Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Holy Stone vs Potensic
Holy Stone vs Potensic: the differences
| Compare | Holy Stone ReviewVisitVisit | Potensic ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25Lower | $259.99 |
| Top video resolution | 6k | 8k |
| Flight time (min) | 90Higher | 40 to 50 |
| Markets | AU, AT, BE, CA, HR, DK, EE, FR, DE, GR, IE, IT, LT, MX, NL, PL, ES, SE, GB, US | US, GB, AU, CA, KR, MY, PH, TH, CN |
| Weight (g) | Not confirmed | 249 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 1 year |
Same on both: Stabilisation (Yes).
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Key differences
- Holy Stone scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.6.
- Price from is lower at Holy Stone: $25 vs $259.99.
- Flight time (min) is higher at Holy Stone: 90 vs 40 to 50.
- Support channels: only Holy Stone offers Phone.
- Holy Stone is available in 11 more countries.
- Markets: only Holy Stone offers AT, BE, HR.
- Markets: only Potensic offers KR, MY, PH.
Our verdict on each
Holy Stone
Holy Stone is a drone only brand with an entry price of $25, which suits beginners who want long flights without a premium tier bill. Its store reaches AU, AT and BE, 6k sets the video ceiling, and the longest listing holds 90 min of flight time.
Potensic
Potensic suits buyers who want 8k video and a long 40 to 50 min flight window at an entry price of $259.99, and who can order into one of US, GB and AU. Entry price sits mid-table, so the case rests on paper specs rather than on being the cheapest.
Score breakdown
| Area | Holy Stone | Potensic |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8HigherPriced from $25, sitting 4 of 42 brands on entry price, the range is cheap at the bottom. | 8.5Drones start at $259.99, ranking 30 of 42 brands on entry price. |
| Offer | 9.5HigherDrone only at drone, with stabilisation listed as yes and 90 min of flight time on the longest listing. | 8.7Flight time of 40 to 50 min, 8k video with stabilisation, and 1 year of cover. |
| Trust | 8.6A base in US and support on email, phone and help centre give buyers a real desk to turn to after a fault. | 8.6Support runs on email, help centre and community, from a company founded in 2014 based in CN. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Holy Stone | Potensic |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | China |
Available in 4 countries for both. Additional countries for Holy Stone: 16. Additional countries for Potensic: 5.
How they place
| Ranking | Holy Stone | Potensic |
|---|---|---|
| Drones | 2 of 18 | 14 of 18 |
By the numbers
| Fact | Holy Stone | Potensic |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25 | $259.99 |
| Flight time (min) | 90 | 40 to 50 |
A third option
Adorama has price from at $6.99, against $25 for Holy Stone and $259.99 for Potensic.
Adorama reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Holy Stone | Potensic |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Drone | Drone |
| Headquarters | United States | China |
| Founded | 2014 | 2014 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Holy Stone | Potensic | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25lowest quarter | $259.99above the median | $119.99 |
| Flight time (min) | 90highest quarter | 40 to 50below the median | 50.5 |
| Weight (g) | Not confirmed | 249above the median | 189.75 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 1 yearbelow the median | 1.5 years |
Median across 39 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Holy Stone
Pros
- Entry price of $25 puts a beginner drone within reach.
- 90 min of flight time decides how much you can film before charging.
- Stabilisation is listed as yes, so the camera steadies footage in the air rather than in an edit.
Cons
- The product types listed are drone, so a buyer who also wants an action or compact camera in the same basket ends up at DJI, which lists drone, action camera and 360 camera.
- Help runs on email, phone and help centre, with live chat not among those channels.
- 6k video sits below the 66.7% class that most of the drone ranking sits in.
Potensic
Pros
- Long flight time of 40 to 50 min, so fewer spare batteries are needed per shoot
- Stabilisation is included, which matters for handheld and mounted footage
- Entry price of $259.99 sits in the middle of the field rather than at either extreme
Cons
- Warranty of 1 year ranks 18 of 41, below the 2.25 upper end of this category
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, so there is no phone line listed for urgent fault help
- Range is limited to drone, so any camera or lens need means another retailer
Who each suits
Holy Stone
Who it suits
- Beginner flyers who want steady footage and a long flight without a premium tier bill, with entry at $25.
- Buyers who only need a drone, and would rather not browse the lenses and used cameras Wex Photo Video lists at mirrorless, compact and instant.
- Shoppers inside the markets the store lists at AU, AT and BE, who want their support handled by the maker rather than a retailer.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone shopping for an action or compact camera in the same basket, since DJI lists drone, action camera and 360 camera and Holy Stone lists only drones.
- Buyers who want live chat, because support runs on email, phone and help centre with chat not listed.
- Flyers after the highest video class, because 6k sits under 66.7%.
Potensic
Who it suits
- Buyers planning longer flights per battery rather than chasing the lowest sticker price
- People who shoot 8k video and want stabilisation on the model
- Shoppers in the United States, GB and AU who want one store for drones
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers on a tight budget, who should look at Holy Stone starting at $25
- Anyone who needs cameras and lenses in the same basket, which points to Scan with mirrorless, drone and lenses
- Shoppers wanting cover longer than 1 year or a phone line, who should compare Wex Photo Video and its wider range
Current offers
Potensic
Current offer
Discount code
10% off your first online order: 10% off first purchase
Online store only, code NEW10, excluding new arrivals
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Holy Stone | Potensic |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| China | No | Yes |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
8 of 25 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Holy Stone
How much does a Holy Stone drone cost at the entry point?+
Drones start at $25 on the store, which places Holy Stone at 4 of 42 brands ranked on entry price. That is a low starting figure, and it comes from the mini indoor drone part of the range rather than the larger flying models.
Which countries can I buy a Holy Stone drone in?+
The store lists AU, AT and BE, covering North America and much of Europe. Buyers inside those markets can order from Holy Stone directly and use its own support, while anyone outside that list is looking at a cross border purchase with the shipping and rules that go with it.
Potensic
How much does a Potensic drone cost?+
Drones start at $259.99, which is the entry price across the range rather than a single model. That figure ranks Potensic 30 of 42 brands on entry price, so it sits in the middle of the market rather than at the cheap or premium end.
How long can a Potensic drone fly?+
Flight time is 40 to 50 min on the models listed, one of the longer windows in this category. A single battery can therefore cover a full session for most casual and semi-professional shoots without carrying spare packs.