Holy Stone HS360E Long Range GPS FPV Explorer Drone Flight Test Review

This small lightweight GPS drone has electronic image stabilization (EIS), true 4K 30 fps video, 6 km range, and a very strong FPV signal. It makes a great long range FPV explorer camera drone. Find it here and use coupon code ZEUQBLXX to GET IT FOR 50% OFF! https://amzn.to/4cTBJnU (Coupon code expire 9/30/2024)

Pros
Small folding drone with carrying case for maximum portability.
Weighs only 247 grams with battery. Does not require registration or remote ID (RID) in most countries.
Brushless motors for durability.
7.4V 2000mah LiPo battery provides about 25 minutes of flight time.
GPS provides auto hover, and automatic return to home and landing on command, loss of signal, and low battery.
Optical flow system for indoor stabilized flight.
Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) provides electronically stabilized video without the need for a multi axis stabilized gimbal. This provides weight savings, along with improved flight time as the battery does not need to power a gimbal.
True 4K camera with video resolution of pixels at 30 fps. Takes still photos at 3840 x 2160 or 4000 x 3000 pixel resolution.
Camera has electonic zoom capability, and records zoomed video or photos directly to your drone's memory card.
High resolution video and photos are recorded to an onboard TF memory card. Video and photos are also recorded to your phone, at lower resolution.
Flight controller has a built-in signal relay to provide extended control and FPV ranges of up to 6 km. But remember that many countries do not allow you to fly a drone at such ranges. In reality, this feature is meant to provide for strong control and FPV signals in areas of high clutter or interference.
FPV video and control signals are sent to your phone using On-The-Go (OTG) cables, eliminating the need for WiFi connection.
Real time FPV in-flight video and advanced flight control features are available through the "HS Fly" app available on Google Play here https://bit.ly/HSFly and the Apple App Store here https://apple.co/3QLYmTJ. The app provides advanced flight modes of circle me, follow me (visual and GPS), waypoints, spiral, up and away, and rocket.

Cons
The drone only has electronic image stabilization, and does not have mechanical leveling of the camera (as with a multi axis stabilized gimbal). If flown on a windy day, the video may be tilted as the drone tilts to fight the wind. Unfortunately, EIS alone is unable to correct this tilt.
The app crashed on me during the flight. Not sure why? To regain signal, I had to land and restart both the drone and the controller.


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