Holy Stone HS700D Quadcopter Review
A great news for all the drone enthusiasts all there. Holy Stone, a well-known drone manufacturer recently upgraded one of their quadcopter with a 2K HD camera. I’m talking about the HS700, which was upgraded into the Holy Stone HS700D Quadcopter, a smart drone with an upgraded camera. The original HS700 is being discontinued, but it will be available as a limited deal from time to time. It’s a perfect drone for both beginners and more experienced drone users. It has every feature your drone should have, and besides this, you can get it for a good price.
What’s in the box?
- HS700 Drone
- Remote Controller
- 1x Battery
- 8x Propeller
- 2x Landing Gear
- Camera
- Camera Holder
- Phone Holder
- Balance Charger
- Charge Transfer Box
- USB Cable
- Screwdriver
- Propeller Spanner
- Pouch
- Logbook
- Manual
Specs
- Motor: Brushless Motor 2204 1500kV
- Flight Height: 120 m
- Range: 800-1000 m
- Max Speed: 25 km/h
- Flight Time: 20 min
- Battery: 2800 mAh
- Charging Time: 7 h
- Weight: 370 g
- Size: 220 x 220 x 155 mm
- Camera: 2 MP 1080p
- Lens: 120° Wide-angle
- Gimbal: 90° Manually Adjustable
- Photo Size: 2048 x 1152
- Video Resolution: 1080P/25fps
- FPV Range: 400 m
Build and design
In this section of the Holy Stone HS700D drone review, I will show you the physical features of the drone to see how much it has been changed since his older version. As we have used to form this model, it’s a heavy-sized bird that has been created with a durable and elegant design. It’s built from high-quality ABS plastic with aluminum that provides the drone rigid structure framework. It’s also nice how it comes with propeller guards this way beginners will be able to use it with more confidence impact.
In front of the drone, you can find the upgraded 2K HD. One of the many advantages regarding the drone is the new build because the HS700D has a built-in 1-axis gimbal stabilizer. The gimbal keeps the camera stabilized during the flight, therefore your images will be more clear. Although, it’s just a 1-axis gimbal, so don’t expect miracles. But it’s a good start from the Holy Stone.
The drone also has landing gears so the camera will be protected when you land. The landing gear doesn’t weigh that much, so you can attach them without worry. As for the built, The HS700D has a dimension of 220 x 220 x 155 mm and weighs 370g in total with the camera. The drone is created with a powerful brushless motor at the end of each arm. These arms each have built-in LED lights that provide visual assistance during the dark times.
Camera
As for the camera, it has a detachable sports camera. The initial camera that the drone comes with is s 2K camera that is able to record videos in 25 fps. The camera can be changed even with a GoPro Hero 7. So if you have such a camera this might be the perfect drone for you.
Remote controller
On the first impression, this is a professional grade remote controller. The controller is big, simple, and elegant at the same time. This RC has a jet black coating that is a good idea. The antennas on this remote controller are good looking and give the drone an incredible remote control distance.
Each button comes with an instruction that makes it very simple for beginners with no prior flight experience to learn the usage of this controller. On the front, the remote controller has a built-in LCD screen. On the screen, you can see some information regarding the battery, range, satellites, etc. And just like every other remote controller, this one has a phone holder just as well.
Battery
The battery that comes with the Holy Stone HS700D is a rechargeable 2800mAh battery. It can be recharged using the USB Battery Charger provided, for your batteries safety, use only this charger. The battery can give the drone about 22 minutes of flight time if you record in 2K, but there are other influences too that can reduce your flight time like the environment, your flight style, etc.
The drone’s battery is placed at the bottom. The battery is removable so you can also buy spare batteries for yourself double your flight time with this drone. The only disadvantage is that the battery requires 7h of charging, and there is no option for fast charging. So make sure to charge the batteries in time.
Performance
The new HS700D doesn’t have so much different from its predecessor in terms of flight performance. The only thing that has been improved regarding his flight performance is the battery capacity that results in two extra minutes.
The brushless motors on this quadcopter are super effective and generate incredible aerial performance that makes it a really fast drone. The maximum flight speed of that HS700D is 40 miles per hour. The connection between the drone and a remote controller is ensured via a 2.4GHz frequency that gives the drone a range of around 1Km. Beginners will love how far this drone can go, but be aware to always keep an eye on the drone. This way there is no chance that you will lose it.
Furthermore, the HS700D was created with a GPS / GLONASS module that provides more stability. This helps the drone communicate with satellites which in exchange gets the data to deliver precise positioning. This GPS / GLONASS module is not a new thing, more expensive drones like the DJI Phantom 4 Pro Plus uses the same technology.
Overall, the performance of HS700D Ophelia is enjoyable both for beginners and experienced users. It is simple and easy to control and very engaging for beginners who use a drone for the first time. The drone has different flight modes as well. The slow mode which is suited for beginners switches down the max speed and controls so that you can learn and understand the basics of flight controls first.
Conclusion
Whether you’re a total beginner, or you just want to upgrade your drone the Holy Stone HS700D from our review is a really good drone for you. It has a maximum flight time up to 22 minutes, a flight range of 1Km, and now you can get it with a standard 2K HD camera that delivers high-quality images. So the Holy Stone HS700 is one of the best options that you can get. You won’t be disappointed regarding its performance, quality, and features. This drone can especially be good if you have a GoPro Hero drone because now you can add your drone to its camera holder, so you can make aerial footage with your favorite sports camera.
If you wish to buy the Holy Stone HS700D you can order it from Amazon.
