As a newcomer to the world of drones, I could not decide between Holy Stone HS900 and the DJI Mini 4K. So I decided to do what any reasonable adult does that has expendable income, I bought both...lol. Here’s a detailed comparison based on my experiences with both models. Holy Stone HS900 Pros: Ease of Use: The HS900 is incredibly user-friendly, making it a great choice for beginners. The controls are intuitive, and it is easy to get it up and flying right out of the box. Photography: The drone takes good quality pictures, which is impressive for its price range. The camera captures clear and sharp images that are suitable for casual photography. Cons: Range: One major downside I noticed is that the HS900 does not live up to its advertised range. The actual operational range is considerably shorter, which can be disappointing if you’re looking to explore or cover larger areas. Video Transmission: While the photos are good, the video transmission quality doesn’t match up to higher-end models. There is noticeable lag and occasional signal loss, which can be frustrating during flights. DJI Mini 4K Pros: Range: The Mini 4K excels in this department. Its range is significantly better than the HS900, allowing for extended flights and greater exploration without worrying about losing connection. Video Transmission: The video quality on the Mini 4K is outstanding. It provides a clear and stable feed, making it ideal for capturing high-quality footage and ensuring smooth operation during flights. Overall Value: Considering the features and performance, the DJI Mini 4K offers exceptional value for its price. It stands out as the clear winner in terms of both range and video quality. Conclusion For someone new to drones like myself, both the Holy Stone HS900 and the DJI Mini 4K have their merits. The HS900 is a good starter drone, particularly for photography and ease of use. However, if you’re looking for a drone that offers better range, superior video transmission, and overall higher performance, the DJI Mini 4K is the clear winner. Read more

Produit de qualité et fiabilité, la técommande rcn1c non compatible avec cellphone lg g7, fonctionne tres bien avec le samsung S9+ et S10+, pilotage tres fluide du drone, caméra 4k correct, manque un peu de luminosité sur la qualité vidéo.. Read more

This drone takes lovely 1080p video and ok 4k video. It lacks object tracking, apart from the quick shots features, so you have to aim the camera(and therefore the drone) manually. It doesn't have waypoints so you cannot set a path for the drone to follow. It is a good quality drone, easy to use and take nice images, but without the tracking feature, I am a little disappointed with it. The other drone companies include such features at this price point, so perhaps shop around? Good delivery times and tracking, thanks Amazon :) Read more

First up - my drone flying experience was one failed flight on a cheap drone 3 years ago which put me off trying a more expensive one. Big mistake. Thankfully this DJI Mini 4K was on a Prime deal so I took a chance. 1 million percent happy I did. My passion is making videos of nature and local events. I use good quality equipment and wanted something that could enhance my videos but not look cheap. I watched some YouTube videos on the DJI Mini 2 (and 4K - basically the same drone) and took a chance. REVIEW: 1. Ridiculously easy to fly. No crashes, no near misses and no chance it will fly away. All of which I had in the first day using the afore mentioned cheap drone. This DJI takes off and just hovers there - no moving, no drifting. You push up on the left stick and it goes up. You pull down on the left stick it comes down and lands. It's that easy. First flight I even landed it on my hand because the grass was a bit long. (I have bought a landing mat) 2. Safe - following on from easy to fly is safety. The built in return to home features mean this drone is next to impossible to lose. Yes, you could fly it into a tree or building, but because you see what the camera see and you have accurate height information would mean it's your fault - not the drones. I have taken things slow and so far I have done some fairly long distance flights (400ft high and almost a mile away). If I lose sight of the drone, I use the map on the screen to line it up with me and fly it back. If I really get stuck I press the Return To Home and it flys itself back and lands. 3. Video quality - beautiful. The image is incredibly stable (as you would expect from DJI), the picture quality is excellent and compliments my other equipment. This little drone is punching way above its weight. And again, because you have live video feedback in your hands getting reasonable composed shots in the first week is possible. See attached video. It's a learning curve for sure, but using any new video camera is. The skill is not having the $ to but the equipment, but learning to use it properly. The cheap drone I tried 3 years ago was unusable video - shaky, soft, washed out colors. This DJI is fantastic in auto mode, and in manual mode you have some control over the recording settings. And because it is so stable in flight, you can concentrate on making sure the video you are recording is good - you are not worrying that the drone will crash. 4. Value - I paid $239 on Prime deal day. What a steal. The build quality is excellent. The IOS App is easy to use. No issues connecting, no stability issues, not bugs found. Flight time is about 20 - 25 minutes, which is more than enough for what I need. 5. Extras - Technically everything you need, apart from a Micro SD card, is in the basic package. You don't need to buy anything else. But some nice to have extras, that I have now bought are : More batteries - I bought the 2 batteries and charger (renewed) pack for $88. I also bought a protection case $20, a landing mat $18, a screen shield to help with bright sunlight viewing $20. I am also using Freewell ND filters, so far I have bought 4 of them $60. But technically all of these are not needed. But my advise would be to get the flymore pack if you have the budget - it makes a saving - but for me on the Prime day deal it was not an option, only the basic kit was reduced. Summary: I love this little drone. It has given me the confidence to get out there and fly. Its easy to fly, the video is great and the value its excellent. I was scarred by a cheap drone experience. The motto "buy cheap, buy twice" has never been more true. I could not recommend this product any higher. If you are a complete beginner then this is the place to start. Read more

I’m a beginner, the camera quality is amazing and it is easy to operate. Very steady in the air and definitely more than I expected for the price. The only downside is the battery life. I would definitely recommend getting additional batteries if you plan on flying for more than 20-30 minutes at a time. Read more