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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.

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