Potensic Atom 244gm 4K 3Axis Gimbal 6Km Range Drone Flight Test Review
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- Опубликовано: 26 окт 2023
- This lightweight little drone includes a 3 axis gimbal, 4K camera, electronic image stabilization, 6Km range, and does not require registration in most countries. Upgrades over the previous Atom SE include greater range, new optical quickshot modes, and a 3 axis stabilized gimbal. Find it here Fly More Combo (USA Amazon) amzn.to/45S0VYh, or here direct from Potensic store.potensic.com/products/atom
- Small folding drone for maximum portability.
- Weighs only 244 grams with battery. Does not require registration in most countries.
- Video signal is very strong and clear, with minimal lag. It's very easy to fly this drone FPV with your phone. Can also fly very fast in Sport mode (up to 16 m/s, 36mph), and almost feels like you're flying a FPV racer.
- Highly accurate GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou system, provides rapid/accurate satellite lock-on. Drone will automatically return and land where it took off from on command, or loss of signal, or low battery.
- Optical flow system for indoor stabilized flight.
- Belly Time of Flight (ToF) sensors for very stable altitude hold hovering.
- Brushless motors for durability.
- 7.2V 2230mah Li Ion battery provides up to 31 minutes of flight time (I got 24 minutes).
- Three axis stabilized gimbal, along with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) provides very stable video.
- True 4K camera with video resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels at 30 fps. 1/3" 13MP camera takes still photos at 4608 x 2592 pixel resolution.
- High resolution video and photos are recorded to an onboard TF card.
- Controller does not utilize WiFi. Connection to your phone is through provided on the go (OTG) cables. The controller includes a built-in signal amplifier/relay that provides up to 6 Km control and FPV range. But remember that most countries do not allow you to fly at such ranges. In reality, this feature is meant to provide for strong control and FPV signals in areas of high clutter or interference.
- "Potensic Pro" app provides FPV views, telemetry information, camera options control, and optical quick shot modes of circle, follow, boomerang, pull away, rocket, and spiral. Also include GPS waypoints flight capability. Potensic Pro is available on Google Play here bit.ly/PotensicPro and the Apple App Store here bit.ly/Potensic-Pro
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Awesome review, sir! You are making the most detailed reviews about drones and it seems you are enjoying doing this flights! I hope you doing this reviews for many years to come! :)
Great review and great drone. Finally, another worthy competitor to DJI in the alternative mini drone game.
That's a nice little drone & I may find the budget in my retirement to pick one up this upcoming spring. I have too many hobbies from rc planes to amateur radio that my money ends up supporting.
I always liked the sailplane over any other type and actually put the hobby in park for 13 years when the Eflite QS-2 quad was the hottest new item & I still have mine with very little flight time on it.
I live on over 160 acres in the Catskills to the east of you and always wanted an aerial survey of the area & when I looked at the hobby recently and saw the flight controllers and mission planning capability I got hooked again. But, sailplanes still remain my favorite either slope or thermal soaring...
Nice review. Haven't tuned into your channel in a while, and always remembered you in the desert. Really like the new surroundings. Makes for more interesting aerial shots.
@Quadcopter_101 Currently flying a DJI Mini 2.
Great review. Just bought another one for my brother.
nice review! i was able to get a screaming deal on the HS360S and couldn't pass it up.. all in all a nice little drone! under 250 grams! Good for buzzin around French Creek N.Y. this one looks like it could be a nice one for the price.. great review as always!
I also have the HS360S, unfortunately it's nothing near the quality and overall everything compared to this new ATOM.
The holy stone camera sucks in comparison I won't even lie to ya. It's like no comparison, I haven't touched my hs360s since
Great video, thank you!!
Fascinating
Definately buying a potensic atom se drone. Great review
This is the Potensic Atom with a three axis stabilized gimbal. The Potensic SE is a different drone, and does not have a stabilized gimbal. Instead it uses Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS). Here is my review of the Potensic Atom SE ruclips.net/video/dZzNyWqzXp0/видео.html
30:19 that image stabilization 😮
Thank you for this video, it helped solidify my choice to buy one, without remorse lol. Cheers
It is a good choice. It's my go to drone for serious flying.
*Find it here Fly More Combo (from USA Amazon)* amzn.to/45S0VYh, or *here direct from Potensic* store.potensic.com/products/atom
Great little drone. Nice view out there. Now I have complete control of the desert. Dont ya miss the 130degree temps?
I thank you. I ordered one of these over the DJI mini 2 se. The only advantage of the DJI seemed to be distance but this one has much better camera & other features all that extra
Distance would do for me is get me I trouble. I already lost one drone I can,t afford that again. Thank you again
Dji has so much more going for it. I have both drones and the mini2 in the long run is a better drone
i currently thinking about getting this one instead of the mini2 se (the mini 2 is not even selling anymore)
and yes, i t looks like thats the only down side.. besides that the flying more combo is now 350 euros
Super materiał. Jestem posiadaczem od 2 lat dji Air2S i dji mini2 z których Jestem bardzo zadowolony. Ale kilka dni temu kupiłem właśnie Atoma Potensic 4K i jestem pod wielkim wrażeniem . Również pokochałem go od pierwszego ujrzenia tak jak pozostałe moje drony. W dzieciństwie interesowałem się modelami latającymi. Po 40 latach kiedy zobaczyłem te maszyny wszysko powróciło.Bardzo fajną robisz robotę. Tak trzymaj. Pozdrawiam serdecznie z Polski.
Dziękuje za miłe słowa. Cieszę się, że podoba Ci się mój kanał na YouTubie.
Much better looking video footage than the DJI mini 2 SE. It is a brighter more vibrant image and a heck of a lot better deal for the fly more bundle coming in at $370 currently compared to the Mini 2SE bundle which is $450
I thought maybe you could do a video on setting waypoints with video.
Could you use a battery from an Atom SE in this or does it have to be the Atom battery? They are the same dimensions I am fairly sure.
what is the maximum size screen the controller will accommodate..?
how big does it open up to...?
7" tablet..?
8" tablet..?
i currently thinking about getting this one instead of the mini2 se (the mini 2 is not even selling anymore)
and yes, i t looks like thats the only down side.. besides that the flying more combo is now 350 euros
Great Review... I just ordered one..Quick question.... I want to take some videos and photos while out on my boat. Just wondering... if I hit return does it return to where ist took off from, or to where the controller is located. I don't want it to land in the lake..lol Thanks
No, it remembers the takeoff point, and would land there. You'd have to manually fly it back to your boat.
Nice, FAA should stick to making sure bolts are tight on real airplanes.
They should worry about the subpar pilots also that were recently licensed.
Hi I've had a rg106 just wondering if you may have used one at all I got it from one of the Chinese sites you know about twelve months ago cheers David
Four years ago I did. ruclips.net/video/yTHK_AxIYnE/видео.html
Can’t wait until mines get here 😅
AAA+++Bedford, Texas==========Thanks======
Does anyone know the minimum smartphone requirements to run the App for the Atom? I'm primarily concerned abut the amount of RAM needed.
Please include some night shots/video next time. Thanks.
sir good ammr,quacopter101 can you make a video in a local drone K818 MAX DRONE THANK YOU
hi Propeller Guard for Potensic Atom any advice on whether it fits from some DJI model TNX
Sorry, but I don't know.
@@Quadcopter101 tnx
Potensic 3-axis mini or Fimi 3-axis mini? Which one should I buy?
Compare the Amazon reviews for each. It's pretty clear which one is better.
Is it a good beginner drone for someone like myself who has never had a drone
Yes. It's very dependable. Just don't do crazy beginner's things with it, like seeing how high it can fly, or flying outside of visual range with it.
How about the Potensic DREAMER Pro GPS...seems bigger and may do better, as its physically larger
Not sure what size has to do with it? The Dreamer Pro weighs 820 grams (thus require registration and RID). It also only has 2Km range, and does not have the Quickshot modes.
Im not even certain why I said it may do better, slip of the brain. Maybe I was thinking against the breeze...hell, who knows!! Great review, as per usual, nice to see the wife@@Quadcopter101
This seems like a very good drone for the price as the DJI Mini 4 pro is $1,300.00 for a fly more combo. Does it have any flight restrictions like the DJI does?
It has modifiable geofence distances, but they can easily be turned off.
Thank you sir.
@@Quadcopter101
@@Quadcopter101 How ? Mine has 120 meters altitude limit and cannot be modified (european "C0" category)
@@veronabitdidariopaganini2114 I think that you're referring to "Minimum return altitude" which refers to the minimum return to home altitude. But directly below that is the "Virtual Fence" geofence distances of altitude (10 to 800 meters), and distance (20 to 4000 meters). Both can be turned off by activating the "No Limit" button just to their right.
@@veronabitdidariopaganini2114 Here's the button i.ibb.co/QKjWmwK/Limits.png
Hi there, i am getting into quads, i am looking for a cheap quad that will be very sporty/aerobatic to practise on. Note i just fly LOS, no FPV. Can you or anyone tell me a current model that is extremely agile model please (almost like Angle/Acro)? Not bothered about the weight. Many thanks.
How about the following? ruclips.net/video/U9fNuBz3ARM/видео.html
Hi please please please I am your biggest fan can u teach how to use hubsan h122d x 4 strome how to turn left and right please please please teach me please
ruclips.net/video/-XzSpxJXSr0/видео.html Advance this video link to 7:36 where I discuss the H122D controller and its features. Moving the left stick right or left turns the drone.
Hello Sir does it have Obstacle avoidance ?
No it does not.
Are ND filters available for this drone?
From what I have seen, no, they are not. But it is new to the market still. So maybe some will still come out for it. Fingers crossed.
Any one with this drone having app shut off using a iPH i have the apple 13 and I had the app crash while using it!
I got the Atom SE, but I gotta say I like my Bwine F7 better.
Interesting. Why is that?
Hi Folks. Can anyone help, I did a range test yesterday and I lost signal at 900ft, I adjusted the remote's receivers but this made zero difference. Any help appreciated 👍
See the video at 20:53 < click this number. It's important to aim the flat sides of the antennas at the drone. Do NOT point the tips of the antenna at the drone, as that provides the worst reception.
Thanks buddy I'll test again 😊
Great review. The only thing I would have liked that you didn't do was a range test.
In the USA, for safety reasons, it's not legal to fly your drone out of visual line of sight. For me, that's around 100 meters with this little drone. I know that there are others that do such, but they are part of the reason why we now have drone registration, and remote ID.
Do you require CAA licence to fly in uk
Sorry, but I don't know the rules for UK.
I just purchased thus drone specifically for the active track function for while im riding my motorcycle.
I watched the entire video waiting for you to demonstrate active track and it never happened 😢. Other than that it was 👍 ok.
I doubt active-track is really gonna work on your motorcycle. It will lose you and you have to stop and stop and ride back and try again. Follow-me works.
@driewiel the active track works so well it stays with me even if my friends ride up beside me and pull away. This is better than my DJI except the picture quality.
@@stackfire9601Then I'm surprised. Maybe you can try that out also when a drone has it? Like for example if someone with a DJI Mini uses Maven, Litchi, or Dronelink. I just know from experience that follow-me is more reliable, even without obstacle avoidance. I can position the drone in view and take over control anytime. While the active track of the Atom only follows from behind. But if you think it works then who am I to say it doesn't?
BTW does the app for the Atom have a homepoint update option? Very important. So you don't have to race back like an idiot if RTH kicks in. If it doesn't then definitely try contact Potensic. It's a must have feature.
Does it get sats quickly?
Yes it does. It's combined GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou system makes for very rapid GPS lockon.
@@Quadcopter101 finally, does it keep its sats locked on? I saw another video where it kept going back to Atti mode in the middle of the countryside.
Yes again. As shown in the screenshot view, I was receiving over 20 satellites. This is because this drone simultaneously uses three separate/independent GPS systems (it uses US, Russia, and China's satellite systems).
Hey there the funny and sinking motion
I bought one last week, have not made up my mind about it, 4-5 mile wind, it was not stable, actually drifted back to me, then when I pressed return to home, it automatically climbed to 197 feet (from a 50 foot level)
Make sure that you conduct the compass calibration as shown in the above video. Also make sure that you take off with sufficient satellites for good GPS positioning (I recommend at least 9 satellites). Otherwise, you'll be flying in less stable optical flow mode, which I suspect is what happened in your flight. Regarding return to home, it will automatically climb to a preset altitude before returning to avoid any trees or obstacles. To set it to lower return altitude, click on settings in the app (those three dots in the upper right corner). Then click on "Safety", scroll down to "Minimum return altitude", and slide the button right or left to raise/lower the return altitude. Note that the numbers are in meters.
@@Quadcopter101 Thanks, I did the calibration, I will look into the 3 dots, I do not believe I checked that. as for trees, I live in the desert, there is not much higher than 30 feet where I was. Great information, I appreciate it.
Don't forget the number of satellites. It's that number in the upper right section of the app, just left of the letters RC. The higher the number, the better stability. Just don't take off until that number rises above 9.
@@Quadcopter101 What a detailed, technically profounded and correct answer. I appreaciate that very much.
The one thing about this drone it doesn't have a landing gear of the dji mini 2 se drone
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I'm pretty sure this a FIMI product made for Potensic - at last a real competitor for the basic DJI Mini SE. For the money you pay for the combo I think it is exceptional value for money. The only issue I have with these 250 g drones is they are obviously not very wind resistant - no big deal, just choose decent weather. For a beginner, value for money and performance better than the other ones around $200-250 , I think this will sell well.
Thanks for that info. How much is this one in the video?
I'm a disabled Marine Corps vet that doesn't make a lot but i desperately need something to help distract my depression & keep me busy.
Dji Drone are very good at wind resistant, even the Mini SE, the Mini1 is maybe the weaker, but still very good in wind ;)
Now, you can find some Mini2 on the used market, almost unused for 250€, i'm not sure the value is better for that potensic... I'm still convinced, for beginners, the Tello, for 50€, is the perfect starting drone ;) Not wind resistant at all, but if it goes away, it hurt the wallet less ^^'
@@saintespritco8645 I guess you haven’t tried this ATOM before. I have one and I usually fly it at the seaside, though it is windy, it flies stably.
what are you talking about? this drone is not cheap, is $300 in Amazon
How do I buy drones in Vietnam?
Unfortunately, I don't think that this drone can be sent to Vietnam.
@@Quadcopter101 so sad. Is there any e-commerce store that sells this flycam model?
Not yet that I'm aware of.
WiFi free? Nice.
Awesome drone I'm making lots of videos on my RUclips channel here in a mountain region of Rio de Janeiro Brazil 🇧🇷🎉
At its price it's just as well to get a DJI mini.
Not really. The comparable DJI Mini 2 SE only has a 2.7K camera. The Mini 2 SE is also missing a lot of flight mode features that this has.
This drone doesn’t have geofencing, that’s a huge plus. Not to mention it’s quite possible that dji drones are going to be banned.
Second since I cant get first
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Same price as a used DJI Mini 2 Fly More kit.
Why would you buy a used drone, especially at this price? Don't know if it's been crashed. The battery condition is unknown. Also, if defective, how would you send it back? Finally, the DJI Mini 2 only has a 2.7K camera (not 4K), and does not have the Quick Shot modes that this does.
Just wanted to say it somewhat the same dji drone mini 2 se
If you want to use a tablet instead of a phone, you have to use a tablet that has 4g or 5g service. Make sure the tablet is no more than a few years old. I bought an 8" Samsung galaxy tab A that was made in 2020 from eBay for $40 and it works good. The older tablets are too slow and the screen freezes constantly. The newer the tablet the better.
You don't really need the 4G/5G data service unless you wish to use the waypoints map feature. You just need a device with 802.11ac WiFi capability. 802.11ac is 5Ghz WiFi, which is a different thing than 5G (Fifth Generation) phone data service.
I understand that potensic atom 3 axis gimbal 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐀𝐀 𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐃 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, but does it have remote id registration capabilities/option?
Sure, with an external module if needed. ruclips.net/video/2smtF_iYbOM/видео.htmlsi=GP4EXD1hH9Y5I_Qx
are you or am I high lol
A little of both.
Used DJI mini 2 is cheaper and abundant right now. Even Adorama is selling them. New is about $100 more with a better image imho.
I must disagree. The comparable DJI Mini 2 SE only has a 2.7K camera. The Mini 2 SE is also missing a lot of flight mode features that this has.
@@Quadcopter101I could be wrong, maybe it’s RUclips crushing the video, but as soon as you took off the video did not look as good and didn’t adjust white point well. But you’d know better having flown both.
At least these don’t have geofencing and the possibility of being banned !
First late
And I never will have landing gear by DJI
I don’t know why you would even compare this to DJI mini for Pro. It’s an insult in that case.
Agreed, the DJI mini doesn't even have a 4K camera, and it also doesn't have all the quick shot modes that this does. It does have longer range, but that's about it.
@@Quadcopter101 The DJI mini SE has a better picture with 2.7 K than that Dawn does with the 4K
@@Quadcopter101lmao got em!
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Congratulations. You were first to say First. You win a shoutout in a future QC101 video. Again, congratulations!
it kind of reminds me of a fimi product. hopefully they have better customer service because fimi is horrible. horrible
If were $100 cheaper it would be a great deal.
The one battery version is $100 cheaper than this three battery version.
You're crazy, you're literally getting a dji without optical avoidance.
The comparable DJI Mini 2 does not have obstacle avoidance either. Only the Mini 3 has it, but it costs twice what this does.@@DroneSlingers
Yes I agree,but I still want to get this little drone
@@Quadcopter101, exactly,so other that the obstacle avoidance sensors,is the quality of this drone worth it in your opinion since you've flown so many,I just can't simply Tim I pay bills an live pay check to paycheck,I think this drone would be my best bet an two looks like a lot of fun,no one in other videos spoke of using a v30 SD card to record video an pictures for this drone,ty for the review,I think 100 less would be better deal but I still want it,it'll do everything almost of what I'm wanting to do an a good flyer with good fly times an 3 batteries on the fly more combo.
at the price point just by a DJI seriously people, don't be fools!
The comparable drone from DJI (Mini 2 Fly More combo) costs $230 more than this. And that drone does not have 4K video, nor all the Quick Shot features that this has. I agree in the past that DJI did not have much competition. But it seems that those days may be coming to an end.
Look I am not going to agree ever I have flown enough off brad quads to know that they cheap out somewhere and it is usually construction. I straight up fly a lot, and I know for a fact that would never handle the number of flights I do a Year I have tried trust me I have been thru 100s of drone trying to save a buck or two and if I would have just spent the money on a DJI in the first place, I would have been a head. I have an original Mavic with hundreds of flight hours I bought off a friend and I have put many more on it myself and it runs and flies to this day perfectly. I also fly a Mini 2 SE and Air 3 and have never rejected it once. So, five years let me know how that atom is doing would yeah, I like to know how many flight hours you got on it, because that is where the real difference lies, I would say. Remember a company that cares about fit and finish, boxing presentation of a product 99 percent of the time has a better product. I am by no means saying DJI is perfect, but they are perfect at making a durable quality product with imperfections that I can live with.
Then tell me this why does all these brands feel the need to look like a DJI product fold like a DJI product hell even the app looks like a DJI product I can tell you why cause DJI is what people are wanting, buying and flying that many people can't be wrong right or wrong?@@Quadcopter101
To be honest I hope it is a competitor I wish these other companies would produce a good product, cause with good competition usually brings down prices that is why DJI products cost more they are proven with little competition.@@Quadcopter101
how can you know from looking at it that it won't manage the hours, and the guy was reviewing it , you sound like a dji snob to me lol@@kickinitoutdoors5782
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And here is your shoutout ruclips.net/video/eDh1mE5Ixdk/видео.html
Only one shoutout per winner. I'd like to increase the chances for everyone to get a shoutout.