Holy Stone was nice enough to send an additional *10% OFF coupon* , on top of any other coupons/discounts! Enter this code T4HTYTRA at this link: amzn.to/3IBKAvI This is my experience based on a sample of 1, but this one works dandy. I'm hearing feedback that others have had issues with this model, but is there something with geographic location, calibration technique/sequence, Holy Stone quality control, or ? Let us know your experiences in the comments, it can only help us in the industry and Holy Stone if we can report out collective experiences. I did note after this review if you fly with 8 or 9 satellites (8 is minimum) it is not as stable. If I let it find 13 or 14 then it sits really well. Remember, if it doesn't work for you in your area (depends on how the satellites are in your area), work with technical support or send it back! _Nobody_ should be satisfied with a product that doesn't work, regardless of the reason. Please note: If you comment "it sucks" 10 times in the feed, not helpful... Good Flying all... 😎
Handshake: Happy New Year, Kieth! A good review that RTH is pretty impressive for the price of the drone. Also, thanks for braving the cold. CAVU Fly Fun, Fly Safe, Just Fly!
It's 12° out and time for Keith to go do a drone review! The RTH was definitely impressive. A little disappointing in range, but overall, very decent drone for the money. And you can't beat a name like Holy Stone LOL. And as the comments go, don't forget the weight and battery life!
Thanks for the comments! This battery was about 18 minutes but it was windy and cold. I don't think asking about weight is politically correct anymore, I think the correct term is "mass challenged" or "fluffy"... Just Sayin'. lol 😎
Good drone!...2 questions (but I could just Google the info.)... 1. Weight? 2. Are the tracking GPS? (didn't see a lock on you during your vid but it did follow...was it following the controller/phone GPS?) TAKE CARE...PEACE
Howdy! 276g, and it was doing a GPS lock on the phone to follow, but it also has a tracking feature which is I believe uses a visual mode not GPS but I did not have the stamina to test anymore. I should try that though and see how it does...😎
@@AlienDrones HOWDY BACK TO YA! Thanks for the reply. Good to hear it's under the 250 gram limit. Interested in the other tracking capabilities but MAN WAIT TILL IT'S WARMER TO TEST IT! BOTH YOU AND THE HOLY STONE DID GREAT UNDER HARSH CONDITIONS! Imagine how well on a good weather flight? The price is very tempting & I was very impressed with your flights, even in high winds! The camera seems to be fine (in my opinion) besides 2k looks pretty good too! STAY WARM FLY SAFE...PEACE
@@gregorysterner1692 Oh crap, 276g, not 247g. Not sure why I typed that, dyslexia kicking in... Thanks for the comments though, I won't argue about waiting for warmer days... 🤙
for a relativity inexpensive drone it looks like the camera delivers a pretty good picture. And the next time I go to my sister's I'll have to stop and fly there for some of those nice images you get there. I am from around that area. Keep up the good work! Tim
Awesome “review”! Good timing too as I received my replacement HS360 today. Hope it’s the updated version. IDK when I’ll get to fly it as we have garbage weather and more coming but hopefully soon. The video resolution is quite excellent and it does do what it’s supposed to do very well. Cannot wait to fly.
@@AlienDrones Haha, When tried to fly the first one it would not hover well at all. I’ve heard the term “toilet bowling” used to describe how it hovered. So I returned it. After watching several more videos here on YT, I’ve concluded the issue was almost certainly pilot error and not an issue with the drone. Very likely I did not do something during set up or did something wrong. Once our new weather issue clears here, I’ll check it out. I also obtained my TRUST certificate.
@@jamesbarker4752 Awesome, good to get that out of the way! Let me know how the new HS360 works. I've had previous HS models _toilet bowl_ but the 360 has been really solid so far, hopefully it's not just mine that works great and HS has put some of their quality issues behind them. Oh yeah, don't forget to do the Gyro after the compass calibration... It is supposed to be really important. Good flying! 😎
Holy Stone has really done some good work with this one for sure. It's nice to see the industry improving so much and keeping the price low at the same time!
Looks like a great drone. I have two comments. What is the weight of the drone and how does it fit in the he FAA guidelines? You mentioned the wind but not the temperature. This obviously has a great effect on battery life. I would hate see a new flyer not realize cold can reduce battery severely. Amazon ad says battery life is 46 to 23 min? At least we didn’t see/hear the grass cutting or snow removal! Thx
I ended up about 18 min battery life but it was cold and windy. The weight is 276g so it needs to be registered, the temperature you need to look again: th-cam.com/video/8ye4g2AbwwA/w-d-xo.html 😎
Sorry but I gotta disagree with you on this one. The Syma X5C can be picked up for about 25 bucks, and is so steady, it is hard to believe it does not have a barometer in the thing. I still play with them even though I have about six drones worth far far more than the Syma, but it is so much fun and the stress factor is very low. It is also relatively indestructible.
Thanks! IMHO the 720G was better than the 720E. The 360 was also decent but they have some QC issues with the GPS, toilet bowling on some depending on the area. If the one you get doesn't have that issue it is a dandy flier!
That's an interesting but difficult answer because it depends on how I personally rate the different functions and operation with my own biases in place. That being said, compared against other drones at $220, for the _sale price_ its +/- 7.5- 8. The drawbacks being the 2k camera, the 2 axis gimbal and the loss of video that wouldn't reconnect automatically at 500m (kind of includes the range). It also includes multiple batteries, props, and a nice case, so if you get those same items in a kit with another brand the price is going to end up nearly double that. I can only speak for the single unit I have and I hope HS has addressed some of the quality control issues they've had in the past so ALL of them fly perfectly, but this test of one did fly well and controlled great. Hope that helps!
The difference between a drone, like the DJI Mini at $400 and the Holystone drone you are reviewing for $230 are like night and day. I can remember how infuriating it was to fly cheaper drones and have them fly off on their own. I lost enough money to have purchased a good DJI drone in the process. I know that it is difficult for some people to reach the price point of a DJI, Autel or Skydio product but, I always recommend that they buy a product at least like an xiomi for around $400.
I hear you, DJI Does do a good job overall and they have the largest market share for a reason, BUT this drone did fly and control really well and it is priced fair. They have obviously been listening and are trying to advance so I have to give them credit there, and I have had a DJI mini fly-away so that's not eliminated with DJI for sure. Of course some really cheap drones are not worth getting unless it's
@@mikedcreative I’m tired of hearing from all the DJI snobs on these reviews. I have three drones - two Holy Stones and a Latrax Alias. The Latrax was about $150 after I upgraded the motors; the HS drones were $300 each. All three fly great. I seen plenty of video of DJI drones crashing or flying off.
Took my 360 out in the wide open rural Desert, and the follow modes still won't work. Zero interference, because I had FPV range of the max 900m. I couldn't believe that it stay connected to the max distance. So I have no idea why the follow me mode don't work.
Sorry I know this has nothing to do with the video but I just received a DJI mini two and I want to fly responsibly but there is a lot of stuff out there could really use some help what am I allowed to do
A good place to start would be this video: th-cam.com/video/82r7oIyEfSI/w-d-xo.html and check out the other videos referenced on the channel, lots of info. If you have questions on a topic, drop them in the video where you have questions so others can benefit from your question as well...
Hi Keith, I currently have a hs260 drone. Looking to upgrade to something with gps and maybe a brushless motor. Hoping to keep it at or below $200. Would you be so kind as to make a recommendation? Thanks for the videos!
Hello! I can understand why you'd like to keep GPS and brushless motors as a baseline for sure. Another item that that is a consideration is how good you need the camera to be, and that can make a bigger difference in pricing. That being said, for that price range I would point you towards two models in that are good value for the price: 1) No stabilized camera but a great flier and does decent with pics in good light, but a decent price is the Ruko U11 pro here: th-cam.com/video/DgaUesc8qUA/w-d-xo.html . Be careful to watch the links on Amazon as they have some models that seem surprisingly cheaper for some reason, but if you look close you'll find that the cheaper one is brushed motors, and they kind of hide it. I've had a few people tell me they found even a better deal than the one I mentioned, but when I look it is the brushed model, and I agree with you, go for the brushless for sure. 2) The other model I'd mention is the Potensic ATOM SE here: th-cam.com/video/TPthga9ZgtE/w-d-xo.html . This one is also a great flier and does not have a gimbal but does have a decent EIS, so the video and pics are pretty good if you're looking for a decent video and pics. It is a little more $ but you do get a much better camera and a bit better overall build. It is also brand new tech released just a few months ago and I think they nailed it. Many viewers got this one and tell me in the comments that they really love them. Check the links in the video descriptions for the Amazon links. These are the best ones I can recommend for the bottom dollar, and have recommended both of these to family in the past. The family I actually like, not the other kind, lol. Hope this helps! 😎😎
Thanks for the quick response! I looked at a couple videos on the Ruko u11 Pro. It looks like a nice unit. It is currently priced about the same as the HS360 at about $239. Though I did talk HS into giving me a 10% coupon code. What would be your pick when looking at these two drones?
@@Jeffrey-oi9fn The difference in functionality is that on paper the HS360 is better because of the 3-axis gimbal. The thing that causes concern is that HS has some type of ongoing QC problem, inconsistency in their GPS and stability, having a lot of reports of toilet bowling, meaning circling out of control and crashing. If you get a good one and you're in a area with the satellite reception that works with it, it could work just fine. If you get a marginal one it can really ruin your experience. The one I tested worked good most of the time, but depending where I flew it it became less stable. So if you're willing to give it a shot and you get a good one it is pretty decent for the price. If it doesn't work I hear technical support is good so hopefully they can work it out until you get one that works.
I have a MA2 and am looking to get into real estate drone photography or using my drone commercially so obviously i will need a 107 but my real question is what is the job market for drone pilots is it something that would be worthwhile for me to do? the cost of getting the license etc vs recovering that cost via gigs etc. im thinking of doing this in the interim while i wait for nursing school slots to open up. my level of photography experience is ~amateurish. what do you think?
Thanks for the comments! It really depends on your area, some areas have a lot of jobs, others not as many. Again, it depends on the job you are looking to fill but I would think this model is marginal because of the 2k video, but if someone only needs pics of a roof or something then the 4k pics are no problem. My gut feel is that if no one is going to see/interview you in person then you're fine. If they want to come and watch, then it's possible clients might want to see a big fancy setup with multiple cases pulled out, gives a feel of professionalism. Even pulling out a DJI mini, you risk a client asking "where's the rest?" It's all about perception in my book, but I've been standing there a few times so maybe I'm more in tune with it than some... Hope that helps!
Great video. Keith I do need some advise. I broke my mini2 and I am in the market for a new one. My budget is $600 and I want 4k. What would you recommend outside of dji? Thank you in advance.
With this budget, nothing will match the versatility, control and availability of parts outside DJI. Others are trying and evolving quickly, and they are promising, but with remote ID looming I'd say the DJI Mini 2 is calling your name my friend... Good Flying!
Not a bad beginner drone. How would you compare it to the DJI Mavic MINI SE as far as image and flight for the price difference? I haven't seen an SE, but it does seem to have the MINI 2 body, ESC's, motors, props and battery? A lot better performance than my original Mavic MINI. Are you allowed to compare between brands?
There's no comparison. The Dji mini will blow it away. You get what you pay for. But this would be ok for someone on really low budget and beginner. But for $299 you can now get the original Mavic mini. 🤙👍
The DJI Mini SE is a really nice drone for sure. DJI does do a really good job with stability and controllability and because it is a newer model it has a lot of new tech under the hood compared to the original mini, as you eluded to, and of course they are a market leader for a reason. Wish it would have a follow mode and 4k video, but then again for the price, 2k vid and limited function is what you get. Any brands I work with don't get to review or influence my content before it is published so any views are my own regarding comparisons, but in this case the HS360 is a _great_ improvement for Holy Stone and it really does fly well (this is the best Holy Stone I've ever tested) and I'm happy to see they are advancing and shooting for a low price point. With 2 batteries, a nice case, extra props, a $200 ish price point (on sale) and spot-on GPS is really stepping it up, but that 2-axis gimbal stings a bit in a head-to head comparison... One thing I don't want anyone to take-away from my reviews is that I'm a DJI Fanboy, or Holy Stone, or EXO, or ... I absolutely love testing out all the different brands as they are all businesses trying to create a successful product and as I've been doing this for a few years now I can really see the industry improving, which is great for you and I, the consumer. I try not to tell everyone "buy XYZ drone" but point out the negatives and positives as I see it and leave the final decision up to you because everyone's reason for purchasing is different so the final decision is kind of personal. Sorry for typing so much but I'm guessing you are probably not the only one making some comparisons so hopefully this helps... Good Flying!
Alien Drones I am the VP of the Seniors Drone Club, the primary mentor for beginners in a variety of drones and keeping members informed on safe, legal flying in our area. I am know as the more aggressive flier in the club, with my own drone. It took me five months to get one out of the front gate pond, made quite a name for perseverance. I avoid pushing brands and try to match budget with quality. I have recently been researching the Autel Nano reviews since we have none in the club.
It's no where compared to the Mini SE. after having 3 defective 360's before this one, it's not good for the expensive price of $269. Only reason I'm keeping this drone is because I got it for only $133. If not, I would have returned it for a 4th time.
Could you please tell me what kind of issues you have with the GPS l have a 720e that has the toilet bowl effect , goes out of control.lf l turn the switch to the off position drone flys perfect still showing GPS satellites in the off position
Indeed, if you have _toilet bowling_ it is a control issue where the electronics are trying to adjust for position based on the GPS and either the signal is too low or the control system is designed/programmed poorly and it starts circling out of control, usually crashing or flying away. I really had a problem with a similar model like you have: th-cam.com/video/ATlT6ApKX8s/w-d-xo.html . If you turn the GPS off it will ignore the GPS for positioning which is fine, but I don't think the return to home will work on lost signal or low battery. If the model has it, not really not that much you can do about it but change models or even to a different brand. It shouldn't do that, period. There are plenty of other very stable, low cost drones out there... Hope that helps.
-11 deg F, -33 deg F wind chill today. Mine would do more than toilet bowl, it would become a flying ice sculpture, in 30 seconds, drop like rock and shatter into a thousand pieces... ❄❄ I've found that if I have 14-15 satellites it does pretty well, lower than that it is proportionally less stable.
Hi Joseph holy stone has sent me a replacement,tryed it out today.Does the same toilet bowl effect.lf l put the switch in the off mode on the transmitter it flys perfect.lt still shows 16to17satilites even with the transmitter switch in the off position
I just bought the HS360s from Amazon.....flew it 3 times and am sending it back. It wouldn't maintain signal even 75-80 feet away. The video quality was horrible and controlling the angle of the camera was way to touchy to be useful. I saw the same problems on other reviews. Too bad, I had big hopes.
This video was for the 360, not the 360s, did you mean to post this on the 36S video th-cam.com/video/SGAFlLAYChw/w-d-xo.html ? Holy Stone did make it confusing by having such different models only differentiated by the letter "S". If you have the 360S, I'm surprised it had a connection issue as this has that new transmission protocol and was a really good flyer. Easily went out 1500' with no loss of connection at all. It is not a stabilized camera (no gimbal) so the video is terrible but pics were just fair.
The follow me mode will NOT work for me, and GPS follow is horrible. The quad turns away from me in gps follow. It's a useless mode. The image follow will never follow me. Mr Alien, what am I doing wrong???
It sounds like the GPS is not being recognized properly, either too weak, too much interference or the drone itself is too weak to see them. I did have a different model holy stone turn away and run from me when I tried a follow once, I don't remember which one but I remember showing it in the review video. Honestly, it should not be very hard to make it work, something is just sketchy with the GPS. Just curious, how many satellites do you show when you calibrate? I just walked in from trying this again, and if there are trees/buildings and I get 9 or even 10, the signal drops out now and then and becomes unstable, starts bowling on me. If I have 12 or 13 or more, it sticks like a rock. I had good luck with the one I have but it's possible either the drone or you're area is just different, and If you can't consistently get strong signal on a lot of satellites where you are flying I don't think it will ever work right. If it's sketchy, don't even think twice, send it back and consider a different model. Nothing is more frustrating when you're not even moving and the drone turns by itself and crashes. A side note regarding image follow, did you remember to remove the protective film from the camera face? It is hard to see, might cause it not to see well, not sure.
The image is probably a bit more stable on the 360 but I did freeze the gimbal on the X7, so perhaps it could get a bit better if it were in spec. I've heard so many issues with the GPS on the 360 though it is something to consider too...
It's nice, but it glitches a lot. The camera gets stuck, the Wi-Fi doesn't always reconnect automatically to the phone, 🚽 bowls every few flights. I'm no longer impressed after flying it more. But I will keep it, because I got a huge discount on it.
Bowling is no good, I had hoped HS fixed this issue as it flew so good for me multiple times... I'm going to try it again a few times and see if that comes back, but it was a nice improvement on previous models during the initial flights.
It seems some have this issue, not sure if it is a manufacturing/product thing or a location thing that the GPS doesn't like. My advise is first try a different location (I do have a location near radio towers with iron in the ground and nearly every drone gets confused there) if it does this more than a little (a little wobble is okay) return it for replacement or repair. Drones shouldn't circle out of control if calibrated and the area doesn't have any interference. Hope this helps.
@@AlienDrones there are some radio towers about a mile away during 2 flight. The first flight was about 7 miles from radio towers. The toilet bowling was severe both times. Does it matter what order you calibrate? I did compass then gyro.
@@321sick I believe you did it in the right sequence, though it shouldn't be that touchy to use. I've heard about 50/50 people having similar issues...
You're more patient than me. I wouldn't have made it to 4, by the second one I'd have given up. I hope Holy Stone gets this figured out as it's really too bad for them. I apparently got a good one, was pretty stable for my flights... If it doesn't work, absolutely just send it back. No one should be frustrated flying a drone, it's supposed to be fun!
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Holy Stone was nice enough to send an additional *10% OFF coupon* , on top of any other coupons/discounts! Enter this code T4HTYTRA at this link: amzn.to/3IBKAvI This is my experience based on a sample of 1, but this one works dandy. I'm hearing feedback that others have had issues with this model, but is there something with geographic location, calibration technique/sequence, Holy Stone quality control, or ? Let us know your experiences in the comments, it can only help us in the industry and Holy Stone if we can report out collective experiences. I did note after this review if you fly with 8 or 9 satellites (8 is minimum) it is not as stable. If I let it find 13 or 14 then it sits really well. Remember, if it doesn't work for you in your area (depends on how the satellites are in your area), work with technical support or send it back! _Nobody_ should be satisfied with a product that doesn't work, regardless of the reason. Please note: If you comment "it sucks" 10 times in the feed, not helpful... Good Flying all... 😎
can these be flown without a cell phone? Or is a phone needed for downloading apps before it will fly
Have a good week
Thanks for the visit!
Handshake: Happy New Year, Kieth! A good review that RTH is pretty impressive for the price of the drone. Also, thanks for braving the cold.
CAVU
Fly Fun, Fly Safe, Just Fly!
Happy new year!
Holy Stone has come a long way since my old HS700 (no gimbal) camera. It will be good for a beginner as the price is reasonable.
Agreed! It is a really nice flyer!
I have a HS 720 and reached 1902 ft. before the video cut out. I am happy 😊
It's 12° out and time for Keith to go do a drone review! The RTH was definitely impressive. A little disappointing in range, but overall, very decent drone for the money. And you can't beat a name like Holy Stone LOL. And as the comments go, don't forget the weight and battery life!
Thanks for the comments! This battery was about 18 minutes but it was windy and cold. I don't think asking about weight is politically correct anymore, I think the correct term is "mass challenged" or "fluffy"... Just Sayin'. lol 😎
@@AlienDrones Well I guess based on your other responses this drone is "mass challenged"....."legally speaking" ROFLOL 🤣
@@AlienDrones Oh, just in case...my coment on weight and battery life was based on reading other comments.
Good drone!...2 questions (but I could just Google the info.)...
1. Weight?
2. Are the tracking GPS? (didn't see a lock on you during your vid but it did follow...was it following the controller/phone GPS?)
TAKE CARE...PEACE
Howdy! 276g, and it was doing a GPS lock on the phone to follow, but it also has a tracking feature which is I believe uses a visual mode not GPS but I did not have the stamina to test anymore. I should try that though and see how it does...😎
@@AlienDrones
Are you sure the weight is not 276 grams?
@@AlienDrones HOWDY BACK TO YA! Thanks for the reply. Good to hear it's under the 250 gram limit.
Interested in the other tracking capabilities but MAN WAIT TILL IT'S WARMER TO TEST IT! BOTH YOU AND THE HOLY STONE DID GREAT UNDER HARSH CONDITIONS!
Imagine how well on a good weather flight? The price is very tempting & I was very impressed with your flights, even in high winds!
The camera seems to be fine (in my opinion) besides 2k looks pretty good too!
STAY WARM
FLY SAFE...PEACE
@@gregorysterner1692 Oh crap, 276g, not 247g. Not sure why I typed that, dyslexia kicking in... Thanks for the comments though, I won't argue about waiting for warmer days... 🤙
@@jamesbarker4752 Indeed it is... 🤷♂️
Good review…You did awesome job my brother…Keep up the good work…
Appreciate the kind words! Good Flying! 🤙
dude...nice marketing!!! i subscribed during the intro lol nice.
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for a relativity inexpensive drone it looks like the camera delivers a pretty good picture. And the next time I go to my sister's I'll have to stop and fly there for some of those nice images you get there. I am from around that area.
Keep up the good work! Tim
Indeed it does a pretty good job for the price for sure. Bring some warmer weather. Good Flying!
Awesome “review”! Good timing too as I received my replacement HS360 today. Hope it’s the updated version. IDK when I’ll get to fly it as we have garbage weather and more coming but hopefully soon. The video resolution is quite excellent and it does do what it’s supposed to do very well. Cannot wait to fly.
Awesome! I hope yours treats you as well as the one I tested does, really a good flyer.... Good Flying!
Why did you get a replacement, was there a problem with one?
@@AlienDrones
Haha,
When tried to fly the first one it would not hover well at all. I’ve heard the term “toilet bowling” used to describe how it hovered. So I returned it. After watching several more videos here on YT, I’ve concluded the issue was almost certainly pilot error and not an issue with the drone. Very likely I did not do something during set up or did something wrong. Once our new weather issue clears here, I’ll check it out. I also obtained my TRUST certificate.
@@jamesbarker4752 Awesome, good to get that out of the way! Let me know how the new HS360 works. I've had previous HS models _toilet bowl_ but the 360 has been really solid so far, hopefully it's not just mine that works great and HS has put some of their quality issues behind them. Oh yeah, don't forget to do the Gyro after the compass calibration... It is supposed to be really important. Good flying! 😎
@@AlienDrones
Thank you
It looks like a good drone to me
Holy Stone has really done some good work with this one for sure. It's nice to see the industry improving so much and keeping the price low at the same time!
Sir gudmorning nice review..can i ask where to buy HS 360 propeller?
Hey, do you have a video on how to use the drone?
Looks like a great drone. I have two comments. What is the weight of the drone and how does it fit in the he FAA guidelines? You mentioned the wind but not the temperature. This obviously has a great effect on battery life. I would hate see a new flyer not realize cold can reduce battery severely. Amazon ad says battery life is 46 to 23 min?
At least we didn’t see/hear the grass cutting or snow removal! Thx
3:04 12° F.
@@Leonardokite thx
I ended up about 18 min battery life but it was cold and windy. The weight is 276g so it needs to be registered, the temperature you need to look again: th-cam.com/video/8ye4g2AbwwA/w-d-xo.html 😎
Can you do another through review of all functions and tests. Give us a full tutorial. Thanks
Good morning great video cool review
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Damn good job
Thank you kindly!
Sorry but I gotta disagree with you on this one. The Syma X5C can be picked up for about 25 bucks, and is so steady, it is hard to believe it does not have a barometer in the thing. I still play with them even though I have about six drones worth far far more than the Syma, but it is so much fun and the stress factor is very low. It is also relatively indestructible.
Hi, great video. Do you think this is better all round than the HS720e? Thanks.
Thanks! IMHO the 720G was better than the 720E. The 360 was also decent but they have some QC issues with the GPS, toilet bowling on some depending on the area. If the one you get doesn't have that issue it is a dandy flier!
Is there a way to get batteries for this HS360S ? Always like to have extras for back up. Spare parts obtainable?
Had to give you a sub ...cool channel... My name is Keith too 😁👍
Thanks! Us Keith's gotta stick together! 🤙
Thank you sir so much!! What grade from 1 to 10 you will put to this drone?
That's an interesting but difficult answer because it depends on how I personally rate the different functions and operation with my own biases in place. That being said, compared against other drones at $220, for the _sale price_ its +/- 7.5- 8. The drawbacks being the 2k camera, the 2 axis gimbal and the loss of video that wouldn't reconnect automatically at 500m (kind of includes the range). It also includes multiple batteries, props, and a nice case, so if you get those same items in a kit with another brand the price is going to end up nearly double that. I can only speak for the single unit I have and I hope HS has addressed some of the quality control issues they've had in the past so ALL of them fly perfectly, but this test of one did fly well and controlled great. Hope that helps!
7.5 to 8
The difference between a drone, like the DJI Mini at $400 and the Holystone drone you are reviewing for $230 are like night and day. I can remember how infuriating it was to fly cheaper drones and have them fly off on their own. I lost enough money to have purchased a good DJI drone in the process. I know that it is difficult for some people to reach the price point of a DJI, Autel or Skydio product but, I always recommend that they buy a product at least like an xiomi for around $400.
I hear you, DJI Does do a good job overall and they have the largest market share for a reason, BUT this drone did fly and control really well and it is priced fair. They have obviously been listening and are trying to advance so I have to give them credit there, and I have had a DJI mini fly-away so that's not eliminated with DJI for sure. Of course some really cheap drones are not worth getting unless it's
🤦🙇 c CP laughing all the way to the back and loving gathering your data.
@@mikedcreative I’m tired of hearing from all the DJI snobs on these reviews. I have three drones - two Holy Stones and a Latrax Alias. The Latrax was about $150 after I upgraded the motors; the HS drones were $300 each. All three fly great. I seen plenty of video of DJI drones crashing or flying off.
@@mikedcreative Tesla has pretty shite quality control lol.. And who really wants to gamble on a used drone
What's The best Phone that works with drones/ communicate with or is it the App?
How low can it follow you.
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Video looks good
Very good thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching and the kind words!
Took my 360 out in the wide open rural Desert, and the follow modes still won't work. Zero interference, because I had FPV range of the max 900m. I couldn't believe that it stay connected to the max distance. So I have no idea why the follow me mode don't work.
remote is f up-screen should be on a top
im buying my first. Is this one better than the Holystones HS720g????
The 720G is a newer model than the 360...
Sorry I know this has nothing to do with the video but I just received a DJI mini two and I want to fly responsibly but there is a lot of stuff out there could really use some help what am I allowed to do
A good place to start would be this video: th-cam.com/video/82r7oIyEfSI/w-d-xo.html and check out the other videos referenced on the channel, lots of info. If you have questions on a topic, drop them in the video where you have questions so others can benefit from your question as well...
Question: I am scared to use the return thing will it hit anything above it because if I do it there’s trees all around me
I use it around trees all the time but have to set the RTH altitude so it clears all the tree tops before it comes down...
@@AlienDrones thank you man just don’t want to damage a new drone you know
@@MrMighty193 No worries! 🤙
Hi Keith, I currently have a hs260 drone. Looking to upgrade to something with gps and maybe a brushless motor. Hoping to keep it at or below $200. Would you be so kind as to make a recommendation? Thanks for the videos!
Hello! I can understand why you'd like to keep GPS and brushless motors as a baseline for sure. Another item that that is a consideration is how good you need the camera to be, and that can make a bigger difference in pricing. That being said, for that price range I would point you towards two models in that are good value for the price: 1) No stabilized camera but a great flier and does decent with pics in good light, but a decent price is the Ruko U11 pro here: th-cam.com/video/DgaUesc8qUA/w-d-xo.html . Be careful to watch the links on Amazon as they have some models that seem surprisingly cheaper for some reason, but if you look close you'll find that the cheaper one is brushed motors, and they kind of hide it. I've had a few people tell me they found even a better deal than the one I mentioned, but when I look it is the brushed model, and I agree with you, go for the brushless for sure. 2) The other model I'd mention is the Potensic ATOM SE here: th-cam.com/video/TPthga9ZgtE/w-d-xo.html . This one is also a great flier and does not have a gimbal but does have a decent EIS, so the video and pics are pretty good if you're looking for a decent video and pics. It is a little more $ but you do get a much better camera and a bit better overall build. It is also brand new tech released just a few months ago and I think they nailed it. Many viewers got this one and tell me in the comments that they really love them. Check the links in the video descriptions for the Amazon links. These are the best ones I can recommend for the bottom dollar, and have recommended both of these to family in the past. The family I actually like, not the other kind, lol. Hope this helps! 😎😎
Thanks for the quick response! I looked at a couple videos on the Ruko u11 Pro. It looks like a nice unit. It is currently priced about the same as the HS360 at about $239. Though I did talk HS into giving me a 10% coupon code. What would be your pick when looking at these two drones?
@@Jeffrey-oi9fn The difference in functionality is that on paper the HS360 is better because of the 3-axis gimbal. The thing that causes concern is that HS has some type of ongoing QC problem, inconsistency in their GPS and stability, having a lot of reports of toilet bowling, meaning circling out of control and crashing. If you get a good one and you're in a area with the satellite reception that works with it, it could work just fine. If you get a marginal one it can really ruin your experience. The one I tested worked good most of the time, but depending where I flew it it became less stable. So if you're willing to give it a shot and you get a good one it is pretty decent for the price. If it doesn't work I hear technical support is good so hopefully they can work it out until you get one that works.
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I have a MA2 and am looking to get into real estate drone photography or using my drone commercially so obviously i will need a 107 but my real question is what is the job market for drone pilots is it something that would be worthwhile for me to do? the cost of getting the license etc vs recovering that cost via gigs etc. im thinking of doing this in the interim while i wait for nursing school slots to open up. my level of photography experience is ~amateurish. what do you think?
Thanks for the comments! It really depends on your area, some areas have a lot of jobs, others not as many. Again, it depends on the job you are looking to fill but I would think this model is marginal because of the 2k video, but if someone only needs pics of a roof or something then the 4k pics are no problem. My gut feel is that if no one is going to see/interview you in person then you're fine. If they want to come and watch, then it's possible clients might want to see a big fancy setup with multiple cases pulled out, gives a feel of professionalism. Even pulling out a DJI mini, you risk a client asking "where's the rest?" It's all about perception in my book, but I've been standing there a few times so maybe I'm more in tune with it than some... Hope that helps!
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Great video. Keith I do need some advise. I broke my mini2 and I am in the market for a new one. My budget is $600 and I want 4k. What would you recommend outside of dji? Thank you in advance.
With this budget, nothing will match the versatility, control and availability of parts outside DJI. Others are trying and evolving quickly, and they are promising, but with remote ID looming I'd say the DJI Mini 2 is calling your name my friend... Good Flying!
@@AlienDrones Thank you Keith. That's what I figured but I wanted an expert opinion. Very helpful.
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Not a bad beginner drone. How would you compare it to the DJI Mavic MINI SE as far as image and flight for the price difference? I haven't seen an SE, but it does seem to have the MINI 2 body, ESC's, motors, props and battery? A lot better performance than my original Mavic MINI. Are you allowed to compare between brands?
There's no comparison. The Dji mini will blow it away. You get what you pay for. But this would be ok for someone on really low budget and beginner. But for $299 you can now get the original Mavic mini. 🤙👍
The DJI Mini SE is a really nice drone for sure. DJI does do a really good job with stability and controllability and because it is a newer model it has a lot of new tech under the hood compared to the original mini, as you eluded to, and of course they are a market leader for a reason. Wish it would have a follow mode and 4k video, but then again for the price, 2k vid and limited function is what you get. Any brands I work with don't get to review or influence my content before it is published so any views are my own regarding comparisons, but in this case the HS360 is a _great_ improvement for Holy Stone and it really does fly well (this is the best Holy Stone I've ever tested) and I'm happy to see they are advancing and shooting for a low price point. With 2 batteries, a nice case, extra props, a $200 ish price point (on sale) and spot-on GPS is really stepping it up, but that 2-axis gimbal stings a bit in a head-to head comparison... One thing I don't want anyone to take-away from my reviews is that I'm a DJI Fanboy, or Holy Stone, or EXO, or ... I absolutely love testing out all the different brands as they are all businesses trying to create a successful product and as I've been doing this for a few years now I can really see the industry improving, which is great for you and I, the consumer. I try not to tell everyone "buy XYZ drone" but point out the negatives and positives as I see it and leave the final decision up to you because everyone's reason for purchasing is different so the final decision is kind of personal. Sorry for typing so much but I'm guessing you are probably not the only one making some comparisons so hopefully this helps... Good Flying!
Alien Drones I am the VP of the Seniors Drone Club, the primary mentor for beginners in a variety of drones and keeping members informed on safe, legal flying in our area. I am know as the more aggressive flier in the club, with my own drone. It took me five months to get one out of the front gate pond, made quite a name for perseverance. I avoid pushing brands and try to match budget with quality. I have recently been researching the Autel Nano reviews since we have none in the club.
It's no where compared to the Mini SE. after having 3 defective 360's before this one, it's not good for the expensive price of $269. Only reason I'm keeping this drone is because I got it for only $133. If not, I would have returned it for a 4th time.
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Could you please tell me what kind of issues you have with the GPS l have a 720e that has the toilet bowl effect , goes out of control.lf l turn the switch to the off position drone flys perfect still showing GPS satellites in the off position
Indeed, if you have _toilet bowling_ it is a control issue where the electronics are trying to adjust for position based on the GPS and either the signal is too low or the control system is designed/programmed poorly and it starts circling out of control, usually crashing or flying away. I really had a problem with a similar model like you have: th-cam.com/video/ATlT6ApKX8s/w-d-xo.html . If you turn the GPS off it will ignore the GPS for positioning which is fine, but I don't think the return to home will work on lost signal or low battery. If the model has it, not really not that much you can do about it but change models or even to a different brand. It shouldn't do that, period. There are plenty of other very stable, low cost drones out there... Hope that helps.
@@AlienDrones Thanks so much
I think I will advise holy stone about this product as it may be in there lnterest
Have you flown the drone any more???....mine toilet bowls every now and then....but other than that it flys pretty good
-11 deg F, -33 deg F wind chill today. Mine would do more than toilet bowl, it would become a flying ice sculpture, in 30 seconds, drop like rock and shatter into a thousand pieces... ❄❄ I've found that if I have 14-15 satellites it does pretty well, lower than that it is proportionally less stable.
Hi Joseph holy stone has sent me a replacement,tryed it out today.Does the same toilet bowl effect.lf l put the switch in the off mode on the transmitter it flys perfect.lt still shows 16to17satilites even with the transmitter switch in the off position
I just bought the HS360s from Amazon.....flew it 3 times and am sending it back. It wouldn't maintain signal even 75-80 feet away. The video quality was horrible and controlling the angle of the camera was way to touchy to be useful. I saw the same problems on other reviews. Too bad, I had big hopes.
This video was for the 360, not the 360s, did you mean to post this on the 36S video th-cam.com/video/SGAFlLAYChw/w-d-xo.html ? Holy Stone did make it confusing by having such different models only differentiated by the letter "S". If you have the 360S, I'm surprised it had a connection issue as this has that new transmission protocol and was a really good flyer. Easily went out 1500' with no loss of connection at all. It is not a stabilized camera (no gimbal) so the video is terrible but pics were just fair.
Never owned on before, can you use a IPHONE with this ?
I believe so, but I don't think they are making this model anymore. They have had some issues with it so be cautious if you do find one.
The follow me mode will NOT work for me, and GPS follow is horrible. The quad turns away from me in gps follow. It's a useless mode. The image follow will never follow me. Mr Alien, what am I doing wrong???
It sounds like the GPS is not being recognized properly, either too weak, too much interference or the drone itself is too weak to see them. I did have a different model holy stone turn away and run from me when I tried a follow once, I don't remember which one but I remember showing it in the review video. Honestly, it should not be very hard to make it work, something is just sketchy with the GPS. Just curious, how many satellites do you show when you calibrate? I just walked in from trying this again, and if there are trees/buildings and I get 9 or even 10, the signal drops out now and then and becomes unstable, starts bowling on me. If I have 12 or 13 or more, it sticks like a rock. I had good luck with the one I have but it's possible either the drone or you're area is just different, and If you can't consistently get strong signal on a lot of satellites where you are flying I don't think it will ever work right. If it's sketchy, don't even think twice, send it back and consider a different model. Nothing is more frustrating when you're not even moving and the drone turns by itself and crashes. A side note regarding image follow, did you remember to remove the protective film from the camera face? It is hard to see, might cause it not to see well, not sure.
Is this better than the 700E? It is priced lower.
IMO the 700G is more stable...
How dose the image quality of the x7 compare to the hs360?
The image is probably a bit more stable on the 360 but I did freeze the gimbal on the X7, so perhaps it could get a bit better if it were in spec. I've heard so many issues with the GPS on the 360 though it is something to consider too...
@@AlienDrones thanks for the swift reply
Do you need the sd card to capture video or pictures?
You can save them to your device instead but the FPV feed is much lower resolution than would be saved on the SD card.
@@AlienDrones thank you! Will be purchasing one soon because of your video. Thanks
@@illbeoutdoorsGood Flying! 🤙
I like it
Cool!
It's nice, but it glitches a lot. The camera gets stuck, the Wi-Fi doesn't always reconnect automatically to the phone, 🚽 bowls every few flights. I'm no longer impressed after flying it more. But I will keep it, because I got a huge discount on it.
Bowling is no good, I had hoped HS fixed this issue as it flew so good for me multiple times... I'm going to try it again a few times and see if that comes back, but it was a nice improvement on previous models during the initial flights.
I can not get mine not to toilet bowl after several calibrations. Any Suggestions?
It seems some have this issue, not sure if it is a manufacturing/product thing or a location thing that the GPS doesn't like. My advise is first try a different location (I do have a location near radio towers with iron in the ground and nearly every drone gets confused there) if it does this more than a little (a little wobble is okay) return it for replacement or repair. Drones shouldn't circle out of control if calibrated and the area doesn't have any interference. Hope this helps.
@@AlienDrones there are some radio towers about a mile away during 2 flight. The first flight was about 7 miles from radio towers. The toilet bowling was severe both times. Does it matter what order you calibrate? I did compass then gyro.
@@321sick I believe you did it in the right sequence, though it shouldn't be that touchy to use. I've heard about 50/50 people having similar issues...
Which is better hs360 or hs720e
360 has a better video but I've heard instances of toilet bowling. The 720G is better than both IMO
@@AlienDrones what is that mean toilet bowling?
@@gerardoconsulta1227 it circles out of control, even with a GPS lock.
IDK about that GPS, Its dancing all over the place. I know ya like Holystone but come on.
This was supposed to be a good quad, I had 4 (yes four) they all had bad 🚽 problems. As well as camera gimble getting stuck. I had to return it.
You're more patient than me. I wouldn't have made it to 4, by the second one I'd have given up. I hope Holy Stone gets this figured out as it's really too bad for them. I apparently got a good one, was pretty stable for my flights... If it doesn't work, absolutely just send it back. No one should be frustrated flying a drone, it's supposed to be fun!
Don't get too excited, fly it some more and the excitement will lower. Constantly have to turn it off, and restart it a lot.
Made perhaps 5 flights and haven't had an issue yet, but I'll try some more.