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User-Friendly Controls
Customers are generally very satisfied with the user-friendly controls of the Holy Stone GPS Drone, praising its responsiveness and ease of use for both beginners and advanced users. Some have noted minor issues with phone compatibility and a few features not working as advertised.
Build Quality
Customers have a generally positive opinion about the build quality of the drone, with some expressing satisfaction over the premium quality of the case and durability despite minor crashes. However, a few customers were disappointed by the lack of spare parts included in the package.
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Flight Stability
Customers have mixed opinions about the flight stability of the Holy Stone GPS Drone with 4K Camera for Adults - HS175D RC Quadcopter. While some find it easy to fly and stable, others mention that it takes practice to handle it smoothly. The drone's "Return to Home" feature is appreciated by many, but some users have experienced issues with calibration and GPS. Overall, the drone is considered a good beginner option for those learning to fly and film.
Camera Performance
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the camera performance of the Holy Stone HS175D drone. While some are pleased with the clear and good quality pictures and videos it produces, others have reported issues such as poor optics, freezing video, and non-functioning cameras.
Highlights
Quality
Easy to control and camera works great kept it on beginner mode as this is my first drone.
Instructions are easy to read, qr code for the app, and link to video tutorials make learning to fly fairly easy.
This actually flies for 20 mins a battery even after a year of use!
Blades are cheap and the drone has survived many crashes.
Price
This was a great drone for its price point.
Very good little drone for the price.
Not a premium unit but it was what i paid for
Shipping
I received my drone on saturday and charge it up, took it out the next day and was very easy to set up.
The manufacturer got in touch with me very quickly, after i reported the malfunction with the drone.
First drone was faulty but customer service was fantastic and replied immediately and sent a replacement without me even asking.
Package came very quickly and arrived without any damage haven't been able to test it due to rain.
Packaging/appearance
Item came in a nice carrying case with clear instructions both batteries and controller charged up without any issues.
Lost a star due to the small parts package it comes with.
Competitiveness
This is my first drone, so no comparison.
It has a fair price and it is easier to find parts than any generic drone.
Overview
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- This product had a total of 7,398 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 22 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Crashed twice once from 10 feet high on a wall bounced off a box then off a curb on the concrete and the unit was fine
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It also has a safe mode which when engaged will not allow the drone to fly more than 30 metres from where it took off from
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Takes great pictures and video which you easily toggle on the remote
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you do but a few suggestions
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If taking off from grass get a board to rest the drone on as it has a low profile so the propellers can get tangled easily
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Dont fly when its too windy as the drone is smaller and can easily get off your intended flight path
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
And if using the phone holder on the remote put your phone on first before turning on the remote as the drone can start up with a simple movement of the joystick
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
First time i purchased a drone