Holy Stone HS220 Drone Review

Holy Stone HS220 Drone is another good quality drone available in the market. The drone is one of the smallest size commercial drones in the market. No matter how cute it looks but the power of the drone is extremely sufficient to fulfil the desire of a kid or a teenager. The drone flight, looks, and design seem not to fit under 1 box but overall the drone provides a stable and great satisfaction to the user.

Holystone the brand itself is one of the major names in the drone market worldwide. However, as compared to other drones availed by the brand this drone is counted on the top picks for sure. the remote control and batteries are far more interesting and efficient than the previous drones.

Verdict

Overall the product is very very genuine and worth a purchase but there are certain factors one should keep in mind while purchasing this drone. is a small size drone that is why it is hard to handle it in a harsh and windy atmosphere. Always keep tracking on the drone and keep an eye on it or the search for the drone in the air or over the land can be time-consuming.

The connectivity and the control are good and fine as per the price offered by the other competitive firm offering a similar drone. But call it a price or brand name the drone is worth paying an extra buck.

One of the major drawbacks felt by the user is the starter performance of the drone. The drone might take a little more time than the usual drone due to the wing /propeller structure. Yet, there are good parts but the most concerned area of the drone is the battery drainage while recovering in the air. Get ready for some running and catching.

Design 

The design of the drone is very much similar to the plastic toy model for the kids. Propellers are covered around with the plastic wall and the symmetric design of the drone is proportional to each side.  The quality of the plastic used is good, not great as the size of the drone is small so the material used should be tough enough to handle the crashes and bumps. The model of this drone is amazingly great to impress anyone. The propeller made the flight more stable and steady.

Another, great part about this drone’s design is its pre-installed modes and instructions. On the other hand, the remote is quite a handy one that should be kept very secure and safe as finding the remote for this drone is difficult. Also, the drone has an attached camera and sensors which makes them even better for the user’s experience within a limited amount of explicit cost.

While the major aspect of the drone is the camera and the flight, do not forget about the amazing price it is on the shelf. And the smartphone can be connected with the drone to get access to the camera.

Flight 

The flight of the drone would get a 4/5 for sure as per the size. If you haven’t tried a drone yet then this one must be the right choice for you. The drone Is light and the instruction is easy to understand so keeping this drone steady is considerably real easy than a 700 gm drone. The drone also offers a number of modes to the user to enjoy the multi dynamics of the drone flight.

The drone modes include altitude mode, headless mode, and others. Headless mode is one of the favourite modes of drone lovers. ( in headless, mode the drone does not need to take the flight in the direction of the head of the body. the drone can independently take flight in any direction with the commands. Also, the sensors inbuilt in the drone help the drone to keep it moving without busting into the wind.

However, the drone flight is good and remarkable but the user should consider landing the drone. before it reaches anywhere near to the last 10 per cent gap. For a secure and safe drone flight in the future. Otherwise, issues like loss of connection with the remote and poor signal may arise. Which may further cause damage to the drone.

Camera

The camera provided with the drone is a digital camera with a lens to resolute 720-pixel quality images and video to the user. The camera quality can be disappointing for many as the drones are providing 4k and clear view quality of in build camera. No matter the poor camera video quality the drone does not lose its share in the connectivity with the receiver while in the air. Users can use the 720-pixel camera or replace it with a new one.

But while having thought of changing the camera or any specific body part of this drone. Do remember the drone is light and the replacement made should become under the same. Or as a result, the drone might not get the chance to take the flight even with the finest quality of the utilized material.

The camera can be connected with the smartphone to enjoy the amazing views seen by the drone. You only need to download the app for the device, connect to the remote and sign up for an account to enjoy the drone views. The app is easily available in the store and the device should be connected with a wifi or local network service.

Remote Control

So far so good but the remote control is the most disappointing feature of the whole holy stones. The remote control looks like built by a 4-year-old kid in his/her artwork session in the school. If you have used holy stones other drones then you might already know the reason. for the immense disappointment caused to the user after getting the first look at the drone. A similar plastic is used to create the remote as the drone. The limited features and controls make the remote look bad to worse real quick.

The connectivity of the drone with the controller is up to 30-40 or 40-50 meters at max. that makes the user run all around the field to be in the connectivity range of the drone. As soon as the drone stops getting the signal the propeller stop functioning. causing the thousand rupee drone to kiss the surface of the land for the last time probably. The remote control comes with a battery of 3.7v  750 mAh the battery can be recharged with the help of a bus or USB cable provided.

Battery

The drone provides a stable battery of 2 sets which stays up to 15 to 18 minutes in the air. Makes the drone inevitably irritating for a short-tempered person. An individual needs to keep an eye on the drone battery all the time. and way before the drainage, the drone must be landed on its tail to avoid the unfortunate crash. The battery needs up to 40 -50 minutes charge to get to a 100 per cent battery in the first place.

The battery used is Li-Po Battery 3.7V / 750mAh which can be easily charged with any charging port in a normal household. The separate battery can be purchased over the internet from different sources.

Storage

The hs220 does not provide any sort of input storage method. If one wants to capture the memories of the drone sight. He/she can connect the drone with the phone and further record the screen with the app available in the play store. However for the long footage purpose or for recording the view for a longer period an individual is not advised to purchase this drone. As of the battery problem/issues and lack of storage facility.

Price

The price of the drone is reasonable or adding more it is fantastic to have a good drone at the given price. one might not find the better drone under the same range with given modes and style. As compared to other holy stone drones this one is far one of the low and reasonable prices.

But still, this does not conclude that the drone can beat a new generation. under any circumstances, whether it’s flight, delivery, size, or life span of the drone. Yet, the drone is a good deal to crack especially if you don’t have a budget of thousand dollars in the first place.

Pros and Cons

Every drone has its unique speciality and drawbacks which should be measured while purchasing them by the users carefully. The major drawbacks and speciality of hs220 include:

Pros:

• Lightweight.
• Portable.
• Cheap in price.
• Easy to understand.
• Stable and steady under different settings.
• Vivid modes.

Cons:

• Poor battery life.
• Low-quality camera.
• Old generation settings.
• Poor connectivity.

Final Verdict

Overall the drone deserves 3.5 stars out of a scale of 5. The drone is easy to handle and provides unbeatable flight delivery. However, the battery, connectivity, and pre-default settings make them cost 1.5 stars. The drone is most compatible with anyone above 12 years old. The design is unique and awesome gives it an aesthetic and fantastic look. The joints and the foldable propeller make them the best choice to take them on detours and picnic.