Holy Stone HS790
460g
Weight
26 min
Flight Time
12 MP
Megapixels
4K
Video
$299
Price
Editor's Rating
6.5 /10
Camera 5.5/10
Flight Performance 6.5/10
Value for Money 8.5/10
Portability 7.5/10
Ease of Use 7.5/10
Features 5/10
Pros
- + Budget-friendly 4K drone under $300
- + GPS with reliable Return-to-Home
- + Great beginner drone for learning to fly
Cons
- − 4K is interpolated — not true 4K sensor
- − No obstacle avoidance at all
- − Limited range and transmission quality
- − Wind resistance is weak
- − Build quality is budget-tier
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Regulatory Information
FAA Registration (USA)
In the US, drones weighing 250g or more must be registered with the FAA. Registration costs $5 and is valid for 3 years.
FAA registration required (over 250g)
Key Flying Rules
Always maintain visual line of sight (VLOS). Maximum altitude 120m/400ft in most jurisdictions. Do not fly near airports or in restricted airspace. Check local regulations before flying.
Holy Stone HS790 Specifications
Launch
Status Available
Body
Weight 460 g
Weight Class 250g-2kg
Foldable Yes
Flight Performance
Max Flight Time 26 min
Max Speed 12 m/s
Max Range 3 km
Max Wind Resistance 7 m/s
Camera
Sensor 1/2.3-inch CMOS
Megapixels 12 MP
Mechanical Shutter No
Video
Max Video Resolution 4K
Max FPS at 4K 30 fps
HDR Video No
D-Log / Flat Profile No
HLG No
RAW Photo No
Safety & Intelligence
Obstacle Avoidance none
LiDAR No
Return to Home Yes
Geofencing Yes
Remote ID No
ADS-B Receiver No
Active Track No
Waypoints No
Quick Shots No
Hyperlapse No
Panorama No
Battery
USB Charging No
Connectivity
Internal Storage No
Wi-Fi No
Bluetooth No
Regulatory
FAA Registration Required Yes
drone.faq
How much does the Holy Stone HS790 weigh?
The Holy Stone HS790 weighs 460g.
What is the maximum flight time of the Holy Stone HS790?
The Holy Stone HS790 has a maximum flight time of 26 minutes under ideal conditions.
How much does the Holy Stone HS790 cost?
The Holy Stone HS790 has an MSRP of $299.
What video resolution does the Holy Stone HS790 shoot?
The Holy Stone HS790 can shoot up to 4K video at 30fps in 4K.
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Weight 460g
Max Flight Time 26 min
Max Speed 12 m/s
Max Range 3 km
Megapixels 12 MP
Video 4K @ 30fps
Obstacle Avoidance none
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