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Potensic ATOM SE Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Max flight time:31 minVideo resolution:4K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:4 km

Potensic ATOM SE Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 26 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 60% of models
Score components

85%

6.4

Technical score

15%

7.9

Review score ( 9 · 17)

Review score 15% · 7.9 · based on 26 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
▲Better than 60% of drones
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components

26%

6.9

Flight

24%

5.2

Camera

20%

6.9

Safety

16%

5.9

Connectivity

14%

7.3

Battery & Design

▲Better than 57% of drones
7.9

Review score

Review score
7.9/ 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, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Grades by review (26)
9 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 17 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 7
✓ explicit
6

7.3%

8.0

t3.com

7.3%

8.0

space.com

7.3%

8.0

digitalcameraworld.com

7.3%

7.0

techradar.com

4.7%

10

mikeladano.com

2.9%

9.0

yourdronereviews.com

≈ estimated
1

5.9%

6.0

frameandfocal.com

Video reviews 12

2.9%

9.0

PERTH WEST OZ RC

2.9%

9.0

Gadget Inspector

2.9%

8.0

Jays Tech Vault

2.9%

8.0

WORTH IT OR NOT?

2.9%

8.0

Redskull

2.9%

8.0

TRONCAT FPV

2.9%

8.0

Quadcopter 101

2.9%

7.0

My Wild Adventures

2.9%

7.0

andy kirby

2.9%

7.0

MJTech

2.9%

6.0

edrone

2.9%

6.0

RC Escape

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 55% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Potensic ATOM SE

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components:

26%

6.9

Flight

24%

5.2

Camera

20%

6.9

Safety

16%

5.9

Connectivity

14%

7.3

Battery & Design

6.4
Review score
Review score
7.9/ 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, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Grades by review (26)
9 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 17 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 7
✓ explicit
6

7.3%

8.0

t3.com

7.3%

8.0

space.com

7.3%

8.0

digitalcameraworld.com

7.3%

7.0

techradar.com

4.7%

10

mikeladano.com

2.9%

9.0

yourdronereviews.com

≈ estimated
1

5.9%

6.0

frameandfocal.com

Video reviews 12

2.9%

9.0

PERTH WEST OZ RC

2.9%

9.0

Gadget Inspector

2.9%

8.0

Jays Tech Vault

2.9%

8.0

WORTH IT OR NOT?

2.9%

8.0

Redskull

2.9%

8.0

TRONCAT FPV

2.9%

8.0

Quadcopter 101

2.9%

7.0

My Wild Adventures

2.9%

7.0

andy kirby

2.9%

7.0

MJTech

2.9%

6.0

edrone

2.9%

6.0

RC Escape

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 88% of models
Popularity:
Potensic ATOM SE has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 88.1% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

7.4
Max flight time
31 min
Max flight time
31 min
▲ Better than 72% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 31 min, longer than 71.5% of drones and equal to 4.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
4 km
Max flight distance
4 km
▲ 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
▲ 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
10.55 m/s
Max wind resistance
10.55 m/s
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 10.55 m/s, lower than 54.7% of drones.
Value may include conversion from Beaufort-scale rating to m/s.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
4,000 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
4,000 m
▲ 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.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
▲ Better than 58% of models
This drone records video at 4K/30 fps, higher than 58.4% of drones and equal to 20.3% of drones.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/3"
Sensor size
1/3"
▼ 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
12 MP
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
▼ Worse than 42% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 12 MP, higher than 41.3% of drones and equal to 16.7% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
40 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
40 Mbps
▼ 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.
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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
no
Obstacle detection
no
▼ 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
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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%.
Only downward sensing is explicitly supported on this model.
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
4 km
Max transmission distance
4 km
▲ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
720p@30 fps
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
▼ Worse than 57% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 720p@30 fps, lower-quality than 56.8% of drones and equal to 22.9% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
2,500 mAh
Battery capacity
2,500 mAh
▲ Better than 63% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 2,500 mAh, larger than 62.7% of drones and equal to 2.1% of drones.
Battery energy
18 Wh
Battery energy
18 Wh
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 18 Wh, higher than 55.3% of drones.
Charging time
90 min
Charging time
90 min
▲ Better than 44% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 90 min, faster than 43.8% of drones and equal to 18.8% of drones.
Weight
249 g
Weight
249 g
▼ 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
▲ Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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What reviewers say

Potensic ATOM SE vs the average drone

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  • 11 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    31 min
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (31 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    31 min vs 20 min
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Less restrictive EU class
    EU class marking
    C0
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This drone offers partial manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    Mostly limited manual tuning.
    partial vs no
  • 3 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    4 km
    ▲ 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
  • 54.5% more popular
    Potensic ATOM SE is more popular than the average drone (10 vs 6.5).
    10 vs 6.47
  • 11 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    31 min
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (31 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    31 min vs 20 min
  • 3 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    4 km
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    partial
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This drone offers partial manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    Mostly limited manual tuning.
    partial vs no
  • 28 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    118 °
    ▲ 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 °
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    1-Axis Mechanical + EIS
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This drone uses 1-Axis Mechanical + EIS image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    1-Axis Mechanical + EIS vs EIS (Digital)
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Less restrictive EU class
    EU class marking
    C0
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • 300 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,500 mAh
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (2500 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    2,500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 70 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    200 ms
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/3"
    ▼ 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"
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 4.5 m/s slower tracking speed
    Max subject tracking speed
    8 m/s
    ▼ 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.
    Tracking-speed evidence is limited or mixed for this model.
    8 m/s vs 12.5 m/s
  • 0.15 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    10.55 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (10.6 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    Value may include conversion from Beaufort-scale rating to m/s.
    10.55 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 0.15 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    10.55 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (10.6 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    Value may include conversion from Beaufort-scale rating to m/s.
    10.55 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 1 years older release date
    Release date
    2022
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2022 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    December 2022
    2022 vs 2023
  • 60 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    40 Mbps
    ▼ 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
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/3"
    ▼ 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"
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.2
    ▲ 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
    ▼ 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
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    4608 x 2592 px
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (4608x2592 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    4608x2592 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • 4.5 m/s slower tracking speed
    Max subject tracking speed
    8 m/s
    ▼ 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.
    Tracking-speed evidence is limited or mixed for this model.
    8 m/s vs 12.5 m/s
  • 1 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    3
    ▼ 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.
    Follow Me, POI, Waypoint Flight
    3 vs 4
  • 70 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    200 ms
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 1.2% higher weight
    Weight
    249 g
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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

7.0
My Wild Adventures
≈ estimated
12/01/2025
Short trial review · flight and footage stability
Verdict
Potensic ATOM SE is good value for casual flying, but shaky footage makes it unsuitable for demanding video work.
9.0
PERTH WEST OZ RC
≈ estimated
09/10/2023
Hands-on flight test · maiden flight, speed and landing checks
Verdict
Potensic ATOM SE is good value for the price, with smooth flying and a clear image, though the lens fogged at first.
6.0
edrone
≈ estimated
22/08/2023
Hands-on review · flight, feature and return-to-home tests
Verdict
Potensic ATOM SE flies and films well for its size, but the missing three-axis gimbal makes the price hard to justify.
8.0
Jays Tech Vault
≈ estimated
19/08/2023
Hands-on review · flights, signal and controller issues
Verdict
Potensic ATOM SE is recommended for beginners, though it lacks a gimbal and loses signal at range.
7.0
andy kirby
≈ estimated
06/06/2023
Hands-on review · first flights, range and controller issue
Verdict
Potensic ATOM SE flies decently for beginners, but its clear weaknesses mean it only suits a bargain price.
8.0
WORTH IT OR NOT?
≈ estimated
05/06/2023
Hands-on review · GPS, stabilization and budget comparison
Verdict
Potensic ATOM SE is a good budget 4K drone, though its image quality trails the DJI Mini 2 and it has no gimbal.
8.0
Redskull
≈ estimated
08/05/2023
Hands-on review · sample footage, flight time and app
Verdict
Potensic ATOM SE is a cheap beginner drone with steady footage that is hard to go wrong with for the price.
8.0
TRONCAT FPV
≈ estimated
25/04/2023
Hands-on review · first flight, footage and photo tests
Verdict
Potensic ATOM SE is a strong beginner drone, with solid 4K footage and RAW photos, though stabilization could be better.
9.0
Gadget Inspector
≈ estimated
23/04/2023
Complete review · design, controller and size comparison
Verdict
Potensic ATOM SE is an impressive budget drone for the price, though its design takes clear cues from the DJI Mini series.
6.0
RC Escape
≈ estimated
20/02/2023
Distance test · range, signal and return-to-home check
Verdict
Potensic ATOM SE has an unstable video link at long range, though it reliably returned home.

What reviewers agree on

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Light, stable and easy to fly with dependable return to home, but poor gimbal stabilization is the clear weak spot.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
space.com
✓ explicit
06/02/2023
Overview review · Entry-level drone
Verdict
The Potensic ATOM SE suits beginners who want 4K footage and Follow Me, but without a mechanical gimbal its horizons can tilt, and it has no collision sensors.
7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
09/03/2023
Hands-on review · Beginner drone
Verdict
The Potensic ATOM SE is a well-built, highly portable beginner drone that flies well in Sport mode, but twitchy controls and tilted footage hold it back.
10
mikeladano.com
✓ explicit
09/07/2024
Owner's experience · Entry-level drone
Verdict
The Potensic ATOM SE is a stable, sub-250g beginner drone with Follow Me and Circle modes, but its electronic stabilization can't keep horizons level, and it has no obstacle avoidance.
8.0
digitalcameraworld.com
✓ explicit
18/07/2023
Review · Sub-250g mini drone
Verdict
The Potensic Atom SE is a light, sturdy rival to the DJI Mini 2 SE that holds up in wind, but its automatic-only camera struggles in tricky light.
8.0
t3.com
✓ explicit
03/04/2023
Review · Beginner mini drone
Verdict
The Potensic Atom SE is a portable beginner drone with Follow Me, Waypoint and a 31-minute flight time, but shaky, grainy footage limits serious filming.
8.0
drohnen.de
≈ estimated
15/02/2023
Quick review · Sub-250g 4K drone
Verdict
The Potensic ATOM SE is a light 4K drone with 31 minutes of flight time and automatic return to home, but no mechanical gimbal or obstacle sensors.
9.0
drohnen-vergleich.net
≈ estimated
28/11/2023
Feature overview · Travel drone
Verdict
The Potensic ATOM SE is a foldable, sub-249g drone for beginners and travelers, with a 1-axis gimbal and 31 minutes of flight time but no obstacle sensors.

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What we like about Potensic ATOM SE

  • Excellent value for money, often described as a top budget choice for beginners
  • Stable flight performance even in moderate wind conditions (Level-5 resistance)
  • Long battery life, typically providing 25-31 minutes per charge
  • Lightweight and portable design (<249g), which avoids registration requirements in many regions
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use PotensicPro app with responsive live-view
  • Impressive 4K video and RAW photo support for its price point

What we don't like about Potensic ATOM SE

  • Lack of obstacle avoidance sensors, requiring careful manual piloting
  • No mechanical 3-axis gimbal; relies on Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), which can be less smooth than higher-end models
  • Occasional interference issues reported when nearby smartphones are not in airplane mode
  • Fixed-focus camera can result in a lack of sharpness for subjects at varying distances
  • Narrower field of view (FOV) compared to some DJI competitors
  • No native support for ND filters due to the compact camera mount design

Verdict

The Potensic ATOM SE is a highly portable, foldable drone weighing under 249g, making it regulation-friendly in many regions. It features a 1/3-inch Sony CMOS 12MP sensor capable of recording 4K video at 30fps and capturing photos in both JPG and RAW formats. Key performance specs include a 31-minute flight time per battery, a 4km PixSync 2.0 transmission range, and a top speed of 16m/s in Sport Mode. Main pros include its level-5 wind resistance, lightweight design, and the inclusion of GPS-based return-to-home and tracking modes. However, it lacks a mechanical 3-axis gimbal, relying instead on electronic image stabilization (EIS) which can result in tilted horizons during maneuvers, and it does not feature obstacle avoidance sensors.

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