Great review with some good tips getting the best out of the camera. Many say you can't get ND filters to fit this drone, but you can. Neewer makes ND filters and other filters for the DJ1 drones. They also fit the Potensic Atom. The shape of the hook that fits at the back of the camera is different to the official DJ1 ND filters. They just clip on Atom camera with no problems
I just picked one of these up last week. Thanks for the information and man you have some amazing areas to fly over. The beaches looked awesome on video. Eager to get mine up in the air more.
Well done video - THANKS! I have a question though (and if you don't know the answer, welcome to the club)... Do both the aircraft AND the controller contain a GPS module? I am very sure the aircraft does (of course) but does the stick controller contain one as well, or totally rely upon the phone or tablet GPS to know where the pilot/controller/home is located? It is a simple question, but so far I get best guesses only. Again, no worries if you have no idea. I'm asking because I want to use an ipad which is wi-fi and bluetooth only, no GPS at all (although it can and does store maps easility at home prior to flights). I have NOT downloaded the App or tried the iPad - just need to know if is a No-Go anyway because of no GPS on the tablet. Hope this makes sense. Thanks again!
Thanks for the review. I get mine in two days and am hoping I made a right choice. I was tempted by DGI Mini 3 but this was considerably lower in price. True there are advantages with DGI but as it's my first decent/pricey (for me) drone I thought on balance this would be a good start.
Hi, what a nice detailed review! I want to ask about RAW photos you have mentioned before. Is it really RAW / DNG files or is it JPEG only? The same goes for video. Do we have D-Cinelike profile or LOG profile? Thanks in advance!
64gb card should be ok to start. I’d recommend a fast one, as you don’t want to waiting around while it buffers after a shot. But in saying that, it also comes with one, which is nice.
I live in an area next to an airport and even with permission to fly I still can’t DJIs stupid geofencing to unlock after many attempts So frustrating! And after 20 minutes of trying to unlock to take off, I get altitude warnings and the mavic automatically goes down. It’s a no brainer for me. The ATOM excels over DJI in so many ways. Glad I switched!
Excellent drone! We love/d ours but I can confirm that they don't work underwater in rivers. I managed to get the SD card back (praise the Lord!).Yes, I tried fresh-water rinsing the drone, drying it out and giving it a go - it started smoking and I had visions of our boat being consumed by fire!... Replacement required, will buy again!
Your not getting any response back to your controller because the Bluetooth mic 🎙️ is to close to your controller. They are both sharing the 2.4GHZ frequency. Turn off the Bluetooth mic 🎙️ and issue resolved 🙏🏾
A problem for regular working class people most if these photo quality points guys like you point out would never mean zip to us. We just want it to go where we want and record the sites and ultimately do it well and come back to launch site. We're not movie makers or National Geographics professionals. Blabla. Dandahermit.😮😅😅
Although I might get a little technical with image quality, I think it gives you a good idea of what to expect. But also, not all people are the same, so I’m trying to cover not just ‘working class’ but also people who might want to know more also.
The video quality is shimmering and stuttering it's not smooth. I will save a bit more to get the DJI for a better smooth quality. 100 bucks more and get DJI mini 3 with no regrets.
I don't see any stuttering or 'shimmering' for me, it might be the compression from YT. Dynamic range is really the only issue I have with the video quality.
The DJI mini 2 is a way better value. You can find a used mini 2 fly more combo for under $300 also not to mention the better app and just better quality. There is still no competition to DJI unfortunately
Having flown the Mini 3, I’d say this compares more closely to that than the Mini 2. But either way, I’m liking a little more competition in the market
Great review with some good tips getting the best out of the camera. Many say you can't get ND filters to fit this drone, but you can. Neewer makes ND filters and other filters for the DJ1 drones. They also fit the Potensic Atom. The shape of the hook that fits at the back of the camera is different to the official DJ1 ND filters. They just clip on Atom camera with no problems
Nice! Good to know!
Do you have the link to purchase handy?
I just picked one of these up last week. Thanks for the information and man you have some amazing areas to fly over. The beaches looked awesome on video. Eager to get mine up in the air more.
Have fun!
Good to see they have good customer service
Yep they def do
best review ever!!!
Too kind, thank you 🙏🏽
Well done video - THANKS!
I have a question though (and if you don't know the answer, welcome to the club)... Do both the aircraft AND the controller contain a GPS module?
I am very sure the aircraft does (of course) but does the stick controller contain one as well, or totally rely upon the phone or tablet GPS to know where the pilot/controller/home is located? It is a simple question, but so far I get best guesses only. Again, no worries if you have no idea. I'm asking because I want to use an ipad which is wi-fi and bluetooth only, no GPS at all (although it can and does store maps easility at home prior to flights). I have NOT downloaded the App or tried the iPad - just need to know if is a No-Go anyway because of no GPS on the tablet. Hope this makes sense. Thanks again!
Thanks for the review. I get mine in two days and am hoping I made a right choice. I was tempted by DGI Mini 3 but this was considerably lower in price. True there are advantages with DGI but as it's my first decent/pricey (for me) drone I thought on balance this would be a good start.
I think you’ll love it!
How'd you like it?
@@christopher4101 I think for a beginner drone there’s plenty to like.
It should be compared with a like for like drone, that would be Dji Mini 4k which has a similar camera spec
Very well done - THANKS! Bang for the buck at a true maximum with this drone.
My pleasure!
Great review. I am about to purchase as a first drone and this really helped.
Glad I could help!
Its will be mine for my first drone..value money for combo set ❤
Best of luck!
Hi, what a nice detailed review!
I want to ask about RAW photos you have mentioned before. Is it really RAW / DNG files or is it JPEG only?
The same goes for video. Do we have D-Cinelike profile or LOG profile?
Thanks in advance!
It’s really raw and JPG if you want. As for video there’s no log profiles at all. D-Cinelike is only for DJI.
Nice review!
Thanks!
Helpful, thanks . Gday from Scotland
Appreciate the support!
How good is the camera quality, and what size sd card do you recommend?
64gb card should be ok to start. I’d recommend a fast one, as you don’t want to waiting around while it buffers after a shot. But in saying that, it also comes with one, which is nice.
Thanks!🎉
How was now the video transmission?have you try longer range ?how long the atom reached before the transmission lagged?
I live in an area next to an airport and even with permission to fly I still can’t DJIs stupid geofencing to unlock after many attempts So frustrating! And after 20 minutes of trying to unlock to take off, I get altitude warnings and the mavic automatically goes down. It’s a no brainer for me. The ATOM excels over DJI in so many ways. Glad I switched!
Didn't Dji have an update that has removed the geo lock
Like 87🎉 awesome video my friend and thank you for sharing it...
This drone it's amazing and I'm flying a lot here on a mountain region of Brazil 🇧🇷
enjoy!
@@benmack how is my friend and thank you so much for your attention 🇧🇷 I'm sharing your videos here
Excellent drone! We love/d ours but I can confirm that they don't work underwater in rivers. I managed to get the SD card back (praise the Lord!).Yes, I tried fresh-water rinsing the drone, drying it out and giving it a go - it started smoking and I had visions of our boat being consumed by fire!... Replacement required, will buy again!
Oh nooooo! well enjoy the new one!
Nive review!
Thanks!
Your not getting any response back to your controller because the Bluetooth mic 🎙️ is to close to your controller. They are both sharing the 2.4GHZ frequency. Turn off the Bluetooth mic 🎙️ and issue resolved 🙏🏾
All the best to the competitors but DJI just seem to be 1-2 generations ahead of the pack for this genre of drone
For sure, but value for money is a little different. For those starting it could easily be a cheaper alternative
A problem for regular working class people most if these photo quality points guys like you point out would never mean zip to us. We just want it to go where we want and record the sites and ultimately do it well and come back to launch site. We're not movie makers or National Geographics professionals. Blabla. Dandahermit.😮😅😅
Although I might get a little technical with image quality, I think it gives you a good idea of what to expect. But also, not all people are the same, so I’m trying to cover not just ‘working class’ but also people who might want to know more also.
Potensic Atom beats the Mavic 3 in Geo fencing . No point how good it is if you can't fly
Just arrived! I'm looking forward to trying this out. Purchased a WeFone WF40 on Amazon for $92 for practice before I take this one out.
I'd probably just fly the Atom straight away tbh
The video quality is shimmering and stuttering it's not smooth. I will save a bit more to get the DJI for a better smooth quality. 100 bucks more and get DJI mini 3 with no regrets.
I don't see any stuttering or 'shimmering' for me, it might be the compression from YT. Dynamic range is really the only issue I have with the video quality.
Can i get a free drone for christmas??
Wireless mic and filming equipment interfere... check your devices for s 2.4ghz range...
Ok you hit that.. sorry
The DJI mini 2 is a way better value. You can find a used mini 2 fly more combo for under $300 also not to mention the better app and just better quality. There is still no competition to DJI unfortunately
Having flown the Mini 3, I’d say this compares more closely to that than the Mini 2. But either way, I’m liking a little more competition in the market
@@benmack sure competition is always good for the consumers but I hope potensics next drone will be better
Used isn't new is it
DJI drones has Geo Gencing
Potensic is a good competitor for the budget drones im rooting for them
Any idea of the actual range as the 6km stated is boholohocks
With direct line of sight, I'd say you'd get 2-3km with no problems.
I've just had 6.2 miles on dji mini 4k
My bad bro, I stopped playing after you said the same thing 😂 Glad Potensic reached out 😂 🦾🦾🦾🙏🏾