Most Reliable Best Video Drone For 700

Although this isn't my first drone I will say I'm still a beginner pilot. Really still learning to be comfortable with flight controls and busing a phone screen to direct the drone. Although i had an initial issue with connecting the drone to controller once I read the included manua and referred to the app the issue was resolved easily.
Things I appreciate are the leds, actually they are highly visible and gives me a good reference of the direction its traveling in. I also liked the easy 1 button take off landing buttons really allow smooth operation and less risk of making any sudden moves that can lead to crashing and damaging the drone. The drone does have GPS 2k camera follow me and flight planning modes. Honestly I've tried them all out a little, but as I stated I'm still a bit nervous about letting the drone out my sight and really dis-trusting that I may lose it so I try to keep it within eye range. Its not the drone its me I have trust issues,, lol. But all the modes and features have been flawless in operation and the ease of use is building up my confidence to do more each time I take it out.
The flight time per battery is less 20 mins but I'm fine with that as 2 batteries with chargers are included also spare props are included as well.. The drone itself is is solid and I like that its foldable. The controller is comfortable, it has a built in battery and includes a USB charger which is great.
The image quality is grat for the price.
Overall, I'd recommend this drone if you want to learn how to fly and get a few more advanced features you get with some more expensive drone at less then half the price .

The drone was packed well and safely and arrived very quickly.
It exceeded my expectations and easily convinced me in previous real-world tests. An extensive guide guided tips, setup and operation.
With a 2K camera, so I don't have to worry about photos or videos being out of focus. Thanks to the GPS feature, it lets me know where the drone is at any given time.
So far, I've always had a sense of security while flying. There is no situation where I think I can't control the drone. It is very stable in the air. Recommend it to all of you.

It's nice that the drone came installed and ready to operate so I didn't need to scratch my head for installation. There are 4 spare paddles and 4 paddle guards inside, which is especially thoughtful. There are also two batteries and the battery life is quite good. I think it can probably fly for over 30 minutes as I tried for over 20 minutes and the battery still wasn't used up. The remote control is rechargeable, so I don't have to buy batteries as often. It has a small, foldable remote control with a phone holder at the top, which easily fits in my pocket after folding. The remote control is comfortable to hold in my hand. The buttons are nicely arranged. The joystick is very responsive and feels sturdy. The drone's 2K pixels are clear, and it's easy to take pictures and videos that can be operated by gestures. The response is particularly impressive, and the drone comes back automatically when you press the GPS one button to return. There are many other features that I am still trying one by one, but overall, at this price, it is a very good deal and I highly recommend it.

The HS 700E is at the top of the market in this price point. It is built solid and fly's very well. You will need to register with FAA via the drone zone due to it being over 250 grams. It comes with two sets of quick change propellers, that's right, no screws here, two batteries, controller and a soft case with foam insert for all the above to keep them safe. You can fly this via GPS with with or without a phone or tablet. If you want to fly first person view and use all the additional features via the Ophelia Go app you will need a phone or tablet that is capable of connecting to the drones 5G wi-Fi network. The controller connects to the drone via 2.4 ghz. 400 feet high is the limit in the USA and you will have no issue reaching that. In my testing I can get out about 500 to 600 feet distant at 400 ft altitude before losing video connection, your phone may be different. Its definitely far enough to get some great still shots or 4k video. The drone accepts up to a 128gb Micro SD card. I have a hard time getting the sd card out of the slot without using tweezers due to it laying flat against the body surface but not a big issue. With GPS locked the drone holds position very well even in 15mph wind and the Electronic Stabilization does a pretty good job of keeping the shake to a minimum. Without a camera gimble you will see the horizon tilt if the drone is tilted by the wind. Picture quality is pretty darn good at this price point. You can control the cameras up and down motion from the remote control but I wish it moved a little slower and precisely. It has a return to home feature that worked every time I tried it. This is a great feature if you lose connection with the drone. Pre-flight set your RTH altitude to get over the highest object in your area, and up and back it will come. Like I said this drone is solid. It doesn't have the foldable arms that break when you crash. I pushed it a few times and hit some metal poles. I dented a few props but the drone is unscathed.
There are many more features I'm not going to cover here but overall I'm happy with this. ***I would not recommend this for a beginner especially a child or teen due to its complexity and weight. This could hurt someone if it fell out the sky or if the props were driven into someone. IF your an adult you certainly could work your way through the instructions, calibrating the compass, as well as getting info from several Holystone Facebook groups. If not I highly recommend starting with a toy drone such as the Holystone HS190 with prop guards( or similar HS models) on so you can learn the basic controls of up/down, forward/backward, left/right, and the confusing for beginners, Axis left/right. It will save you from a lot of heartache.
Don't expect this to perform like the thousand dollar drones out there and you will be very pleased. Its a great platform to learn from and another hit from Holystone.

First let me state that I own and operate many types of drones. For outright photography I tend to lean towards DJI's line of drones. They are extremely stable and reliable. I've been flying them since early 2018. Now the Mini SE is a hybrid of the original DJI Mini and the Mini 2. It has the same motors as the Mini 2(+), but it's connectivity is done with "enhanced" WiFi(-). It is very stable in a 25mph wind because of the motors , but you will be limited in distance by the WiFi signal. And that distance can vary. If you fly in a heavily urban area, I would not expect much distance over 1000 feet before your video signal starts to get choppy. But in the wide open ocean, Ive sent it out about 1600 feet with zero signal loss.
The camera: compared to similar DJI drones you will be limited to 2.7k resolution. But it is some of the sharpest video I've seen. The photos are in 12MP format, plenty of room for editing. What this drone lacks (and I'm not saying it in a bad way) is the automated shooting features of other similar drones. But these other similar drones will cost you a lot more than the list $299 you pay for the drone.
All in all, this is almost the perfect drone for beginners. Except for one thing: there are no sensors on board to alert you to an imminent crash. They had to cut the cost somewhere.
And yes, I would definitely recommend this drone for both beginners and experienced UAV flyers.

Over 100 miles in the air always on sport mode totaling 16h worth in the air. Lipo battery about 24 mins on sport "full speed @ 29mph" The mavic mini black batteries also work and you only loose a minute or 2. Have a total of 5 batteries and can stay airborne almost 2hrs if you had too. I do have it faa registered with 2 strobes top and rear and never fly without them. 20 dollars each and great for night flights. These drones are the cadillacs of the drone world. Longest range was about 1.5 miles in semi residential areas. Range differs the more home wifi router are in the area. Remember to fly higher the farther you go done range, it will improve your line of site. Also remember to stay above 100 ft tree like to jump out. Just be smart, and set your return to home higher then your highest object and your golden. If you loose video or signal, just let go of sticks and wait. The video feed will come back then you may cancel the RTH and gain control again. This is by far DJI best drone for beginners because it has top rated electronics, gps and battery life. Dont worry about the 2.7k video, it looks amazing. It Flys like a 799 Mavic and thats not exaggerated!

The "feature" that impressed me literally right out of the box was the honest way this company asked for feedback, review, or offered assistance. There was no outward gimmick to entice you into writing a positive review. When a vendor does that you can just about guarantee the product is not going to be impressive. And true to form, this drone IS impressive and works very well, the setup was a breeze, pairing it was simple, the drone itself can take a nasty spill or three and keep working like new. They did not beg for a review and they did not offer a free prize for a review because they do not need to. The drone is worth every penny. You cannot beat the price.
One small thing, it is a bit of a stretch saying this is for a beginner, but i do not say that as a negative, the craft is advanced enough to do quite a lot of droning beyond the beginner level. I could DRONE on about it for ever, but i will leave it at that. With my funny joke, ummm yea well, the drone is better than my joke! I promise!

Great starter Drone for a 10 year old!!
Exactly what I was looking for.. it’s very durable , has been in nearly daily use for a month.. taking lots of crashes, and holding up very well ..
fun and easy to operate!! Soon he will be able to move up to more extensive models thanks to this drone.. perfect intermediate level for kids.
Decent picture Quality at this price and also works well with his Samsung galaxy.
My son has gotten hours of playtime in a day.. the battery recharges quickly.
The price Is right !! Very happy with this purchase!!

I had one of the early DJI Phantom drones that was a pretty awesome machine but this little Sanrock which costs a fraction of the DJI has better wifi and a very adequate camera and frankly, it’s a bit hard to believe it has this much technology for such a great price. It doesn’t have GPS hold or things like that but it’s pretty simple to fly and control regardless. Just stay out of the wind because it’s light enough not to need FAA registration. And remember, the higher you fly it, the more likely the wind will be stronger. I’ve not tested the limits yet and will probably stay pretty conservative in flying it so not to lose it.

Es mi primer dron y en relación con el precio me parece bueno

Very very cheap construction and durability I would consider poor..

Takes time to get used to but fun to enjoy

First Flight impressions from a long time Phantom and Mavic pilot of the FPV drone. I've been flying a Phantom since getting a Phantom 2 back in 2014. I've flown extreme environments on the open ocean and from over 10,000 feet at the caldron of a volcano. I've become quite comfortable with using those DJI drones. I've gained trust in the DJI flight software and capabilities of the drones. Because of that, I've been able to capture some beautiful moments in my travels that I could never have imagined without drone photography. I learned to fly manual on toy drones in the beginning, but, quickly adapted to DJI's GPS technology. After 3 batteries today I find the FPV to be a familiar performing DJI drone, however, it demands respect.

Extremely fast even in "Normal" mode, the FPV is very responsive compared to any Phantom or Mavic. Care should be taken, if like myself, you've never used Goggles and losing sight of the drone before takeoff is a little disconcerting. Your seeing everything through the Goggles that the drone see's, a'la, First Person View. The Goggles transmission is so crystal clear it's like your using your own eyes and suddenly your wondering why you can't move your head to see the drone?

In the air it shoots to 62 mph in "Sport" in a thought. No buildup or lag, it's a Ferrari compared to Phantoms and Mavics. Be respectful of that acceleration and speed. I would recommend getting it a 100 feet or more above the tallest thing you might hit and fly it around. Bank it, dive and climb. The Goggles are so crystal clear you literally feel like a bird in the sky. It's so good some banks and turns gave me a twinge of motion sickness. The illusion of flight is real!

Flight time was about 12 minutes for me with each of 3 batteries. Of course, I was flying in "Sport" as fast as it would go untill the battery level got low. There is no 30% warning default like a Phantom or Mavic of low battery. Keep a close eye on your battery before the FPV goes RTH on you for low battery. Good news is that my 1st battery was fully charged in 30 minutes from 20% and ready to use after my third battery was used up.

Goggles are very impressive! WoW! So clear and immersive. The Ocusync 3.0 is really good. No interference or latency at over 6000 feet from my position. Really impressive range in any direction. This drone is not a marathon runner like a Mavic Pro or Phantom 4 Pro 2.0, but, it's not because it would lose connection. At all times the transmission of video from the drone to the Goggles was perfect! I saw a buzzard in the air riding the current and I got close, it seemed like it was really next to me. I'm blown away by these FPV Goggles!

I also got to see the the ADS system in operation as it alerted me a aircraft was approaching. It's frightening when you 1st see it in your Goggles! I stopped the drone, never saw the aircraft and kept the FPV low. I'm not sure how far away a aircraft has to be before it's triggered but I never saw or heard a plane. The system definitely works, just don't panic when it happens and put your FPV in "Normal" mode and keep your altitude low.

I know that FPV drone flight is like a art form for FPV pilots. It takes hours and months of practice and flying to become competent and only a few can fly like Tom Cruise in Top Gun. However, that's the trap you must avoid if like myself, you've only flown Phantoms and Mavics. The DJI FPV drone is familiar in alot of ways, just don't start thinking it's the same. It's not. It's very quick and fast with extremely responsive movement. I know I'm going to be using the DJI Fpv simulator for some time before I begin entertaining thoughts of putting my FPV in manual mode. And when I do, I'm hoping to fly above a field of marshmallows.

Finally, my first day flying the DJI FPV drone was Epic! I haven't felt this excited about a drone or as anxious about what would happen since the first time I flew my Phantom 2. It's capabilities as a video centric camera is limited only by the pilots imagination and skill. Just remember the immortal words of the Instructor to Maverick in Top Gun, "Don't let your Ego write checks that your A** can't cash!" (and if you do, I hope you got Care Refresh)

OMG this this is insane. I've been a DJI fan for 7 years and this is a game changer. Learn on the DJI Virtual Flight app first!

I cant believe i can finally fly FPV with a DJI made drone. This thing flies really good. And....its super...SUPER fast... Though depending on your skill level you can also fly slow and low for the beginners. Its safe enough that it has built in programming that helps beginners also.
I tested this thing in a nice huge open field so I can really push the drone... i love it

So my two favorite drones are this and my mavic mini 2.

Now I just wish I can find the correct bag that can fit it.... I mean its not an overly large drone but... its hard to find a bag to put everything with the goggles, controller, and drone. So you gotta get creative. Though its only been out for weeks so hopefully there will be more bags or backpacks that can fit this drone.
It gets my 5 stars. and shipping only took 2 days with amazon prime... pretty good.

Incredible. For all those wondering “what’s the difference in the original Mavic mini and the Mini 2?” The mini 2 basically just improved everywhere the original lacked. The things that are notable are Ocusync 2, 4K video, big increase in wind resistance, and quick shots. As well as longer flight time and stronger propellor motors.
This is an INCREDIBLE VALUE!!!
Compared to the Mavic Air 2, they both have the same range, same quickshot modes, and both shoot 4K. If you don’t need obstacle avoidance and 48mp photos then go Mavic mini 2 all the way.
You’re paying an extra $600 on the air for 48mp photos and obstacle avoidance, but with that said the camera on the mini 2 has great sharpness and contrast. You will NOT go wrong with this!
For $600, this drone is a steal. Buy it, you will not regret it!

As an avid photographer who is new to aerial photography, I am delighted with the DJI Mini 2. It is easy to fly--I even took it out over water on my first flight, although briefly and controlled in Cine mode. Despite the small, compact size, it is surprisingly stable and takes sharp images, even in some wind.

The controls are responsive and set up is intuitive and plug-and-play while still providing numerous options for customization.

As a first drone, this is a winner. I am happy with this purchase and highly recommend this product.