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Holy Stone HS900 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Max flight time:30 minVideo resolution:4K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:6 km

Holy Stone HS900 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 15 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components

75%

7.5

Technical Score

25%

7.2

Review score ( 2 · 13)

Based on 2 expert reviews and 13 video reviews
Experts count the full 25% of the overall score, because this model has at least 3 full tests. The technical score makes up the other 75%. A video review counts half as much as a written full test.
▲Better than 76% of drones
7.5

Technical Score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

26%

8.1

Flight

24%

7.1

Camera

20%

7.5

Safety

16%

6.8

Connectivity

14%

7.8

Battery & Design

▲Better than 78% of drones
7.2

Review score

Review score
7.2/ 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, first looks half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: The review score is 25% of the overall score with 3+ full tests, less with fewer.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Grades by review (15)
2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 13 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 25%.
Text reviews 2
✓ explicit
2

14.7%

8.0

digitalcameraworld.com

14.7%

8.0

space.com

Video reviews 8

5.9%

8.0

Alien Drones

5.9%

8.0

Tech In Black

5.9%

7.0

Auto Journey

5.9%

7.0

Quadcopter 101

5.9%

7.0

Half Chrome

5.9%

6.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

5.9%

4.0

Don Joyce

2.9%

8.0

Tech News Tribe

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 60% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Holy Stone HS900

Technical Score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components:

26%

8.1

Flight

24%

7.1

Camera

20%

7.5

Safety

16%

6.8

Connectivity

14%

7.8

Battery & Design

7.5
Review score
Review score
7.2/ 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, first looks half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: The review score is 25% of the overall score with 3+ full tests, less with fewer.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Grades by review (15)
2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 13 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 25%.
Text reviews 2
✓ explicit
2

14.7%

8.0

digitalcameraworld.com

14.7%

8.0

space.com

Video reviews 8

5.9%

8.0

Alien Drones

5.9%

8.0

Tech In Black

5.9%

7.0

Auto Journey

5.9%

7.0

Quadcopter 101

5.9%

7.0

Half Chrome

5.9%

6.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

5.9%

4.0

Don Joyce

2.9%

8.0

Tech News Tribe

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.2
Popularity
Popularity
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 58% of models
Popularity:
Holy Stone HS900 has a popularity score of 7.2 points, which is higher than that of 58.4% of products in this category.
7.2
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.9/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.9
Max flight time
30 min
Max flight time
30 min
▲ Better than 65% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 30 min, longer than 65% of drones and equal to 6% of drones.
Max flight distance
?
Max flight speed
?
Max wind resistance
10.6 m/s
Max wind resistance
10.6 m/s
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 10.6 m/s, lower than 51.8% of drones and equal to 1.4% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
?
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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
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
▼ Worse than 53% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/2.3", smaller than 52.8% of drones and equal to 12% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
48 MP
Main camera megapixels
48 MP
▲ Better than 76% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP, higher than 76% of drones and equal to 18% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
?
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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
?
Obstacle sensing directions
downward
Obstacle sensing directions
downward
▲ Better than 57% of models
This drone senses obstacles in downward directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 57.3% and the same as that of 12.1%.
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Max transmission distance
6 km
Max transmission distance
6 km
▲ Better than 63% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 6 km, farther than 62.8% of drones and equal to 5.1% of drones.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
Digital Transmission
Video transmission system
Digital Transmission
▲ Better than 58% of models
This drone uses Digital Transmission for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 58.5% and the same as that used by 8.7%.
Live view quality
?
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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Battery capacity
2,250 mAh
Battery capacity
2,250 mAh
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 2,250 mAh, larger than 55.4% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Battery energy
?
Charging time
?
Weight
249 g
Weight
249 g
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 249 g, heavier than 51% of drones and equal to 11.3% 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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Holy Stone HS900 vs the average drone

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  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ 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 low-light mode
    Low light mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This drone supports low-light mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 10 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    30 min
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (30 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    30 min vs 20 min
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    3-Axis Mechanical
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • 36 MP more camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    48 MP
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has more main camera megapixels than the average drone (48 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    48 MP vs 12 MP
  • 5 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    6 km
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (6 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    6 km vs 1 km
  • 12.7% better value for money
    Holy Stone HS900 has better value for money than the average drone (7.93 vs 7).
    7.93 vs 7.03
  • 10 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    30 min
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (30 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    30 min vs 20 min
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ 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 low-light mode
    Low light mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This drone supports low-light mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    3-Axis Mechanical
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • 36 MP more camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    48 MP
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has more main camera megapixels than the average drone (48 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    48 MP vs 12 MP
  • 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.
    partial vs no
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    8000 x 6000 px
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This drone offers higher photo resolution than the average drone (8000x6000 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    8000x6000 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 384 GB higher memory card limit
    Max external memory supported
    512 GB
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >512 GB
    This drone supports more external storage than the average drone (512 GB vs 128 GB). The average drone supports up to 128 GB of external storage.
    512 GB vs 128 GB
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • Remote ID
    Remote ID
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This drone supports Remote ID, while the average drone does not.
  • Less restrictive EU class
    EU class marking
    C0
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This drone is rated as C0 under the EU drone class system, while the average drone is rated as None.
    C0 vs None
  • 1 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    5
    ▲ 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.
    5 vs 4
  • 5 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    6 km
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (6 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    6 km vs 1 km
  • 108 mm shorter body length
    Length
    167 mm
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (167 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    167 mm vs 275 mm
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    ▼ Worse than 41% of models
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Digital Transmission
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone uses Digital Transmission for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Digital Transmission vs SkyLink 2.0
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.6
    ▼ Worse than 50% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.6 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.6 vs f/2
  • 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 °
  • 0.1 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    10.6 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (10.6 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    10.6 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    HS900 Transmitter
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    This drone uses the HS900 Transmitter controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    HS900 Transmitter vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • 0.1 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    10.6 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (10.6 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    10.6 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    ▼ Worse than 41% of models
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.6
    ▼ Worse than 50% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.6 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.6 vs f/2
  • 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 °
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Digital Transmission
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone uses Digital Transmission for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Digital Transmission vs SkyLink 2.0
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    HS900 Transmitter
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    This drone uses the HS900 Transmitter controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    HS900 Transmitter vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • 1.2% higher weight
    Weight
    249 g
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (249 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    249 g vs 246 g

Video reviews

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

8.0
Alien Drones
≈ estimated
19/12/2025
Hands-on review · AI tracking, zoom and landing tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS900 has largely fixed the earlier problems and is a solid lower-budget option worth a second look.
4.0
Don Joyce
≈ estimated
29/11/2025
Hands-on review · flight tests and price comparison
Verdict
Holy Stone HS900 suits beginners, but at its price other drones are the better buy.
8.0
Tech In Black
≈ estimated
13/09/2025
Hands-on review · unboxing, flight modes and image quality
Verdict
Holy Stone HS900 is good value and recommended for its stable flight and smooth 4K footage.
7.0
Auto Journey
≈ estimated
03/05/2025
Hands-on review · tracking, flight and image quality tests
Verdict
Holy Stone HS900 is a good starter drone that flies easily, but its tracking is unreliable and DJI is known for better image quality.
6.0
CAPTAIN DRONE
≈ estimated
13/05/2024
Hands-on review · flight test and feature check
Verdict
Holy Stone HS900 is a decent drone with good image quality, but weak tracking and a high price without discount codes hold it back.
7.0
Quadcopter 101
≈ estimated
04/05/2024
Flight test review · follow modes, flight time and app
Verdict
Holy Stone HS900 is a fun little drone to fly, held back by an app glitch and the limits of optical follow.
7.0
Half Chrome
≈ estimated
30/04/2024
Hands-on review · flying, camera and feature overview
Verdict
Holy Stone HS900 is a solid mini drone that holds up in wind, though flight time falls short of its claim.
8.0
Tech News Tribe
≈ estimated
12/06/2025
First impressions · unboxing and feature overview
Verdict
Holy Stone HS900 is a good-value beginner drone with a solid 4K camera, though its video stabilization is not as smooth as high-end gimbal drones.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
digitalcameraworld.com
✓ explicit
19/05/2024
Hands-on test · Under-250g drone
Verdict
The Holy Stone HS900 is a capable sub-250g drone with smooth 4K video, but it lacks obstacle avoidance and falls short of its claimed flight time.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Holy Stone HS900

  • Three-axis gimbal with 4K/30 fps from a 48 MP camera
  • 249 g foldable design for lighter rules and easy travel
  • GPS return-to-home and follow-me tracking
  • Digital video link up to about 6 km
  • Brushless motors and a 2250 mAh battery

What we don't like about Holy Stone HS900

  • No obstacle avoidance
  • 4K is limited to 30 fps
  • Relatively few long-term user reviews so far
  • App and ecosystem less polished than DJI

Verdict

The Holy Stone HS900 is a 249 g foldable camera drone with a three-axis gimbal, a rare combination at its price. The 48 MP camera records 4K/30 fps video, and the mechanical gimbal keeps footage smooth even when the drone banks or fights a breeze. Staying under 250 g means lighter rules in many countries and easy packing for trips. GPS enables return-to-home, follow-me tracking and steady position hold, while a digital link carries video up to about 6 km. Brushless motors and a 2250 mAh battery give solid flight endurance for the class. The main gap is safety sensing: there is no obstacle avoidance, so pilots must watch for trees and buildings themselves. For travellers who want gimbal-stabilised 4K without paying DJI prices, the HS900 is one of the most capable options from Holy Stone.

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