# Holy Stone HS290 Foldable Drone 1080p FPV for Beginners, 128g

Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/tech/best-drone/holy-stone-hs290
Ranked #5 in "Best Drone 2026: The Range Is in Whatever Unit Sells": https://www.ranked10.co.uk/tech/best-drone

- Price: £50.99 (checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-11)
- Amazon rating: 3.9 from 4,652 ratings
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CZNWKDJN?tag=ranked10-21

The Holy Stone HS290 costs £50.99 and is rated 3.9 stars from 4,652 ratings, with 15 per cent one-star — the worst share in this ranking.

It takes fifth because it is cheap, light and genuinely beginner-friendly, but it films in 1080p rather than 4K and its own age field says youth, which is where a large share of its buyers probably belonged.

## Specification

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Ratings | 3.9 from 4,652 |
| Video | 1080p |
| Weight | 128 g |
| Price | £50.99 |
| Age range as listed | Kid, youth |
| Positioning | Optical flow |

## Questions people ask

**Why does it have so many one-star reviews?**

15 per cent of 4,652 is around seven hundred buyers, and the age range field suggests many were children.

**Does it shoot 4K?**

No: 1080p, which is the honest reason it costs £50.99.

**Is it good for a child?**

It is light, cheap and folds away, which is what makes it a reasonable first drone for one.

**Does it need a licence?**

At 128g, no pilot certificate is needed in the open category.

**Why is it fifth?**

Because the price and the sample are real, but a 15 per cent one-star share is the highest here.

**How many ratings does it have?**

4652 at the time of collection, averaging 3.9 stars, with 55 per cent five-star and 15 per cent one-star.