OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Drones Methodology v2.0
Drones Methodology v2.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontumo Drones Methodology v2.0: technical specifications plus grades from 1,110 independent expert reviews and 2,622 video reviews, with 0% commercial bias.
Explore Drones Methodology v2.0

Potensic ATOM LT Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200Max flight time:40 minVideo resolution:2.5K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:4 km

Potensic ATOM LT Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

81%

6.5

Technical Score

19%

6.4

Review score ( 0 · 5)

Based on 5 video reviews
Experts get the full 25% only from 3 full tests (a first look counts as half a test). This model has fewer, so experts count 19% here. The technical score makes up the other 81%. A video review counts half as much as a written full test.
â–²Better than 59% of drones
6.5

Technical Score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

26%

7.5

Flight

24%

4.7

Camera

20%

6.9

Safety

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

8.1

Battery & Design

â–²Better than 61% of drones
6.4

Review score

Review score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, first looks half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: The review score is 25% of the overall score with 3+ full tests, less with fewer.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Grades by review (5)
5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 19%.
Video reviews 2

22.2%

7.0

Bryon Gaskin

22.2%

3.0

Gorillaman's Garage

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 86% of drones
  • potensic-atom-lt
  • potensic-atom-lt
  • potensic-atom-lt
  • potensic-atom-lt
  • potensic-atom-lt
  • potensic-atom-lt
  • potensic-atom-lt
  • potensic-atom-lt
potensic-atom-lt
potensic-atom-lt
potensic-atom-lt
potensic-atom-lt
potensic-atom-lt
potensic-atom-lt
potensic-atom-lt
potensic-atom-lt

Best prices

*As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of drone Potensic ATOM LT

Technical Score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

26%

7.5

Flight

24%

4.7

Camera

20%

6.9

Safety

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

8.1

Battery & Design

6.5
Review score
Review score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, first looks half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: The review score is 25% of the overall score with 3+ full tests, less with fewer.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Grades by review (5)
5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 19%.
Video reviews 2

22.2%

7.0

Bryon Gaskin

22.2%

3.0

Gorillaman's Garage

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
6.4
Popularity
Popularity
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Popularity:
Potensic ATOM LT has a popularity score of 6.4 points, which is lower than that of 50.5% of products in this category.
6.4
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.4
Max flight time
40 min
Max flight time
40 min
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 40 min, longer than 88% of drones and equal to 4.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
4 km
Max flight distance
4 km
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 4 km, farther than 60.2% of drones and equal to 3.3% of drones.
Max flight speed
16 m/s
Max flight speed
16 m/s
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 16 m/s, faster than 54.4% of drones and equal to 10.8% of drones.
Max wind resistance
10.7 m/s
Max wind resistance
10.7 m/s
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 10.7 m/s, higher than 48.9% of drones and equal to 23.7% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
4,000 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
4,000 m
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 4,000 m, higher than 50.8% of drones and equal to 13.4% of drones.
Show more
Video resolution
2.5K/30 fps
Video resolution
2.5K/30 fps
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
This drone records video at 2.5K/30 fps, lower than 57.4% of drones.
4K camera
no
4K camera
no
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This drone does not support 4K video. 54.6% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/3"
Sensor size
1/3"
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/3", smaller than 70.4% of drones and equal to 10.2% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
4 MP
Main camera megapixels
4 MP
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 4 MP, lower than 77.3% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
40 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
40 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 40 Mbps, lower than 86.8% of drones and equal to 6.6% of drones.
Show more
Obstacle detection
no
Obstacle detection
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This drone does not support obstacle detection. 31% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
â–² Better than 82% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 82.4% and the same as those of 17.6%.
Obstacle sensing directions
downward
Obstacle sensing directions
downward
â–² Better than 57% of models
This drone senses obstacles in downward directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 57.3% and the same as that of 12.1%.
Show more
Max transmission distance
4 km
Max transmission distance
4 km
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 4 km, farther than 59.2% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Transmission latency
200 ms
Transmission latency
200 ms
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
This drone has transmission latency of 200 ms, higher than 66.2% of drones and equal to 19.7% of drones.
Video transmission system
PixSync 2.0
Video transmission system
PixSync 2.0
â–² Better than 81% of models
This drone uses PixSync 2.0 for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 81% and the same as that used by 0.5%.
Live view quality
576p@? fps
Live view quality
576p@? fps
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 576p@? fps, lower-quality than 91.2% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
Show more
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh, larger than 72.5% of drones and equal to 2.1% of drones.
Battery energy
?
Charging time
?
Weight
249 g
Weight
249 g
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 249 g, heavier than 51% of drones and equal to 11.3% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
Show more

Potensic ATOM LT vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • 20 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    40 min
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (40 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    40 min vs 20 min
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • 800 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (3000 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • Less restrictive EU class
    EU class marking
    C0
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This drone is rated as C0 under the EU drone class system, while the average drone is rated as None.
    C0 vs None
  • 3 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    4 km
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (4 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    4 km vs 1 km
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    partial
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This drone offers partial manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    partial vs no
  • 3 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    4 km
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (4 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    4 km vs 1 km
  • 20 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    40 min
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (40 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    40 min vs 20 min
  • 3 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    4 km
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (4 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    4 km vs 1 km
  • 1 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    16 m/s
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (16 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    16 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    partial
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This drone offers partial manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    partial vs no
  • 28 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    118 °
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a wider field of view than the average drone (118 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    118 ° vs 90 °
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Less restrictive EU class
    EU class marking
    C0
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This drone is rated as C0 under the EU drone class system, while the average drone is rated as None.
    C0 vs None
  • 3 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    4 km
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (4 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    4 km vs 1 km
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    PotensicPro
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This drone uses the PotensicPro companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    PotensicPro vs HS FPV
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • 800 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (3000 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    2.5K/30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (2.5K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    2.5K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    576p@? fps
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (576p@? fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    576p@? fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 70 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    200 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (200 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    200 ms vs 130 ms
  • 60 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    40 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a lower maximum video bitrate than the average drone (40 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    40 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • Fewer frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/3"
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/3" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/3" vs 1/2.3"
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • 4.5 m/s slower tracking speed
    Max subject tracking speed
    8 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <8 m/s – >20 m/s
    This drone can track subjects at a lower speed than the average drone (8 m/s vs 12.5 m/s). The average drone tracks subjects at 12.5 m/s.
    8 m/s vs 12.5 m/s
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    2.5K/30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (2.5K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    2.5K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 60 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    40 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a lower maximum video bitrate than the average drone (40 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    40 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/3"
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/3" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/3" vs 1/2.3"
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.2 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.2 vs f/2
  • 3 x lower digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    0 x
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers less digital zoom than the average drone (0 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    0 x vs 3 x
  • 8 MP less camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    4 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has fewer main camera megapixels than the average drone (4 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    4 MP vs 12 MP
  • No 4K video
    4K camera
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
  • 4.5 m/s slower tracking speed
    Max subject tracking speed
    8 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <8 m/s – >20 m/s
    This drone can track subjects at a lower speed than the average drone (8 m/s vs 12.5 m/s). The average drone tracks subjects at 12.5 m/s.
    8 m/s vs 12.5 m/s
  • 1 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (3 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    3 vs 4
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    576p@? fps
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (576p@? fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    576p@? fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 70 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    200 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (200 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    200 ms vs 130 ms
  • Fewer frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • 1.2% higher weight
    Weight
    249 g
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (249 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    249 g vs 246 g
  • 25 mm longer body length
    Length
    300 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (300 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    300 mm vs 275 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

3.0
Gorillaman's Garage
≈ estimated
06/11/2024
First look · flight test and camera impressions
Verdict
Potensic ATOM LT flies decently for an entry drone, but shaky footage and a fixed gimbal make it hard to recommend.
7.0
Bryon Gaskin
≈ estimated
11/09/2024
Hands-on review · outdoor flights and safety features
Verdict
Potensic ATOM LT is a simple, beginner-friendly drone with solid GPS safety features, though it is not very powerful and image stabilization struggles in wind.
Not graded
Brand video
Not graded
Shop video

Third-party reviews

Read buyer reviews on Amazon →

What we like about Potensic ATOM LT

  • About 40 minutes per battery, up to 80 with two
  • Under 249 g with EU C0 class
  • GPS return-to-home, follow-me and waypoints
  • Brushless motors and good wind resistance
  • PixSync 2.0 link up to about 4 km

What we don't like about Potensic ATOM LT

  • Small 1/3-inch 4 MP sensor
  • Only electronic stabilisation, no gimbal
  • Video limited to 2.5K/30 fps
  • Low-resolution live view

Verdict

The Potensic ATOM LT is the brand's entry-level GPS drone, built for beginners who want reliable flying basics under 249 g. Its 3000 mAh battery is rated for about 40 minutes, and the bundle with two batteries is sold as offering up to 80 minutes in total. GPS brings return-to-home, follow-me tracking and waypoint flights, and brushless motors with C0 class status keep it stable and simple to fly legally in the EU. The camera is the compromise: a 1/3-inch 4 MP sensor records 2.5K/30 fps with electronic rather than mechanical stabilisation, so footage is fine for social media but softer than gimbal drones. PixSync 2.0 carries video up to about 4 km, and the drone resists winds of around 10.7 m/s. For learning to fly on a budget with long battery life, it is an easy choice.

Compare Potensic ATOM LT with other drones

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Potensic ATOM LT and other drones

No results found