Holystone HS900 Sirius - Part 2- Working through problems and finding new ones.

In this video I test several different Micro SD Cards in the Holystone HS900 Sirius sub-250g GPS camera drone. I had some success, and unfortunately uncovered some other problems. I had hoped for better performance from this little drone. I'll continue to troubleshoot it and see if I can achieve a better result. Here is my Amazon affiliate link for the HS900: amzn.to/3VmTaHU Use code Code：5A4AS6RC （20% off）
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[@369darkknight]

Thanks for this info Marcus. I think DJI has spoiled us for other drones. Your channel gives me so much info on the drone hobby. Thank you.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you for watching! I agree, it's tough to beat a DJI drone!

[@jadope1]

Have tried some other drones but Old Faithful always draws me back. Have 3 DJI now. Scan Disk Extreme Pro has always worked for me. Have tried other U3 but the 128 and 256 Scan has never failed me. Might be old in my ways but... Awesome vid as always!!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes indeed! it's tough to go wrong with DJI!

[@jeffvoigt3501]

Always great content Marcus. I’m worried about the DJI ban. Looking for a high quality camera drone to replace the Mavic 3 Pro.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you so much Jeff! Unfortunately it's not this one!

[@henrytaaffe7058]

awsome video again Marcus.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Henry! I appreciate it.

[@shapethefuturetech6005]

Nice review always, lots of patience needed for finding bugs, normally a new product needs 2-3 months of bugs fix update. Anyway I think if the price is 200 bucks around, it should be a very good starter drone.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, it's way overpriced. Let's hope for some firmware updates.

[@nightlightabcd]

My HS360S, which I am very happy with, comes down very slowly on it's own.! On the other hand my HS200W is just the opposite, when landing, one has to come down very slowly manually, or else it just drops out of the sky, I think the HS3260S is their best drone! I'm really happy with mine!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'm glad you like your drone!

[@Gw0wvl]

Im glad i went with the Pretensic ATOM ..... Alrhough the DJI mini and the Hollystone were the other drones i was looking at , Geofencing and just being DJI put me if the DJI Mini , And the hassle youve had with the Hollystone put me of this drone ..... So far the ATOM is a great drone 👍

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'm a fan of the Atom too! 👍

[@carbon6587]

I just got the HS900 on 08-04-24 and switched my SD card from the HS 720G that I was using previously and found that the recordings do go to the SD card, but within the HS Sirius application, it doesn't show up. My Ophelia Fly application had no issues showing both videos and photos on the app. The HS 900 only shows the photos. Must be a bug in the application. I also did the latest firmware updates, but still have the same issue. I will be reaching out to support soon to inquire about this issue, but thanks for all the videos.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I hope Holy Stone is able to help out. I see you have a Corvette logo on your channel picture. 👍 I've got a C8 myself.

[@Kryptunite]

I have it and I like it. No problems.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

That is great to hear!

[@exploringwithjohnny6947]

thats good lest you are honest about that drone vary good vid .thank you marcus

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I appreciate that! Thank you Johnny!

[@171jacjac]

Hey Marcus, thanks for the testing as usual! I’m getting more and more frustrated though as it’s looking like we are going to have fewer choices when it comes to drones! If the G has it there way, DJI won’t be an option, but it’s my Favorite by far! I’m Sick of trying inferior drones especially at the ridiculous selling prices! Just like the one you’re testing in the vid, way over priced in my opinion especially for only one battery, Nuts! Then on top of that, it looks cheap as can be and doesn’t perform well! I sure hope DJI sticks around, it’s the BEST!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! You are spot on DJI has spoiled us with great products!

[@Cozydrone]

I am buying this for my mother in-law because I truly love her,🤠😁🤡😝

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

She'll love it!! 😄

[@marvelousmarv4268]

Thanks for the extra effort you put into trying to get the drone to work. Looks to me like this drone is a DUD. At least the copy you received. I won't be buying this brand any time soon. Any company that sends out a copy for review should have tested the copy BEFORE shipping it. I totally agree, if you cannot trust the drone to get you good video, why would you fly it. JMHO

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I must admit this one has been a disappointment. I had hoped for better.

[@Cozydrone]

I got into this hobby because my first drone was a dji mini 2.i think if I would have purchased a holystone I would not be in this hobby today.a first time drone enthusiast should be given a DJI DRONE.🤠😁

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I agree James!

[@birdistheword1327]

Not with their awfully restrictive geofencing. So many returns because people can't even use them in their living room without being restricted

[@lauren301]

It’s unfortunate we can’t get a few more quality drones in the industry.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, this one is another Holystone piece of junk. HS knows it too.

[@droningaround2619]

I still believe DJI and FIMI still the top of drones Marcus!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, DJI is tough to beat! 👍

[@RonaldBrown59]

I hope your unit is defective, and if not, this drone is a POS. Great testing Marcus, I hope you get this bird sorted out. Thanks for sharing.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes Ron, you and I call'em as we see'em. 👍

[@The_tech_reviews]

Love your channel ❤

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you so much!

[@The_tech_reviews]

@@IdahoQuadcopteryour very welcome keep up the good work

[@shanesdiy]

Pretty clearly to me they sent you a defective unit. As for the range, it would be interesting to try this one without the DJI wireless mic, perhaps it's another that can't handle the wireless mic being too close?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

The SD card issue is bad. I agree, it's a defective drone.

[@chriswhite58]

Canot wait till you put the mini 5 pro bird in the air. Should be soon. Now I gotta wait to see if the mini 4 pro drops in price

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! 😄 Yes, the Mini 5 Pro will be awesome!

[@shapethefuturetech6005]

Not so quick, dji thinks the dji 4 pro is powerful enough for another several years.😆

[@GrumpyOldManRC]

Looks like a cousin to the Potensic Atom!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

😂 I hear that! 🤣

[@JorgeGarcia-eu7st]

The problem I have with my HS720E drone, is the two left arms broken. I live in Tijuana Mexico, and I'd like to buy these parts. My question is: Where and how can I purchase them parts from ?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I do not know. You might want to contact Holystone.

[@HikeFly22]

Have you tried using a small card maybe 16 or 32gig I know that's not enough but I know some devices don't know how to read above a certain size SD. Shouldn't be the case for a 4K drone but maybe they dropped the ball on that in the software

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

That's a great idea! I'll try that.

[@DroneViewsMedia]

Holystone need to send you another drone, this one is simply riddled with bugs. Altitude indicator is all over the place, it's accurate at times close to the ground, but up in the air ....it goes mental. The signal breakup in 2 different locations tells me you've got a lemon. On a side note, I saw gorillamans review of the FIMI Mini 3 ... something tells me you're going to hate that one. 😂 Great video, Marcus 👍

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, I've had enough disappointments with Fimi. Thank you for dropping by Alan!

[@hamzaharris9716]

Will it work without tf card?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It will fly, yes.

[@obrain75]

Which iPhone do you have? I’m on the 15 pro (USB-C) and I’ve had it out over 8000 feet with no lag or breakup in feed. Was just curious

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I have the 15 Pro, they sent me another drone that worked much better.

[@TheMamonti1]

ok... this may be my meds....... (when or have you thought of) will drones be a companion? I mean like a dog... it will already follow you and things but I mean like... A verbal command seek.... and the drone flies a perimeter to sense danger... it would be good for off-road racing and all kinds of things.... maybe I saw something like that in a movie or it's the meds but I was wondering if that is where the drone will evolve into????

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'm sure with AI it could happen. 👍

[@halesworth01]

Very poor distance Marcus, I'm glad my first venture into 'droning' was with a DJI Mini 2! Glad we are not faced with the potential DJI ban here in the UK (Well as long as our Government don't follow your Government) and start getting jittery over China 'spying' Great video thanks, Clive from Suffolk UK.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

The DJI Mini 2 is a fantastic drone! Have fun with it!

[@Cozydrone]

I hope Holystone is watching and has there rogue team of scientists and engineers working hard to improve this product,lol😁🤠🤡😝💀

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! We can only hope! 🤣

[@RealBenAnderson]

Little wonder you are having issues with your antennae pointed at the ground. The side of the antennae should be aimed at the drone for the best signal. You've got the best transmitting part of the antennae broadcasting into the pavement in front of you.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thanks for the tips!

[@pp2trancos]

Ese dron lo fabricaron un viernes a última hora

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, it was time to go have a beer! 😄

[@FredHarvey-wp2qy]

That was almost painful to watch! Anyone who bought that for a first drone would never buy another one!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, it's too bad Fred. The drone has potential.

[@delzane]

Painful! 🤕🍋🍋🍋😵‍💫

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Indeed it was Del!

[@BASSstarlet]

Second :P

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

🤣😂

[@rob1957]

You don't have a defective drone you have a badly designed drone. I have experienced the same problems (the FPV breakup and video loss is not due to the TF card it is other problems, though there are intermittent problems detecting the TF card which CAN be formatted in the drone) and got nothing but BS from HS who have been giving me the runaround and all kinds of BS excuses and blow offs from their product team (its a failed Walkera drone)! There are many other issues that you have not yet stumbled upon. It is not ready for prime time. We're beta testers! The Atom is the much better drone.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Robb. I know you fly the Atom too. With just a little bit of work this one could be a winner. It's too bad.

[@rob1957]

Holy Stone have made an announcement in the Holy Stone Drone Club group on Facebook about the black screen issue. I've been on them for a while about this issue. Maybe your review tipped the balance and made them sit up and take notice!

[@brendanreilly1990]

Buy cheap buy twice .

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Except this little drone is not cheap!

[@davebedard6478]

Were you wearing a microphone… I guarantee you that will ruin your whole day… it will interfere with the drone, the camera cover, I agree it is a pain, but with practice I have got it down to an art, I have had no issues whatsoever… But I am definitely going to get a second battery. Thank you for the video. I learned a lot especially flying my HS 900 for two weeks with the film cover on the lens on the camera… Lol rookies are what rookies are

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I've had people tell me my Apple watch was interfering with the drone. 🙂

[@davidbrunstein]

@@IdahoQuadcopterThere is another reviewer that stopped using that mic and started using that camera mic, and the HS900 worked without interferences. Now, I don’t know if the mic interferences had anything to do with the saving files on the SD cards.