Just Fun Tech: Holy Stone HS900 Drone Review

In this edition of Just Fun Tech, we’re reviewing the Holy Stone HS900: a 249g drone that doesn’t need to be registered with the FAA and rivals DJI for features and video quality. At $379.99 with the current coupon, it’s a ton of fun to fly and a great pick for beginner to mid-level drone pilots. 

Specifications

Current Price: $419.99 $379.99 with instant $50 coupon (Amazon)

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Holy Stone HS900 — Getting Started with Drones

If you’re anything like I used to be, you’ve investigated the drone hobby, found out how expensive it can be for anything resembling a “normal” camera drone, and turned away. Holy Stone is out to change that and that’s exactly what it did for me. It offers a number of well-priced drones ranging from toy-grade to true videography and photography tools, lowering the barrier of entry for different tiers of drone. 

In 2022, I had my first experience with the brand when I tested the HS720G. From there, I went to the Ruko F11 GIM2, which, at the time, was one of its biggest competitors. At the time, I appreciated the extra video quality and features it offered — which is fitting, considering it was also more expensive. Since then,