Holy Stone HS450, Is This The Best Mini Drone For 2021? Review and Instructions!

Instructions and Review of The Holy Stone HS450! A Great Beginner Mini Drone! Just Released, Holy Stone Has Done It Again!
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  • @lmac100
    @lmac1002 жыл бұрын

    Man you saved me, my grandson is coming over, I told him I had something for him, he's 9 I got this thing and was bewilder, now I can show him a little and you know at 9 he can take from there, thanks so much, great vid.

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Leonard, that makes it worth it, thanks for watching!

  • @jimstandon1036
    @jimstandon10362 жыл бұрын

    Pretty Cool Little Drone

  • @seanstrange8604
    @seanstrange86042 жыл бұрын

    Yep! I have this one and it's perfect for zipping around. So easy to fly. Good starter drone.

  • @richardparkhouse9571
    @richardparkhouse95712 жыл бұрын

    Even when I'm not flying it I can't put it down I just love it 😅

  • @omarpopioco9997
    @omarpopioco99972 жыл бұрын

    I'm right there with you on the HS340 mini (the one at the end you displayed). It's so nimble! I could just practice drills doing hard U-Turns indoors back and forth... it's mesmerizing! It's so darn satisfying doing Speed-3 hard stop turns right before a near miss! And the battery is a decent 10-12 minutes, I can barely wait for the second battery to finish charging and fly around again. It really is one of the funnest Drones to fly especially indoors. Speed 3 is extremely fast, but also so responsive you can avoid any crash as quickly as your reflexes can react. It's cool that you rate it well. Most other reviews I've seen dont seem to give it the respect it deserves lol :) Cheers on your channel and review, Thanks!

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Omar! It is they best way to hone your skills!

  • @richardparkhouse9571
    @richardparkhouse95712 жыл бұрын

    I love it when you say it takes off and my dog will bark and it just happens 🤣

  • @richardparkhouse9571
    @richardparkhouse95712 жыл бұрын

    i just love it its teaching me the axis and control and also if you switch on the avoidance in a small room it just flies around on its own lol like a little hummingbird

  • @richardparkhouse9571

    @richardparkhouse9571

    2 жыл бұрын

    got an S171 pro from allcaca on amazon have you seen one ?

  • @datgleek278
    @datgleek2782 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. I love the battery port thing. Most mini drones have the wires that attach but this one doesn't!!

  • @kjvoller
    @kjvoller3 жыл бұрын

    I bought one of these after looking at your Chanel. Mainly because Though I have been flying drones for years, of all sorts, I was concerned that I wasn’t comfortable in doing turns, or flying in reverse orientation. Since practice with this drone, my confidence has increased bu about 75%. I used to just fly to get video shots, but beginning to really enjoying just flying. So would recommend this method of improving your flying. Much better than crashing my DJI or other expensive drones.

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kieth, thank you so much for this comment! This means a lot to me, I also struggled until I got a mini drone and just learned the orientation without having to think about it! You made my day!

  • @AkiraHDR50
    @AkiraHDR503 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, Just ordered one.

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wait till you see the next one, it really is amazing

  • @timdonovan8733
    @timdonovan87333 жыл бұрын

    I just received the HS 340 but just haven’t had much of a chance to fly it yet, too many honey do’s. Lol. I also recently purchased the HS510, but plan to learn on the 340 first, as I’m still a beginner. Love watching your videos! Very informative.

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tim, enjoy! Let me know if I can help in any way!

  • @lashondachapman1226
    @lashondachapman12263 жыл бұрын

    The mini is extremely neat at a great price for a newby.

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes it is! Wish they had those when we where kids!

  • @richardparkhouse9571
    @richardparkhouse95712 жыл бұрын

    jim you gotta get them to put a little camera on the 450 as well

  • @bobbylefebvre6298
    @bobbylefebvre62983 жыл бұрын

    I like mini drone

  • @danmcbride6258
    @danmcbride6258 Жыл бұрын

    I am looking forward to the new review in the Holy Stone $55.00 Drone

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    Жыл бұрын

    do you mean the HS430?

  • @despertandoconsciencia5901
    @despertandoconsciencia59012 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for your videos, I bought the 4DRC V20 and I am having a lot of fun as you told me, I would like you to advise me on another drone of this type, I was thinking between HS210, HS420 or HS450, or another that you would advise me at this price, I would like to buy another one before I start piloting my JJRC X17, the camera would not be important, thank you very much.

  • @richardparkhouse9571
    @richardparkhouse95712 жыл бұрын

    It's marvelous I'm sitting here flying it and waiting for my next mini to be delivered lol got a Vinci V8 coming I can't wait to rock that one lol I've given up the tobacco so my cigarette money gonna go weekly on a new mini drone lol twenty to thirty dollars that's like about twenty GBP I just can't believe the tech involved in these little flyers it's just overwhelming and I suppose it's exactly the same chips in the bigger ones if truth be known lol

  • @AkiraHDR50
    @AkiraHDR503 жыл бұрын

    Ok, firstly it arrived early. Testing for the first 30 minutes. It's brilliant, the control is so much better than the fizz. I can control it with ease. 9/10 only because I can't find spare batteries.

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Should come with Three, they look like little black bricks

  • @AkiraHDR50

    @AkiraHDR50

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@b4ugo I have them, I'm looking for spare batteries on the Web.

  • @JaceEntertainment

    @JaceEntertainment

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AkiraHDR50 amazon

  • @Cloudy-ji2xi
    @Cloudy-ji2xi Жыл бұрын

    This would be my dream drone if it had a camera

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    Жыл бұрын

    There are many to chose from in the Micro Mini Drone world, Happy New Year Cloudy!

  • @Cloudy-ji2xi

    @Cloudy-ji2xi

    Жыл бұрын

    @@b4ugo happy new year to you too 🎊

  • @CharlesGaluski
    @CharlesGaluski3 жыл бұрын

    I just finished watching your review of the DEERC 50. Since you've invited folks to comment on drones that they have bought, I'll comment here as I did buy this drone about a week ago or so. Sadly, I didn't have a good experience with this. I don't mean to knock on this drone or Holy Stone as a company I'm just relating my experience. I chose the HS450 because I loved the color and unusual design. I watched a bunch of video reviews on this drone too, and no one had anything bad to say about it. My first flight was great and I really loved it. I even liked the whine of the little motors. However, after my first flight, it started to become unstable. It would take off and immediately move toward me. Not just a little bit of drift, it was actively moving back toward me and to the left no matter where I launched it, even after syncing the gyro. I used Trim Mode many times to correct for this, but it never worked for more than a couple seconds. I was constantly having to fight against it to just get it to hover for a bit, never mind being able to fly it around a small room. I was suddenly really struggling with it. I had a lot of other problems with it that I won't get into here unless you ask me, but I had gotten to the point where I really felt like this wasn't just newbie pilot error, but it was defective. I got online with Amazon and they allowed me to return it. I contacted the folks at Holy Stone and they were great about it. They were willing to send me a new HS450 for free, but Amazon was expecting it back. Now, I am not sure what to do. I have considered another small beginner drone from Holy Stone, but it seems like all their small drones are primarily for inside, even the HS340 that you reviewed. Got any advice on a more robust drone that I can use as a trainer, but not be so small that it will get blown away in a breeze, regardless of brand?

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Charles, I had no troubles with the 450 but nothing flies better than the HS210, I talk about It in almost every video, I have crashed mine 1,000 time (literally) and I have never met any one that doesn’t live it. Fortunately you didn’t have a large financial commitment

  • @CharlesGaluski

    @CharlesGaluski

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@b4ugo Yes, James. I’ve watched several of your videos and I am really enjoying your channel. I agree that I should be learning the basics on a small drone. But isn’t the 210 mainly and indoors drone?

  • @michaelpemantel1970
    @michaelpemantel19702 жыл бұрын

    Michael Pemantel I say HolyStone makes great drones,& that I would gladly review drones for them.My name is Michael Pemantel & I live in Knox,NY.Hope I win because the drone that I have now isn't that good,already had a gear break after only 5 flights.It's a ZLL SG907 Pro,that I was gifted for Christmas.It flies well,takes good photos,but with the video is shaky.I'm looking to upgrade,but being disabled limits my funds to very little.I love photography,& have a good Canon digital camera,but I'm always looking to try something different,like "light painting",& motion blur.I like to think outside of the box,& I think that's why I received the drone.It also helps(for me)to relieve stress,& my grandson loves grandpa's "helicopter"😁Tried to tell him it's a drone,but 3yo boys know more than a 51yo man😂😂😂😂You & your wife have a great day,happy flying,& fly safe🚁PS.they really need a drone emoji😁 #wheresthedroneemoji Oh...I say HolyStone!

  • @DennisDinges
    @DennisDinges2 жыл бұрын

    I wished they make a much larger version with good 4k camera

  • @francoisbernier3240
    @francoisbernier32402 жыл бұрын

    Hi James, love your chanel and reviews! I was wonder witch drone is the most quiet out of the hs210 or the hs450? My appartement is very echo so I'm concerned about noise level.thanks a lot i will continue to watch... 😀

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    2 жыл бұрын

    I dont think you will have a problem with either, I like the way the 210 flies but the modular batteries on the 450 are nice, The 4DRC’ V8 is a little bigger and really loud, also the HS210 is only $20 on EBay right now, I just bought 4 more

  • @francoisbernier3240

    @francoisbernier3240

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@b4ugo thanks for the reply James i appreciate you getting back to me, i will try the 210.

  • @thomashwalker905
    @thomashwalker9052 жыл бұрын

    I am impressed with the review James made of the DEERC D50 drone and have purchased one. However he made no comment on the very short transmission distance of 50 metres. By this comment I wish to know how far this drone can be flown without loss of safe contact. Thanks James

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Actually the distance is 100 meters which is almost a football field, that’s about at the limit of “line is sight” anyway. Wi-Fi drones don’t have the range of GPS drones. That’s kinda why DJI got ride of the Spark which is still one of my favorite drones to fly! Thanks for watching! I don’t remember ever losing contact with the drone because I stayed in line of sight

  • @avi1009
    @avi1009 Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos, they are made in a very concise and professional way I want to ask you a question, what is the safest and most fun to fly for a child at the age of 8, a beginner Is the HS450 currently better than the S210? Or 4DRC V16 and SANROCK U61?

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    Жыл бұрын

    The 210 flies the best but the modular batteries are so much easier on the 450, that makes it a better drone. The Holytone 330 (same company) is on sale now, might be the best. I like the Sanrock over the 4DRC

  • @nickbaker4285
    @nickbaker42852 жыл бұрын

    100% True this is a fantastic learning drone, I have bashed this into walls furniture, and many other objects, just pick it up and fly again no damage, this is my first drone and truly a great learning experience. I am looking at progressing to better drone carry out surveys, is there a drone that you would recommend, that does not break the bank But can get me moving forward towards a career in drone surveying ??

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Look at getting a used DJI Phantom4, I use bought a P4 Pro (1 inch sensor) for $400, just make sure it flies, buy in person, not eBay or mail. I just got a Zenmuse X4 camera and a secound Inspire2 for $2,500. That’s a steal, would be 6-7 new. This is great for mapping.

  • @cliffordwiebe7853
    @cliffordwiebe78533 жыл бұрын

    Good review. Drone is fun, but it won't maintain altitude.

  • @jeffcomalander1698
    @jeffcomalander1698 Жыл бұрын

    james i almost bought the hs450 but u said nothing in the reveiw about a camera and i need a realy good one plus obsticle avoidence n so much more.

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    Жыл бұрын

    It does not have a camera, and the obstacle avoidance kinda works sometimes, this is just a fun mini-drone to learn to fly, it flies great

  • @flogtwo
    @flogtwo2 жыл бұрын

    If I was only going to get one to practice inside a house, overall would you recommend the hs-210 or hs-450?

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    2 жыл бұрын

    I really like the HS210 but the price is really getting up there which makes the 450 a better deal and I like the modular batteries

  • @janisserga4851
    @janisserga4851 Жыл бұрын

    I have this hs450, and you mentioned hs340 at the end too, but I have also hs430, do 340 is better then 430 and what's better? I can't decide is worth to buy extra 340 or not. Thank you. I love your videos

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely the 430 but then the DEERC D60

  • @janisserga4851

    @janisserga4851

    Жыл бұрын

    @@b4ugo thank you ❤️

  • @normancorbett9488
    @normancorbett94882 жыл бұрын

    I am having a really tough time trimming the drone. Do I have to press the land/take-off button for each trim direction or can I do all the directions once in trimming mode? Thank you for the informative video.

  • @liellplane145

    @liellplane145

    2 жыл бұрын

    for the 210 - might be different for 450 - hold down the left mushroom, it will beep or make a noise, now tap the right stick in the opposite direction of drift to add units of correction. So for each unit of correction tap pad in direction, then let it return to centre

  • @normancorbett9488

    @normancorbett9488

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@liellplane145 Thank you!

  • @yozan122
    @yozan1223 жыл бұрын

    whats the max range and height for the drone

  • @torinsall
    @torinsall2 жыл бұрын

    Question for you...when you say the HS210 flies better than the HS450...in what way are they different? Am thinking about getting a mini drone for someone who is on oxygen and has balance problems from a stroke, so this would be strictly in house use for awhile. From what you say, volume is about the same, weight/size not markedly different...but ease of changing the battery favors the 450, unless handling is significantly different between it and the 210. Also, any thoughts about the Snaptain SP350 or H823H models? Would welcome your opinion.

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s been a year but the 210 was just a bit more nimble, but the 450 flew great and the Modular batteries are a big plus! I only had the 350 and it was ok to, but not as easy to fly

  • @torinsall

    @torinsall

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@b4ugo Thanks...think the HS450 is the best model...of course at their price points, could give the 450 now and the 210 as a BD gift in a few months...grin. Then he could fly alone or with another (after covid...he's high risk so still isolating). Watched some other of your videos...nice work...am now subscribed.

  • @mayimbe2198
    @mayimbe2198 Жыл бұрын

    You provided no link to the HS-450, Amazon doesn't list it, not sure where to get it from. How long does each battery last do you know? I got a little red one from Holy Stone and batteries last 5 min each, not enough, when you are having the most fun the battery dies and ground the drone automatically. I would like to find one that has the blades protection bumper but also comes with batteries that can last at least 10min each.

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    Жыл бұрын

    The HS340 batteries last 12 minutes, sorry so late was on vacation, but most micro mini drones only fly for 5 minutes

  • @triplenickelniner
    @triplenickelniner9 ай бұрын

    One question. Actually two. So could you use one of the Holy Stone mini drone with a pair of goggles? And what would be the best beginner set up with goggles and a good remote. That is with a mini drone or border line racing drone?

  • @triplenickelniner

    @triplenickelniner

    9 ай бұрын

    I forgot, I also want a good camera too 😅

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    9 ай бұрын

    Couldn’t really use these drones. There are really inexpensive FPV drones that start about $100 that come with the drone, goggles and remote

  • @leef3167
    @leef31672 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Can you use the same remote from the HS210? Thanks.

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, don’t think that will work, I already gave away the 450 or I would pull it out and try it. I could be wrong though

  • @leef3167

    @leef3167

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@b4ugo No, it doesn’t work.

  • @torinsall
    @torinsall2 жыл бұрын

    Just got ours today...how do you get it to hover and stop constantly drifting toward the ground? Calibrating doesn't fix it and there is no up/down trim.

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Make sure its on a flat surface when you set the gyro’s. If its tilted it will fly awkward, let me know if that helps. Try setting the gyro’s several times

  • @torinsall

    @torinsall

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@b4ugo Yeah, we were setting it on the floor...your suggestion of setting the gyros several times does help. It't as though doing it several times in a row before taking off gets it a little closer each time. Trimming is clearly a learned skill...grin. It is fun, though 5 minutes or so per battery goes by very fast so good thing there are 3 batteries. Thanks for the help.

  • @richardparkhouse9571
    @richardparkhouse95712 жыл бұрын

    any way i loves it costs less than a meal at a mcdonalds drive through and an excellent little trainer you can crash it but you wont trash it i,m gonna buy another one for the three extra batteries lol

  • @richardparkhouse9571
    @richardparkhouse95712 жыл бұрын

    dont want to appear a nuisance but i was distraught i just couldnt get my head around the flying but this little thing has made me realise the way they fly and so controllable im not using avoidance or headless its the only way to learn brilliant lol i been getting it to virtually sit on my nose its like a pet i loves it ill try and get a video done and send you lol

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wish they didn’t even put headless mode on there, I say never use it, it will not be long and you will be flying it with out thinking about it. I take the remote and turn it on under the covers and my dogs go nuts running around trying to find the drone, its their fav thing today and is helpful on rainy or hot days.

  • @richardparkhouse9571

    @richardparkhouse9571

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@b4ugo james i have to say i was on the point of giving up on it your channel has to be one of the best ive seen i,m flying not buying if that makes sense "its aviation jim but not as we know it " many many thanks my friend

  • @richardparkhouse9571

    @richardparkhouse9571

    2 жыл бұрын

    hs 450 and hs 340 arrived today im flying now thanks to you

  • @richardparkhouse9571

    @richardparkhouse9571

    2 жыл бұрын

    do i have to have a barking dog to complete my training lol

  • @keitharoo1962
    @keitharoo19623 жыл бұрын

    I was going to jump on Amazon and buy one of these......until I saw how much replacement batteries cost. I don't think I want to buy a battery that costs more than half the price of the drone itself.

  • @wylanddenton251
    @wylanddenton2512 жыл бұрын

    Does it have a camera?

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, you would have to move up to the HS340 or the Sanrock U61 which isn’t that more expensive. Thanks for watching

  • @torowazup1
    @torowazup12 жыл бұрын

    👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🍺🍷😎

  • @bobbylefebvre6298
    @bobbylefebvre62983 жыл бұрын

    Mini drone are better i like them

  • @walkermanstick
    @walkermanstick2 жыл бұрын

    I got hs190 withought seeing this one i only have 5-7 min flight its pathetic i should have got this one

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just got one, haven’t flown it yet, the 450 is good but nothing flies as good as the 210 for mini drones

  • @bobbylefebvre6298
    @bobbylefebvre62983 жыл бұрын

    All my drones are small

  • @Svartr.HrafnSvartr
    @Svartr.HrafnSvartr3 жыл бұрын

    The modular battery is cool, but I find the design quite ugly. Might be safer to fly this with cats rather than the HS210 though. My HS210 are still chaotic and the HS220's I had gotten were a complete bust (so upset about it). I've kinda lost faith with Holy Stone, so I'm hesitant to try any other drones from them.

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I love my 210’s, gave 5 of them away at Christmas and everyone liked them, reviewing the new HS340 right now and for $55 this things flies amazing and the camera is pretty good

  • @Svartr.HrafnSvartr

    @Svartr.HrafnSvartr

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@b4ugo I really like them too, when they're not going bonkers on me. The HS220's were really upsetting because I fell in love with the aesthetics of that drone... but mine drift very badly, shudder, throw propellers and just drop from the sky without reason - and one was supposed to be a replacement for the other when I contacted Holy Stone about the issues. I'm so afraid to fly them so they've been collecting dust for the past two years now. The HS210's are thankfully not as dangerous when they go crazy, so I continue flying them.

  • @AkiraHDR50

    @AkiraHDR50

    3 жыл бұрын

    I ordered one because it reminds me of a race car in F-ZERO.

  • @Svartr.HrafnSvartr

    @Svartr.HrafnSvartr

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AkiraHDR50 Yeah, precisely why I don't like it, lol! Meh, I'm just a girly-girl so it'd be nice if some drones came in purple or something instead of always red, black or orange and racing decals. As a Canadian, I'm not even able to purchase the HS210's in any other colour except red (my least favourite colour). My HS210 is currently stripped of colour and waiting a new paint job. I like flying, so give me something pretty to fly, lol! Oh well...

  • @AkiraHDR50

    @AkiraHDR50

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Svartr.HrafnSvartr you could paint it in what colour you want, Thinking about painting my fizz.

  • @richardparkhouse9571
    @richardparkhouse95712 жыл бұрын

    its not as loud in real life

  • @Plant_Parenthood
    @Plant_Parenthood Жыл бұрын

    My experience with this drone was very different. This drone is unresponsive and unstable. It responds to the buttons I press maybe 1 out of 3 times. It hardly moves in some directions while going really fast in other directions. I definitely don't recommend this piece of garbage.

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    Жыл бұрын

    I have had several and never had a problem, did you get it on Amazon? You may have gotten a bad one. Are You setting the Gyro’s before take off?

  • @lukedoc2697
    @lukedoc2697 Жыл бұрын

    It is a crime that the price of this drone, after much research has increased by twice, even three times since the release of this video. Yes, the Greed of the "Human Heart" is what will destroy this planet... wait, watch!

  • @b4ugo

    @b4ugo

    Жыл бұрын

    The Prices of raw materials and chips are driving up prices, Prices of some of the other ones have came back down