I love mine, I got it for indoor dog fights with my wife. It's fun if you have a couple small drones with fully caged rotors, like a little flying game of tag. Mine hovers just fine after trimming, turn the speed switch to high and have fun. I can pull all the tricks inside, and it's very responsive. Maybe you got a bad one? Holy Stone customer service is second to none, I own 4 of them and have yet to receive a bad one.
Got one "in the mail". Hope mine isn't flaky. The first part made me remember my Hubsan. One strange and short lived experience. LOL. But I think I can get really good wi-fi environment going. Probably won't do much for latency though. Oddly enough, you actually "can" adapt to latency- just go slow and work up in speed. I also have a HoverAir... you want to talk latency. Almost impossible to control with phone app in free flight mode.
?? Mine was fine except it has some input lag when connected to Wi-Fi. This is a common problem as others have reported. Mine wasn't a dud. You may not notice it though. It is very subtle. I have flown hundreds of drones which is why it was noticeable to me but most won't really notice it.
I’m working with a drocon ninja dc014 and it’s been great except battery lasts 5-6 minutes outside ripping in 2 nd speed and 3 rd is pretty quick . I just wish it would fly longer . The 175d rips around pretty good and flys for 20 minutes but it drops signal once in awhile . I seen a 360s on sale atm on Amazon
I just returned mine now wich one do I get there’s so many but there was a significant delay and I spent most time trimming and adjusting by time I was good battery was done then start from scratch . Don’t recommend . Was looking for a fun indoor drone for when my DJI is not flyable outside do you recommend a good one I was looking at the HS 340? What’s a good when you recommend with no latency in a good indoor flyer
@@RDsRCReviews How is the control from the app delay? Can I connect BT gamepad to my phone and use it to control the drone? I just found out about this market and want an small WiFi drone, that you could actually fly FPV from the phone. Great review, almost pulled a trigger on it, maybe consider doing some comparison review with alternatives.
There was another Holy Stone whoop that I reviewed a few years ago that I loved but I can't remember the model number. You can find it by looking back at my channel. I flew it inside the garage of my old house.
I should have watched this video first. After flying it for a bit, this drone is a hard-pass for me, too. Battery life is bad, WiFi connection finicky, control lag happens often, gyro also troublesome etc. If you’re considering this drone, don’t!
Agreed!! The control lag when connected to Wi-Fi is bad and that is not a common issue for Wi-Fi drones. On a positive note, most Holy Stone drones are good.
I just got HS 420 (goofy app from weed?) and I love the drone itself like how the prop cages cushion the top in hard falls! But the modular batteries must be experimental as they run short times and get HOT. The main problem is the LOUSY APP that can't coordinate the video camera before take off and often not even during flight "UNCONNECTED" is usual message unexplained in manual! The app and video seems to work well only once a day, in the morning or noon maybe due to lower WiFi interference from next door houses (nobody home)?? The funny thing is my TOMZON (potensic) A24W mini has a great app and camera with none of these problems the drone, however, is jerky and less stable than hs420. Due to it's stability it's tempting to fly the 420 by FPV but the silly app's occasional laggyness so far hasn't made this possible in flight along a corridor!
I think you may be overanalyzing just a bit. I also noticed some control lag when connected to the Wi-Fi app. It isn't common but you do see it in some drones. I'm not sure why but it has to do with.both the Wi-Fi and the controller using 2.4ghz.
Huh??? I have no clue what you mean. Of the video is out of sync that's because the video from the drone's camera films at a much lower fps than my camera. Sometimes this happens and it is impossible to keep the videos in sync.
So fyi all whoop drones have crappy flight time around 5 minutes or less on a 3s lipo I own 60mph plus fpv tiny whoops and they all have short run time
Nice stable mini drone & camera but cheap electronics & poor app design, experimental MODULAR batteries, (solid vented cases but brief run time)hard to make FPV videos as cam doesn't usually coordinate in flights.
all drones are over priced for the trash they are a $1000 drone should only cost $100 but when more people buy them in about 100 years they may become good as tech is very slow when it comes to greed
I love mine, I got it for indoor dog fights with my wife. It's fun if you have a couple small drones with fully caged rotors, like a little flying game of tag. Mine hovers just fine after trimming, turn the speed switch to high and have fun.
I can pull all the tricks inside, and it's very responsive. Maybe you got a bad one? Holy Stone customer service is second to none, I own 4 of them and have yet to receive a bad one.
This is a funny little drone that you can fly indoors with no concerns about bumping into walls or people. It very durable.
Yep though I still noticed some issues that I addressed in this video. Thanks for watching!
Very good review Ryan. I have several small quads similar to this one and I really enjoy flying them.
Me too which is why I was shocked that this one was so bad. Really disappointing.
Same here .
Got one "in the mail". Hope mine isn't flaky. The first part made me remember my Hubsan. One strange and short lived experience. LOL.
But I think I can get really good wi-fi environment going. Probably won't do much for latency though. Oddly enough, you actually "can" adapt to latency- just go slow and work up in speed.
I also have a HoverAir... you want to talk latency. Almost impossible to control with phone app in free flight mode.
received mine, worked 100% possible a dud was given, as Review items are not perfect, if asked.
?? Mine was fine except it has some input lag when connected to Wi-Fi. This is a common problem as others have reported. Mine wasn't a dud. You may not notice it though. It is very subtle. I have flown hundreds of drones which is why it was noticeable to me but most won't really notice it.
I have the same exact problem. I sent it back and I’m waiting for another one and if it fails also I will move on to something different.
Looking forward to the HS420, I am sure you wanted to say teh HS190 that lil pocket drone. thank you for your Honesty Liked
Yeah, it is impossible to remember all the model numbers when you have reviewed hundreds of drones lol
I’m working with a drocon ninja dc014 and it’s been great except battery lasts 5-6 minutes outside ripping in 2 nd speed and 3 rd is pretty quick . I just wish it would fly longer . The 175d rips around pretty good and flys for 20 minutes but it drops signal once in awhile . I seen a 360s on sale atm on Amazon
Thanks for the info, I almost bought this drone until I saw the battery time/flight time was so bad
You're welcome!
I just returned mine now wich one do I get there’s so many but there was a significant delay and I spent most time trimming and adjusting by time I was good battery was done then start from scratch . Don’t recommend . Was looking for a fun indoor drone for when my DJI is not flyable outside do you recommend a good one I was looking at the HS 340? What’s a good when you recommend with no latency in a good indoor flyer
I also experienced the delayed controls and mentioned it in this review. The 340 should be fine.
@@RDsRCReviews How is the control from the app delay? Can I connect BT gamepad to my phone and use it to control the drone? I just found out about this market and want an small WiFi drone, that you could actually fly FPV from the phone. Great review, almost pulled a trigger on it, maybe consider doing some comparison review with alternatives.
Great honest review Ryan! 👍👍
Thank you Marcus!!
I do like the faster quads personally and not much for the camera stuff like most people . Let em rip around and scream a little 😮🦅
i just picked up a HS 210 its awesome! not into camera's or fpv at this time....
Do you remember which Whoop you reviewed and liked two years ago?
There was another Holy Stone whoop that I reviewed a few years ago that I loved but I can't remember the model number. You can find it by looking back at my channel. I flew it inside the garage of my old house.
@@RDsRCReviews Holy Stone HS210
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@@John_Stone_ thanks!
Any suggestions for a good indoor drone?
What price range?
@@RDsRCReviews 100 give or take
@@jamesc2327 really any of the tiny whoops on Amazon from Holy Stone or Potensic are fine.
@@RDsRCReviews the potensic looks good, I have a holy stone already but i find it needs a lot of trim, often.. ill check out the a20w, thanks!
I should have watched this video first. After flying it for a bit, this drone is a hard-pass for me, too. Battery life is bad, WiFi connection finicky, control lag happens often, gyro also troublesome etc. If you’re considering this drone, don’t!
Agreed!! The control lag when connected to Wi-Fi is bad and that is not a common issue for Wi-Fi drones. On a positive note, most Holy Stone drones are good.
What is the best for beginners, and for flying indoors, among the Holy Stone series?
I just got HS 420 (goofy app from weed?) and I love the drone itself like how the prop cages cushion the top in hard falls! But the modular batteries must be experimental as they run short times and get HOT. The main problem is the LOUSY APP that can't coordinate the video camera before take off and often not even during flight "UNCONNECTED" is usual message unexplained in manual! The app and video seems to work well only once a day, in the morning or noon maybe due to lower WiFi interference from next door houses (nobody home)?? The funny thing is my TOMZON (potensic) A24W mini has a great app and camera with none of these problems the drone, however, is jerky and less stable than hs420. Due to it's stability it's tempting to fly the 420 by FPV but the silly app's occasional laggyness so far hasn't made this possible in flight along a corridor!
I think you may be overanalyzing just a bit. I also noticed some control lag when connected to the Wi-Fi app. It isn't common but you do see it in some drones. I'm not sure why but it has to do with.both the Wi-Fi and the controller using 2.4ghz.
You can't fly any Wi-Fi drone by fpv. All Wi-Fi is too laggy
DUDE, the visual aid is being blocked by the drones camera. Why do you sync it up out of frame duh
Huh??? I have no clue what you mean. Of the video is out of sync that's because the video from the drone's camera films at a much lower fps than my camera. Sometimes this happens and it is impossible to keep the videos in sync.
That lil bit of FPV gear weight is costing it flight time and performance.
So fyi all whoop drones have crappy flight time around 5 minutes or less on a 3s lipo I own 60mph plus fpv tiny whoops and they all have short run time
Yeah that's common knowledge. I have FPV whoops as well
Wow
Like button smashed
Studio looks great bro
How you liking the new house now that your settled in
Thanks bro! The new house is great but this drone sucks. Haha. It is pretty awful.
Can anyone tell me how to connect with wifi
It's the same procedure as connecting your phone to your home's Wi-Fi
Thank u❤
6:46 or just press accept when it asks when you open it :P
Just press accept
ye i hate it it broke down the first day i used it
It wouldn't flip cuz battery was low
Yes I know that
Nice stable mini drone & camera but cheap electronics & poor app design, experimental MODULAR batteries, (solid vented cases but brief run time)hard to make FPV videos as cam doesn't usually coordinate in flights.
No need camera E008 cheaper
all drones are over priced for the trash they are a $1000 drone should only cost $100 but when more people buy them in about 100 years they may become good as tech is very slow when it comes to greed
🤢 bad whoop
Yeah it sucks John
Mainly sucky app, short flight, hot batteries!