Beginner's Guide to Flying a Holy Stone drone

[@hippitydippity3331]

Perfect "how to" video. Very easy to understand, explained very well in common/no jargon language, and was not rushed!!!!!! I didn't have to go back and keep rewatching parts of it because you allowed pauses in-between explanations for me to process the info, followed by very good real world examples. Thank you, now I get to go out and crash my new drone.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks for the great feedback! I appreciate it. And hopefully the crash will be survivable.

[@CaptGraff]

I have to give credit where credit is due. Your video was the most helpful with the Holy Stone drone. I've had this thing for about 2 years and every attempt I made to fly it failed me. That is until I started from scratch, watched your video, and was able to fly my drone for the first time. What a great video. Thank you.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Hi Capt Graff - Wow... what a great comment. You made my day!

[@ironhorsegladiator5034]

sounds like you never read the manual.

[@Altrdangel]

Thanks a lot for this great video. I was seriously doubting my ability to get all this information from the manual and I'm grateful that you did such an outstanding job of making it easy for me to understand.

[@JustALittleFurther]

I’m glad it was helpful… and thanks for the great feedback!

[@ricksegalCanada]

Greetings from Vancouver Island, and thanks for doing this tutorial. 3 years later, it is still super helpful and was a speed course in getting me and my new 720e, out of the box and flying in no time with your 720e also an excellent video for the newbie. I hope you both have continued adventures and if you're rolling down from Alaska, consider Vancouver Island. Reach out!

[@JustALittleFurther]

Hi Rick, So happy you liked the video. As to Vancouver Island, we loved the little bit we saw when we spent a couple of days in Victoria on our way up to Alaska. What a beautiful place to live!

[@bradbeall392]

I just got a Holy Stone 720e (the “e” designates that it is equipped with electronic camera stabilization) and have not yet flown it. This video is exactly what I needed before taking off into the wild blue yonder! I’ve been flying R/C airplanes for years, but an actual quadcopter is new to me. Thank you for posting this!

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks for the great feedback! Happy flying.

[@dedreonmitchell1283]

THank you for all the DETAILS!!! in this great video! I wathed alot of video's on these Drones! your the only one that actually showed the address and site for the FAA registration!!! i appreciate that! now im ready to fly my HS-720 Drone!!!!!!!!

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks - I appreciate the feedback! Happy flying.

[@charlesfast2601]

wonderful job sharing everything a first time flyer needs to know in 12 mins - so good my 8 year old was flying in 5 min after watching the video

[@JustALittleFurther]

Hi Charles... thanks for the feedback. Your 8 old is faster than me - but that’s not setting the bar real high. ☺️

[@banjoeypicks]

Thanks for your time and effort!! I did not know about the FAA part. Thank you Sir

[@dougdoingdemos]

Best video I've seen on getting started with the HS720 or HS720E drone. Thanks so much for making it.

[@JustALittleFurther]

You really made my day Doug! Thanks.

[@thefrenchs8281]

My wife just got me this drone for Christmas! Thank for the video😀

[@JustALittleFurther]

Enjoy your Christmas present!

[@Just_a_normal_guy11]

You are the only one mentioned that this drone should register and mark on drone. Very good advice. Thanks for showing 7s right thing. Hope to see your trip videos.

[@nineofcups1]

Thanks. Happy flying!

[@JustALittleFurther]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fixerofthings]

That was a very good getting started video. Looking forward to trying out my new drone. Thanks!

[@nineofcups1]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy your drone.

[@ExploringTheAmericanFrontier]

Hey Marcie I’m glad I landed on your video love the information and presentation. Much love LUX

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks Gary for the great feedback!

[@tomw3380]

I see this video was posted a while ago but wanted to thank you for a very good, down to earth video about using the controller for your drone. I have a drone on order and although not the same brand, I am sure it will be close. I had been looking for something like this for a while. Thanks Again. Tom

[@chappymoody]

Excellent video , easy to watch and helped me tons with the same drone.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks Moody Design. Glad it helped!

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi, the best video I have found on how a drone works and flies , well done and thank you . Enjoy your trips and trecking .

[@JustALittleFurther]

Awesome, thank you!

[@roukemamd7468]

Highly informative, thank you. I had a good laugh after hearing the “dizzy” comment.

[@greasersgarage-zt8cs]

What very straight forward and easy tutorial, was just what I was looking for, as a complete beginner myself, it's great the way you explain how this drone works, and the main functions to get flying, my HS720 arrived yesterday, cannot wait to try it out. You really sound just like Clint Eastwood and are probably as cool 😎

[@JustALittleFurther]

I’m glad you liked the video, and thanks for the kind reference to Clint Eastwood. Other than being a curmudgeon, however, I’m probably more like Columbo than Dirty Harry… but you did make my day!

[@jimfnh46]

The best drone tutorial I've found. Terrific job. Thanks.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks Jim... I appreciate the feedback

[@STANDFRIM1]

Explanation Clarity and information was very very supportive thank you

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks for the feedback... we appreciate it!

[@CR25325]

I just bought this drone and your video is a very helpful start. Thanks!

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks for the feedback - I appreciate it!

[@ThatGreenEyedGirl1]

This was the absolute helpful tutorial I've seen. Thanks David and Marcie

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@mattstrickland491]

Thank you, great video, great information. Safe travels.

[@dandougherty4972]

Awesome video....best one of the HS720 that I’ve seen.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks Dan! Appreciate the feedback.

[@daviddaniels9551]

What a fun & educational video! I got the HS510 which is a little smaller, so you don't have to register it with the FAA. THANKS for your share. I'm going to take mine out for the first time now! :)

[@JustALittleFurther]

Hi David - Glad you liked the video... I appreciate the feedback! Hope your maiden flight goes well.

[@irmahiggins6494]

Best and most professional presentation! Thanks!

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks for the great feedback. I appreciate it!

[@PaulieDetmurds]

Probably the best video out there for a new owner of this drone. Registration cost has gone up dramatically! 29.99 minimum! Great video!

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@dannobles8028]

It cost $5 if you are flying for recreation.

[@nvembrace]

What a great video and I have watched a lot before buying this drone but the weather has been to bad for me to fly yet. Can't wait and thanks for the video. Hope you and your wife have a lot of fun road trips enjoying the drone

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks Fred! Glad you liked it. Good luck with your new drone.

[@b9i9i55]

Great tutorial. I'm sure glad I found your video.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks for the great feedback! You made my day.

[@rralbritton]

great informational video! I wish. I wish I would have found this before my first flight!

[@JustALittleFurther]

Glad you liked it… and thanks for the feedback!

[@americanbluejacket209]

I bought one on Amazon and it arrives tomorrow ( I hope). Your video was very helpful Thank You both

[@jimsutherland2010]

Wonderful video, answered all the questions in the back of my mind about my first drone (HS720) haven't even taken the plastic wrap off the box but watched your entire video first. Great narration, you two sound like you're having fun with it which is all I intend to do. Thank you!

[@JustALittleFurther]

Hi Jim, thanks... you made my day!

[@stevejohnson3647]

Tell us a little about Blue's configuration. I am thinking about doing something similar and would be grateful for any advise. Also I ordered the HS720 from Amazon Prime, along with an extra battery and the landing pad... Your KZbin was the selling point for me. Thank you.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Hi Steve... glad you liked the video. As for Blue, he’s a work in process. So far we have solar panels, a bed, fridge, composting toilet and lots of storage bins. You can see more of what we’ve done on our website www.JustaLittleFurther.com.

[@whunt29708]

Thanks for the info about FAA registration. I just got a 720E drone and this is my 1st drone so I wouldn't have known that. Good luck with your channel.

[@JustALittleFurther]

The 720E is a great drone! Happy flying.

[@dannobles8028]

Don't forget your TRUST certificate.

[@thebagfather4633]

just found your channel great vid. hope you have had a lot of fun with your drone. I've just got into drone flying but weather in the uk is not as good as where you are.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks for the great feedback! Enjoy your drone.

[@pebblesduckmurray]

Thank you so much. I was so confused trying to take off

[@JustALittleFurther]

Hi pebblesduckmurray, (love the name, btw)... Glad you liked the video. I shared your angst the first time I flew it as well. It gets a lot easier each time up. David

[@jamesbarker4752]

Great video! I’ve been looking at this drone as a second drone due to the follow feature. I did notice the jerkiness in your video as well as the props a few times. Not sure I like that but can probably live with it. I’m also looking at another HS drone that is under the 250gr weight so I do not have to register with big brother. Thank you for your great review.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the great feedback!

[@backroadsxplorer572]

Hello David, my Christmas present is a Holly Stone 510. Not too dissimilar from your 720. I scoured KZbin for know how too video. I looked at least at several dozens before I stumbled onto yours. Everything I wanted to know was right there. So I big thank you to you for doing such a great job on explaining all the functions. Now that I've depleted both batteries I'll have to wait a bit longer to go out and implement your instructions. One last thing have you gotten around solving the jerkiness on the follow module. Thanks!!

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks for the great feedback!

[@afanofdieselengines675]

Thank you for an excellent video. I flew r/c gliders for years so the reverse stick when flying toward me is not a problem. We have not had decent weather since Christmas. Rumor has it that the quarter inch of ice we got last night should melt giving me a chance to fly in a couple days. Meanwhile I'm learning by flying a HS420 palm sized drone in the house. The Boston Terriers love it.

[@macmcelvey31]

Just getting started and this video sure helps. Can't wait to try all the features you've discussed.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks.

[@miamidudeful]

Nice vid

[@todd7079]

Why are all of the numbered stops automatically showing up when you're drawing your route in the tap to fly feature? Mine does the same & I want to get rid of those automatically numbered stops. Thanks

[@isell7547]

Marcy and lin i am from west london and even so ur vieos ar informative,beautiful and importantly enjoyable! You both look like ur enjoying ur life together and thats 😊 lovely have subscribed ❤️🦋🦋🦋❤️

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks for the great feedback! We’ve really enjoyed our trips to the UK. We walked the Thames path a few years ago and plan to walk the Southwest Coast Trail this fall... if we get the pandemic behind us by then.

[@ironhorsegladiator5034]

Liked and Subscribed for how easy you explain the procedures. Will the drone just drop like a rock if you lock the propellers in an emergency or will it spiral down slowly like a helicopter in an emergency?

[@gentryanderson3247]

Hi IronHorseGladiator, I haven’t actually tried it but my guess is it’ll drop like a rock if you lock the propellers. Love the name BTW.

[@tennisbugg]

Love the video; i have the 700e very similar . Just started flying this was very helpful . Thanks

[@AAZCD]

Nice, easy to follow guide, well done.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks... I appreciate the feedback.

[@Hungrybird474]

Pretty cool . I m charging some new hs175d batteries and I think they’re charging nuts taking a couple hours so far . I can’t tell if it’s a slow blink or fast blink but it’s supposed to turn solid green when fully charged . It’s plugged into an Xbox but I read if it doesn’t charge to use an apple cube ?

[@JustALittleFurther]

The 175D batteries take about 2.5 hours to recharge, but that's only when using a 2 amp USB charger. Not sure what the Xbox provides, but it may only be 1.2 amps. The Apple cube may be better, but I don't know its output either. I'd say that even with a low output charger, the batteries ought to charge in 4 hours.

[@markas5]

Great Video and very informative thank you.

[@JustALittleFurther]

thanks - I appreciate the feedback

[@dps7725]

Just got 720, Best ,easiest to understand video iv'e watched, Thanks,

[@hamitbunyat3219]

Great Video and very informative thank you so much. !!!!

[@JustALittleFurther]

Glad you found it helpful! Happy flying.

[@normanacree1635]

When launching, let the drone sit stationary for about 10 seconds. Two reasons: 1. It allows the drone to lock into the area where it will return if you use RTH. 2. If something is wrong, the drone hasn't had a chance to fly to far away.

[@mraltoid19]

Thank you for this video, very cool.

[@falconflooring2797]

Question, the dial at the top of the controller on the left hand side above the camera control button you didn't mention. Is that simply a dummy button?

[@JustALittleFurther]

Hi Falcon Flooring - I guess so... Maybe for a future feature?

[@alonzoakbar6760]

Good beginner video. Loving mine every flight I take.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks!

[@sahibgue7701]

The tubm nail was a picture of the DJI mavic air

[@JustALittleFurther]

OMG you're right! The photo was of my other drone that somehow got saved in the wrong file. See updated thumbnail. Thanks for noticing and bringing it to my attention.

[@Flatfoot2282]

What a great review. I learned a lot from this !

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks for the feedback... I appreciate it!

[@davidsmiottawa]

Thanks - almost ready for my first flight!

[@adriancaranda5555]

Many thanks to you Sir, for that beautiful tutorial, quick question, can you calibrate Everytime with the holy stone hs720e before you can fly?

[@JustALittleFurther]

Not sure with the 720e, but the HS720 does require calibration every time you use it.

[@AliYildirim-u7h]

hi i have a problem with control drone face (camera) to any spot ..Example when i try bring it back to home drone is coming backwards so how can i control please help thanks

[@mountainbikingforlife4158]

Thanks for the great video.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Wow - what a thorough and well thought thru fix. Thanks for sharing!

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

Great Video! Thank you!

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks - Glad you liked it!

[@nathanbridge7698]

Fantastic video, thank you for sharing.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks for the great feedback!

[@dedecolwell2691]

Nice video! I'm getting ready to order a similar model HS720E. It's been a little over a year since you posted this, are you enjoying your drone? Pro's? Con's?

[@JustALittleFurther]

Good choice on the HS720E. I really like mine, but the new model with image stability is even better. Thanks for the feedback!

[@scottgibson6735]

I’m.sure you know by now,, but the Hs720e is the same drone,with electronic image stabilization.It helps.The camera also hasaSony cmos image sensor,for really nice 4K video.Thankyou for the review.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Yup - the HS720e is a better drone, but also more expensive. One of these days I'll spring for it.

[@scottgibson6735]

@@JustALittleFurther Oh,andI forgot to add,you got yourself a new subscriber.Imlike your ideas for using the drone to help navigate.I have done a lot of boating in the Bahamas, and Caribbean,and often wished for an eye in the sky.You have to be careful thoug,because drones are banned in a lot of small countries because their signals can interfere with some military,and emergency services transmissions.I don't know from experience,but I bet greasing the right palm in some of those places,will get you permission to fly your drone.

[@scottgibson6735]

@@JustALittleFurther Yes,it's more expensive,but mine was just under$300.I haven't flown it yet because,I am a bedridden hemiplegic with only one hand due to a stroke a few years ago.Fortunately,it's a big hand,so I can manipulate both joysticks with that one hand..I should add,I can't work both joysticks at the same time.As you learned,modern,stabilized Gp s drones,basically fly themselves.You've got o watch out though,those trees will swat you out of the sky.Good luck,and have fun with your new toy.

[@SineMacula]

I tried flying HS720 in my house. I lost control, crashed and it was stuck about half throttle upside down and would not turn off. I then tried to pick it up and got about fifty small cuts on my fingers, but managed to pick it up. I ended up having to pull the battery while trying to hold it down with slippery bloody fingers. It was a good experience and my friends had a good laugh.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Ouch! Too bad you didn't make a video - it probably would have gone viral. I know it's hard to remember this stuff in the midst of an emergency, but for future reference, the lock/unlock button is also the emergency stop button. Holding it for three seconds shuts the motors off.

[@ichich6477]

I’m loading my Hs 720E batteries right now. l can’t wait after watching this video.

[@gentryanderson3247]

Hi Ich Ich, hope you have a great flight. Just a note... the 720E is quite a bit different than the 720, so not everything in the video will apply.

[@dynamiteim]

thank you sir for teaching me how to fly a drone spusificly a holy stone hs7200

[@JustALittleFurther]

Glad you liked it. Happy flying!

[@dynamiteim]

@@JustALittleFurther i will gladly love the drove also i got it for Christmas at my brothers white elephant party

[@Stevewillfixit59]

Question? Is your drone footage from the app or sd card because according to the manual they have different video quality. The better being from the sd card.?

[@JustALittleFurther]

It’s from the sd card. The card records much better video than the app.

[@FindingMyMuse]

That is a really good video. Thank you very much! Very helpful!

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I appreciate it!

[@johntoob]

Must calibrate Gyro right after compass calibration. Pull sticks down and to the left.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Hmmm... I didn’t have to do this. Are you sure this is necessary?

[@connxxxions1]

Thanks for this informative video. I was able to use my drone, almost problem free, but i keep having issues trying to get this to land and not take back off or not move when it's close to landing. Are you having this issue as well? Besides this issue, I'm enjoying everything else about the drone.

[@connxxxions1]

@mzxhir yes, same here, but i finally got it to land, after i got my new 1

[@CD-lw6fl]

Thank you for your video, very informative 😎👍

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it!

[@JoeSabolick]

Great Job Thank you so much!!🙏✨

[@JustALittleFurther]

@@JoeSabolick Glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback!

[@mimosadalat8536]

Thank you for making this great instructional video! Can you fly the drone from a rooftop of a building? Can you fly the drone at an altitude lower than it's starting altitude? I'd like to take pictures/vids of a canyon. Thanks!

[@JustALittleFurther]

Great questions. I'd think you could fly the drone at a lower altitude than its starting altitude, but I never tried. Please let me know how it does.

[@scottgibson6735]

Most computerized,gps drones,also have an altitude hold feature,that uses an internal barometric sensor to keep the drone at the height you put it.

[@dannobles8028]

yes and yes.

[@OCSreal]

My drone: YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND BABY RIGHT ROUND

[@armandovalencia2546]

Can anyone help me with my HolyStone720E? When I turn it on, even though the battery is fully charged on the drone, when I turn the remote on it shows “no battery” and the the drone shows green flash lights. This is my second drone already and I can not figure it out. Am I doing something wrong?

[@ancient1101]

Finally ik how to fly it tysm

[@tonycorolla4911]

The only I don't like is about the time to charge battery 5 to 6 hrs is too much for me.but it is what it is.thanks for your tutorial good understanding video.

[@marcelloink8454]

Great video

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks!

[@tahoma6889]

The HS720E uses the app titled Ophelia GO. (The Ophelia GPS app will not work fully)

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to have to bite the bullet, replace my HS720 with the 720E and update this video.

[@karinaputri5926]

Best review ever , thanks

[@JustALittleFurther]

Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it.

[@mine4183]

The problem I have had with this drone and the HS720E is that both my original did a fly away, now having flown drones since 2018 I think I may have got the hang of it by now, each fly away did the same, after setting things up and then starting within minutes the drone decided to fly to its left so on pressing RH nothing happens, I then try to control the drone myself again nothing so in total I have lost the following 1xHS720E & HS720G being fair to Holy Stone they have replaced all the fly aways I've had, so far play to then. ~In my opinion there is something not quite right withe the drone / controller or both which needs sorting, I'm sure that Holy Stone can't keep replacing these fly aways. All that said I'm still of the option that these drones perform and look good despite the obvious. So for now I'll keep my fait hin Holy Stone.

[@AndrewThomasHelliwell]

hi i have this exact drone but the 4k one and only flown it once ! greetings from uk

[@JustALittleFurther]

Hello Andrew... greetings back at you across the pond. Happy flying!

[@devom4175]

Thanks for your video so helpful

[@abycre6694]

It’s very helpful. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@evdonkbuster]

Really great upload! Thanks for reviewing this drone. I just purchased the Holy Stone 720. You old folks remind my of my aunt and uncle. Safe travels!

[@JustALittleFurther]

Ha! Better than reminding you of your grandparents I guess. Thanks for the great feedback.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Kool Aid Victor , Sorry, but I don’t have the answer to this one. Your best bet is to contact Holy Stone CS directly. My experience with them has been pretty good.

[@eliazerrodriguez1410]

Just ordered that same Drone yesterday 1/7/20 It arrived today.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Good luck with it. I hope you like it as much as do!

[@marcosantano2102]

My drone won't rotate when I reach a specific height or distance, nor will it move left or right. What's that mean

[@JustALittleFurther]

Could be it’s reaching the limit of its range and the signal from the controller isn’t always getting through. If it’s a problem I’d contact Holy Stone customer service... they’re pretty good.

[@marcosantano2102]

@@JustALittleFurther I just took it off beginner mode and extended its range. It seems to be working fine now

[@TheTubeMeister]

Do i need to calibrate it everytime I fly the drone?

[@JustALittleFurther]

Yes, anytime it’s turned off for any length of time.

[@donegalrediscovered3309]

Swellpro do great waterproof drones for the sea & boats 😀

[@gsmith207]

Just got one and watched your vid, and bingo! Easy... thank you

[@JustALittleFurther]

Glad you liked it. Happy flying!

[@theoroma6883]

Good video. Pity about rout as opposed to route (root).

[@JustALittleFurther]

Ha - good one! Marcie calls me on that one as well. Guess my regional roots are showing. In my defense, in the US, either pronunciation (root or raut - like about) is acceptable.

[@niradn1965]

Thankyou so much .. well done

[@JustALittleFurther]

Appreciate the feedback… thanks!

[@ujman]

When I got to 7:49 I chuckled to myself. That was me a few hours ago...spinning in a circle.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Ha! Glad I wasn’t the only one.

[@Takeover738]

Can you tell me if I hit the record Button on the smartphone only it will only save video footage to my phone and not on my sd card?

[@JustALittleFurther]

I haven’t tried it, but I think it will save video footage on both. If it’s anything like what I see on my iPhone, however, the video recorded on your smartphone will be pretty choppy.

[@trevordyke664]

Something to note with the SD card, the HS720 will only accept up to a 32GB. I made the mistake of buying a 128GB card and it doesn't work.

[@JustALittleFurther]

Yes... good point

[@bryantkelly5565]

Do you have problems with losing the signal from the App?

[@JustALittleFurther]

I haven’t had a problem losing the signal. I never let the drone get too far away or out of my line of sight, however.

[@dennis771]

Thanks you so much!

[@JustALittleFurther]

Glad you liked it... thanks for the feedback!

[@abelgatei]

Nice video; I keeping it closer to me, as I am a very new birder; lol: Thank you!

[@JustALittleFurther]

👍😄

[@adriancaranda5555]

I asked this question because I have the holy stone hs720e .

[@roberthelmer1290]

What was the drone apps name in the video? Please and thank you

[@JustALittleFurther]

The two apps I use are Ophelia GPS, which controls the drone’s advanced features, and B4UFly, which helps determine whether you’re in a location that permits flying a drone.