GPS Drone with 4K UHD Camera for Adults Beginner; HS360S 249g Foldable FPV RC Quadcopter with 10000 Feet Control Range, Brushless Motor, Follow Me, Smart Return Home, 5G Transmission

This my first ever drone. I'm writing this review after turning it on twice. I say turning it on because although I used it twice I don't really consider them uses. The first time I was a bit hesitant because it got dark by the time I was able to use it. But my anxiety to turn it on won over my fears. After a bit of fumbling around I was able to get it calibrated and the blades rotating. I like that once you press "Take Off" button it sits at a height that is not too high and not low and it just sits there without any inputs from the controller. I don't really think that you're flying this drone. Is more like positioning it. I mean once it's in the air you touch the controls, let them go and the drone stays there. You want to go higher? Just push the stick up until you reach your desired height and let go. Want to rotate? Push the stick in any direction and then let go once your facing the desired direction. The same with back/forth and side-to-side. Very, very simple. The drone just stays where you put it. Not flying, just positioning it. The FPV experienced zero glitches and the image was wonderful. I just want to mention that I forgot to remove the protective film on the camera lens when I recorded the two videos in this review. I'm nowhere close to considering myself a photographer but I feel the quality of the image is OK. The second time I turned it on (used it) was inside the house. Yes, my wife was not home at the time so I was in the clear. I could not get a GPS signal so I switched it to "Altitude Mode" so I believe it was using "Optical Flow" sensors to maintain position. It worked great and I was able to move it around the room with ease. This was early afternoon. Once the sunlight started really coming in it was causing heavy reflection on the floor so Optical Flow was having problems keeping the drone positioned while hovering. I was able control it while operating the controls but when I let go the controls the drone would lose control and not stay hovering in one place. It crashed a few times but nothing broke. Nothing on the drone nor anything in the room. This is why my limbs are working so that I may write this review. The only thing that happened is that a few props received very light damage. The only things I don't like are: 1- The drone is not include in the comparison list on holystone.com. It lists the HS360 but not the HS360S. 2- The props are not available on either holystone.com nor amazon.com 3- holystone.com WhatsApp chat agent told me that the props for HS360S are not compatible with any other drone. Depending on the price this may be a very bad thing. 4- Only one battery in the kit 5- The batteries are too expensive.

It took the purchase of 3 cheaper drones for me to realize my flaw and start researching the Holy Stone company. After about 1 wk or research I settled on the Holy Stone HS360S. The simplicity of operations, lightning quick response from controller and overall flight time proved I made the right decision and should of purchased this months ago. From opening the box until drone was in the air took less then 5 minutes. The only skill that's required for operating this drone is being able to read. Amazing ability to hover in place without touching the controller. You simply download the app, connect the controller to the phone via a cable and it automatically connects to the HS app that is downloaded to your device- that simple. Download the app, connect the cable and your ready to fly. Within 45 seconds of operation I realized this drone has already surpassed the distance of all my previous drones and I might go as far as saying all the previous drones combined. Another surprise was discovering after 10 minutes of flight time that I still had over 80% battery life left. Here's the best part and what influenced me to write this review. I emailed the Holy Stone Company with general questions and comments, mainly just wanting to praise them and voice my compliments- not at all even expecting a response from them or maybe thinking I'd get a reply to my email a few days later, maybe a week later- I received a response less then 5 minutes later and it wasn't a auto generated response neither. This was a real person giving a real response to my email. I feel the need to mention- as kind of a disclaimer I guess- I am not a paid spokesman, I'm getting 0 compensation for this review and with that being said, I will be a lifetime supporter for this company as long as quality products like this are made.. Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions and I will do my best to answer.

*****I initially had some issues with the product and it took a bit of time to sort things out, but I appreciate the seller's dedication to making things right. They sent another product to me and reached out to help me understand how to use the drone properly. Their support and commitment to customer satisfaction are commendable. Overall, I'm now happy with my purchase and the service I received. Thank you!*** I recently purchased the Holy Stone GPS Drone with 4K UHD Camera, hoping to dive into the world of drone photography and videography. However, after receiving the product and going through the instructions, I realized that it might be too complex for my needs as a beginner. The drone itself looks well-built and comes with impressive features such as a 4K UHD camera, 10,000 feet control range, brushless motor, Follow Me mode, Smart Return Home, and 5G transmission. These features make it seem like a fantastic piece of technology for experienced users. Despite its promising capabilities, I found the setup and operational instructions a bit overwhelming. The learning curve for this drone seems steep, especially for someone new to flying drones. As a result, I have decided not to use the product and will likely look for a more beginner-friendly option. For those who are more experienced with drones or willing to invest the time in learning, the Holy Stone GPS Drone appears to be a high-quality and feature-rich option. However, for complete beginners or those looking for something straightforward and easy to use, this drone might be a bit too advanced. ---

This is an amazing drone for the money. For a present I was given the cheaper Holystone HS 440. Although that drone flew excellently, this drone 360 with GPS is really the one to get. It is extremely easy to fly, even for a non-video game beginner like me. It has a much better camera and has the really critical feature of being able to return to you with one button. I very quickly lost the first drone when it went to high and then I couldn't bring it back because it didn't have GPS. The 360S does have this feature and it works like a charm. Also the HS 360s has far better range. The technology on it is really quite amazing, especially for the price which with the discount and coupon was less than $150 (while the 440S was $100). One other big plus was they have an extremely helpful customer service number. When I first tried to fly it indoors, I couldn't get it to work because I didn't know that you have to turn off the GPS. I called the customer service # and it was the fastest pickup I have ever experienced with a customer service #. In less than a minute they gave me the info I needed. The pictures and video taken are quite good and clear, but if you want very high quality then you need to go to professional drones which are very expensive. One thing to be careful of is taking out the arms, which they do warn you about, but I didn't read the instruction manual carefully enough. As a result, I broke a piece, but it was easy to fix with a little hot glue. The bottom line is that this is a fantastic product for the money.

What an amazing drone full of great capturing tools. I’m new to drones and with myself doing backpacking hikes, it was vital for me to have a drone to capture the great elevated views. I had reviewed many options before my purchase to be sure I’m getting a good drone for the money and I was not disappointed. SETUP - very easy steps and the app walks you through them. TAKEOFF - Make sure you have space coz the drone does take a view seconds to adjust to a steady hover. FLY - very fast drone with three speeds. Holds well in the wind considering it doesn’t have a gimbal. No issues with height or distance and with one touch RTH, the drone easily came back and landed as expected. BATTERY - Battery life could be better but all drones seem to have same issue. Get about 17mins to a battery flight time. If you have multiple batteries (I do not yet) then you be good with more flying time. CHARGING - Battery charges very quickly and I would say it was back to full charge after around 42mins Overall, this drone is excellent for all newbies looking for quality flight and capture modes.

TL;DR I purchased this drone as a beginner-friendly option, but it repeatedly lost control mid-flight and crashed despite my careful use. While Holy Stone's support initially seemed helpful, they delayed responses, admitted the drone was faulty after the warranty expired, and never followed through with the refund they promised. I purchased this model because it was marketed as a great entry-level drone with impressive features and strong reviews. It seemed user-friendly and perfect for beginners—but unfortunately, my experience was far from that. When the drone arrived, I was excited to get started. I charged the battery, completed the preflight calibration, and took it to a nearby park for its maiden flight. Using beginner mode to avoid accidents, I enjoyed the first few minutes of flying. But suddenly, the drone lost control, began to flutter, and plummeted about 50 feet to the ground. Thankfully, it landed on grass and didn’t break. I assumed it was my error and decided to give it another shot. Thinking interference might be the issue, I took the drone to the desert to rule out factors like nearby cell towers. Once again, it flew well for a few minutes before crashing just like before. Still determined, I tried one last flight in my backyard. This time, it was only 20 feet in the air when it lost control again and fell. Frustrated but hopeful, I contacted Holy Stone’s customer support. At first, they seemed friendly and willing to help. They asked me to send log files from the drone, which I did. I was told I’d hear back in a few days—but a month went by with no response. When I followed up, they apologized and said they’d get back to me soon. Weeks later, they finally reviewed the logs and admitted the drone was faulty—but then told me it was out of warranty. The delay was clearly on their end, but they offered only a 30% refund or a 40% discount on a future purchase. Since I didn’t want to buy another drone from them after this experience, I asked for the 40% refund. That was over two months ago, and I’ve yet to receive anything. Their support went silent once they had to take accountability. In summary, this drone could be a fun entry-level option—if you happen to get a working unit. But if you don’t, you may find yourself stuck in a frustrating cycle of poor support and unresolved issues. I really wanted to give this company the benefit of the doubt, but they failed to follow through.

We bought this drone to document the build of our new home. We are still learning all of the features and how to use it, but I have been able to take some great pictures (almost right out of the box with little to no instruction). We are definitely considered beginners and we were expecting to need YouTube videos and instruction manuals to figure this drone out, but it is very user friendly, even for a beginner. The camera resolution is wonderful (a friend told me that the quality of the pictures I took with this drone is better than his $1000+ drone that he bought a few years back). He showed me the pictures and I agree. This is a really great drone for a great price! Easy to use, very user friendly, and has more features than what I thought it had (for example, I didn’t realize it tracks objects). I’ve yet to crash it and I’ve driven it several times (again, I’m a beginner, so this is impressive). I’ve already sent the link to several friends and family members - it’s a great buy!

Let me say this is the first drone I have purchased and flown myself. However I do have some negatives to go with my positives. Negatives. 1.It does not have image stabilization. I knew that going into it but it makes the video recording real choppy and can be a little disorientating when flying at high speed. 2. The controls are not super refined. I have found I have to push the control stick more then half way just to get the drone to move slowly after that it’s full speed (in what ever speed you in IE slow, medium, fast). You need to find a sweet post to fly slow and even then it’s still basically a two speed drone flying in any direction. 3. On mine it least if I trim forward it continually drifts right. Maybe it’s the blades or its internal are off balance but I calibrate everything every time and no matter what I do it drifts slightly right when goin forward. Positives 1. Pictures are very clear on the as card. And even photos taken with the phone are decent enough. 2. If you have extra batteries flying time is (in my opinion) decent. Iv had on average about 20-25 minutes of flying time using all aspects of the drone, before low power alerts started. 3. It’s stabile enough flying. It’s fairly stabile for a more budget oriented drone. I do plan on buying higher priced (better tier) drones but if you’re not a professional and don’t need the better brands this can be stabile enough to fly. AS LONG AS YOU CALIBRATE EVERY TIME and have decent signal All in all in my opinion 3 out of 5. It is my first one so maybe I’m being hyper critical but I plan on using this for still pictures only since the image is soo choppy in video. If you’re a beginner I say go for. If you a veteran drone flyer. You’ll be disappointed.

Difficultto use need some training for a beginner

Having used the Holy Stone HS360 for over three months now, I can confidently say it's a solid investment for drone enthusiasts and filmmakers alike. As my second drone, I've found its build quality to be exceptional, with brushless motors providing remarkable stability and a whisper-quiet flight experience. One of the standout features of the HS360 is its GPS location system, which performs admirably, allowing for worry-free flights even over distances exceeding one kilometer. This reliability lends itself well to capturing expansive aerial shots with ease. Equipped with a 4K camera, the HS360 delivers impressive image quality within its price range. Whether I'm shooting real estate presentations or short cinematic clips, the footage consistently exceeds expectations, showcasing sharp details and vibrant colors. I'mOverall, the Holy Stone HS360 has proven itself as a dependable workhorse in my aerial filming endeavors. Its stability, silent operation, and impressive camera quality make it a standout choice for enthusiasts and professionals looking to elevate their drone videography game. Highly recommended.