@@GadgetInspector same. I just recently purchased my hs720g, and the weather hasn't really been up to par to fly it much. Can't wait for the spring and summer though. I've got plans to head to the beach, mountains, lakes, rivers... I want to explore everything now! Lol!
YOu are one of the "best" out there, I've checked out many drone videos, and have to say your discussion, testing, and knowledge in the best!! thank you for a thorough review of this Holy Stone Drone
Really impressed after a few flights. I thought flying a drone would be hard but it is very easy and this drone makes it seamless almost. I got this as a gift and it is something I look forward to using as often as I can now.
Glad to hear that. This is a really stable drone and that’s important especially if you’re new to drones. Be careful though, you may get hooked on the hobby like I did.
Very nice video, so GREAT job. I just purchased the HS720G and did my first flight yesterday, so what was great to see all your instructions compared to what I did. Very helpful and well explained. Thanks.
Great informative video..for a sub $300 drone I'm really impressed. After I learn on my cheap drones I think I might get this one. Anyways, thanks for the video it was exactly what I was looking for
So, I started off with an HS720. After watching your video and see how well that gimble stabilizes that image, I was sold. I returned my 720 and exchanged it for a 720G. Your video was extremely informative and I appreciate the suggestion to fly in a box to learn to fly. I will keep in touch and let you know how things fly along. Thanks again for your video.
Man. This is great video. I had bought the 720E other day. Not flown it but saw this model as an upgrade. So I just bought on Amazon with 2 batteries for $357 but I had a $50 coupon to use. Can’t wait to get it! The part at end explaining. Learning to fly with square pattern was awsome. That’s how I’ll practice and learn to fly!!!! I flew U control airplanes as a kid. Very excited about flying a drone!!! Thx bud!!!
Great video! Great job on describing everything! Are you a teacher?😂 They now do come with another battery, and they give you a free gift option. I can't wait to get her up!
Thanks for the feedback. I'm not a teacher but I love to understand things and share it in an understandable manner. Maybe Holystone saw my video....glad they're including an extra battery now.
Actually, I'm happy with the controllers using the standard AAA, AA or what ever, batteries, because I use rechargable batteries. I would like for the drones to use standard rechargable batteries! Eventually the batteries that come with it will wear down, but if they are powered with standard rechargable batteries, one could always get batteries off the shelf!
Great video! So i just got this the other day and did all calibration etc and it hovered upon take off then started to move away from me. Do you need to calibrate every time?
You shouldn’t need to but some drones actually force you to calibrate every time. I can’t remember if this one does (I fly so many 😬). My rule of thumb is to calibrate whenever I’m in a new location, especially if it’s miles away.
Hi I just watched your video on the Holy Stone 720G. I want one! Been flying a budget drone and want to upgrade in a bad way. Why do you recommend the Scan Disc vs others? I have a PNY 128gb is this sufficient?
I charged mine for almost 5 hours after I received it and for my first flight time, I only got maybe 8 minutes of fly time. When it abruptly went to low battery, it began doing erratic maneuvers going up down left and right and I could not control it until it crashed. I had great signal on the drone with 18! Satellites connected. The drone was also only about 30 meters from me and about 8 meters high. I'm going to try it again but so far this HS720G is a Holy mess SMH, really disappointed, I had alot of hope for this drone. The video and pictures are definitely amazing with this drone though, I'll give it that.
BEWARE IF YOU LIVE IN THE US. I just bought this drone after watching a lot of these videos, and I was so excited. I got it and I contacted the company to find out if it was going to be remote id compliant like it has to be since it's over 249g this September (20203)... yep, NO, oh, but you can get a $300 module to add to it to make it compliant. Gee thanks, the combo of price drone and the extra RId module is equal to a mini3 pro. :( I am so disappointed. My fault for not asking first. I thought companies were told they had to comply this year with models being sold after 2022. Big mistake.
This is actually a really good point. There are some pretty good sub 250g budget drones out there so if you don't want to deal with RID look into one of those. I have several drones I bought years ago that aren't enabled with RID so I'm looking at getting a module or looking for one of those designated flying areas.
Not bad, but for the dough i'd still recommend a good ole used or even just refurbished Parrot Anafi if you don't want to spend a bit more for a new one. For that matter a Mini2 is about the same cost but if you absolutely need to save that$100.00 or so this is adequate for most people.
Yea if you spend about a hundred bucks more that gets you into some outstanding drones. This is definitely the best I’ve tested at sub-$300. Not even close.
I have to say that after watching footage from HolyStone drones, I am noticing that the camera seems to shoot everything way over in the cyan color. This might (and can) be fixed in post however, the 4K might have something to do with it. I wonder if this problem goes away when shooting 1080?
Great video! I'm dying to get mine outside to fly it. I just upgraded from a HS175D (that doesn't have the gimbal) so I expect some really impressive video as compared to the old one. I registered it with the FAA and got my TRUST certificate earlier tonight. So I'm now legal. I do wonder about the proper care of the battery. Are we supposed to run it down completely before charging? Some say yes, some say no. At $75 per battery... proper care is pretty important. I wasn't impressed with the Point of Interest mode. I thought that mean it would circle the point selected in a big circle. It looked like it just hovered and spun in circles in your video. That's not much of a feature. I was watching how you did the video record on your cell phone. I love that and started using it on my new Galaxy S21. BUT... for some reason, it only records in vertical mode now. It won't record a wide video like yours was showing. It used to but now it's only portrait view (vertical). Do you know if there's a setting in the phone to change that? I know that's sort of "off topic" but you're the first person I've seen that records in the usual landscape (horizontal) mode. Thanks for the awesome video.
@@GadgetInspector I would appreciate that SO much. It used to record wide screen. I'm trying to record the problems I'm having with the 720G to send to Holy Stone. I'll probably get a new one sent out. But it's a ton of work to edit vertical video into a viewable clip they can see. I've been trying to reach tech support at Spectrum but that department doesn't seem to exist anymore.
Does anyone know how you can identify the different H720 models such as the H720E and H720G. Besides the box is this marked on the drone somewhere? I'm looking at auction sites and would like to verify what I am getting. Thanks.
The follow me is good at a good Altitude you can drive a bike or skateboard and it will follow if you have low Altitude it will crash with anything even people how can you not think of that
For one, DJI forces you to use a phone giving them the chance to tap into it. There is a reason the US govt has decided not to use them. I suggest you investigate their concerns before buying one. HS can be flown without a phone.
Sorry about that. At some point I'd like to get another action cam to keep pointed down. Kinda hard to catch all the action without seeing a live feed. I think folks can get the gist of what's going on though for now.
Too bad that about half of what you did wasn't in the camera's view, but even the parts that were, you did them so fast it didn't help that what you were doing was in sight. Look at your videos as if you were somebody totally new to the activity before you post anything on any subject.
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Find it here if you're interested: amzn.to/3PDIw9M.
Price has dropped to $254 as of 8/5/22.
Your review was the best among many other HS720G presentations here on TH-cam. 👍
So far this is the BEST review I've seen, of not only this particular drone, but of any drone review I've seen. Very informative. Thank you
Thanks, I enjoy making drone videos. Hoping to get out more this spring/summer.
@@GadgetInspector same. I just recently purchased my hs720g, and the weather hasn't really been up to par to fly it much. Can't wait for the spring and summer though. I've got plans to head to the beach, mountains, lakes, rivers... I want to explore everything now! Lol!
YOu are one of the "best" out there, I've checked out many drone videos, and have to say your discussion, testing, and knowledge in the best!! thank you for a thorough review of this Holy Stone Drone
Hey thanks Howard! I appreciate the positive feedback. Hoping to ramp up to do more drone reviews as winter finally breaks.
Really impressed after a few flights. I thought flying a drone would be hard but it is very easy and this drone makes it seamless almost. I got this as a gift and it is something I look forward to using as often as I can now.
Glad to hear that. This is a really stable drone and that’s important especially if you’re new to drones. Be careful though, you may get hooked on the hobby like I did.
Very nice video, so GREAT job. I just purchased the HS720G and did my first flight yesterday, so what was great to see all your instructions compared to what I did. Very helpful and well explained. Thanks.
Great informative video..for a sub $300 drone I'm really impressed. After I learn on my cheap drones I think I might get this one. Anyways, thanks for the video it was exactly what I was looking for
That's the best way to get into the hobby I think. Wise man.
Bob Ross of drones!!! I need a friend like you bro!
Ha...Bob Ross was the man! We're already drone buddies bro!
Very nice budget - midrange drone with most of the bells & whistles for beginners to get started in the camera drone hobby.
Yea after some of the not so good ones I've tested I was really impressed with this one.
So, I started off with an HS720. After watching your video and see how well that gimble stabilizes that image, I was sold. I returned my 720 and exchanged it for a 720G.
Your video was extremely informative and I appreciate the suggestion to fly in a box to learn to fly. I will keep in touch and let you know how things fly along.
Thanks again for your video.
That's great and I'm glad to hear; hope the flying tips prove valuable.
@@GadgetInspector I have an update for you and even my first video edit. Is there a place I can show you? I'd like to get your feedback.
Man. This is great video. I had bought the 720E other day. Not flown it but saw this model as an upgrade. So I just bought on Amazon with 2 batteries for $357 but I had a $50 coupon to use. Can’t wait to get it! The part at end explaining. Learning to fly with square pattern was awsome. That’s how I’ll practice and learn to fly!!!! I flew U control airplanes as a kid. Very excited about flying a drone!!! Thx bud!!!
Glad you found that useful, it certainly helped me when I first started flying. Thanks for watching till the end as well!
budget drones getting better and better now, especially the ones from HolyStone
If HolyStone can up their image quality they will be even more of a top contender in the budget space.
Cheers for the video I’ve just bought one it’s coming today
Hope you enjoy it!
Great Video You Are A True Professional Lots Of Great Info Thanks Very Much
Thank you for the kind comment, I appreciate it. I thoroughly enjoying making videos.
Great video! Great job on describing everything! Are you a teacher?😂 They now do come with another battery, and they give you a free gift option. I can't wait to get her up!
Thanks for the feedback. I'm not a teacher but I love to understand things and share it in an understandable manner. Maybe Holystone saw my video....glad they're including an extra battery now.
The video feed is pretty good and it is nice to see you flying again GI.
Yea I'm impressed, but I'm gonna try to get some sunny day footage as well. I'm betting the image will be even better.
Actually, I'm happy with the controllers using the standard AAA, AA or what ever, batteries, because I use rechargable batteries. I would like for the drones to use standard rechargable batteries! Eventually the batteries that come with it will wear down, but if they are powered with standard rechargable batteries, one could always get batteries off the shelf!
Good point. Hopefully the deterioration rate is slow enough to get good use out of the drone though.
Nice to see you back at it
Trying to resuscitate things and have some fun.
I have found in the follow mode you need to" fly the drone away" from you " not walk away" for the 10m-30m distance Great vid! BTW!
It’s going to be my Christmas present. ❤
Awesome. This is a nice gift.
Nice review as always. 😁
I'm impressed with this drone. It's no DJI but it's a great alternative. 👌
Agreed. This is the one I'll recommend to folks that don't want to go the DJI route.
@@GadgetInspector Even DJI drones with their OA technology crashes into wires and tree branches for their overpriced drones of over $1,000 to $2,500.
The radius of point of interest can be wider and if you're in a mountain it will go around you without you busy controlling it
Also one thing I noticed, there was no option on mine for all those different settings for the camera which is weird.
Hmm, that is strange🤔.
Great video! I always wonder what sort of maximum height you can get out of one of these?
Hey thanks. The FAA only allows us to fly up to 400 feet and it can do that easily.
Great video! So i just got this the other day and did all calibration etc and it hovered upon take off then started to move away from me. Do you need to calibrate every time?
You shouldn’t need to but some drones actually force you to calibrate every time. I can’t remember if this one does (I fly so many 😬). My rule of thumb is to calibrate whenever I’m in a new location, especially if it’s miles away.
Great video and amazing review. Did you ever get a free 2nd battery for this drone?
Thanks. I didn't but now that you mention it I'll reach out and see if they'll send me one.
Hi I just watched your video on the Holy Stone 720G. I want one! Been flying a budget drone and want to upgrade in a bad way. Why do you recommend the Scan Disc vs others? I have a PNY 128gb is this sufficient?
You just need a card that's fast enough to handle 4K video. It should at least write at U3 and have at least a V30 rating.
I had this drone for about two days. I sent it back and used the money towards a DJI Mini 3 Pro
Much better drone but BIG difference in cash outlay! I like the M3Pro a lot. I need to pull it out and fly it more.
@@GadgetInspector gotta pay to play lol
I charged mine for almost 5 hours after I received it and for my first flight time, I only got maybe 8 minutes of fly time. When it abruptly went to low battery, it began doing erratic maneuvers going up down left and right and I could not control it until it crashed. I had great signal on the drone with 18! Satellites connected. The drone was also only about 30 meters from me and about 8 meters high. I'm going to try it again but so far this HS720G is a Holy mess SMH, really disappointed, I had alot of hope for this drone. The video and pictures are definitely amazing with this drone though, I'll give it that.
Sounds like a defective one. Hope you reached out to Holystone.
Did you change settings to make the video quality better? Mine looks pixelated and low quality 13:19
Nope, this is straight from the drone.
BEWARE IF YOU LIVE IN THE US. I just bought this drone after watching a lot of these videos, and I was so excited. I got it and I contacted the company to find out if it was going to be remote id compliant like it has to be since it's over 249g this September (20203)... yep, NO, oh, but you can get a $300 module to add to it to make it compliant. Gee thanks, the combo of price drone and the extra RId module is equal to a mini3 pro. :( I am so disappointed. My fault for not asking first. I thought companies were told they had to comply this year with models being sold after 2022. Big mistake.
This is actually a really good point. There are some pretty good sub 250g budget drones out there so if you don't want to deal with RID look into one of those. I have several drones I bought years ago that aren't enabled with RID so I'm looking at getting a module or looking for one of those designated flying areas.
Not bad, but for the dough i'd still recommend a good ole used or even just refurbished Parrot Anafi if you don't want to spend a bit more for a new one. For that matter a Mini2 is about the same cost but if you absolutely need to save that$100.00 or so this is adequate for most people.
Yea if you spend about a hundred bucks more that gets you into some outstanding drones. This is definitely the best I’ve tested at sub-$300. Not even close.
Good reviews :)
Thanks!
I have to say that after watching footage from HolyStone drones, I am noticing that the camera seems to shoot everything way over in the cyan color. This might (and can) be fixed in post however, the 4K might have something to do with it. I wonder if this problem goes away when shooting 1080?
You're right. I'll have to test it out in 1080.
Great video! I'm dying to get mine outside to fly it. I just upgraded from a HS175D (that doesn't have the gimbal) so I expect some really impressive video as compared to the old one. I registered it with the FAA and got my TRUST certificate earlier tonight. So I'm now legal.
I do wonder about the proper care of the battery. Are we supposed to run it down completely before charging? Some say yes, some say no. At $75 per battery... proper care is pretty important. I wasn't impressed with the Point of Interest mode. I thought that mean it would circle the point selected in a big circle. It looked like it just hovered and spun in circles in your video. That's not much of a feature.
I was watching how you did the video record on your cell phone. I love that and started using it on my new Galaxy S21. BUT... for some reason, it only records in vertical mode now. It won't record a wide video like yours was showing. It used to but now it's only portrait view (vertical). Do you know if there's a setting in the phone to change that? I know that's sort of "off topic" but you're the first person I've seen that records in the usual landscape (horizontal) mode.
Thanks for the awesome video.
I'm not sure about a settng to correct the vertical recording. I'll have to check when I get a chance.
@@GadgetInspector I would appreciate that SO much. It used to record wide screen. I'm trying to record the problems I'm having with the 720G to send to Holy Stone. I'll probably get a new one sent out. But it's a ton of work to edit vertical video into a viewable clip they can see.
I've been trying to reach tech support at Spectrum but that department doesn't seem to exist anymore.
Does anyone know how you can identify the different H720 models such as the H720E and H720G. Besides the box is this marked on the drone somewhere? I'm looking at auction sites and would like to verify what I am getting. Thanks.
The E does not have a mechanical gimbal. The G has a 2-axis gimbal. You should be able to tell easily by looking at the front of the drone.
The follow me is good at a good Altitude you can drive a bike or skateboard and it will follow if you have low Altitude it will crash with anything even people how can you not think of that
can you fast charge the battery with usb-c PD?
I’m not sure.
Can you use Litchi with this to set up waypoint missions ?
I'm not sure, never considered that. I thought Litchi was mainly for the more advanced drones: DJI, Autel, etc?
Old post but i just got one of these for 155.00 bucks on prime days, at this time there is 100 dollars off on amazon mqkin it 199.00
Sounds like a good deal.
How much for the drone HS720G?
$279 with a $20 coupon. amzn.to/3eguaPG
210 right now with Amazon prime day deal.
If you buy from a Chinese site you will get a option to get more batteries.
Anyway to over ride the height limit and go far higher?
At some point the controller loses touch with the drone, causing it to automatically RTH, which in my opinion is a good thing.
For the price of $299 why wouldn't you just buy a dji mini SE?
Nothing wrong with that. Go for it.
Availability. Lots of places are just out of stock and this is a good alternative. You'll not match the DJI but this comes close.
For one, DJI forces you to use a phone giving them the chance to tap into it. There is a reason the US govt has decided not to use them. I suggest you investigate their concerns before buying one. HS can be flown without a phone.
@@normanacree1635 get the DJI RC control with the built in screen
Can it be used in mode one and two.
Yup. Default I mode two but you cam switch to mode 1.
Have 2 720e drones , both have really bad toilet bowl effect ,cant seem to correct it.
Geez, that sucks. Have you tried to return them? This one had none of those issues...super solid.
Your camera is not catching the controller so we can’t see what you’re doing on the controller
Sorry about that. At some point I'd like to get another action cam to keep pointed down. Kinda hard to catch all the action without seeing a live feed. I think folks can get the gist of what's going on though for now.
It's a blown up 2k video to 4k
Currently 254$ on Amazon with 2 Batteries ! Deal of the day 11/01/2023
Not bad at all.
It's alot louder than the more expensive Dji mini so potentially need to avoid people more to avoid Karens
Too bad that about half of what you did wasn't in the camera's view, but even the parts that were, you did them so fast it didn't help that what you were doing was in sight. Look at your videos as if you were somebody totally new to the activity before you post anything on any subject.
TH-cam is free 😂. Maybe you should take time to produce your own videos before blindly criticizing others? Try that.
Die langen Werbungen nerven einfach nur! 🤢😂
Entschuldigung, aber das hält die Videos tatsächlich kostenlos
@@GadgetInspector ich würde für Werbefreiheit auch zahlen!
@@ES130853 Sie sollten sich für TH-cam Premium anmelden. es gibt keine Werbung!