Holy Stone HS720R 3 Axis Gimbal GPS Drones with Camera for Adults 4K EIS; FPV RC Drone, Foldable Quadcopter with 10000 Feet Video Transmission Control Range, Brushless Motor, Follow Me, Auto Return

This is my second Holy Stone Drone and what a disappointment. My first Holy Stone Drone was the HS720E and let me tell you that drone was amazing for the price. Very responsive and easy to use. I thought from that amazing experience and all the fun I had with it that I would upgrade to a more expensive Holy Stone Drone with more distance, battery life and a better camera. I purchased the Holy Stone Drone HS720R and was very excited to receive it. But after receiving this Drone I calibrated it did everything possible for it to fly if not better at least like my first one. But regardless of what I did it just kept taking off and going to the left regardless of my commands and everything I tried. Recalibrated it again and took it out again on a beautiful day with no wind or weather issues at all. Took off and it seemed fine at first flying and responding ok but after maybe 7 minutes into my flight the drone once again began to fly left regardless of commands. The drone flew off left into the trees even after pressing the return home button and any other commands I tried. I was not able to find or retrieve the drone, still hoping to find it. I never had a chance to experience what this drone had to offer and very disappointing experience. I would have thought that with me buying a more expensive Holy Stone Drone I would have a greater experience. But that is not the case with this drone or maybe I was just unlucky to have gotten a defective drone. In any case I’m out of my money and a drone hopefully I will find it. Update: After contacting Holy Stone about my situation I had with my drone. They responded quickly offering me a full refund without any hassle. After seeing how great they treat their customers I will continue to buy Holy Stone Drones.

You have some work to do besides just charging both the transmitter and the drone battery. You need to login and get a government FAA ID for DroneGo2 app. Then you need to login and sign up for a HolyStone login and password (make sure to click on the check next to the Privacy accept message). Then you need to get the drone ready and buy a microSD card. Then you need to find a place away from anything that will cause interference. Then you need a decent wifi signal and make sure you are in airplane mode on your phone. After all this, I was able to get the drone to fly and take a few pictures. It had some control issues, but I will work with support to see if those can be fixed for future use. Make sure you have the serial number written down because mine rubbed off very easily. You need it for the FAA code. It works good, but there is a lot of preparation. Update 6/21/24. I took it to the mountains in Colorado and with no interference it worked beautifully. The quality of the video is amazing and it is fun to control. I’m still a novice but looking forward to using the follow me function. Update 10/5/24 - This drone will try to hurt you. It was flying around and then flew right towards my face as I was trying to shut it down. I had to hit it a couple of times before it finally hit the ground, and I was able to shut off the switch on the drone since the control panel did nothing. I had lacerations on my face and hands trying to get it turned off.

This is my first drone, so I was a bit intimidated to try flying it. I spent a lot of time reading the manual, registering the drone, the ID module, and taking the TRUST test for certification. All of these things proved helpful prior to my first flight. I discovered a LED was not working and a call to support proved very helpful. They will be sending out a new part ASAP. I’ll update on the shipping time and ease of install when it arrives. The controller is very responsive and functions very well. It is light yet sturdy and comfortable. I love the prices for setting the orientation axes pre-flight to insure stable and accurate flight. I did find a video that also shows how to set the gyro as well. There is a lot of great YouTube content on this awesome drone and it helped make me very comfortable enough to take my first flight. The drone is solid and handles well with the ID module I added to comply with FCC regulations. Weather here is snowy so I am taking small interior flights to practice. As weather clears I will add to the review. So far this drone has proven to be a strikingly maneuverable and easy craft to learn. The 3 axis gimbal 4k camera is great and remarkably stable. I can’t wait to try it at altitude!! Stay tuned for more…..

I loved the drone until my 4th flight. All was going well and battery got low. I pressed the return to home button, and instead of coming anywhere near close to where it was calibrated and took off, it flew off to somewhere and couldn't locate it. Very disappointed. Update. A few days after I posted this review holy stone messaged me and got my address, and phone number and sent me a brand new drone in the box never opened. So far it is working quite a lot better than my original. Since I am still a beginner with this drone, being the first one took off after the 7th flight. Great drone for beginners and the more advanced alike. Wonderful customer service from holy stone. They made it right. They reached out to me and gave me a new one. Update #3. I charged the remote control with a USB port that was too powerful, and killed the drone controller battery. Holy stone drop Shipped me a new controller; their customer service is 5 stars. They couldn't figure out how to get the new controller to pair with my drone. I finally figured it out after watching a few videos on another model of holy stone drone and it worked. After a year since my first drone went missing I am finally truly enjoying the drone. The camera and features it does have are awesome. The drone works exactly as expected. However you will need to register the drone as the info on the box is a little deceiving. The Drone without the battery weighs 249grams with the battery installed it is 300+ grams. Otherwise this is an awesome drone with middle of the road features. It flys great and the camera is good. Keep it up holy stone.

This is the second drone I've owned. My first was a very basic model drone, and I could never get the camera to work right. I saw the Holy Stone HS720R, and thought....why not?! =) First off, I've been delayed in flying the drone, and writing a review. I had to reach out to Holy Stone about getting the RemoteID for the drone. Their response was very quick, and they didn't even charge me for the RemoteID. Needless to say, I was tickled pink. Anyway, once I got the drone, I went online and got my TRUST certificate, then I had to register with the FAA. All of this took a while, but I finally got it finished, and got to take the drone out today. Stupid me...I thought I had a memory card that would work. I searched, and couldn't find one that had a lot of memory, so I didn't save any of the photos or video. But, I was able to see through the camera while I flew the drone. I have ordered a new memory card, and hope to fly the drone again, getting pictures/video next weekend, or over the Thanksgiving holiday. I'll update this review with new pictures. The drone is really easy to fly. I really liked that. The auto takeoff and landing is a nice feature. I don't really need it, but it does make thinks a lot simpler. The remote has really good signal strength, and I flew the drone for about 40 minutes...MUCH longer than my old drone that could only do 15 minutes on one charge. =) The drone was very responsive, and I had a really good time flying it. I do miss the old days, though, when you could fly higher than 400 feet. Oh well. I also have to be careful and keep my ears open because I live near a military base, and a small airport. While I am in between the two restricted airspaces, there is the occasional Cessna or other small craft that can come by. The F16 fly pretty low too, but I'm sure they are way over 400 feet. =) I am really looking forward to using this drone more. I can't wait to take it out to the AZ desert, and watch the folks in their side-by-sides or Razrs zipping through the desert. I'll update the review when I get a little more air time, and get my larger memory stick in. I definitely recommend this drone, though. From what I've experienced so far, it is a really nice unit. ****Update**** Received the memory card and was able to get pictures. Great quality, and easy to take with the buttons right on the controller. These shots are of the Blythe Intaglios, outside of Blythe, AZ.

I recently had the opportunity to test the Holy Stone HS720R 3-axis gimbal GPS drone, and I must say, it left me thoroughly impressed. From its sleek design to its advanced features, this drone is a true game-changer for aerial enthusiasts. Design and Build: The HS720R boasts a sturdy and lightweight design, making it easy to handle and transport. The attention to detail in its construction is evident, providing both durability and style. The sleek black exterior gives it a professional look, and the folding arms enhance its portability, making it convenient to carry on outdoor adventures. Performance: One of the standout features of this drone is its impressive 3-axis gimbal stabilization system. The gimbal ensures incredibly smooth and stable footage, even in windy conditions, allowing you to capture breathtakingly steady aerial shots. The GPS functionality provides accurate positioning and allows for intelligent flight modes like Follow Me, Orbit Mode, and Waypoint Navigation, enhancing the overall user experience. Camera Quality: Equipped with a high-quality 2K camera, the HS720R delivers stunning, crystal-clear images and videos. The adjustable camera angle allows users to capture a variety of perspectives, whether it's sweeping panoramic views or detailed close-ups. The real-time FPV (First Person View) feature adds to the excitement, providing a live feed directly from the drone to your mobile device. Flight Time and Range: The HS720R offers an impressive flight time of up to 26 minutes on a single battery charge, allowing for extended aerial exploration. Additionally, its control range of over 800 meters provides ample space for capturing expansive landscapes and aerial footage from a distance. User-Friendly Experience: Navigating the HS720R is a breeze, thanks to its intuitive controls and user-friendly interface. Beginners will appreciate features like one-key takeoff and landing, as well as the automatic return-to-home function, which ensures the drone safely lands if it loses connection or if the battery is running low. Conclusion: In summary, the Holy Stone HS720R 3-axis gimbal GPS drone is a top-notch choice for anyone seeking a high-performance, reliable, and feature-packed drone. Whether you're a photography enthusiast, an adventure seeker, or a professional videographer, this drone offers an exceptional aerial experience. Its impressive stability, excellent camera quality, and user-friendly features make it a standout option in the competitive drone market. With the HS720R, you can elevate your aerial photography and videography to new heights, capturing moments with unparalleled clarity and precision.

The controls are pretty easy to use but in my first five test flights it would start flying off in directions where I didn't tell it to fly. I was flying in a remote area with little chance of interference and at different times of the day. I also took all of the precautions that Holy Stone made in order to minimize interference. But after one to ten minutes of flight it would just go wonky. One time when I hit the land button on the remote it took off at full speed to the right and crashed into a pile of pine straw around a tree. Another time I let go of the control so it would just hover and it took off to the right and flew into the branches of a tree. The tree was 40 feet away, and I tried to change direction, but the drone was unresponsive. Another time it started doing the circle around a center point but I didn't ask it to do that - I hadn't even looked up the instructions on how to do it. And the way it's done through the app there's no way I told it to do it by accident (I learned this after IT DID IT ON ITS OWN AND CRASHED). On the plus side it did have good flight time and battery life and did well when it followed my directions from the remote. It just didn't always follow my instructions and took off in other directions, even when I released the controls so it would just hover. I wanted to love it but just couldn't. Their customer service was good and they sent me a replacement but it also started flying off on its own and crashing so I returned it for refund.

Sometimes I'll dismiss negative reviews if it appears the issues might be user error. I've flown race drones. I've flown the original Mavic Pro, which this mimics. I've flown various drones. I'd call this one dangerous. The first time I commanded a take off and hover, it immediately went into a flyaway, straight into my fence. It ignored stick inputs. I thought maybe it was a prop issue, but no. The camera gimbal did pop out a bit and I worried it was already broken, but it popped right back in. Camera appears fine. I attempted a hover again, making sure it's in "sport" mode in case the extremely low rates in other modes were to blame for lack of recovery, and finally got it to hover. But it's all over the place. Either the software/firmware on this thing is super error prone, or the IMU is junk. Occasionally it'd stop trying to hover and getting it to move in a direction would just...not work. I'd have to hold stick input in that direction to keep it from crashing and force it to land to recover and try again. Another issue is you can't tell it to land just by holding down while on the ground. DJI figured this out long ago. I mean a _long_ time ago. So if I'm having stick input issues and trying to just keep it safe by holding that stick down, I have to do some hand gymnastics to hit the land button or the kill button. That is, until it even starts ignoring those. Because it will. The controller will beep and everything as though you're executing these functions but the drone won't respond. The behavior reminds me of old drone flight controller firmwares. It seems like they're just using open source drone firmware and not actually making them safe. If the issue is the controller signal to the drone is weak, it should properly failsafe, either RTH or hover. But it seems to be likely following last input. And it takes so long to relink/rebind that the drone is almost guaranteed to crash. I'm not very far from the drone when these problems happen. I'm talking less than 100 feet. I'm literally in the danger zone if this thing decides to fly at me. I'm always in VLOS. What about the camera? Well it's a super cheap camera, one of those that tends to have a bit of a pink hue. Resolution don't matter if the color is bad. Though none of this matters if you can't get it to fly safely. Charging was also an issue. The controller and the battery have USB-C ports, but they are not USB-C compliant. It took a while to figure out how to get them charging with any of the chargers I have on hand. I ended up using a USB port on a computer rather than a dedicated USB charger because none of them would work. I'm all for cheap drones to get people introduced to this hobby. I don't recommend this one. If an experienced drone pilot is concerned about flying this, then everyone should be concerned about its safety. At this point there's enough damage to it that it's no longer airworthy and I'm sure Holy Stone will not bother to help me, assuming user error.