I had the same problem and solved it. This is what worked for me. Before the motors will unlock, you need to press the "return to home" button on the controller. It's the 3rd button to the right on the controller. I think the logic of this is that this button initially sets the GPS location at takeoff so that it knows where "home" is. So, the motors do not unlock unless this button is pressed even if you are in optical mode. Look on page 17 of the manual.... "please short press the Return to Home button..." Hope this helps, worked for me.
@@IrixGuy Ok, I just did tried this short procedure to unlock the motors. (forget the HS application for this test) 1) Power on the drone 2) Power on the controller 3) Pair the controller and drone by pushing the left joystick up and then down. The green light on the controller should stop flashing and be solid green 4) Press the third button on the controller. (Return to home) 5) Unlock the motors. Push up on the left joystick to start the motors. They will idle and then eventually stop. (Or, press the left joystick down to stop them.). The other method of unlocking the motors using both joysticks works as well. I verified this process twice and it works. Let me know. Added Edit: I did some further research on the internet on this problem. I found this in a amazon answers forum.. "you have to have at least 3 bars of GPS signal before it will unlock. Hold the drone over head just to get a GPS signal, then put it back on the ground and it will unlock and take off. That's what's been not letting it unlock. " So, pressing the 3rd button on the controller gets it out of GPS mode and removes the dependency on GPS for the motors to start. My drone takes about 1-2 minutes to get a GPS lock outdoors.
You should when you open up the re.ote is unfold the aerial underneath the remote do your set ups then to unlock the drone, hold remote and push both joysticks diagonally down towards the middle at about 45 degrees or just the left joystick only, up briefly, the motors will then rotate hit take off
Just checked out Holy Stone's quickstart video. There's a "pair controller to drone by pushing left stick up and down" instruction before you can lift off. Might explain what was seen.
What your doing is right.. however before you unlock the drone make sure to press the Return home button from the controller until the status on the drone light change from red to yellow if it's on optical mode or green if it's on GPS mode.. after that then you can do the unlock mode.
Not telling ya what to do, but I have the same drone and you need to read the instructions fully 1st before just trying to fly it. Hold the 2 joysticks down to the corners like like the instructions say. I have to lightly roll them from 6-5oclock and 5-4 o'clock. Also read the INSTRUCTIONS!!! UNDERSTAND WHAT THE LIGHTS MEAN ON THE DRONE, YOU'LL GET IT
I've tried everything. The owner's manual, videos from others and Google search. Nothing that I found enabled me to make it work =(. I don't have an Android device but some people said that they encountered this with iOS but it worked fine with Android.
@@IrixGuy Well the videos I have seen they have pulled both joysticks towards yourself in an inward angle to unlock drone, I will confirm once I receive the drone I ordered.
1. You didn't pair the controller. 2. You didn't extend the controller antenna. 3. From what I saw, you didn't watch the app to confirm the rotational calibrations. I have one of these coming for Christmas; everything I've learned I learned from other videos...?
Has your camera stopped working yet? I’ve had two 175D’s and the ability to remotely control the cameras “just quit.” I have come to the conclusion that Holy Stones are not worth what they cost. For a little more $ you can get a DJI. They are clearly the best in all regards. I have three of them now. And now you can pick up a DJI Mini 2SE for about $250. Check it out. You’ll never regret it.
I could never get mine off of the ground :( I’ve been flying DJI since Phantom 1 but also dabbled with Parrot Bebop, Parrot Anafi, GoPro Karma Drone and Yuneec Typhoon H. None of those even come close to DJI in performance. I wish that DJI has a healthy competitor but unfortunately they do not. Feel free to subscribe and check out all of my other drone videos too!
How to fly a drone 101. Lesson #1 Buy yourself a fancy green shirt and blue shorts. Lesson #2 make sure you have the latest Iphone, Lesson #3 Buy yourself an Orange takeoff and landing site. Lesson #4 Do not record yourself if you are a complete idiot!
I've got the standard HS175 and the main reason for not being able to unlock the drone is the Wi-Fi isn't connected to the drone. I would set mine up near the house and the Wi-Fi would log back into my router.
Turn on Drone Turn on controller On the controller push left stick up and down then both left and right sticks down and to the left Connect phone to the holy stone wifi Launch app Go through the calibration process Wait for the GPS to show green in left hand corner of the screen Now left and right sticks towards the center of the controller at 45 degrees Rotors should be unlocked and start up. Now you can take off
I’ve performed these steps but will try again from another location. Thank you so much for the feedback and stay tuned for another Holy Stone field test video hopefully very soon! #HolyStone
@@IrixGuy Your welcome. I have this drone for maybe 4 months now. Really like it. Had similar issues getting the motors unlocked initially but once you get the sequence down you should not have that issue again. Not sure that Video resolution can be changed. It will take pictures in 4K with the SD card installed. Video, if I am not mistaken, is 2.7K. I have not come across an option to alter the video and picture resolution.
I could tell that you didn’t properly calibrate it initially. You must spin it on its axis horizontally until it tells you that’s complete, then vertically until that’s complete. The diagram will tell you when you’re successful. I haven’t even flown mine yet but I did sit at my desk for about two hours reading and trying till I finally got it working correctly. Maybe you can, but there’s no way in hell I’d ever just take something that complicated out and expect it to work immediately. I just inherently know it’ll be tricky for a dummy like me.
I’ve been flying drones since DJI Phantom 1 and could never get this one airborne unfortunately. Congrats for figuring out how to make yours work! Drones should not be this difficult!
@@IrixGuy dou dont push the stix lkike a pushbutton u drag them to lowest part of their travel thsan inward it will work if u do it properly or i'll buy ur 175d for junk cheaply
Maybe a faulty Drone as you seem to be following the guides correctly. You need to have at least 3 bars of the GPS signal to unlock, Left control stick to 5 o-clock position, right control stick to 7 o-clock position. Hope this can help.
I got this drone and on 2nd day, when it is flying around 16mtrs height, suddenly, GPS mode is lost (I've been flying in the middle of the city) , a lil bit of gust came from the other side and the drone flew off without control and fell into the lake 500mtrs away. Auto return home function when out of range or 'return to home' button didn't work at all. I had a very shitty experience and NO DRONE NOW. I'd recommend not to buy these unreliable products. Better save up and get a DJI.
You're doing the calibration wrong. Look at the manual carefully or watch CAPTAIN DRONE videos. Also don't unlock in gps mode. Do it in optical mode, then switch to gps. Also read the manual carefully at home, lol.
@IrixGuy I did. But calibration is all wrong, trust me. Sometimes just reading the manual is not enough. Do your research, look at other start up videos for the same drone.
Hi first turn on drone then turn on the controller push up down both joysticks to the left to set the gyros then turn on the Wi-Fi then go to the app Collaborated and then push both joysticks down to the middle damn push up and you’re all set
I try to give the others a chance and still want to make this one work. However, DJI has things mastered with both apps and hardware. They do cost significantly more though.
Worst review ever,make your homework before making one! I've got it to work just by reading instructions that came within the box,and is my first drone...lol
@@IrixGuy I was watching you turn the pages in the manual. You weren't flipping back far enough. I purchased mine a little later than you did so I don't know if the manual is exactly the same. But the instructions for pairing the drone with the controller is on page 15, step "10.3- Pairing" in my manual. This is before you do any of the calibrations.
This must be frustrating, i had an issue where it kept say i did not have enough memory when i clearly did. Holy stone need to get there act together to product reliable drones and software
I had the same problem and solved it. This is what worked for me.
Before the motors will unlock, you need to press the "return to home" button on the controller. It's the 3rd button to the right on the controller. I think the logic of this is that this button initially sets the GPS location at takeoff so that it knows where "home" is. So, the motors do not unlock unless this button is pressed even if you are in optical mode. Look on page 17 of the manual.... "please short press the Return to Home button..."
Hope this helps, worked for me.
Thanks for sharing but I tried that and that unfortunately didn't work either =(
@@IrixGuy
Ok, I just did tried this short procedure to unlock the motors. (forget the HS application for this test)
1) Power on the drone
2) Power on the controller
3) Pair the controller and drone by pushing the left joystick up and then down. The green light on the controller should stop flashing and be solid green
4) Press the third button on the controller. (Return to home)
5) Unlock the motors. Push up on the left joystick to start the motors. They will idle and then eventually stop. (Or, press the left joystick down to stop them.). The other method of unlocking the motors using both joysticks works as well.
I verified this process twice and it works. Let me know.
Added Edit: I did some further research on the internet on this problem. I found this in a amazon answers forum..
"you have to have at least 3 bars of GPS signal before it will unlock. Hold the drone over head just to get a GPS signal, then put it back on the ground and it will unlock and take off. That's what's been not letting it unlock. "
So, pressing the 3rd button on the controller gets it out of GPS mode and removes the dependency on GPS for the motors to start.
My drone takes about 1-2 minutes to get a GPS lock outdoors.
i found that out by trial and error too, up till then it just wouldn't start
What is most interesting is...he actually put this video on the internet.....
I post what happens and never post an “edited to look good” experience. Thanks for the feedback and welcome to my channel!
You should when you open up the re.ote is unfold the aerial underneath the remote do your set ups then to unlock the drone, hold remote and push both joysticks diagonally down towards the middle at about 45 degrees or just the left joystick only, up briefly, the motors will then rotate hit take off
Thank you bro truly! I felt a bit inferior at work today and you just made me feel so much better!
Thanks for the... "How Not To" video.....especially when you were turning around with the drone! ... too Funny!
LOL funny thing is, it never worked :(
Just checked out Holy Stone's quickstart video. There's a "pair controller to drone by pushing left stick up and down" instruction before you can lift off. Might explain what was seen.
Thanks!
What your doing is right.. however before you unlock the drone make sure to press the Return home button from the controller until the status on the drone light change from red to yellow if it's on optical mode or green if it's on GPS mode.. after that then you can do the unlock mode.
Thanks but that didn't work either =(
Not telling ya what to do, but I have the same drone and you need to read the instructions fully 1st before just trying to fly it. Hold the 2 joysticks down to the corners like like the instructions say. I have to lightly roll them from 6-5oclock and 5-4 o'clock. Also read the INSTRUCTIONS!!! UNDERSTAND WHAT THE LIGHTS MEAN ON THE DRONE, YOU'LL GET IT
You didnt flip up the antenna found at back of controller.hope this helps
Its fake it has nothing in it. Not on this model. Look at a tear down of it, it has no cables or nothing there
Check out the other videos that took their time to read the manual and test before posting!
I've tried everything. The owner's manual, videos from others and Google search. Nothing that I found enabled me to make it work =(. I don't have an Android device but some people said that they encountered this with iOS but it worked fine with Android.
@@IrixGuy Well the videos I have seen they have pulled both joysticks towards yourself in an inward angle to unlock drone, I will confirm once I receive the drone I ordered.
I have one these models... I know exactly what that issue was but I looked through the comments and saw that it's been addressed already!😅👍🏽
What is it
Why didn't you just type what you know?
you didn't do a proper compass calibration hold it up chest height then rotate it until it says verticle do the same put it on level ground . . .
Shoot that thing with a 12 gauge. Go back to DJI
Are you shooting with the Sony A7SIII for 4k 60fps?
LOL. I’m using the A7RIV 4K30.
From 8:10 , I was pleased to hear that train horn 💤
I also didn't see him let the antenna up
1. You didn't pair the controller.
2. You didn't extend the controller antenna.
3. From what I saw, you didn't watch the app to confirm the rotational calibrations.
I have one of these coming for Christmas; everything I've learned I learned from other videos...?
Best of luck! A lot of people have had positive things to say about this drone. Thanks for the feedback but mine would never get airborne.
Has your camera stopped working yet? I’ve had two 175D’s and the ability to remotely control the cameras “just quit.” I have come to the conclusion that Holy Stones are not worth what they cost. For a little more $ you can get a DJI. They are clearly the best in all regards. I have three of them now. And now you can pick up a DJI Mini 2SE for about $250. Check it out. You’ll never regret it.
I could never get mine off of the ground :( I’ve been flying DJI since Phantom 1 but also dabbled with Parrot Bebop, Parrot Anafi, GoPro Karma Drone and Yuneec Typhoon H. None of those even come close to DJI in performance. I wish that DJI has a healthy competitor but unfortunately they do not. Feel free to subscribe and check out all of my other drone videos too!
How to fly a drone 101. Lesson #1 Buy yourself a fancy green shirt and blue shorts. Lesson #2 make sure you have the latest Iphone, Lesson #3 Buy yourself an Orange takeoff and landing site. Lesson #4 Do not record yourself if you are a complete idiot!
LOL those are funny tips but I record with Sony Alpha instead of iPhone. Also, always be barefoot 🦶 or flip-flops worst case.
Need to pull antenna out
Press the return home button!
You're rotating your body and not the drone. Curious as I have never seen that before.
I've got the standard HS175 and the main reason for not being able to unlock the drone is the Wi-Fi isn't connected to the drone. I would set mine up near the house and the Wi-Fi would log back into my router.
Xiaomi phone?
Maybe if you spin around some more with it lol
LOL
😅
Yes but I did what he said and it works great like it
You cannot hold the two joysticks down, it's gotta be a short press. Edit: don't remember seeing pair between remote and the drone. Good luck 👌
I just ordered this drone…Hope I don’t go through this..Did you get it to work in another video?
Check out my second flight video
Maybe it's the calibration, you rotated the drone around YOUR axis, not the drones axis.
I have this model drone. You have to wait until you get a GPS lock and green lights on the drone before you can fly.
I waited about 30 minutes :(
@@IrixGuy Either the drone's GPS module was defective or GPS signal is terrible in that area for some reason.
It’s a no fly zone in that park. Drone well not start. Check rules of the air space.
Actually it’s not a park and it’s unrestricted Class G airspace :)
Need to pair both...plus you did the calibration wrong.
How so? Thanks!
I never saw him parting the controller to the drone that has to be done first
Everybody is having problems with this drone lol 😆
This is why you test the drone before doing an actual video lol
Mine would never get airborne.
Turn on Drone
Turn on controller
On the controller push left stick up and down then both left and right sticks down and to the left
Connect phone to the holy stone wifi
Launch app
Go through the calibration process
Wait for the GPS to show green in left hand corner of the screen
Now left and right sticks towards the center of the controller at 45 degrees
Rotors should be unlocked and start up.
Now you can take off
I’ve performed these steps but will try again from another location. Thank you so much for the feedback and stay tuned for another Holy Stone field test video hopefully very soon! #HolyStone
@@IrixGuy Your welcome. I have this drone for maybe 4 months now. Really like it. Had similar issues getting the motors unlocked initially but once you get the sequence down you should not have that issue again. Not sure that Video resolution can be changed. It will take pictures in 4K with the SD card installed. Video, if I am not mistaken, is 2.7K. I have not come across an option to alter the video and picture resolution.
@@IrixGuy ua-cam.com/video/-yfxhH3i21I/v-deo.html
you getting the Mavic 3?? what cha think about the possibilities? what are the differences? --thanks!
No, it is way overpriced. You? #Mavic3
I could tell that you didn’t properly calibrate it initially. You must spin it on its axis horizontally until it tells you that’s complete, then vertically until that’s complete. The diagram will tell you when you’re successful. I haven’t even flown mine yet but I did sit at my desk for about two hours reading and trying till I finally got it working correctly. Maybe you can, but there’s no way in hell I’d ever just take something that complicated out and expect it to work immediately. I just inherently know it’ll be tricky for a dummy like me.
I’ve been flying drones since DJI Phantom 1 and could never get this one airborne unfortunately. Congrats for figuring out how to make yours work! Drones should not be this difficult!
Read the manual BEFORe doing a demo, ya think?
I brought the manual to BOTH field test videos :)
Dude read the directions fully you have tocalibrate it correctly
Check out my second flight video too. I read the instructions.
left stick down +inwards right stick down +inwards or down and towards each other ARMS then next time disarms motors!
Didn’t work for mine :(
@@IrixGuy dou dont push the stix lkike a pushbutton u drag them to lowest part of their travel thsan inward it will work if u do it properly or i'll buy ur 175d for junk cheaply
I think you're just too dizzy from calibrating😅
Highly plausible :)
Gotta be calibrated the right way for it to work
It never worked I tried everything suggested in manual and from others :(
Hi go video setup hs175d the with the guy that’s holy stone game changer he show you how to get it working I have same drone
Cool. Did you have this same problem the first time too?
I changed phones ! Use an android and it worked
Awesome! It must be an iOS app issue. Thanks for sharing!
Maybe a faulty Drone as you seem to be following the guides correctly. You need to have at least 3 bars of the GPS signal to unlock,
Left control stick to 5 o-clock position, right control stick to 7 o-clock position. Hope this can help.
I'm starting to think that. I'm hoping that someone may know of a solution. I'm going to try it again from a different location.
Must be complicated.
It’s really not hard it’s take some knowledge
I tried everything and nothing worked. First-party instructions and third-party advice too =(
I got this drone and on 2nd day, when it is flying around 16mtrs height, suddenly, GPS mode is lost (I've been flying in the middle of the city) , a lil bit of gust came from the other side and the drone flew off without control and fell into the lake 500mtrs away. Auto return home function when out of range or 'return to home' button didn't work at all. I had a very shitty experience and NO DRONE NOW. I'd recommend not to buy these unreliable products. Better save up and get a DJI.
That is disappointing. I could never get mine to leave the ground.
The reason you cannot unlock the device maybe because you are too far away from it. Very dessapointed.
It was definitely disappointing.
You're doing the calibration wrong. Look at the manual carefully or watch CAPTAIN DRONE videos. Also don't unlock in gps mode. Do it in optical mode, then switch to gps. Also read the manual carefully at home, lol.
LOL this wasn't due to failing to read the manual. Check out my second flight video too! Thanks!
@IrixGuy I did. But calibration is all wrong, trust me. Sometimes just reading the manual is not enough. Do your research, look at other start up videos for the same drone.
Hi I have the same drone, once you get that message press home ,then the up lever on the right
Awesome! I'm going to attempt to fly her again. Thank you!
Great to see another drone video.I’m sure you will get it worked out soon
I hope so too. Thanks!
Hi first turn on drone then turn on the controller push up down both joysticks to the left to set the gyros then turn on the Wi-Fi then go to the app Collaborated and then push both joysticks down to the middle damn push up and you’re all set
I dis that but will try it again. I wonder if there is a way to factory reset this drone?
Did you ever get it to fly
I will try again soon. Thanks!
It's not that hard to work this, should have read operating manual before you did anything.
Check out my second video too. I had the manual in my hands =(
Another reason to stick with DJI. They have the best software. Nice to see you reviewing other drones but they pretty much all fail except dji.
I try to give the others a chance and still want to make this one work. However, DJI has things mastered with both apps and hardware. They do cost significantly more though.
Press home then press the left joy stick
SWEET! I'm going to try that. Thank you!
Thats a "real life video" thanks for posting it ...anyway lol.
You bet
boloooooooo
I would search on youtube how to fix that drone. Too bad it wouldn't take off for halloween, Its almost here?
That's the problem, I've searched and searched but have found nothing that works =(. Happy Halloween Weekend! #Halloween 🔪
@@IrixGuy I would get your money back and get another drone to try? I only have one drone now, the dji fpv drone. I sold my dji mavic 2 zoom!
You didn't pair the controller 🎮
I did because the camera was able to be controller by the controller.
@@IrixGuy phone did control the camera not the controller itself :D
Good try though 😮
Thanks 😅
I want to come and help you.. if you book my flight ✈️
I feel sleep.
please unlock the drone first ... still better then the typhoon H 🤣
LOL The Tie Foon Hayche! I had forgotten about that one :)
🤦
Too much time spent trying to understand how to use it
Yes and this was only my first attempt. Check out my second video too.
Worst review ever,make your homework before making one!
I've got it to work just by reading instructions that came within the box,and is my first drone...lol
I’m glad that yours works because mine did not. Check out my other video too.
I kept screaming to the video you have to pair the controller with the drone the very first step! You weren't doing everything by the book.
LOL well, I read the owner’s manual
@@IrixGuy I was watching you turn the pages in the manual. You weren't flipping back far enough. I purchased mine a little later than you did so I don't know if the manual is exactly the same. But the instructions for pairing the drone with the controller is on page 15, step "10.3- Pairing" in my manual. This is before you do any of the calibrations.
This must be frustrating, i had an issue where it kept say i did not have enough memory when i clearly did. Holy stone need to get there act together to product reliable drones and software
It is indeed. I followed the owner’s manual precisely.
It’s really not hard just take some knowledge