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Autel EVO Nano+ vs Holy Stone HS720: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Autel EVO Nano+: 55% of 142 owners recommend it, vs 42% of 12 for the Holy Stone HS720.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Autel EVO Nano+

55%of 142 owners recommend
55% recommend · 12% neutral · 33% don't
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Holy Stone HS720

42%of 12 owners recommend
42% recommend · 8% neutral · 50% don't
Owners praise
  • Fun, easy drone to learn on
  • Good value and features for the price
  • Handy features like RTH and Tap Fly
Owners complain about
  • Rotation problem causes crashes
  • Toy-like and mediocre overall
  • Disappointing 4K camera footage
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What Autel EVO Nano+ owners say

“When you pay for an Autel drone, you own it.”
— @phuchu on YouTube
“I'm so happy with my Evo Nano+.”
— @MrRiverwind on YouTube
“the Nano Plus' got shorter dynamic range compared to other drones of this category”
— @tyronesievers9313 on YouTube

What Holy Stone HS720 owners say

“Holy Stone seems to be leading the budget drone market right now with their quality.”
— @Uberhr on YouTube
“This is by far the best low cost drone i ve seen yet. Well done HolyStone”
— @milaneisner196 on YouTube
“It quit working after three flights so I returned it to Amazon and left a review telling the truth.”
— @sgbawg0 on YouTube