Hello! Thanks for letting me join your community. I am a newbie to the drone world. I haven’t even flown a drone yet. My field has been building and flying rc airplanes. I just ordered a new Holy Stone HS720 , but I haven’t received it yet. I’m kind of nervous about it as I just learned that in September, the FAA is mandating remote Id on all registered drones. I’m hoping my new drone will have that capability. If not, I guess I may have just bought a fairly expensive ground brick. At any rate, thanks for letting me in your community!
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Hi there! I’m located in London. Flying on Dji Mavic 3 pro cine. Have a UK license to fly. Will be happy to meet London’s pilots here and share the experience.
Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!
LoudThunder
Well-known member
Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA.
As a soon to be New Drone Pilot, there are a couple of Legal Things you may need to do…
First off, the Remote Identification (RID) requirement is tentatively scheduled to go into effect on 16 Sept 2023 (just over 2-weeks). If Holystone does not have it, you will have to buy a separate RID Module that you will attach to your drone with Velcro. The module are still relatively expensive, google them and based on how busy your area is will determine how soon you will have to get it.
If you have not already done so, you will need to get your TRUST Certificate. You can get that at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…) . Your Drone weighs more than 250-grams (0.55 pounds) and while you are flying under The Exception for Recreational Flyers, you are required to register your Drone.
When I first started flying I registered my Mini 2 because the TRUST Certificate and FAA Registration established me as a "certified" Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot.
Link to the TRUST Certificate at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…)
FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute
Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.
trust.pilotinstitute.com
Link to the FAADroneZone (Optional Registration for Drones under 250-Grams…)
If you are considering acquiring your Part 107 License, here is a link to get you going…
Pilot Institute: Drone and Airplane Pilot Courses - Aviation Made Easy
Pilot Institute offers courses on drones and airplanes from world-class experts. Pass the Part 107 or Part 61 exams and take to the skies.
pilotinstitute.com
Since you live in Ohio, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check the link below for all the Rules and Laws that are in effect in your neck of the woods and it also links you to some of the Best Places to Fly in your area… Also, if you travel on vacation, visit friends, and relatives in other parts of the country, check back here so you do not run afoul of the law.
Federal Drone Laws in the United States (FAA) - Pilot Institute
44809 is an exemption from Part 107 drone laws. This means that drone pilots fly under Part 107 drone rules by default unless they meet all 9 of the requirements to fly under 44809, the exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft. You can read more about these requirements...
pilotinstitute.com
Even if you have flown Drones before, here is some Good Old Fashion Advice…
You paid a lot of money for that Drone, put your phone number on it. If your drone gets lost or stuck in a tree and it finally comes down when you are not around, give the finders an opportunity to contact you so it can be returned.
Now, for the Fun Part, But do not let the excitement of the moment get the best of you. When you are going out to fly, do it slowly and deliberately. Get used to a set procedure and even practice it.
There are so many things I could write but these are the highlights that I feel need mentioning.
Plug in your phone/tablet into your controller; turn on the Controller and DJI Fly App (if it does not start on its own…). On the Drone, open the front legs, then open the back legs, then remove the Gimbal Cover.
The Gimbal is the most delicate item on the Drone and banging or bumping can damage it. I also fastened a short "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the cover so it's more noticeable and I do not forget to remove it…
Turn on the drone and watch it come to "life." Watching the Gimbal go through its self-check is almost like watching a puppy or kitten opening its eyes for the first time…
Place the drone down (preferably on a Landing Pad) while it finishes its self-test (collecting satellites, etc…).
Check your battery status (Phone, Drone, and Controller), check the Signal Strength, by now the Controller should have reported it updated the Home Point.
Lift off, 6- feet (2-meters) or so, hover a bit, check the controls (move the drone a bit forward, back, left, right, yaw left and right). By now, your Controller will probably report again, Home point Updated.
If you go out in a rush and race thru your start up and take off before the drone has finished it prep, it may update its Home Point over that pond or that old tree you are flying over and in your excitement, you'll fly the drone long past it Low Battery point and when it engages Return to Home and lands in the pond or in a tree; it will be all on you…
Now go have fun, learn to fly the drone by sight before you try to fly it out a distance depending on the video feed, FPV.
I would also advise you to use YouTube and watch a lot of the Videos on flying and setting up the Drone. When it is too dark, too cold, or too wet, you can "fly it vicariously" through YouTube. Also watch some of the Blooper Drone Videos and learn how not to fly your "New Baby."
I fly a DJI Mini 2 and I do not have any knowledge about Holy Stone HS120D. However, I would advise you to do some serious searching on YouTube and on Google…
To get you started, here is what I believe is the most comprehensive video on your drone… It's over an hour and a half long so make yourself a cup of coffee, get comfortable, and click the "Watch Later" icon on the top right so you always save this link…
And here is the link to the User Manual. After you read the Manual, read it again, you will be surprised what you missed the first time and you will be better prepared for that first "scary moment…"
HOLY STONE HS120D INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE MANUAL Pdf Download
View and Download Holy Stone HS120D instructions for use manual online. HS120D drones pdf manual download.
www.manualslib.com
Fly On and Fly Safe…
There is much information there! Rest assured that I will put it to good use! Thank you for your response!!
Key_Stat
New member
Hello from the Peak District, UK. Sister bought me a Holy Stone HS720e and now I'm hooked 
LoudThunder
Well-known member
Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA.
Since you live in the UK, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check to ensure these are current.
Even if you have flown Drones before, here is some Good Old Fashion Advice…
You paid a lot of money for that Drone, put your phone number on it. If your drone gets lost or stuck in a tree and it finally comes down when you are not around, give the finders an opportunity to contact you so it can be returned.
Now, for the Fun Part, But do not let the excitement of the moment get the best of you. When you are going out to fly, do it slowly and deliberately. Get used to a set procedure and even practice it.
There are so many things I could write but these are the highlights that I feel need mentioning.
Plug in your phone/tablet into your controller; turn on the Controller and DJI Fly App (if it does not start on its own…). On the Drone, open the front legs, then open the back legs, and then remove the Gimbal Cover.
The Gimbal is the most delicate item on the Drone and banging or bumping can damage it. I also fastened a short "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the cover so it's more noticeable and I do not forget to remove it…
Turn on the drone and watch it come to "life." Watching the Gimbal go through its self-check is almost like watching a puppy or kitten opening its eyes for the first time…
Place the drone down (preferably on a Landing Pad) while it finishes its self-test (collecting satellites, etc…).
Check your battery status (Phone, Drone, and Controller), check the Signal Strength, by now the Controller should have reported it updated the Home Point.
Lift off, 6 feet (2-meters) or so, hover a bit, check the controls (move the drone a bit forward, back, left, right, yaw left and right). By now, your Controller will probably report again, "Home point Updated."
If you go out in a rush and race thru your start up and take off before the drone has finished it prep, it may update its Home Point over that pond or that old tree you are flying over and in your excitement, you'll fly the drone long past it Low Battery point and when it engages Return to Home and lands in the pond or in a tree; it will be all on you…
Now go have fun, learn to fly the drone by sight before you try to fly it out a distance depending on the video feed, FPV.
I would also advise you to use YouTube and watch a lot of the Videos on flying and setting up the Drone. When it is too dark, too cold, or too wet, you can "fly it vicariously" through YouTube. Also watch some of the Blooper Drone Videos and learn how not to fly your "New Baby."
Below is the link to all of the downloads for the Holystone 720, Go to YouTube for more videos….
Fly On and Fly Safe…
pcjones67
New member
Hello everyone. I've been flying drones since 2016 but have been flying rc helis and planes for 40 years now. Started my drone career/obsession with a Xiro Explorer....and it's still going strong today. Also latest is a HS360S and HS600. Love both of them and it's amazing how technology gets so much better than I ever could have imagined in my early heli days.
Brandon here. From Biloxi Ms. Just picked up a Holy Stone HS720R. Can’t find much information on this thing anywhere. I am hoping to be able to learn things through this group.
I know one thing about this drone is that I do not like the controller that came with it and am looking to see if I can use a different one. I found one from a HS720E but am not sure if will will work. If anyone knows if it will work or not I would greatly appreciate the info.
Thank you!
I know one thing about this drone is that I do not like the controller that came with it and am looking to see if I can use a different one. I found one from a HS720E but am not sure if will will work. If anyone knows if it will work or not I would greatly appreciate the info.
Thank you!
Greetings to all, I have loved all things flying my own life, actually took flight training at one time. I recently became interested in drones and learning to fly them but I really don't know what kind to buy or even what I am looking for in one. Can I get some suggestions? Thanks, I appreciate any input. BTW, I am not looking to spend a large amount, espically for a beginner drone.
LoudThunder
Well-known member
To all "Holy-Stoners…" I can only offer the advice to got to YouTube and search for every video on the HolyStone drone, it may not be your specific model, but I am sure you will not regret it.
And here is some more stuff. Also check your box for mailing address and web pages for support and information…
And then there is this…
and so many more, just look…
And here is the link to the User Manual. After you read the Manual, read it again, you will be surprised what you missed the first time and you will be better prepared for that first "scary moment…"
HOLY STONE HS120D INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE MANUAL Pdf Download
View and Download Holy Stone HS120D instructions for use manual online. HS120D drones pdf manual download.
www.manualslib.com
LoudThunder
Well-known member
I fly the DJI Mini 2. I think you will find the most support for DJI drones. They cost a bit more but you can buy Refurbished DJI Drones directly from DJI and they come with the same warranty as the new ones and most cannot tell they are not new…
You just need to decide how much you are willing to spend, but since you are still undecided, I would recommend the Mini 2, the mini 2 SE, or even the mini 3 or it big brother the Mini 3 Pro…
Go to YouTube and look at lots of videos and you decide. If you decide to go with a DJI, you might also want to join the sister site, MavicPilots…
DJI Mavic, Air & Mini Drone Community
DJI Mavic Mini, Mavic, Air Drone User Group, Discussions, Support, Forum and Online Community
mavicpilots.com
Good Luck!
Hello everybody! I live in Europe and am currently working on drone research and development. It is done on a small scale to find new opportunities to use one of the most exciting technologies available right now and is strongly linked to what is happening in our neighbourhoods on this side of the pond.
It is always rewarding to learn from the experiences of others. That way you get inspiration and hopefully develop yourself. I look forward to becoming part of this community.
Have a pleasant day, see you around.
It is always rewarding to learn from the experiences of others. That way you get inspiration and hopefully develop yourself. I look forward to becoming part of this community.
Have a pleasant day, see you around.
Hi to all. i am from Greece but i leave in U.K I am new to drone expiriences, start learning things. Looks like i am in the right place
