Holy Stone HS175D | A 215 Gram GPS Drone

Thank you to Holy Stone for providing the drone for review.

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I am an FAA Part 107 sUAS Certificate holder. While FUN is always the objective for me, I also believe in adherence to the rules set forth in order to fly safely and smartly.

Timestamps
0:00 Footage from the drone
0:40 Overview
1:30 Size comparison to the DJI Mini 2
3:15 Close-up look at the HS175D
5:00 Flight test begins
5:20 Gyro and compass calibration
7:20 App functionality
9:00 How to arm/disarm the motors
9:27 Photo sample
9:48 Auto-takeoff (let's launch the drone!)
10:24 Demonstration of low and high speeds
11:34 Camera tilt demonstration
12:00 Hover stability
13:00 Let's take it up and get some altitude
13:39 Footage samples
16:28 Return to home test
17:40 "Intelligent" flight modes
18:35 Circle/orbit mode
20:08 Follow me mode
22:16 Waypoints
26:35 Walk around the drone in the air
27:35 High speed - can it fly sporty?
29:18 Low voltage return to home failsafe
30:22 Explanation of Optical Mode
31:00 Low speed - can you get smooth footage?
33:17 The skeeters were getting bad
33:45 Pros and Cons

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[astrotan]

Just picked up this drone after watching this video. Lot of these comments are wrong about this drone, I think some people just expect too much of this drone when its budget. From my experience it's an amazing drone and it does handle wind pretty well from my experience. Great little drone to start my videography and drone photography and just general learning on how to fly a drone with a camera and with live video from the phone. Thanks for making the video!

[djthechef]

1st and foremost, great coverage on the review, fair and honest assessment of the drone.

2nd, all the drone snobs either forgot what its like to fly a budget drone or never had one as they place their DJI or mavic on a pedestal and look down on the rest. I think they should pick up 60 to 80 dollar drone that doesn't have a stabilizing gimble, no flight features, only a 10 minute flight time, having to manually adjust trim constantly and then compare that to this drone and their top tier drone. This drone goes leaps and bounds for double the price of the cheapest budget drone with a camera. In retro spec this drone has some major features that won't break the bank.

Lastly, everyone wants that Bently or that lambo, those Air Jordan's, newest iPhone, but you know what, not everyone can afford it. This is close enough. In my opinion cheaper drones make better pilots because they don't have all the safety sensors, auto features that the top tier drones have.

[fj]

Thank you for detailed review. I just bought this model as my first drone and you covered all the features in a manner that beginner like me appreciates before flying it for the first time.

[emilyfoster]

This is the best video of this Drone I have found thus far. I have watched like 20 plus videos. Great job thank you! Very helpful.

[CD]

Thanks for the thorough review. I just bought this HS175D as my first drone, and the video gave a nice overview of the features, and I what I can likely expect. It was particularly helpful how you included the app-display-view as well as the camera view in your video for most of the flight. The manual (if you can call it that) doesn't explain much (CON). After my first few flights, my greatest PRO is battery life, getting a consistent 20-22 minutes of flight time per battery (x2).

[Wheatlands-Family-Adventures]

Just got one of these drones. Think it’s great for beginners. Ty for the review 👍👍

[andrewstewart]

Thanks for producing a professional review video. So many people who do reviews I can’t stand to watch. their one hand on their camera and one trying to manipulate the item they are reviewing drives me nuts.

[GPWitteveen]

Informative, honest, helpful visuals and observations from experience, too. Since you are not far from the airport, there could be drone blocking signals affecting your max height (look up the map of altitude above ground restrictions: 100' or 200' or full 400' allowances). People wanting piloting experience will benefit from this drone. Online exercises to gain 'muscle memory' are worth mentioning, too, like the one by "UAV Coach." After getting skilled in piloting, then comes the need to frame could photo (or video) compositions. Once mastering pilot & photo skills, then it makes sense to move up to pricier gear. But for foundational flying and photography from the air, this one is a good one.

[KlemenPrepeluh]

I did stabilized footage in my review with in google photos app! It helped a lot, I must say! Nice job 👍 btw ( as always:) . Keep up the good work man!

[LaClippersFan]

Thanks for showing me how to use it better. And in moderate wind it still performs decently.

[tonym]

thanks for this comprehensive review and your valuable comments, considering this drone, as my first, looks pretty good for the price. 👍👍

[josemaltor]

You and Captain Drone are the only 2 on YouTube that I watch for drone reviews.

[memaggiesimpson]

i have the hs175d to and this drone is perfect i think
btw i love your videos

[dbibbyma]

Good review. Especial the bit about the 4k only for photos

[terrybartlett]

I like your presentation. Thanks It was very informative

[appleholic]

I can't wait to get mine up in the air.

[Miley-RayStewart]

How do you manage to change the video quality? Mine only takes 4k Pictures and 1080p Videos. How do I change the Videos to 4k as well?

[MrSphayes]

was anyone else waiting for the dog to piss on the drone, then run off yelping with his lipstick on fire

[iainmaule]

Thanks for this, helped me make up my mind to buy this model and I've no regrets.

[kurirooutdoors]

a quite helpful bro learn from how to choose my first drone thanks