions
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720R is a pretty good beginner drone, though it feels a little cheap.
9.0
Tech Jamie
≈ estimated
26/09/2023
First impressions · unboxing, setup and short flight
Verdict
Holy Stone HS720R is a recommended budget beginner drone that hovered steadily with no connection problems.

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The gimbal delivers smooth footage and the connection holds well, but reliability problems and weak obstacle sensing worry reviewers.
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6.5
techradar.com
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17/08/2023
Review summary · Beginner 4K drone
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS720R is a stable beginner drone with a 3-axis gimbal, but its five-hour charge time and mediocre camera hold it back.
6.0
the-gadgeteer.com
≈ estimated
12/12/2023
Review summary · Entry-level drone
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS720R is a good first drone with a gimbal for steadier video, but its hazy images suit buyers who don't need top image quality.
7.0
space.com
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02/03/2024
Hands-on review · Beginner gimbal drone
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS720R is a beginner-friendly drone with a 3-axis gimbal that smooths video, but it drifts in a hover and its photos are soft.

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What we like about Holy Stone HS720R

  • Equipped with a true 3-axis mechanical gimbal and EIS for smooth video
  • Features a beginner-friendly flight experience with stable GPS and optical flow positioning
  • Reliable flight time of approximately 24-26 minutes per battery
  • Includes a high-quality carrying case and compact, foldable design for portability
  • Impressive transmission range, cited up to 3 km (approx. 10,000 feet)
  • Supportive customer service that is quick to address defects and offer replacements

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS720R

  • Extremely slow battery charging time, often requiring 5 to 7 hours
  • Image quality is described as mediocre, with some reports of color inaccuracy or 'blown out' colors
  • Heavier than 250g, requiring FAA registration and pilot licensing in some regions
  • Tendency to drift slightly during hovers or exhibit jerky movements in follow-me mode
  • Lack of obstacle avoidance sensors increases risk for inexperienced pilots
  • App connectivity between the remote and smartphone can occasionally be 'flaky'

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS720R is a GPS-equipped foldable quadcopter weighing 389g, featuring a 4K UHD camera with a 1/3-inch Sony CMOS sensor mounted on a 3-axis mechanical gimbal. It offers electronic image stabilization (EIS) for smooth video at 4K/30fps and 8.3MP photo resolution, supported by a 2950mAh battery providing up to 26 minutes of flight time. Its main strengths include an impressive 3km (approx. 9,842 ft) transmission range, powerful brushless motors, and beginner-friendly features like optical flow positioning, point of interest, and smart return-to-home. However, notable drawbacks include a lengthy 5-hour battery charging time, lack of obstacle avoidance sensors, and mediocre image quality compared to professional-grade competitors.

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