GPS Drone with Camera 4K for Adults - HS175D RC Quadcopter with Auto Return, Follow Me, Brushless Motor, Circle Fly, Waypoint Fly, Altitude Hold, Headless Mode, 46 Mins Long Flight

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Extremely difficult to set up and the functionalities are not as advertised. Go with the DJI collection instead

After using it few times, the drone goes to wrong direction until it hits something and can't be controlled even by following the instructions in their manual

We needed to get a better look at some problems on an inaccessible roof, and inspection companies quoted high numbers just to look. Buying a quality, entry-level drone which could do the job was an easy decision. After reading reviews of a number of under-$200 drones, we chose the HS175D, and are very satisfied with our decision. Amazon delivered in less than a day, and the drone was flying, well controlled by a novice operator, within an hour. After a bit of practice, the drone took high-definition photos of the roof in question, and the phots were of exceptional quality and fully met our needs. In the following days, we flew the drone just for the fun of it, and found it more than met our expectations gained from reading the specifications. This drone does exactly what the manufacturer says it does, nothing more, and nothing less. It is very easy to learn to fly it. Best to steer clear of trees and other high structures of course. One important learning--if you think you are losing control, let go of the control sticks. The drone will simply stop moving and hover where it is, while the operator regains his composure. While we are totally satisfied, there are a few comments which we will pass along to other new operators. This assumes you have downloaded the software for the drone according to the instructions provided, and have initiated that software on your phone. 1) For best photographic results, a separately purchased SD card is recommended. After taking photos or videos, it is best to remove the SD card and insert it directly into a computer (using an adapter that comes with the SD cards). Download the files into the computer, but do not delete them from the SD card. Then reinsert the SD card into the drone, and use the drone software to delete the files. 2) And there is a bug. SD cards formatted by the drone itself have some problem that prevents a Mac computer from reading them (although a PC will read them). The fix is simple: Format the SD card with the computer, not with the drone. If using a Mac, choose the MS-DOS (FAT) option. 3) While taking video with the drone, if you attempt to take a still picture, the video will stop. You'll need to restart it. Not surprisingly, you cannot take video and still pics at the same time. Further, we found while using an iPhone along with the manual controller, as recommended, that the "Take Video" button on the controller will start video, but it will stop on its own about a second later. So, you should use the "Take Video" button on the phone screen instead, which works as you would expect: Press once to start video, press again to stop. 4). If the top-right Botton on the phone screen (marked with a circular star) is pressed , a small screen with Chinese characters appears on the phone screen. I have no idea what these characters mean. But pressing this icon on the screen does bring up the controls for the maximum height and distance you wish to allow, and includes a "novice" mode switch, which keeps the drone quite close to the operator. While this fairly inexpensive drone does not have the 2- or 3-axis gimbals or automatic obstacle avoidance of pricier drones, it certainly is a solid performer. Battery life has been about 20 minutes, and the automatic return home on a low battery is a very good included feature. We must also comment on Holy Stone's service personnel. We've had several questions for them, and found them to be available, exceptionally accommodating, and willing to take the time to answer a newby's questions (probably for the N-th time). Well done, Holy Stone! So, if you are seeking a solid-performing drone for a reasonable cost, the HS175D is worth considering.

This is a great starter drone. It is easy to fly and the "Return to Home" feature works every time. Max height is 100 Metres (300 feet) and max distance is 500 metres (1500 feet) which was plenty for my enjoyment. It also has a "Safe Mode" which when engaged, will not allow the drone to fly more than 30 metres from where it took off from. It is also tough as I have crashed it twice with limited damage, though I did replace a cracked propeller which took 2 minutes and was included in the box as it came with a full set of replacements. Takes great pictures and video, which you easily toggle on the remote. If you do but a few suggestions....practice low flights in an open area and keep it on Safe Mode for your first try. If taking off from grass, get a board to rest the drone on as it has a low profile so the propellers can get tangled easily. Don't fly when its too windy as the Drone is smaller and can easily get off your intended flight path. Oh...and if using the phone holder on the remote, put your phone on first before turning on the remote as the Drone can start up with a simple movement of the joystick.

My eight year old son wanted a drone for his birthday and after purchasing one for a competitor which was a colossal failure, I had my doubts that anything at this price point would be effective. This Holy Stone HS175D was perfect as a replacement. The video is quite stable and my son can follow it along. It also has a beginner mode that limits it to 30m altitude and range and so that works really well for him. You can also change the speed which was great for a learner. He loves flying over the parks and the house taking photos and videos. Well worth the purchase.

The Holy Stone HS175D GPS Drone with 4K Camera is a popular choice for drone enthusiasts seeking a balance between advanced features, affordability, and ease of use. Designed for both beginners and experienced pilots, this model combines high-quality imaging capabilities with intelligent flight modes, making aerial photography and videography accessible to a wide range of users.

It's a great little drone but the set up is complex. Not once have I been able to pair the unit, set the compass and gyro, unlock the motors and fly in one sequence. I get fouled up at one step or another and have to repeat steps. Eventually it does all come together so I'm just chalking it up to my inexperience. Once it's all set, it performs very well. I haven't flown it over 45 meters altitude yet - and even that seems high ! I'm getting more comfortable with the controls every flight. I really like the one button take off and landing. The control toggles are easy to operate and the "take a picture button" is easily located. The drone hovers very nicely even in a slight wind. I live in a fairly windy area and so far so good. Also the GPS mode is good - the return to home feature worked well. For the price this drone has a lot of features you would expect on a higher priced unit. The photo stability feature of the more expensive models might be nice but the photo quality is very satisfactory to me. I'm having a lot of fun with it. A few photos are attached. They are reduced in size for the purposes of email but the originals are quite good. Also, the flight time per battery is excellent. Overall, I am very pleased with the HolyStone drone. My only negative comment would be about the complexity of the set up (calibration) each time I fly it - but again, I've always been successful in setting it up and I hope with practice that it will become easier to go through the steps.