Holy StoneHS440 Foldable FPV Drone with 1080P WiFi Camera for Adult Beginners and Kids; Voice Gesture Control RC Quadcopter with Modular Battery for long flight time, Auto Hover, Carrying Case

Don't expect this to be a high end drone but it does what it says. You can really get your basic maneuvers down using this drone. If you loose it (highly probable when learning) at least you have not lost a super expensive piece of kit. It is likely that, if you like flying and improve your skills with this drone, this will not be the only drone you buy.It is powerful enough to get the job done in light winds. Anything more than 5 mph and you will be fighting the wind to remain stable. However, that is a good skill to have even with the highest end drone out there. This one does not have brushless motors which are more powerful per watt used and overall quieter. But, these motors are good enough for this price point.Also, be aware that you will probably not be flying this drone using FPV (from the video on your phone) much. But, then you probably will not be doing that with most hobby level drones.What I liked:- 2 batteries means long flight times for practice- case included keeps all the parts safe and low profile for transport- gimbal for camera lets you take pics straight down- controls quite responsive; good beginner drone- range is limited (around 300 ft and I was getting concerned)- durable construction; crashed it several times with no loss of props or anything but scratches- easy to get replacement parts if I need them; HS has a good rep in the industry- video and pics stored on phone (albeit lower res) and micro-SD card; like that flexibilityWhat I did not like:- not as stable a platform as I would like for video unless I do really smooth and slow flying- charge time of batts is longer than I would like; takes about 2 hours for each when they are flat- no return to home on this one; you have to fly it back home every time- landing in wind really tricky- you can see the props in the frame when the gimbal for the camera is at the top of its travel range

The drone is pretty good--VERY solid for the money. The short version is: be careful flying it in anything more than a light breeze, but understand that the customer service is really stellar.I used to do aerial photography and videography as a hobby with a buddy of mine, and I've used quite a few higher-end commercial drones. I hadn't really done this sort of thing since my kids were born, so I thought I'd try this just to get back into it a bit. I fired the drone up inside and flew it around my house a bit. Setup was easy, the controls were simple, and the device was quite responsive.Long story short I then took the drone outside into a light breeze and when I took it up to altitude to try to get some picture of my house and grounds, the wind carried it away before I could bring it back down. I left a review here stating as much--I didn't directly contact Holy Stone or request a refund or replacement. I've flown drones enough to understand that losing the machine is a risk you always take (we've lost MUCH more expensive machines due to wind or equipment error).But within a day, Holy Stone contacted me and offered me a refund or replacement... and I'm well outside of the replacement window, and I stated that it wasn't manufacturer's defect that caused the loss in the first place.Anyway, seriously, great customer service, and the drone is VERY solid for what it costs. If you're looking for an inexpensive way to get into aerial photography/videography, this is a great place to start. Just, seriously, don't take it up high in strong winds :)

This was my first "real" drone with camera and auto features. Learning to fly was very easy, with clear instructions and smart functions. It was fun learning to avoid obstacles and maintaining position as it soared way up into the sky. This is when I learned stability in wind is so-so, due largely to the light weight. This is the trade off for pretty good battery life and being so easy to carry around with me.Once I gained some prowess with operation and found a wide open space to fly around in, the fun ratcheted up several notches in "high speed" mode as the unit seems very fast and quick to maneuver. It's pretty exhilarating to run it at full throttle back toward my position and then crank a 180 right in front of me!From up high in the sky, where we can see the overview that makes drone photography so special, the clarity and sharpness of pictures is decent/poor depending on the wind speed. I think if it was able to stay still better when up in the breeze, photos would be better but as it is they are not Getty worthy, to say the least. Another trade off. This thing was only $70, after all!I bought in early December then kept it in the box until after Christmas. About 3 months after starting to fly it, one of the motors has weakened and it will not take off any more. Holy Stone is sending me a replacement arm! I expect that to restore it to like-new condition, we will see. Thanks very much to Holy Stone for prompt service and generous policy, given that I believe the warranty is expired.All in all, a fun drone for learning to fly that does not break the bank! Now that I know a thing or two about drone operation, I'll get one with more stability/GPS features and a higher resolution camera.