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Holy Stone HS360G review
Holy Stone's first sub-250 g gimbal drone, with a 3-axis gimbal, 4K30 video, 48 MP photos and up to 32 minutes of flight.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 9, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 7.8
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.2
- Value (35%)
- 7.9
The HS360G is Holy Stone's step up from basic EIS drones into real mechanical stabilization, and the maker pitches it squarely at first gimbal buyers. It weighs 249 g and carries a 3-axis gimbal with a camera that records 4K at 30 fps and 48 MP photos. Holy Stone lists up to 32 minutes of flight time and up to 6 km of range. Automatic modes include Point of Interest, Catapult, Ascension, Spiral Up and TapFly, along with panorama, slow motion, time-lapse and portrait shooting, so beginners can get cinematic moves without precise stick work. The kits are a strength: the Starter kit has one battery, the Explorer kit adds three batteries and a charging hub that doubles as a power bank, and the Creator kit adds a screen remote that works without a phone. Holy Stone's store listed the Starter kit at $399.99 when we checked, with a $100 launch code. Range and sensing are more limited than DJI's, so fly it in open spaces.
Who it is for
Beginners who want a remote-controlled gimbal drone in a box with batteries and a charging hub.
Price
$399.99 for the Starter kit at Holy Stone's store when checked, with a $100 launch code offered.
Regular price $399.99 USD
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.
Key features
- 249 g with a 3-axis mechanical gimbal
- 4K at 30 fps video and 48 MP photos
- Up to 32 minutes of flight and 6 km range
- Point of Interest, Catapult, Ascension, Spiral Up and TapFly modes
- Creator kit adds a screen remote that needs no phone
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: 3-axis gimbal from a well-known budget brand
- Strength: Explorer and Creator kits bundle three batteries and a hub
- Strength: Screen remote option means no phone app required
- Weakness: Costs more than the Potensic ATOM 2 for similar specs
- Weakness: Shorter 6 km range than other remote drones here
- Weakness: Holy Stone does not lead with obstacle avoidance
Key facts
- Weight: 249 g
- Max video: 4K at 30 fps
- Flight time: Up to 32 minutes
- Gimbal: 3-axis mechanical
- Range: 6 km
Where it ranks
Holy Stone HS360G is No. 7 in our Best Drones for Beginners verdict.
Alternatives we scored
- DJI Flip8.8
- DJI Mini 4 Pro8.6
- Potensic ATOM 28.5
- DJI Neo8.4
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