Holy Stone HS360S SPYDI sub 250g Drone The best under $200 drone I've ever flown! Beginner drone!
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2023
- I'm always on the lookout for bargain drones that new pilots can have a good experience with. This Holy Stone HS360S Spydi drone is the best under $200 drone that I've ever flown. Ignore the dumb name and have fun with this Sub-250g quadcopter. It is a full featured product that has great range and an excellent connection. Don't expect stabilized video because this drone does not have a gimbal, however the video quality if decent with no jello or frame dropping. If you, or someone you know is looking for a beginner GPS camera drone and doesn't have a lot to spend, this is it.
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As you know, I won’t be buying this drone, but I always like to see you out flying at Kleiner Park. Cheers, buddy.
Thank you George! I had fun with this little drone. 😀
Not a terrible drone for the price. Also, love the Storm Troopers on your cell phone wallpaper! Thanks for sharing!
Ha! Good eye Michael! I took that Storm Trooper picture while on Rise of the Resistance. 🙂
This one is a winner at the price. I'm looking forward to reviewing this one as soon it is arrives. Great job as always Marcus
Thank you, Ryan! You're going to like this one.
this is clearly not 4k... not 2.5k, not 1080p..... maybe 720 if you lucky
Fantastic video as always. That really is a nice drone for the price.
Thank you! Yes, it's a good starter drone. 👍
Thanks for sharing this drone with us. I now have a deeper appreciation for DJI.
I love my DJI drones, and so does my credit card company! 😀
@@IdahoQuadcopter 🤣
Great review buddy keep up the good work!
Thank you very much Andy!
Hi Marcus, nice initial review of the Holy Stone HS360S. This looks like a great starter drone. Showing your experience using the drone cold is just what a beginner needs. I went through eleven toy drones before getting my first quality drone. IMO starting with a toy drone is a natural part of the evolution of embracing the drone hobby. Good work!
Yes, a new flier will have a good experience with this drone.
Another great video from my friend Marcus let’s get that bird in the air
Thank you Robert!
Super awesome
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks for this Marcus, I have been asked several times what drone they should by for the kids. This drone appears to be the answer. Most people I know would not spend over $300 for a first drone. If they have more than one kid most drones are beyond the budget.
Thank you, John. This is not a bad choice for a first drone.
I ordered mine last night after my 3rd drink. I am brand new to this but I need a new hobby. I am very excited about getting mine great video. I will be ordering a few extra batteries.
It's a fun little drone. You'll enjoy it!
Great little review Marcus! nice to see Holy Stone trying to make better drones. I had to laugh at your pre trip Comment. I am also a retired trucker.
Yes, those pre-trip inspections go well with drones. 😀
@@IdahoQuadcopter Yep just sold my Air 2, I am that much close to that Air 3.
class review sir.
Thank you!
You talked me into this one! Bought one yesterday and you're right, 4k @ 20fps is weak and it's shaky, but 2.7k @30fps is much nice and it's much smoother! Thank you sir!
Yes, for the money it's hard to beat! Thank you!
Great review. Thank you for letting us know about other brands. But I'm really a DJI fan boy. Best regards from Cebu, Philippines 🎉
I agree Sammy. This little Holy Stone is a beginner only drone.
@@IdahoQuadcopter I enjoy your review and the lovely scene you have while flying those drones. Take care my friend.
Why are these videos still interesting after all these years 😊? Nevertheless this is great value in a GPS drone. Nice one.
Ha! Thank you Fox! 🙂
Seems like a great deal for a beginner or a child whose parents either don't want to or can't afford to spend big $$$'s on a first drone. When you start out the fun is in the flying not the video recording.
Also gives a massive amount of respect for how good the gimbal stability is on DJI's drones.
Yes, this is a starter drone only. 👍
Hey brother.. good to see your video...
Hey, thank you!
I’ve been nervous to get my up in the air. My first drone thanks for the video
You will do great. This is an easy drone to fly. 👍
The funsnap diva 2 se is also a decent budget drone for those wanting to test the hobby and was around the same price,no gimbal but had eis and was pretty decent considering the cost,it flew really good too but had a low altitude of only 30m and a range of about 150m or so but overall it was ok for what it is.
They claim 3KM range on this one. I've never tried a funsnap. 👍
Hi Marcus.....This would make a great stocking stuffer for that price........👍
True enough, it's less than the cost of a battery in some of my other drones. 🙂
Actually I would get car (drone) sick. But I learn so much. Thank you
Ha! No gimbal on this little guy Bill! 🙂
Holy cow
🙂👍
I bought mine back last summer and un boxed today, learning curve and im not off ground yet.
Turning the controller on is I did not see instructions for that connecting a phone is iffy
Hope to fly tomorrow
It is an easy to fly little drone. Enjoy it!
I've crashed twice but at least I got it off the ground my own fault thinking I know how to fly when I surely don't for anyone that's new the app has a little gift box upper right corner select one of those gifts it'll go to an email you'll get something back from I selected extra battery
Will be here today
Great video! I bought one as a beginner. I can't get the follow me feature to work. I am sure I am doing something wrong. I push the little man button and draw a box around me, but I don't know if I need to be doing anything else at that point to make it follow me. Do you have a suggestion? Thanks
It sounds like you're activating the tracking feature correctly. I'm not sure what the issue might be? Thank you for watching!
Thank you for this test. I have this drone and im very happy with it. It works as designed. One battery pack is poor, of course. But one thing....in US you dont need a registration. BUT: in the EU you have to do it! IN EU-Law you need a registration for UAS above 249 Gramm AND for drones with camera. Just for EU-Fan of your channel. ;-)
Thank you! This drone is a great bargain no matter what. 😀
Holy hell on earth
It's a great little drone!
Is there an emergency turn off motors? BECAUSE I TRIED and they stayed on, hard to grab it when its doing that, while turning it fights you.
The left stick all the way down usually does it.
Looks like a much better connection than the Atom SE! 👀
Way better Kris! The RC Saylors have a discount code that gets this one down to $109.99. A beginner will have a good experience with this drone.
all that needs is a 3 axis gimbal then it's a massive winner
It needs a gimbal so badly!
Hi sir, did you try to setup the transmitter in mode 1? Do you know how to exactly. The manual instruction make me wrong
I've never tried that. You may want to contact Holy Stone support.
I will answer myself, found it! First Switch on the drone, next push and get pressed the picture Switch during switch on the emitter. After some Times the emitter display "mode R". Finaly confirm by release and pushing the picture Button again. This process IS very very different from the manual .....
@@IdahoQuadcopter yes, made it. But I found by multiple testings. I put my results in the coms
The video and photos actually appear to be pretty good despite not having a gimbal and considering the price.
I agree Lauren. I saw no jello, and absolutely no frame dropping.
Maybe I missed it but what is the screen on the remote for?
I should have shown that more. It just shows the drone telemetry.
OH NO! Not another Holy Stone! My first drone was a Holy Stone! Sounds like a great song 🎵 title!
Ha! This one's not bad John!
Absolutely. For the cost of an Air 3 BATTERY!
😅🎶
what phone are you using. I bought this but app would not work with my android.
The HS Fly app.
It’s $199 now. seems like a great lil drone
I've seen it as cheap as $108 Mr. Johnnie.
What aftermarket remote/radio works with this drone
I do not know.
Great review like always, but the wrong drone.,sorry to say, but the walkera t210 mini would make a better, and more Interesting review, for about the same price! So please Mrs Marcus can you do us a favor and do a video on the walkera t210 mini???? From one of your Loyal fan,thanks!
Maybe they'll send me one for review.
What is the best app to use for this particular drone?
HS Fly.
I had a few. Companies like Holy Stone sell more drones for DJI than anything else. If you get the bug you will be buying a DJI drone in a few weeks. It can become an addiction.
Yes, this little drone will get a lot of people started.
Wonder if the controller will work with the hs720g
You'd have to ask Holy Stone. I doubt it though.
So it only zooms on the phone screen?
Yeah, I noticed that too. 🙂 Strange indeeed.
Hi Marcus my friend 👋😀👍.
Not bad a pretty good drone. It may not be stable in the video,but it has good color quality and long range.
The photos look great. Holystone has really come a long way on there drones.
Hope you had a wonderful day and feeling great.
I have a question Sir.
I bought 2 DJI mini 2 batteries. I tried to charge them up,but they are just flashing all lights.
I'm not sure what happened to them. Is there anything I can do to get them to charge?
Thank you so very much and God bless. Have a great week my friend and everyone
Thank you, Shane! It's a good drone for the money.
What app were you using?
HS Fly.
ありがとうございます😊
Thank you for watching!
Is it possible to buy another battery
You might try Amazon.
what does 2.7 30fps video look like?
I didn't try it.
I believe the instruction manual says it may take 40 seconds to connect
Yes, it takes a while, but it does connect.
Marcus, Thanks for the review. Good stuff!
QUESTION: What display device are you using in this video that is attached to the controller? Is it a cellphone or mini tablet? Manufacturer name and model number please? Looks like the perfect size and would work for me if it's within my retiree budget. My iPhone 14 display is too small for an old fella like me. Also in the video I noticed the cable between the controller and display device is disconnected and hanging free. Were you able to fly without the cable being connected?
The HS360S was my first drone. I recently ordered the HS720R (three-axis gimbal) and should be here next week.) Sure wish the HS720R was compatible with the HS360S controller and APP! I really like the HS360S controller's display and the 'feel of the controls'.). Also IMHO....the HS Fly APP is more user friendly than the Ophelia GO APP used by the HS720R.
Thanks again!
Jack
Thank you! I was using my iPhone 14 as well. If I had the cable disconnected it was a mistake. You do need to fly with the cable intact.
Is the controllers screen a touch screen?
This HS is not bad for the price, but of course you get what you paid for. The video looks pretty decent until you start flying it around. once flying around it was about as stable as my first $50 SYMA drone. I can't say it's not good for the price, however you might not enjoy the hobby at all after watching your video. On a strict budget. Go for it!!!
Yes, this one is for beginners, or those that are not worried about stable video.
@@IdahoQuadcopter You're the best Marcus! 😯
Ours keeps on saying max distance when its not really that far away....im sure that can be fixed in the settings....have not got that far yet ....my 8 year old has been flying it really well to never fly one before.....
Yes, it's a great flying drone! 👍
Not bad for the money....we figured it all out today....deff will cover some distance for sure...I was surprised
I guess that you could use software to steady out the video. All in all I would say not to waist your money. So far the DJI mini pro 3, which is not the latest version, might be the best way to go. Having said that, I think the quality of the video from this Holy Stone is spot on great. The video is just too jerky to be usable. Okay, so other than this drone, which one really competes with DJI mini pro 3/4?
Yes, this little drone is screaming, "I need a gimbal"! 😁
great video on this drone but I'd rather get a DJI 2 Minne SE
Good choice!
It says it may take up to forty seconds to pair, and they are not kidding. Most people think it's not pairing bit it is, just let it be and soon it will say GPS.
HolyStone is offering a free battery. When you fire up your HS360S, you will see a banner for a free battery. If not call them.
They will want a screenshot of your product review and one of the seller review, submit them and your new free battery is on the way.
You say this is a great starter drone, where as I started with a no name brand Chinese knockoff, then moved up to 4DRC, which I still like to fly, then on to HolyStone.
Great tip about a free battery. 👍
😎🤝
Thank you Jesus!
Hey Marcus Crawford
👍
@@IdahoQuadcopter how are you
What?
Marcus I just ordered one on Amazon for $108 this morning your link is bogus look at some of the other YT videos out already about this.
Send me that purchase link for $108 Jim. I'll use it in my video description. I'm always interested in getting folks the best deal.
@@IdahoQuadcopter tried looking for your email and was unable to find it. Really didn't want to show a others channel discount here. $80 off + the $10 coupon Amazon
@@JimJensen Hit me up at idahoquadcopter@yahoo.com
Excellent (and quite fair) review, Marcus. One correction though - you are not an old man!!! I'm a few years younger and I too have trouble reading those manuals!!
Ha! That damn small print! 😂
My video recording on this drone is horrible and i dont know whats wrong i recorded to my phone using the app and its all pixelated 😢i dont know what im doing wrong
For best quality save to the SD card.
@@IdahoQuadcopter but I only have a phone
If you are a 107 you have to Regester all your drone regardless of its weight.
This drone is aimed at beginners and recreational fliers. 👍
Nice review buddy! Isn't that amazing, a cheap drone like this can have a telemetry screen on the remote, but dji can't do it? Makes no sense lol...
I saw another deal that takes it down to $109.99. It's a great first drone.
good starter drone for the beginner on a budget, brushless motors, gps & a bag. but don't show em a mini 3 pro or they will sulk.
Ha! Yep, it's no Mini 3 Pro for sure. 😀
You are still better off buying a cheaper DJI mini drone if you want to see if you like the hobby.
I never had the holy stone hs360s I mite get it for christmas
Nice, I hope Santa brings you one! 🎅
You drove the price up to $199.99-$10.00=$189.99 with your review.
If you also use the discount code I supplied, it gets it down to $159.99.
@@IdahoQuadcopter Thanks, but I think that I will wait until the HS360S Pro comes out.
An interesting video. This drone looked like a cheapo imitation of a DJI. A beginner would be better off putting that money towards a DJI mini 2, or Mini 3 pro. otherwise they end up buying both the cheapo and a DJI. as they will be so impressed with the concept of flying a drone., then end up spending more money in the long run. Buy cheap, buy twice. The dark colour of this drone is not particularly nice either. My very first drone is a DJI Air 2 which I have had for nearly 2 years, that’s how I began, I bought a mini 2 about three months ago, both are very good drones. Laws are different in the US than here in UK. The uk government wants money from every drone pilot each year , we have to pay for a operator ID each year, (a registration number ) The same number is used each year. ‘We can only fly sub 250g drones near buildings and people, but in the countryside / coast you can fly the heavier, more powerful drones . But we do not have to record the location where we take off from , yet . Maybe the US government will charge all US drone users a registration fee in the future.
Yes, those drone regs are always changing. 👍
If DJI is your thing, personally I'll never, ever buy Chinese.
$200 and no gimbal? Not even a 2 axis gimbal? Amazon currently has the Fimi X8 mini V1 for $200. Way better craft.
I've seen it as cheap as $108.
That would probably be worth it then!@@IdahoQuadcopter
Maybe a catastrophe but get her up
You can get this for under $120
Unsually Holy Stone posts an instant coupon on Amazon that will bring the price below $120.
Great video and effort from you but again....
...those budget drones might be good to get into the hobby of flying drones and this guy seems to be flying OK but the video is way too jerky to use it for anything. Just watching it makes you dizzy! So if you are happy to just fly a drone and do not need any video, this drone might be right for you. But if you want any kind of picture or video forget it! The HS360S might be OK to practise your flying skills and the range and flight time both look good. Just don´t think you could use it for anything more than that!
I agree Cliff, the video is just not much without a gimbal. I will say however, I see no jello, and there was no frame dropping at all. I encouraged Holy Stone to put a gimbal on this one.
@@IdahoQuadcopter With a gimbal and then maybe at a 100 $ higher price it would indeed be a drone that could scare DJI. 😉 A sub-250 with reasonable video quality (good enough for YT, at least) and acceptable flight time and range for under 300.- $ would surely be a winner!
They are selling that same drone on TikTok for $40
It must be a copy!
I doubt it.
It is definitely not the same drone or it is a scam
I wouldn't trust any $40.drone on TikTok way too many horror stories
Yeah.Probably a fiver on Temu.😂
Good grief...read the instructions first. Your lack of preparation is just burning your battery life.
I understand my vlogging style isn't for everyone. Half Chrome does a great review here. ua-cam.com/video/bYEWhrL1DyQ/v-deo.html
This review did not to justice to the HS360S Drone. You make it look very cheap and difficult when most of the problems were due to you not following the simple directions. First you started the drone then decided to attach your phone and start the app. You read that it takes about 40 seconds to connect then complained after five seconds. Then you skipped the proper calibration. I had never touched a drone in my life and had this thing up and flying around the neighborhood in 15 minutes. Not a single problem.
I wish I had your talent for flying drones. 🙂
Well I guess I have no interest in this drone. Here is a guy that flies drones all the time and he seems to have had a very bad time getting the drone up and running. I guess this drone is too complicated.
For the price it's not a bad little drone. 👍
Oh if only it had a Gimble.....
🙂 So true!!
Well you can get it with a gimbal. The SJRC F5S Pro Plus. Only then it is $230 and over 300 grams. This Holy Stone HS3605 is the SJRC F5.
And I like the fact it does not have a fragile gimbal. So it is easier to carry in your pocket or bike bag.
What I don't like is the follow-me being string type and not compass type. It will only follow from behind where you can't see it. And the app (SJRC as we now know) does not have a dynamic homepoint update option. So very unfortunately this makes it useless as a hiker/biker drone. I really wonder why these drone manufacturers have so much trouble getting it right. Has zero to do with the price. My $130 L109 Pro does everything perfectly. I wish the video was as good as on this Holy Stone. I rather have a drone that does what I want it to do, then a super camera and gimbal but no footage at all.
@@driewiel Gimble covers provided will protect the gimble....as will putting the drone in its case.
@@gmivisualsjason3729 obviously you never hike or bike. Hikers and bikers never use the case to save space and weight. They all put it in a bag.. And gimbal covers often easily fall off.
@@driewiel I do both.....
Holy crape batman this drone is awful.....don't waste your 150.00 double it up and find your self a DJI mini 2 SE......That's it just my opinion take it as you like, Peace out.......
You missed the point of the video, so many even the $339 for the Mini 2 SE is out of reach. Thank you for stopping by.
@@IdahoQuadcopter Not a beginner drone. Just a budget drone!
no gimbal ! it is not worth
It flies so much better than any C-Fly drone that I've ever tested. 🙂 It does need a gimbal badly.
Marcus,that was the worst review I've ever seen you do.I think you should have familiarized yourself with the drone before you flew it,as you used up all your battery power before you even launched it. It won't launch with the camera down,and you didn't recalibrate the level when you restarted it. I think you should have attached that instruction card before you began.I've been following you for years and I felt I was watching a comedy. How about flying it a few times and creating a new review??
Thank you for watching. I appreciate your patronage.
With this as my introduction to the channel it was pretty rough makes me feel like i can get more thought out reviews elsewhere. This just seems thrown together like he doesn't care about the done and is doing the review just because.
@@theskateguard7693 And yet you watched. Thank you!
This looks like a very good drone for the price
It's priced right for sure. 👍
It’s junk