Step #3: Turn the drone 90 degrees so that it is on its side, then spin it so that the propeller guards are perpendicular to the ground and rotating in a plane that is parallel to the ground. The second time you correctly spin the drone, the second pair of lights will cease flashing and turn white. So, the drone’s four lights—two of which are white and two of which are blue—are all solid and not flashing. Some people will prefer to get started with a more advanced and capable drone model, and there are two fantastic options that have similar specs, features, and functionality to one another. Plus, they’re both 249 g models, so although you’ll need to register as a drone operator in the U.S. and U.K., they’re great drones for beginners and more experienced drone pilots alike.

The DJI Go App is popular but there have been a lot of reports of issues with the apps stability. The image below the display from the M RC Pro app is an alternative which is actually made by the same developer and used when reviewing this drone. Holy Stone HS720E vs HS720 This is my first drone ever. I am watching a video to see how to fly it since I cannot make much sense from the user manual. I am hoping I will have a great time with this aircraft. Nani R. You will not be disappointed because this quadcopter comes with a real 4K HD camera with two-axis mechanical stabilization. And that is not all because it also comes with EIS – Electronic Image Stabilization. First, you have to unfold the controller. At the upper part are the antennae for Wi-Fi, then your phone holder, and at the lower part are the grip handles.

The 2-axis gimbal not just keeps the camera perfectly stable during flights, but also allows remote angle adjustment. You can remotely toggle from front view to ground view, perfect for roof and chimney inspection. Image quality is not outstanding but in its price range, you can’t expect something better. The Holy Stone HS720G drone is a mid-range drone that offers a good balance of features and performance for its price point. It comes equipped with a 4K camera that can capture high-quality video and photos and has a transmission range of up to 500 meters.

In the middle of the remote controller, there is a small LCD display. On the screen, you will see the flight distance, remaining battery voltage, height and speed of the drone at any given time. Flight Functions The Holy Stone HS720G is the best alternative to the HS700E. The HS720G can be considered a professional drone and a better alternative to more expensive drones. Switch on the drone’s battery. The battery’s lights will show the charge level; four lights indicate a full charge. Before successful pairing and calibration, the drone’s lights will flash white and pink/red. You should not even read this review if you expect a DJI-like range. Most WIFI drones, including the HS720G, don’t excel in this area. Max flight distance highly depends on the flight field and surrounding RF noise. During my test flights, I got a max range of 1100 meters range till RTH was triggered. When the distance was over 400 meters, the WIFI FPV signal started to have interruptions on my Samsung S21 phone. As the antennas on the RC are fake (no wire inside), is useless to try range extender signal boosters. Also, the manual suggests unfolding the antennas for best performance, which is quite a dummy. You’ll need a 5G 802.11ac wifi-capable mobile device (smartphone/tablet) to make the FPV work with this drone. To know whether you will get good value for your money, read the features and flight functions for the HS720G quadcopter in the upcoming sections.So, how does the drone fly? It flies well, as you would expect from a Holy Stone drone. It’s easy to operate as long as you operate in GPS mode; if you are an experienced drone pilot, you may switch off GPS and fly faster. The drone also holds up well in slightly windy conditions, although I would recommend beginners refrain from flying, where controlling the drone will be challenging. Holy Stone HS720G vs DJI Mini SE The drone also comes with an automatic return-to-home function; this safety feature can be activated manually via the remote controller or the app and is activated automatically whenever the drone loses connection or the battery gets low on charge.

The 2-speed mode means we can take the drone off of sport mode and slow down movements when needed. The Holy Stone HS720G flies well and the controls are the same as more advanced drones, so it provides a standard flying experience in this respect. As the connection between the controller, your smartphone, and the drone is through Wi-Fi, there is a tendency for the signal to be lost if you fly further than roughly 120 m at an altitude above 60m. You can fly higher with no signal loss when the drone is above the controller, but a combination of altitude and distance is the issue. This is another good function for a beginner drone. The drone will fly at the same height all the time. Just concentrate on the horizontal flight of the HS720G. Safety functions Out of the box you get one battery and a charger that can hold up to two batteries should you get another one. That may be a good idea since charge time is 5–7 hours, which is pretty standard for high capacity batteries at this price level. No need to fumble, wondering how to get the aircraft to takeoff. This is a good feature for a beginner pilot.

The general build quality of the HS720G is nice. I like the folding mechanism, but ground clearance could be higher. If you want to take off from grass, the gimbal will have problems with initialization. Be careful with rotating motors and propellers, and keep a distance to avoid ear damage by the drone’s nose. You can take 4K video at 30 FPS and photos at 3840 by 2160P when you store the footage in a TF card. If you store it in your mobile, the resolution drops to 1080P.