HS600 2-Axis Gimbal Drones with Camera for Adults 4K EIS, Integrated Remote ID, 20000 FT Range Transmission, GPS Drone with Brushless Motors, 4K/30FPS, Follow Me, Level 6 Wind Resistance

This is my first drone. I looked for a drone that’s easy for beginners to learn and provides top notch picture and video quality output. Also important is that as proficiency grows, it has enough intermediate and advanced features to still be useful and fun. I did a lot of research before buying. I looked at many different drones from numerous suppliers. I talked to friends that have been using advanced drones for years. I found that the HS600 drone is tailored made for beginners, but also has many features only found in much more expensive drones – some of which my more advanced user friends really appreciate. Some people list the weight of the drone as a detriment, but I look at it as an advantage as I live in an area with windy conditions. The HS600 handles the wind better than many other drones. I know there are smaller drones, but this comes with a nice hard carrying case, so size doesn’t matter. Also, don’t be deterred about FAA regulations, it only takes a few minutes to take the TRUST and register your drone (registration costs a trivial ½ sawbuck). I looked through the manual and was a little intimidated getting started. But after going through the procedure once, I was completely at ease. It couldn’t be any easier. I started out in beginner’s mode and took some great videos and pictures around my house. I’m having some construction work done and wanted to document the progress with arial photos. The videos and pictures came out amazing – even on my first flight! After just a week of use, I took the training wheels off by turning off beginners mode. I am taking more advanced videos and I must admit, it does take a little practice. I wanted to take a 360-degree video at a couple hundred feet above ground. My first attempt, I rotated the drone too quickly, however, my second attempt came out great. The camera takes great videos and pictures. The drone camera utilizes a dual axis gimble and EIS for stunning 4K video as long as you have a TF card (highly recommend one). Transferring pictures and video to your phone is a breeze. The HS600 comes with several operating and video modes. GPS tracking works well, but you can’t move too fast, otherwise it has a difficult time keeping up. Orbit is pretty cool for taking videos of subjects on the ground. Other picture and video features include hand gestures for taking selfies and video. I’ve tried locked follow mode, but the drone has trouble tracking the target. I have to contact customer support to try and resolve this issue, but I’m in no hurry as this is only a minor inconvenience. The controller is sturdy and easy to use. The interface provides flight information and control and the ability to take pictures and capture videos. It has a return to home button, which I’ve only used once as the drone is easy to maneuver manually close to its landing location. Wi-Fi connectivity has been great as has the GPS signal. I primarily use my iPhone to change flight modes and of course as an FPV. The APP interface is intuitive and easy to use. The flight time is excellent. I have not had to end a session yet due to low power, but I could see this happening in the future as flying the drone is becoming addictive. The batteries do take some time to charge. I have to say that this is an excellent drone that beginners will appreciate, and more advanced users will enjoy as well.

I purchased this drone recently during Amazon Prime Days and after reading many reviews, I am happy with my purchase so far. The drone is well packaged and offers many nice features for a beginner but is still good enough for a seasoned pilot based on the reviews I’ve watched online. The drone itself seems to be made with quality materials and has some weight to it. Approximately 550 grams. The controller feels solid and the lcd screen layout looks nice too. I currently own an iPhone 12 Pro Max and it fit the controller with ease and it felt very secure. You have to download a free app to connect your phone to the controller. The two batteries are pretty big and they seem well made too. Inside the really nice case is where they store the extra set of blades, blade tool, and usb charging cables. The zippered internal pocket is big enough to store a copy of your TRUST certificate if you choose to print one. The case is foam filled and should keep the drone safe. The owners manual is pretty straightforward and is an easy read. I have no prior drone experience and I feel pretty confident in my abilities after reading the manual. This drone needs to be registered based on its size. You now have to broadcast your Remote ID to the FAA. I needed to contact Holy Stone to request my Remote ID Serial Number, not the serial number on the bottom of the drone. I contacted Holy Stone this evening around 9:45 pm and using their chat feature someone was available immediately. That was impressive in itself. The customer service representative was able to determine that I needed a remote ID module that will get attached to the drone to broadcast my unique number. They are sending it to me for free and they were helpful and very friendly. I am looking forward to receiving my module so I can register my drone and get it out for a flight soon. So far, I am happy with my purchase.