DJI Mavic 3 vs Holy Stone HS360S

Holy Stone HS360 Review

Holy Stone HS360 Review

Pros:

• Works with Android and iOS
• Includes carrying case, two batteries, extra propellers
• USB-C charging for flight batteries

Cons:

• Poor image and video quality
• Heavy, requires FAA registration
• Unreliable battery life estimates
• Wobbles, drifts in flight
• Limited transmission range
• Low construction quality

Key Points:

• Price: $269
• 2.5K camera, folding design
• Inconsistent flight performance
• Basic, insecure app
• Non-rechargeable controller (uses AAA batteries)
• No obstacle detection
• Short control range (200 feet)
• Battery life claims (23 min) vs. reality (13 min)

Bottom Line: Not a good value despite low price; better alternatives available like DJI Mini SE and DJI Mini 2.

Holystone HS360S drone review

Holystone HS360S Drone Review

What is it?

• Upgrade to HS360
• Weight: 249g (no FAA registration needed)

Features:

• 20 min flight time per battery
• 4K video @ 20fps
• Shock-mounted, motorized camera
• GPS & optical flow stabilization
• Multiple shooting modes

What’s in the box?

• Drone, transmitter, battery, airfoils, cables, cover, joysticks, instructions

Specs:

• Folded: 141x94x56mm, Unfolded: 297x215x56mm
• 1500mAh Li-Po battery, 3-hour charge time
• Max distance: 6562-9842 ft
• Photo: 3840x2160P, Video: 4K@20fps, 1280x720P@20fps

Design:

• Foldable, plastic build
• No low-light arm lights
• Bright status lights, GPS, altimeter, compass

Setup:

• Simple charging and app setup
• USB-C connection, requires 10W charger
• No lanyard tether

Operation:

• Easy to use, stable hover
• Multiple flight modes, GPS tracking
• Return-to-home feature

Performance:

• Fun features, some inconsistencies
• Camera: contrast and brightness issues
• Good for beginners, stable and easy to fly

Pros:

• Many features, stable, good return-to-home

Cons:

• No timestamps on media, camera filter and contrast issues

Price: $159.99 Where to buy: Amazon

Holystone HS360S

Holystone HS360S Drone

• Class: 250g entry-level
• Camera: 4K, no mechanical gimbal, motion in videos
• Controller: DJI-like repeater mode, 3000m range
• Flight Time: 18-22 mins

Specifications:

• Weight: 249g (8.78 oz)
• Dimensions: Folded: 1419456 mm, Unfolded: 29721556 mm
• Photo Resolution: 3840 x 2160P
• Video Resolution: 3840 x 2160P@20fps / 2976 x 1680P@30fps
• Lens Angle: FOV 85°
• Battery: 2S 7.4V 1500mAh Lithium-ion Polymer

Holy Stone HS360S drone review

Holy Stone HS360S Drone Review

Price: $240 (US, 2 batteries), £230 (UK, 1 battery)

Weight: 249 g
Dimensions: Folded 141x94x56 mm, Unfolded 297x215x56 mm
Battery: 1500mAh Li-ion, 20 min flight time
Video Resolution: 4K @ 20 fps, 2.7K @ 30 fps
Modes: Camera, Normal, Sport
Range: 3000 m

Pros:

• Lightweight, no FAA registration needed in the US.
• Folding design, easy storage.
• Good build quality for price.
• Basic, easy-to-use camera.
• Useful features: GPS, Optical Flow, Return to Home, Follow Me, Timelapse, Panorama.
• Well-designed controller with removable sticks.

Cons:

• Basic camera, heavy processing, no image stabilization.
• Shorter flight time (~15 min in real use).
• UK version comes with one battery.
• Not ideal for advanced photography or videography.

Alternatives:

• Potensic Atom SE: 2-axis gimbal, 4K EIS.
• Potensic Atom: 3-axis gimbal, better camera control.
• DJI Mini 3: Best performance and image quality, higher budget needed.