Holy Stone HS600 2-Axis Gimbal Drones with Camera for Adults 4K EIS, Integrated Remote ID, 20000 FT Range Transmission, GPS Drone with Brushless Motors, 4K/30FPS, Follow Me, Level 6 Wind Resistance

Great quality drone. The battery lasts about 34 minutes of flight time. I flown this drone a lot and really enjoy it. The drone camera quality is amazing and is very clear. The drone came with a high quality controller with a good carrying bag. The drone is very easy to fly with automatic landing and takeoff. The drone has a lot of different modes to choose from like follow me, vr, and much more. This drone is for anyone looking for a good drone at a low price.

This is my first drone. I looked for a drone that’s easy for beginners to learn and provides top notch picture and video quality output. Also important is that as proficiency grows, it has enough intermediate and advanced features to still be useful and fun. I did a lot of research before buying. I looked at many different drones from numerous suppliers. I talked to friends that have been using advanced drones for years. I found that the HS600 drone is tailored made for beginners, but also has many features only found in much more expensive drones – some of which my more advanced user friends really appreciate. Some people list the weight of the drone as a detriment, but I look at it as an advantage as I live in an area with windy conditions. The HS600 handles the wind better than many other drones. I know there are smaller drones, but this comes with a nice hard carrying case, so size doesn’t matter. Also, don’t be deterred about FAA regulations, it only takes a few minutes to take the TRUST and register your drone (registration costs a trivial ½ sawbuck). I looked through the manual and was a little intimidated getting started. But after going through the procedure once, I was completely at ease. It couldn’t be any easier. I started out in beginner’s mode and took some great videos and pictures around my house. I’m having some construction work done and wanted to document the progress with arial photos. The videos and pictures came out amazing – even on my first flight! After just a week of use, I took the training wheels off by turning off beginners mode. I am taking more advanced videos and I must admit, it does take a little practice. I wanted to take a 360-degree video at a couple hundred feet above ground. My first attempt, I rotated the drone too quickly, however, my second attempt came out great. The camera takes great videos and pictures. The drone camera utilizes a dual axis gimble and EIS for stunning 4K video as long as you have a TF card (highly recommend one). Transferring pictures and video to your phone is a breeze. The HS600 comes with several operating and video modes. GPS tracking works well, but you can’t move too fast, otherwise it has a difficult time keeping up. Orbit is pretty cool for taking videos of subjects on the ground. Other picture and video features include hand gestures for taking selfies and video. I’ve tried locked follow mode, but the drone has trouble tracking the target. I have to contact customer support to try and resolve this issue, but I’m in no hurry as this is only a minor inconvenience. The controller is sturdy and easy to use. The interface provides flight information and control and the ability to take pictures and capture videos. It has a return to home button, which I’ve only used once as the drone is easy to maneuver manually close to its landing location. Wi-Fi connectivity has been great as has the GPS signal. I primarily use my iPhone to change flight modes and of course as an FPV. The APP interface is intuitive and easy to use. The flight time is excellent. I have not had to end a session yet due to low power, but I could see this happening in the future as flying the drone is becoming addictive. The batteries do take some time to charge. I have to say that this is an excellent drone that beginners will appreciate, and more advanced users will enjoy as well.

First drone for me and it couldn't have been easier to get started once I charged it up. Some things I'd like to point out: 1) You don't get 56 minutes of continuous flight time. You get max 28 since the drone can only use one battery at a time. Fly it until it's low, bring it back, change batteries, and go back out. 2) The order in which you turn things on makes a difference. Power up the drone. Power up the remote. Let it connect. Then connect your phone to the drone Wi-Fi and launch the app. Works perfectly every time. 3) Don't set the drone down (while powered up) on anything large and made of iron. I set it down on my cast iron tablesaw and it mucked up the compass. Had to power it off and move it away before powering it up again. Minor inconvenience that's easy to avoid, but just something to keep in mind. 4) The Remote ID serial number for the drone is printed on a small sticker on the right side of the drone, just behind the gimbal. Easy to see, but nothing to tell you what it is. You'll need it when you register with the FAA. If you want to be sure that your drone is broadcasting, there's a little app you can install on your phone called Drone Scanner that finds and tracks all nearby drones and shows their serial numbers. Makes it easy to be sure you're FAA-compliant. 5) Charging - The batteries charge much more quickly with a high-speed charger and a USB-C to C cable, but I haven't been able to get the controller to charge that way. Have to use a USB-A to C for it to begin charging. About the camera and the complaints in the reviews. For this price, you're not going to get a cinematic experience. The images are a bit overexposed, you can't adjust much on the camera (such as exposure time and ISO), but the footage is really good, especially when you consider the price. The video is rock steady and with a bit of cleanup in a package like DaVinci Resolve (which is free), you can make a pretty darned good video. Only complaints I have about the camera is the inability to adjust the ISO and exposure times (which make night shooting pretty much pointless) and the lack of RAW mode on the photos. But again, for the price, it's tough to beat this little guy. Only real gripes I have about it are minor and are something I hope Holy Stone is working on: 1) Improve the documentation. The "tutorial" video is more of a promo for the drone's features. It doesn't tell you the details about the features and how to use them. The app itself really needs to be documented since there's nothing to tell you what each icon means. 2) Give users more control over the camera. At this price I don't expect to be able to adjust the aperture, but exposure time and ISO should be within reach with software updates. I would also think RAW mode would be possible for the photos, but I'll take what I can get. 3) Give me a way to adjust the yaw rate. The joystick is too jerky to get smooth rotation on video and I haven't found a way to adjust it (see documentation, above). 4) Camera modes - When I launch the app without connecting it to the drone, there are options for panorama and time-lapse photos. Can't figure out how to get to them when I'm connected. I haven't really found any show-stoppers with this little guy. It's a solid little drone at a great price that has a lot of nice features.

I’ve never flown or set up a drone before. This one was so easy. For the money it has great features and value. I started in beginner mode but quickly exited and it had great stability and responsiveness. After I connected it the first time, it was very easy maintain connectivity. I was surprised how clear the camera is and with the gimbal the camera was easily controlled without moving the drone. When it returned home, it landed very close to takeoff location but not exactly. I wish the batteries lasted longer or you could purchase an extended time battery. I will be using the drone for my YouTube Channel DunbarLand Farms where I highlight my projects with my Bobcat Skidsteer and Kabota Tractor.

I purchased this drone recently during Amazon Prime Days and after reading many reviews, I am happy with my purchase so far. The drone is well packaged and offers many nice features for a beginner but is still good enough for a seasoned pilot based on the reviews I’ve watched online. The drone itself seems to be made with quality materials and has some weight to it. Approximately 550 grams. The controller feels solid and the lcd screen layout looks nice too. I currently own an iPhone 12 Pro Max and it fit the controller with ease and it felt very secure. You have to download a free app to connect your phone to the controller. The two batteries are pretty big and they seem well made too. Inside the really nice case is where they store the extra set of blades, blade tool, and usb charging cables. The zippered internal pocket is big enough to store a copy of your TRUST certificate if you choose to print one. The case is foam filled and should keep the drone safe. The owners manual is pretty straightforward and is an easy read. I have no prior drone experience and I feel pretty confident in my abilities after reading the manual. This drone needs to be registered based on its size. You now have to broadcast your Remote ID to the FAA. I needed to contact Holy Stone to request my Remote ID Serial Number, not the serial number on the bottom of the drone. I contacted Holy Stone this evening around 9:45 pm and using their chat feature someone was available immediately. That was impressive in itself. The customer service representative was able to determine that I needed a remote ID module that will get attached to the drone to broadcast my unique number. They are sending it to me for free and they were helpful and very friendly. I am looking forward to receiving my module so I can register my drone and get it out for a flight soon. So far, I am happy with my purchase.

I have been trying different drones in search of one with a solid clear camera, stable flight characteristics, and reasonable price. While this was the best holy stone drone, overall it’s still poor and not worth the cost compared to DJI. Compared to the holy stone 360s, it’s quite abut larger in size - I’d say nearly double. Flown in light to slack air, I had an almost unacceptable amount of drift, really the drones only weak point. The controller is exactly the same as the 360. I appreciate that the controller is rechargeable. The battery is scaled up from the 360/720g to match the drones larger size. I got over 25 mins of flight, and it was about 35 degrees outside - cold definitely hurts batteries. The camera is clear, but lacks any real digital zoom. There’s an option in the app, but it didn’t change anything. There’s a substantial delay and loss of real time video feed when taking a photo, about 10 seconds, a long time when flying. I wish the camera of the 720g drone came available on this bigger and seemingly more stable hs 600. O well, the other short falling, the carrying case is set up vertically which makes it difficult to keep organized. This drone keeps a flight log and this could come in handy for recovery if the drone ever got lost! I had no several issues with connectivity in my 25min flight. The controller seems to lose connection to the phone and I had to give permission for it to reconnect with hovering. Of the three holy stone drones I’ve tried, this one has been the most stable during flight and while it is more expensive than the 360 and lacks the better camera and zoom of the 720g, it’s the best of the three I received. However, it may have been luck of the draw and there may be a serious quality control issue in general at hs, since both the 360 and 720g I purchased had clear factory defects that made them unsuitable for use. Compared to another brand like DJI,this drone is poor and not worth the money.

A great deal on the upgrade and better features than my 2019 drone. I had thought the pictures from the old drone looked good and this is nearly four times the image resolution with multiple stabilizations, the pictures look great so far. It's got a narrower field of view than the old drone but it probably doesn't matter, for one thing it will automatically take a 360 degree view without the obvious barrel distorton I got from the old drone anyway, plus it has a zoom that reduces the field of view anyway. First flight was a little difficult but probably because it starts in "beginner" mode and has restricted range, including height plus it seemed to be experiencing a little drift from wind force. Even so, on first flight a friend and I were considering his rooftop ham radio antennas when we are both not practically able to stand on the roof, friends had helped get the antennas there. So, he and I had this drone fly up to a rooftop standing position while we stayed on the ground, viewed live and took pictures, confirming the antenna with the most wind force applied is solidly mounted from his personal "viewpoint". We got good results as well as recognized I had a lot to learn flying a new aircraft and have a new set of controls in what's a new app to me. Second flight was much better, about an hour before a nice sunset. I disabled "beginner" mode making it possible to get higher than nearby obstacles and feel better about flying in any direction less evidence of wind drift so spent more time flying and felt in more control. Photos are from second flight. Camera images have better detail in medium field objects (ike the rooftop solar panel pictures, some were taken while using the orbit a location feature, i.e. 16 foot orbit near my home taking a shot whenever I liked the view and at varying height and zoom levels). Short field (selfie) has more blur, probably because shake has a broader effect on the close object and perhaps from zoom level. Far field shots seemed a bit blurry (blurry when looking into sun isn't a fair criticism and looking away from sunset is better detailed but both views are still nice pictures from a great alternative persective from ground shots). In fairness about which field has best shots, it is documented that the lens is fixed focus and I'm not surprised it favors medium field shots since a drone is kind of handy to go look at objects more than to look at scenes. The GPS follow-me mode could be a bit of fun. I have enjoyed photography for decades and when I first flew a drone of my own I was really thrilled by the alternative viewpoint from taking pictures only where I can reach on foot. Looking at the image from the drone camera (even stills after use) it feels like being in-position on the drone to me. Back n 2020 using my 2019 drone doing my own home roof review after installing solar was a good feeling and I didn't need to use a ladder. Well this drone has about four times the picture resolution of that 2019 drone fun, image stabiization and many more options. One of the most basic but best personal reasons for the new purchase was that my giant screen cellphone now fits in the grip on the remote flight controlller but was too wide for the grip on the controller of my 2019 drone. I'm already dreaming compositions including more of the local mountains from the air rather than the ground, the forest view in fall from the air will be nice. I didn't get bad shots from a handheld camera on the ground but a drone adds an extra perspective for photography composition that I've really found worth having. It's more than just flying for me.

After experiencing an unfortunate fly-away with my former HS720, several people in the Holy Stone Club recommended upgrading to the HS600 and I am SO GLAD I took their advice! This drone is quite an upgrade! I have only been able to fly a couple of times since receiving it due to poor weather but the couple of times I have been able to get off the ground have been awesome! The quality of the HS600 remote alone was a HUGE improvement and the process to connect to my phone/drone with the HS FLY software is much easier. Normally with my 720, I wouldn't fly if there was any breeze at all but this HS600 is heavy duty and the light breeze we've had didn't effect the flight whatsoever. From the moment the drone was 6 feet off the ground, it stayed eye lever with me and didn't hesitate to hover in place. I swear, this thing can fly itself. I was also very impressed with the camera. Not only is the video I've recorded very smooth, but I love the Zoom feature on this model which should enable me to get some really great wildlife footage in my neighboring fields without spooking the animals. I am looking forward to better weather and more adventures recording footage in new areas with my HS600!