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Holy Stone HS160 Shadow FPV RC Drone with 720P HD Wi Fi Camera Live Video Feed 2 4GHz 6 Axis Gyro Quadcopter for Kids Beginners Altitude Hold One Key Start Foldable Arms Bonus Battery
Last Updated: January 4, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.2
SCORE
/10
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1000
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HDTV 720p
RESOLUTION
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WIFI
500 mAh
BATTERY CAPACITY
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Ease of Use
152easy to use, drone, fly, easy to control, easy
+96%
-4%
" ... Easy instructions helped with all the setup, including the camera. ... "
" ... easy to get started. ... "
" ... I am new to this hobby and found this drone to be very user friendly. ... The App is simple to use ... Overall I would recomend this drone to anyone wanting something simple and easy to use. ... "
" ... The instructions are easy to understand and make the whole process easier. ... "
" ... It works well and it's easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use for beginner to the drone world! ... "
" ... The controls are easy to operate and the camera is pretty cool. ... "
" ... Easy set up and instructions. ... "
Battery Life
122batteries, battery life, minutes, drone, charge
+67%
-33%
" ... Battery life shorter than expected. ... "
" ... One battery had no issues, however one had about .5 battery life of the other. ... "
" ... Nice it comes with 2 batteries and offer for a third free battery. ... "
" ... The batteries take 8000 years to charge. ... "
" ... Have to be patient with the battery charging process which takes time. ... "
" ... the battery (comes with 2) lasts about 2-5 minutes depending on how you fly it. ... "
" ... So it's a good drone. ... "
" ... Low battery life but super fun to fly! ... "
For Kids
120son, year old son, christmas, fun, year old
+97%
-3%
" ... Excellent first drone experience for this 56 year old kid! ... "
" ... great quad for beginners! ... "
" ... My kids are really happy. ... "
" ... This has turned my husband into a child again. ... "
" ... We bought this for our college son for Christmas. ... "
" ... Our 11 and 12 year olds absolutely love theirs! ... "
" ... I recieved this drone for Christmas and I love it. ... "
" ... I bought this for my son and he absolutely loved it. ... "
Camera
81pictures, camera, videos, video, takes
+96%
-4%
" ... Otherwise it does fly and gives you a decent picture through its camera. ... "
" ... Also has decent camera. ... "
" ... Camera is of surprisingly good quality. ... "
" ... Great beginner drone with camera. ... "
" ... More if the lights are turned off and less if the camera/video is on. ... "
" ... the camera has really great quality and its really fast. ... "
" ... Otherwise, the camera is very good quality and streams to your phone, with triggering photos/videos from the controller. ... "
" ... Video and still shots are pretty good. ... "
Price
80money, drone, worth, waste, value
+83%
-18%
" ... Best deal ever! ... "
" ... I would highly recommend this to anyone thinking about getting a drone of this size and price range. ... "
" ... Money well spent. ... "
" ... For the price, this toy works well. ... "
" ... For those who want to buy a product with a fair price. ... "
" ... You cannot go wrong with this technology at this price point. ... "
" ... I would recommend to anyone that is considering. ... "
" ... This is the best starter drone on the market. ... "
As Gift
63gift, present, birthday, son, drone
+95%
-5%
" ... Got this for my husband for Christmas and he loves it! ... "
" ... I ordered this product as a Christmas gift and it was wonderfully received! ... "
" ... This spunky little drone is one of my daughter's favorite Christmas presents. ... "
" ... This replacement drone is working great and my son is getting to enjoy his Christmas gift. ... "
" ... I bought this for my son and he absolutely loved it. ... "
" ... Got it as a birthday present. ... "
" ... I got this as a Christmas present for myself. ... "
" ... I bought this for my boyfriend or christmas. ... "
For Fun
61drone, lots of fun, fun to fly, learn, fly
+100%
" ... It is fun to play with. ... "
" ... :) Fun to fly, company and easy to learn. ... "
" ... Having lots of fun with the HS160. ... "
" ... it's lots of fun!! ... "
" ... Lots of fun with it . ... "
" ... Fun little drone that handles well. ... "
" ... A fun little drone to learn and play with. ... "
" ... It's good fun once you get the hang of it. ... "
Setup
59setup, flying, fly, understand, easy to setup
+95%
-5%
" ... Very smooth controls and clear instructions. ... "
" ... I liked the box set up it looked verry professional ... "
" ... Easy to setup and fly for first time users . ... "
" ... easy to set up and get started flying. ... "
" ... Easy set up and simple to fly. ... "
" ... Easy instructions helped with all the setup, including the camera. ... "
" ... First, some assembly required. ... "
" ... After that, flying was a breeze. ... "
Build Quality
56cheaply made, broke, drone, propeller, landing
+63%
-38%
" ... I did make some hard landings (on grass) with no damage to the drone so it is pretty durable. ... "
" ... The item was well protected. ... Very well built and durable. ... "
" ... Folds up very easily while still maintaining the heft to be durable enough for frequent use. ... "
" ... I am glad that it is durable. ... "
" ... Good news is this thing is durable. ... "
" ... Otherwise, it’s been solid. ... "
" ... Be aware of solid floor ... "
" ... I had seen this model at Amazon before and really like the folding arms for the propellers, this makes the whole unit much smaller and compact without giving up any power! ... "
Product Reliability
44stopped, flew, crashes, started, first
+41%
-59%
" ... is it a defective drone? ... "
" ... The second drone worked for 1 minute and then refused to turn off (unless battery was taken out). ... "
" ... Already on day 3 and one motor stopped working. ... Left front just stopped and won't work. ... "
" ... So far flew it about 5 times. ... Of course I still crashed it. ... Went over flipped it over and took off again. ... Every time we use it I thought no way has it been six minutes but we always have a started videoing at take off and usually a little over 6 minutes is what you get. ... "
" ... The hovering function does not work correctly. ... "
" ... Worked 5 minutes and one propeller won't turn on. ... "
" ... Just unboxed it and used it for the first & last time. ... "
" ... Well first of all, this is my first drone and I expected crashes. ... "
Marketplace
44contacted, seller, described, company, exactly
+75%
-25%
" ... The seller contacted us immediately and sent a new one that worked. ... "
" ... REALLY A UPRIGHT COMPANY ♥️ ... "
" ... ***update*** within 3 hours of posting my review we were contacted by HolyStone. ... "
" ... but it came exactly as described. ... "
" ... Plus, it comes with some extras that are in described in the description. ... "
" ... A great company to deal with, they make ordering easy and Amazon ships so fast! ... "
" ... just received the replacement for my initial purchase. ... "
" ... no big deal). ... "
Size
44pocket, drone, folds, small, lightweight
+98%
-2%
" ... The Drone is really fun and super compact! ... "
" ... The fact it folds to a small compact size and can be operated by the phone with an app makes it easy to carry, and unnecessary to carry the transmitter with you. ... "
" ... It’s an awesome small convient size. ... Can fit in your pocket!! ... "
" ... It is light, and really does fit in your pocket (in a soft carrying bag). ... "
" ... I like the fact that it folds up and is small enough to put in your pocket. ... "
" ... This drone is super compact and lightweight. ... "
" ... This drone is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and folds up neatly enough to fit in your pocket. ... "
" ... The fact that it folds up makes it easy to transport. ... "
Controls
40controls, button, easy to control, drone, fly
+75%
-25%
" ... I liked the landing button and the speed to increase. ... "
" ... Control landing allows for precision “on the dime” so to speak. ... "
" ... The unit should hover if you release the controls, but that assumes you have perfectly trimmed the machine in advance. ... "
" ... It’s easy to fly due to the fact it keeps the same altitude automatically. ... "
" ... Easy to operate and control. ... "
" ... Easy to learn how to control. ... "
" ... I did like how easy it was to start up and to use and understand the controls. ... "
" ... The controls are responsive. ... "
Apps
39drone, works great, works, google, downloaded
+74%
-26%
" ... The app is easy to install, and it only took a few minutes to get confident. ... "
" ... I really like the Holystone app that works with the camera. ... "
" ... The app is great. ... "
" ... Downloaded the app, Paired WiFi on phone to drone . ... "
" ... It was easy to get started and the phone app works good. ... "
" ... Also it hovers very well and very controllable and the camera is very good with the app ... "
" ... The video is stored under the app name. ... "
" ... Many feature via the phone app ... "
Charging
35battery, batteries, charging, charged, drone
+60%
-40%
" ... looks cool that’s about it had a full charged battery but keeps on dropping like a rock. ... "
" ... Charger has full charge indicator, charges quickly. ... "
" ... I knew this before purchasing so not a surprise, I would just like to see it get at least 20-30 minutes on a charge (you get what you pay for though) the 500mah batteries for this size of a drone can only last so long. ... "
" ... A nine-year-old headed up and running without a fly within a few minutes after charging the battery. ... "
" ... It's smaller and lighter than a Galaxy S8. ... The batteries take 8000 years to charge. ... User recs: Buy like 6 batteries and chargers. ... "
" ... You’ll be up and running quickly once the battery is charged. ... "
" ... The charger works like this: plug charger into power, see RED light. ... Any sane configuration would have a light on to indicate that the thing is working while charging, and a different color LED to indicate charge completed. ... If the manufacturer is reading this: How about RED slow-blinking for charging, and Green steady for good to go? ... "
" ... Came with one charging cable and two batteries. ... "
For Travel
34drone, flights, indoor, flight time, outside
+85%
-15%
" ... After we were scolded, we too our adventures outside. ... The brief flight time we had was awesome. ... "
" ... I found this drone a delight to fly and will look forward to taking it on vacation at the beach. ... "
" ... A little lightweight for a drone so i havent taken it outside yet, but for flying indoors this thing is great! ... "
" ... First flight, picture and video! ... "
" ... First flight and initial impressions are OUTSTADING! ... "
" ... My comment is based on my virgin flight indoor. ... "
" ... I liked the drone for its ease of use, as well as the pretty good flight times. ... "
" ... Overall, the controls were fantastic but we were so sad that he lost it on its first flight. ... "
Video Playback
26good, videos, drone, quality, smartphone
+96%
-4%
" ... Video quality is decent and the drone controls great. ... "
" ... Seamless operation and good video quality. ... "
" ... It is cool to see the live video. ... "
" ... this is a very steady drone for taking videos ... "
" ... it also takes good video. ... "
" ... The video is amazing. ... "
" ... The video quality may not be up to professional standards but it's good for my use. ... "
" ... First flight, picture and video! ... "
Device Compatibility
26app, phone, drone, wifi, paired
+58%
-42%
" ... Good imaging when you link up on phone, but haven’t tried using tablet or iPad yet. ... "
" ... It was easy to get started and the phone app works good. ... "
" ... I like not having to pair it with a phone always. ... It also transfers my videos straight to my phone. ... "
" ... Good product, if too hard having app issues download the holy ups app it works better and u have to connect it to the wifi on the drone and the password is in the manual ... "
" ... It's not a cinema platform. ... "
" ... Easy to link to your phone. ... "
" ... It was easy to connect and worked well, although haven’t recorded pictures and video yet. ... "
" ... The app for my iPhone synced right up with the drone and taking pictures and video was very easy. ... "
Fit
26drone, altitude hold, pocket, hold, works great
+73%
-27%
" ... It is light, and really does fit in your pocket (in a soft carrying bag). ... "
" ... A log book, carry bag for the drone along with the controller and phone holder. ... "
" ... Time will tell if this one holds up. ... "
" ... Also, good luck fitting a large phone in the bracket! ... "
" ... It really does fit in your pocket too. ... "
" ... I like the folding arms. ... "
" ... This drone is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and folds up neatly enough to fit in your pocket. ... "
" ... My husband said it flew nicely. ... "
Features
21headless mode, mode, many features, light, led lights
+90%
-10%
" ... It has many features that can be turned off or on, depending upon your skill. ... "
" ... It would be nice if it comes with home return feature. ... "
" ... Setting it up is easy, just pops open into fly-mode. ... "
" ... Lots of awesome features like headless mode. ... "
" ... Love the hover mode. ... "
" ... It is very small and I was surprised how light it is. ... "
" ... I am amazed that it has so many features for drone that is $100. ... "
" ... I specifically like the trim feature that allows you to adjust it in the air if it starts to drift. ... "
Picture Quality
20quality, video, pictures, clear, image
+95%
-5%
" ... Pictures are nice and clear but that’s about it. ... "
" ... Video and photos clear. ... "
" ... The videos are good quality! ... "
" ... It was awesome flying inside, and the picture quality was great. ... "
" ... First flight, picture and video! ... It was very easy and took no time to keep it in the air to take a picture. ... "
" ... The signal was stronger than I have experienced with other drones, and the picture quality was top notch. ... "
" ... The picture quality is appropriate for the product category, and the product flies just fine. ... "
" ... Picture quality is ok as long as your not moving fast. ... "
Design
19sleek design, looks cool, cool, forward, sleek
+84%
-16%
" ... Look forward to getting the shadow in the air! ... "
" ... However,for the money and the fun this little guy provides. ... "
" ... My 14 year old son had a great time flying it and it has a very nice compact, sleek design as well as great handling and is very easy for younger users to control. ... "
" ... for starters I love the compact design. ... "
" ... Otherwise, it’s been solid. ... "
" ... The sleek design makes it easy to fly and fun to play with! ... "
" ... Construction looks to be of good quality and durable materials. ... "
" ... I think it looks cool just hovering too! ... "
Remote
17drone, control, takes, easy to control, connect
+59%
-41%
" ... Like I said 1st drone so I am trying to get the hang of directional control. ... "
" ... It takes time to learn to control the drone, I crashed it a few times but so far it still works well. ... "
" ... Thanks The control unit is larger than some other copters and is very easy to learn and has different speeds for ease in learning to fly, especially indoors. ... "
" ... Responds well to the remote. ... "
" ... This drone is my first flying remote control vehicle I've ever had and it has endured me learning to fly it without breaking. ... "
" ... I like this drone because it is easy to control. ... "
" ... Control of the drone is easy, but will take some getting used too. ... "
" ... This is our fifth drone, so we've flown quite a few. ... "
Overall performance
16stable, smooth, steady, speeds, highest
+94%
-6%
" ... I’ve crashed it A LOT and it’s still going strong without any signs of performance degradation. ... "
" ... It’s amazing how tiny it is, yet still flies smooth. ... "
" ... very smooth flying. ... "
" ... It is also incredibly stable. ... "
" ... Has 4 speed settings and is fast enough to test the skills of even experienced pilots. ... "
" ... Has different speeds and is fun to fly. ... "
" ... This is a great quad copter for the value. ... "
" ... It also has 4 speed settings and is pretty fast at the highest speed, great to hone your flying skills! ... "
Returns
16sending, returned, immediately, back, would
+25%
-75%
" ... I returned it after one day. ... "
" ... Returned for the 2nd time. ... "
" ... I wish I could return this item ... "
" ... should offer a return policy due to the holidays . ... "
" ... It is just sitting in the box, regret not sending it back. ... "
" ... I will be SendIng it back. ... "
" ... I've flown the unit several times and would love to send it back for a refund but not sure if that is doable at this point. ... "
" ... I will be returning. ... "
Delivery
13box, well packaged, today, time, quite
+85%
-15%
" ... Just received my package today and flew for the first time. ... "
" ... I received a “Welcome” email from them the day It was delivered. ... "
" ... I received my hs160 and quickly assembled it. ... "
" ... I was quite impressed when I took it out of the box. ... "
" ... Shipped on time. ... "
" ... My HS160 arrived today, which I was anxiously waiting for it to arrive. ... "
" ... it was also extremely well packaged with a very well thought out box. ... "
" ... Shipping was fast. ... "
Wifi
13drone, wi fi, connect, pair, via
+54%
-46%
" ... Just remember to reconnect to the drones WiFi after each flight. ... "
" ... Oh WiFi pics are great too. ... "
" ... Used it's own wifi signal for camera ... "
" ... It does it well, Wi-Fi cam works very well. ... "
" ... The drone has its own wifi broadcast which you just have to 'know' that's how it works, but otherwise, it works great! ... "
" ... It uses wi-fi, but the drone is the wi-fi source, so you must connect the phone wi-fi to the drone every time the unit is started. ... "
" ... The thing I like the most about the drone is that it has a Wi-Fi in so that I can connect my phone and see what is going on with the drone. ... "
Comfort
13hands, joystick, folding arms, fits, feels
+77%
-23%
" ... I like the folding arms. ... "
" ... It is stable and feels precise when flying inside. ... "
" ... Only took about 10 minutes to be comfortable with it. ... "
" ... I decided to return it and found this one, it is very comfortable to store, it flies great, much easier to maneuver and a lot easier to carry and bring places. ... "
" ... The joystick controller is light and feels good in the hands. ... "
" ... The collapsing arms are convenient which make it easily portable and fits in my pocket. ... "
" ... It's cute, designed nicely and the folding arms are a nice touch. ... "
" ... I thought it would be a little difficult for him to fly but he loves it. ... "
User Manual
12instructions, read, written, well, understand
+83%
-17%
" ... Very smooth controls and clear instructions. ... "
" ... Description on here is correct. ... "
" ... This unit is easy to use with very clear instructions. ... "
" ... I’m still pretty new to this but it was easy to fly right out the box, please make sure you read the manual first! ... "
" ... The included instructions are clear and the controls are very intuitive. ... "
" ... The instructions were easy to follow and understand. ... "
" ... The manual is written well and there is a lot of info in it. ... "
" ... Easy instructions especially for a noob like me. ... "
Product As Described
12exactly, smaller, picture, misleading, shows
+58%
-42%
" ... Plus, it comes with some extras that are in described in the description. ... "
" ... The picture shows it next to the controller with the cell phone next to it which leads you to believe it is much larger than you would think. ... "
" ... but it came exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... I got exactly what I expected. ... "
" ... It performs exactly as described. ... "
" ... bought it based on the reviews and is exactly what’s described . ... "
Network
12signal, meters, trees, tree, range
+75%
-25%
" ... Used it's own wifi signal for camera ... "
" ... Hit the top of a tree that had to be 80 ft up. ... "
" ... Have had a blast flying this around the house. ... "
" ... Durable, good range (about 60m with no obstructions before signal fades) easy set up, easy controls, and great price for it all. ... "
" ... I was getting at least 90 meters in every direction in an open location. ... If it's windy you'll lose it about 50 feet up. ... "
" ... Despite my several crashes into walls and trees it’s works perfectly. ... "
" ... The video signal is great. ... "
" ... The last time it was seen it was heading east at about maybe 200 ft . ... "
Capacity
11ft, flying, wind, house, tree
+91%
-9%
" ... After we were scolded, we too our adventures outside. ... "
" ... Hit the top of a tree that had to be 80 ft up. ... "
" ... The last time it was seen it was heading east at about maybe 200 ft . ... "
" ... Great size for flying in the house. ... "
" ... with one work shed on the property . ... "
" ... Have had a blast flying this around the house. ... "
" ... If it's windy you'll lose it about 50 feet up. ... "
" ... Only problem was keeping him from flying it around in the house!! ... "
Video Recording
11good, quality, decent, price, camera
+91%
-9%
" ... takes great video. ... "
" ... Video reception good. ... "
" ... it also takes good video. ... "
" ... decent video recording and picture taking . ... "
" ... The video quality is very good. ... "
" ... Very good video quality. ... "
" ... Video is good. ... "
" ... The video transmission is decent quality. ... "
Software Platform
10google, apps, android, updated, software
+60%
-40%
" ... The app works fine , however it could improve in some ways. ... "
" ... I love that you can use an iOS app to view the built in camera and if you want to control it. ... I love that you can save photos and videos to your iPhone using the iOS app. ... "
" ... App on phone is easy to set up. ... "
" ... I am running Windows 10. ... "
" ... I am able to install both apps to different OS's and so far they are working fine. ... "
Lagging
7crashes, started, lag, thought, takes
+29%
-71%
" ... The camera has a lot of lag. ... "
" ... Every time we use it I thought no way has it been six minutes but we always have a started videoing at take off and usually a little over 6 minutes is what you get. ... "
" ... The biggest issue is the poor connection between the drone and the user it takes several attempts to connect to it and once you do pray because you only get on chance. ... "
" ... I have 7 different drones, this one stops working from very little crashes. ... "
Packing
7compact, well packaged, well, nice, clean
+100%
" ... Packaging is top notch. ... "
" ... The packaging is pretty rad. ... "
" ... Packaging is nice and compact and well though out. ... "
" ... The packaging was very unique and compact. ... "
" ... The packaging was VERY neat and clean. ... "
Hair
7blade, trim, x, stone, holy
+71%
-29%
" ... So I use the fly trim 2 keep it as centered as possible. ... "
" ... I was flighting over grass. ... "
" ... Trimming is done with the right cross-pad, and has no fine detail on the trim. ... "
" ... There is no damage to the blade or leg? ... "
" ... glad I already have a shaved head). ... "
Cooling
7little, drone, pretty, get, cold
+86%
-14%
" ... It was simply cool . ... "
" ... It’s pretty cool. ... "
" ... and it looks wicked cool! ... "
" ... I was able to get it in the air and fly around the room for a little while just to get a feel for the controls. ... "
" ... Cool miniture drone. ... "
" ... Very cool little drone, its my first one and I really like it. ... "
Gaming
6game, drone, controller, since, got
+83%
-17%
" ... The controller has a nice, video game feel. ... "
" ... I recommend it to other rookies who are looking to get in on the drone game. ... "
" ... He loved it and really enjoyed playing with it for the entire day he had it. ... And what a game it was ... "
" ... My son hasn’t been this excited about a gift since he got Xbox. ... "
" ... My boyfriend loves this drone. ... "
Defective Delivery
5broken, received, quite, product, one
+20%
-80%
" ... Item may be awesome but didn’t get to try it because it arrived used and seal broken. ... "
" ... There are no replacement parts provided in the package, for this type of failure. ... "
" ... I recieved what appears to be an already USED product that did not even function correctly . ... "
" ... It crashed and a part was broken. ... "
Storage
5spare, space, pocket, parts, fit
+80%
-20%
" ... It is light, and really does fit in your pocket (in a soft carrying bag). ... "
" ... The juxtaposition while hovering is - stand still, allowing you to easily maintain height, freeing you up to maneuver. ... "
" ... It worked right out of the box, after a couple of minutes you get the hang of it (need some space inside) sofar so good. ... "
" ... Now I have lots of spare parts. ... "
Resolution
4signal, quality, drone
+75%
-25%
" ... Video is circa 2002 webcam quality. ... "
" ... The video signal is great. ... "
" ... This has been my first experience using a drone and I am hooked! ... "
Freebies
4drone, price
+100%
" ... It's a wonderful starter drone! ... "
" ... A great starter drone for the price. ... "
" ... I screwed up buying spare parts that were suggested. ... "
" ... Great tattoo kit. ... "
Cables
4charging cable, charge, battery, batteries, work
+50%
-50%
" ... It has a built in red light on the usb cable when nothing is plugged into it, and when the battery is plugged in to charge it turns off the light. ... "
" ... Only one of them may work or both may not work due to the bad USB-charging cable. ... "
Cleaning
4clean, easy
+100%
" ... It is a clean looking drone for the price. ... "
" ... grit your teeth and go . ... "
" ... Clean, simple packaging, easy to understand instructions, and the drone itself has a very James Bond feel to it. ... "
" ... The packaging was VERY neat and clean. ... "
Volume
3battery life
+67%
-33%
" ... Small but powerful. ... "
" ... This thing is a blast. ... "
Sound Quality
3loud, hear, battery life
+33%
-67%
" ... The rear light propellor motor was making a screeching noise so I changed the prop out. ... "
" ... It is a little loud and the battery life could be longer. ... "
Display Clarity
3+67%
-33%
" ... The camera is great, seeing real time images is awesome and helps me practice flying with just the screen. ... "
" ... Great boxing display. ... "
Lens
3works, lens, focus, adjustable
+100%
" ... Still works and I was able to sort of fix it by opening it up and resetting the lens. ... "
" ... In a next iteration, an adjustable focus camera would be nice. ... "
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Specifications
Battery
Battery Capacity: 500 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
Display
Resolution: HDTV 720p