Holy Stone HS100 GPS Drone User Manual

1.0 Warning

1. Please read the disclaimer, warnings, and safety guidelines carefully before using this product. This product is not recommended for individuals under 16 years of age. By using this product, you hereby accept this disclaimer and signify that you have read it in full. You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and any damage caused by the use of this product, and its consequences. You agree to use this product only for appropriate purposes and in compliance with all local regulations, policies, and guidelines that Holy Stone may make available.

2. When using this product, strictly adhere to the specifications and safety guidelines provided in this document. Material damage, disputes, and all other adverse events caused by violating safety guidelines or any other factor WILL NOT be the responsibility of Holy Stone.

2.0 Safety Instructions

2.1 Pre-flight Check

1. This product is a high-precision drone that integrates various electronic stability and control mechanisms. Ensure to configure this drone carefully and correctly to ensure safe and accident-free operation.
2. Ensure that the drone and transmitter batteries are clean, intact, and fully charged.
3. Ensure that all propellers are undamaged and installed in the correct direction.
4. Perform a thorough product check before each use. Inspect the integrity of parts, any signs of propeller cracks and wear, battery power, and indicator efficiency. If you need to perform a complete check for any problem, please refrain from using the product until the problem is resolved.

2.2 Flight Environment

✅ Fly in open areas.

👁 Maintain line of sight.

☔☃🌪 Do not use this drone in adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, and wind.

⛔ Avoid flying over or near obstacles, crowds, high-voltage power lines, trees, airports, or bodies of water.

⚠ DO NOT fly near powerful electromagnetic sources, such as power lines and base stations, as this may affect the onboard compass.

Fly within 390 feet (120 m).

2.3 Operational Requirements

• ⛔ Do not use this product to follow moving vehicles.
• During flight, turn off the motor only in case of emergency.
• ⚠ Please bring the drone back as soon as possible when the battery is low.
• ⛔ This product should not be used while drinking alcohol, feeling tired, taking medication, or experiencing physical discomfort.
• ⚠ Be aware of the volume of noise produced by the drone. Keep your distance to avoid ear damage.
• ⚠ Keep away from rotating propellers and motors.
• ⛔ Do not fly in a no-fly zone.

2.4 Battery Usage

1. Ensure that the batteries are correctly installed, as indicated in the instruction manual.
2. Avoid short circuits by incorrectly installing batteries and do not crush or press batteries, as this could lead to an explosion risk.
3. Do not mix new and old batteries, as this may impair product performance.
4. Dispose of used batteries carefully; do not discard them.
5. Keep dead batteries away from heat and fire.
6. If the device is not to be used for a prolonged period, remove the batteries to prevent potential damage caused by battery leakage.
7. It is recommended to use only the USB charging board supplied with the drone to charge the battery.
8. Do not plug the battery directly into wall outlets or car lighter sockets.
9. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery.
10. Do not use the battery if it emits an odor, generates heat, becomes discolored or deformed, or appears abnormal in any way. If the battery is used or charged, remove it immediately from the device or charger and stop using it.
11. Do not pierce the battery casing with a nail or other sharp object, do not open it with a hammer, or step on it!
12. Always charge batteries in a fireproof container and away from combustible materials. Do not charge on surfaces that may catch fire. This includes wood, fabric, carpet, or the application device.
13. Do not immerse the battery in water and do not allow it to get wet.
14. Do not directly solder the battery terminal.
15. Keep the battery out of reach of children or pets.
16. Do not short-circuit the battery by connecting wires or other metallic objects to the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.

Li-Po Battery Disposal and Recycling

Used lithium-polymer batteries should not be disposed of with household waste. Please contact your local environmental agency or waste management agency, your model supplier, or your nearest Li-Po battery recycling center.

3.0 Maintenance

Clean the product after each use with a soft, clean cloth.

Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and heat accumulation on the drone.

This device is not waterproof and should under no circumstances be immersed in water. Failure to keep the device completely dry will result in unit failure.

Frequently check the charging plug and other accessories for damage. If any part of the device is damaged, refrain from flying until maintenance can be performed.

4.0 Package Contents

5.0 Drone Details

The Holy Stone HS100 drone features four propellers (labeled A and B), an HD camera mounted underneath, and landing gear. Propellers labeled 'A' are typically installed diagonally opposite each other, as are propellers labeled 'B'.

6.0 Drone Battery

The drone battery has multiple power indicator lights, a Micro USB charging port, and a power switch. Briefly press the power switch to turn on the battery. Press and hold the power switch for 2 seconds to turn it off.

Tip: Once the battery is low, please bring the drone back as soon as possible. Otherwise, this could cause the loss of the drone.

7.0 Transmitter Details

The transmitter features an antenna, a phone holder, a power indicator, and various control buttons and sticks. Key controls include: a Headless Mode/GPS button, Left and Right control sticks, a Return to Home button, a One-Key Takeoff/Landing button, a Power Switch, and a foldable handle. Indicator lights show status for One-Key Return, Headless Mode, Photo/Video, and Speed Switch. Additional controls include a Speed Switch dial, Camera Angle Adjustment dial, and Photo/Video buttons.

ATTENTION: To power off the transmitter, quickly press the power button, then quickly press and hold it again for approximately 2 seconds.

8.0 Controller Mode

8.1 Mode 2 (Default: Left Throttle)

Left Stick Controls:

• Up: Ascend
• Down: Descend
• Left: Turn Left
• Right: Turn Right

Right Stick Controls:

• Up: Forward
• Down: Backward
• Left: Fly Left
• Right: Fly Right

8.2 Mode 1

To enter MODE 1, turn on the transmitter while holding the "Take Photo / Trim" button. Do not release this button until the transmitter is powered on.

Left Stick Controls:

• Up: Ascend
• Down: Descend
• Left: Fly Left
• Right: Fly Right

Right Stick Controls:

• Up: Forward
• Down: Backward
• Left: Turn Left
• Right: Turn Right

9.0 Installation

9.1 Propellers

Please note that the letter A or B is printed on each propeller. Ensure that all propellers are fixed to the correct motor position. Use a screwdriver to turn and tighten the screws clockwise.

9.2 Landing Gear

1. The letters "L" and "R" are printed on each side of the landing gear shell. "L" marks the left landing gear, and "R" is for the right landing gear.
2. There are two locks at the bottom. Press and hold the lock. Pull the landing gear from the lockable side.
3. Rotate the landing gear outwards at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to deploy the landing gear.

9.3 Camera

The camera module includes a TF card slot. Install the camera into the camera support at the bottom of the drone. Rotate the camera clockwise to flip it into position; you will hear a click when the camera is correctly installed.

10.0 Charging

10.1 Drone Battery

To remove the drone battery, press the loop and pull it outwards. The drone battery can be charged using the provided USB charging cable. Connect the USB charging cable to the battery, then connect the cable to a computer or a USB adapter (a phone adapter of 5V = 1A/2A is recommended but not included). Charging time is approximately 5 hours, depending on the charging power source.

10.2 Transmitter Battery

The transmitter battery can be charged using the USB charging board. Connect the USB charging board to the transmitter, then connect it to a computer or a USB adapter (a phone adapter of 5V = 1A/2A is recommended but not included). The charging time for the transmitter is approximately 1 hour. During charging, the indicator lights will flash; they will become solid when fully charged.

When the transmitter is at low power, its power indicator will flash constantly. Before charging, please carefully review the "Battery Usage" section in the safety guidelines!

11.0 Preparation

11.1 App Download

Scan the QR codes for iOS and Google Play to download the "HS GPS PRO" application from the App Store or Google Play.

11.2 Check Battery Level

Press the power button to activate and check the battery level indicators.

12.0 Operation Guide

All subsequent operations in this manual are performed in MODE 2.

12.1 Pairing

1. Turn on the transmitter.
2. Plug the battery into the drone and turn it on.
3. Place the drone on a flat, dry, clear, and well-lit surface.
4. Push the left stick up then down to pair with the drone. The drone's LED lights will be pink at the front and purple at the rear if the drone is successfully paired.

12.2 Compass Calibration

Step 1:

Push both control sticks to the 1 and 11 o'clock positions (inward and down). The front pink lights and rear purple lights will flash rapidly. The drone app status will show "Compass calibration".

Step 2:

Hold the drone horizontally: Rotate your body 360 degrees. The rear lights will turn purple.

Step 3:

Hold the drone vertically and rotate your body 360 degrees. The front pink lights and the rear purple light will turn solid. The compass only needs to be calibrated during the drone's first flight in a new area.

12.3 Gyroscope Calibration

Push both control sticks to the 11 and 1 o'clock positions (outward and down). The lights will flash rapidly in blue (rear) and white (front). The drone app status will show "Gyroscope is calibrated" then "Gyroscope OK".

Remark: You can also calibrate the drone if it does not follow the correct heading.

12.4 GPS Search

Place the drone on a flat, dry surface in a clear and well-lit area. The LED flight indicators will flash blue (rear) and white (front). This means the drone is searching for a GPS signal. This process may take a few minutes. The drone app status will show "Waiting for GPS signal". Once all the lights are solid, GPS mode is ready. (The drone can only take off if it is successfully connected to GPS).

The blue (rear) and white (front) lights will be solid (not flashing). The drone app status will show "Ready to fly".

ATTENTION:

• If the LED flight indicators flash rapidly, it indicates that the drone is searching for GPS signals.
• If the drone flashes rapidly after a few minutes, it indicates that the process has FAILED. Please take the drone about one meter off the ground and repeat all compass calibration operations until the process is successful.
• If you are flying indoors, please hold the GPS button (📍) for 3 seconds to exit GPS mode, and the LED lights will flash slowly. You can fly this drone after performing the compass calibration operations if you exit GPS mode.

12.5 One-Key Takeoff/Landing

The rotating propellers can be dangerous. Do not start the motors when people are nearby.

When you press the one-key takeoff/landing button (⬆️⬇️), the propellers will spin and the drone will take off to an altitude of approximately 5 feet. (Always keep the drone's head oriented forward.)

Press the one-key takeoff/landing button (⬆️⬇️) again, and the drone will land automatically. Remember to always keep your hands on the transmitter as long as the motors are spinning.

12.6 Wi-Fi Connection

As illustrated, pull out the phone holder and lock it. Connect your smartphone to the drone's Wi-Fi and check the drone's status in the HS GPS PRO application. On your smartphone, search for available Wi-Fi networks: "Holystonefpv-***'*'". Wait for your smartphone to connect to the drone's Wi-Fi network. This connection is usually represented by the Wi-Fi logo appearing on your smartphone screen. Enter the HS GPS PRO application. The connection between your smartphone and the drone is established automatically.

13.0 Function Details

13.1 App Functions

Displayed values:

• D: Distance (meters)
• H: Height (meters)
• DS: Speed (m/s)
• VS: Vertical Speed (m/s)

13.2 Beginner Mode

The default GPS mode is BEGINNER MODE. In BEGINNER MODE:

1. Flight distance is limited between 0 and 30 meters (0 and 98.4 feet).
2. Flight altitude is limited between 0 and 30 meters (0 and 98.4 feet).
3. The Return to Home (RTH) altitude is below 25 meters (82 feet).

You can only disable BEGINNER MODE to modify the application settings on your phone after completing the compass calibration operations.

13.3 Emergency Stop

The emergency stop function should be activated in case of an emergency during flight to prevent any damage or injury.

Long press the one-key takeoff/landing button (⬆️⬇️) for 2 seconds. The motors will stop immediately, and the drone will stop immediately.

13.4 Speed Switch

This drone comes with 3 speed modes (low/medium/high). Turn the speed dial (⏱️) to the right to accelerate. Turn it to the left to decelerate.

• If the transmitter's speed indicator light is off, it means the drone is at low speed.
• If the light is on, it means the drone is at medium speed.
• If the light is flashing, it means the drone is set to high speed.

(Medium speed is set by default!)

13.5 Camera Angle Adjustment

During flight, you can operate the camera angle adjustment dial (📸) to adjust the camera's tilt angle up or down. (The gimbal tilt range is 90 degrees.)

13.6 Trim Function (Non-GPS Mode)

F/B Lateral Drift Compensation:

• If the drone drifts forward, hold the trim button (↔️) and push the direction stick down to balance the drone.
• If the drone drifts backward, hold the trim button (↔️) and push the direction stick up to balance the drone.

L/R Lateral Tilt Compensation:

• If the drone drifts to the left, hold the trim button (↕️) and push the stick to the right to balance the drone.
• If the drone drifts to the right, hold the trim button (↕️) and push the stick to the left to balance the drone.

13.7 Headless Mode

1. Press the headless mode button (👤) on the transmitter. A sound signal will be emitted by the transmitter, and the transmitter's headless mode indicator will light up, indicating that the drone has entered headless mode.
2. Press the headless mode button (👤) again, and you will hear a long beep. The headless mode indicator on the transmitter will turn off, indicating that the drone has exited headless mode.

Ensure that the pilot remains in the same orientation as the drone's head when the drone takes off.

In headless mode, the forward direction is the direction the drone's head was facing when it moved away from the lakes (likely a translation error, should be "when it took off").

To ensure the pilot can indicate the drone's direction, we recommend that pilots align themselves in the same direction as the drone's head when the drone takes off.

If this is the case, when the pilot pushes the stick forward or backward, the drone flies towards or away from the pilot. If the pilot moves the right stick left or right, the drone moves left or right relative to the pilot.

13.8 Return to Home (RTH)

The Return to Home (RTH) function brings the drone back to the last recorded takeoff point. This function can only be achieved in GPS mode. There are three types of RTH: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH.

13.8.1 Smart RTH

Press the Return to Home button (🏠) on your transmitter, and it will start beeping. Your drone will return to the takeoff point. Press the button (🏠) again to stop the RTH procedure. Push the throttle stick down to land the drone in a safe area.

13.8.2 Low Battery RTH

Low battery RTH mode is triggered when the flight battery level is low. When low battery RTH mode is activated, the drone will fly back to approximately 100 feet, and you can still control your drone. Push the throttle stick down to land the drone in a safe area. When the drone's power is completely depleted, it returns to the takeoff point where you set it.

13.8.3 Failsafe RTH

The drone will enter Return to Home mode if the signal between the drone and the transmitter is lost. The drone will return to your location from approximately 100 feet, and the drone will reconnect to itself. When the drone returns to your line of sight, you can control it again.

The drone is NOT equipped with an obstacle avoidance device.

14.0 Specifications

Drone

• Model: HS100
• Weight: 750 g / 26.5 oz
• Flight time: 18 minutes
• Motor model: 180
• Operating temperature range: 32° to 104° F
• Dimensions: 487 x 487 x 164 mm

Drone Battery

• Capacity: 3500 mAh
• Voltage: 7.4 V Li-Po
• Energy: 25.90 Wh
• Charging temperature range: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
• Charging time: Approximately 5 hours (depending on charging power and remaining battery power)

Transmitter

• Operating frequency: 2.4 Ghz
• Max transmission distance: 1968 feet / 600 m (outdoor and unobstructed)
• Battery: 3.7 V 300 mAh Li-Po
• Operating temperature range: 32° to 104° F

Camera

• Camera frequency: 5 Ghz
• Photo resolution: 2048x1152P (stored on TF card), 2048x1152P (stored on mobile phone)
• Video resolution: 2048x1152P (stored on TF card), 1280x720P (stored on mobile phone)
• Lens: FOV 120°
• FPV distance: 1312-1968 feet / 400-600 m (outdoor and unobstructed)
• Photo format: JPEG
• Video format: AVI/MP4
• Max supported TF cards: 32 GB (not included)
• Pitch: -90° to 0°
• Operating temperature range: 32° to 104° F

USB Charging Cable

• Voltage: 5 V
• Rated power: 10 W

15.0 Troubleshooting

16.0 Contact Us

Please do not hesitate to contact Holy Stone if you need additional support.

17.0 General Information

FCC Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

RF Exposure Warning

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

Industry Canada Notice

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAN ICES-3 (B)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

How to Recycle This Product

The symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) on the product or its documentation indicates that it should not be disposed of with household waste.

Uncontrolled waste disposal may harm the environment or human health. Please separate your device from other types of waste to recycle it responsibly. This will help promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Holy Stone encourages you to contact your retailer or local public assembly to find out where and how the drone can be recycled.

Declaration of conformity available at: http://www.holystone.com/Download/CE/HS100_EU_DOC.pdf

This product can be used in all EU member states.

Manufacturer Information

Manufactured by Xiamen Huoshiquan Import & Export CO, LTD

Address: Room 703, No. 813-2 Xiahe Road, Siming District, XIAMEN, China

Phone: +1-855-888-6699

FAA Registration

FAA REGISTRATION: PLEASE COMPLY WITH ALL FEDERAL, NATIONAL, AND LOCAL FAA LAWS. YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER YOURSELF AND YOUR DRONE WITH THE FAA. LEARN MORE AT: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/

After receiving the registration certificate, you must mark your unique FAA registration number on the drone by any means, such as a permanent marker, a label, or engraving. This number must be easily accessible and maintained in a legible state during a close visual inspection.

WARNING: DO NOT use drones near airports or any other unauthorized zones. Follow all regulations summarized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUA).

Read the "Know Before You Fly" information brochure from the Academy of Model Aeronautics.

Made in China.