Holy Stone HS710 Drones with Camera for Adults 4K, GPS FPV Foldable 5G Quadcopter for Beginners with Optical Flow Positioning, Auto Return Home, Follow Me, Brushless Motor, Easy to FlyGlobal Recycled StandardGlobal Recycled StandardGlobal Recycled Standard

Finally had a chance to really get out and use this for a while. Let me start by saying, the initial set-up for me was a breeze. Downloading the app, connecting to the drone and the remote pairing, all went very smooth. The only real wrinkle of any kind was when connecting to the drone through my phones WiFi settings, my phone kept asking if I wanted to continue since the connection had no internet access. But that was my phone and not the drone. Make sure you follow the steps laid out in the instructions (they also are show when you start the app) and everything syncs up fine. Be sure to do the compass calibration as well. This is very important.On to the flying. I had tested it in a limited capacity to see that things all connected and worked. I had played around with the auto take off and auto land, as well as the return to home. All of that worked great. Then I finally got to go to a wide open area and fly it. Winds were a little gusty at around 8 to 10mph; but the drone did a good job of holding position with little drift. I took it up to about 60 feet or so and out over a river to get some footage. I had no issues at all. Controls were easy to use, the app performed fine, and the camera did too. Now, this camera is not stabilized on a 3 axis gimble, so don't expect cinema level footage. You are going to get some shake and movement. But this is a beginner drone. I payed $125 for it. I don't' think you will find any 3 axis gimbles in the price range. What I did get was nice, clear HD video that I am happy with.I then played with some of the functions like Follow Me and the Orbit/POI. The issues i had came from my unfamiliarity with how they worked. I went back to the book and refreshed my knowledge, and I was able to get both to work fine.In the process of using the Follow Me function, I inadvertently tested out the durability of the drone as well. I forgot to turn off the function, and in walking back to my car to retrieve something, I accidentally led the drone into a tree. Upon retrieving the drone, I found it was none the worse for wear, and I was able to immediately relaunch with no issues. Obviously, it does not have automatic obstacle avoidance.The batter life is as advertised , and I got 20 to 25 minutes of flight time from the charge. Also, I weighed this on a postal scale, and it came in under the 249gm mark, so no FAA registration to worry about. Be sure to get your TRUST certificate though.I am pleased with the purchase and feel like it is a solid value. I look forward to spending more time flying this drone.

First off I am not a drone expert. This is my first real drone. I have a few RC cars so I know a bit about RC technology, but never had a drone.That said this drone is really easy to setup and have fun learning. First thing, make sure to charge your battery up before your first flight. Second do not try setting it up in your living room. Trust me bad things can happen. Third, this is one tough little drone. I've had several hours of practice now and I've managed to hit trees, a parked car and a house. This drone just keeps flying. It's like a little tank that flies. Very impressed with its durability.If your new to drones like me just remember this takes practice to control. Be patient. It will drift. The wind will push it around. You will crash it. Be patient. Luckily this drone is very forgiving for all these things.The Good:-Durability is amazing.-Battery life is really good.-The camera is wicked sharp.-The controller and mobile app are very responsible and with practice become second nature.-Price: I got mine during the Christmas sale. 200$ is a great deal. This drone is worth the money.Needs work:- mobile phone holder: this needs to be better designed. I have a Samsung Note 20 Ultra. It will fit on the controller, but barely. The holding arm needs to be a touch longer or put a curved lip at the top of the controller where the phone sits so the phone can't pop free.Overall if your a newbie like me. This is the drone you want. Just the durability and features make it worth the money. Don't buy an expensive drone. This drone you can have fun and not be terrified that one mistake is gonna cost you a fortune. This drone will let you learn how to fly and use the fancy features without being worried about the cost of being adventurous and trying something silly. If your a pro drone operator this is probably a kids toy to you, but for learning it is wicked fun.