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Potensic D50 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Max flight time:15 minVideo resolution:1080p/60 fpsMax transmission distance:0.3 km

Potensic D50 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

85%

5.9

Technical score

15%

7.4

Review score ( 1 · 5)

Review score 15% · 7.4 · based on 1 written review + 5 videos
1 written review + 5 videos count as 3 of the 4 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
â–¼Worse than 57% of drones
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

26%

5.1

Flight

24%

5.6

Camera

20%

7.1

Safety

16%

5.9

Connectivity

14%

6.3

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 54% of drones
7.4

Review score

Review score
7.4/ 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, 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Grades by review (6)
1 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 5 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 1
✓ explicit
1

12.5%

8.8

uavadviser.com

Video reviews 5

12.5%

9.0

BillM - RC & Gadgets

12.5%

8.0

Martin Berndt

12.5%

7.0

JohnyTechReview

12.5%

6.0

MONKEY-BUTT

12.5%

6.0

Jay Drone

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 77% of drones
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    N/A~ £130

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Technical Specifications of drone Potensic D50

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

26%

5.1

Flight

24%

5.6

Camera

20%

7.1

Safety

16%

5.9

Connectivity

14%

6.3

Battery & Design

5.9
Review score
Review score
7.4/ 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, 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Grades by review (6)
1 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 5 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 1
✓ explicit
1

12.5%

8.8

uavadviser.com

Video reviews 5

12.5%

9.0

BillM - RC & Gadgets

12.5%

8.0

Martin Berndt

12.5%

7.0

JohnyTechReview

12.5%

6.0

MONKEY-BUTT

12.5%

6.0

Jay Drone

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Potensic D50 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 74.3% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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 57% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

7.2
Max flight time
15 min
Max flight time
15 min
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 15 min, shorter than 64% of drones and equal to 8% of drones.
Max flight distance
0.3 km
Max flight distance
0.3 km
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 0.3 km, shorter-range than 65.2% of drones and equal to 6.1% of drones.
Limited by the controller range.
Max flight speed
24 m/s
Max flight speed
24 m/s
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 24 m/s, faster than 96.2% of drones.
Max wind resistance
?
Max service ceiling (ASL)
800 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
800 m
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 800 m, lower than 61.9% of drones and equal to 1.5% of drones.
Altitude limit set in the app.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
1080p/60 fps
Video resolution
1080p/60 fps
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This drone records video at 1080p/60 fps, lower than 61.4% 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
?
Main camera megapixels
?
Max movie bitrate
?
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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
GNSS systems supported
GPS
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, which are less comprehensive than those of 50.8% and the same as those of 14.6%.
Obstacle sensing directions
N/A
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
0.3 km
Max transmission distance
0.3 km
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.3 km, shorter-range than 62.2% of drones and equal to 6.1% of drones.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 8.2% and the same as that used by 47.7%.
Live view quality
1080p@30 fps
Live view quality
1080p@30 fps
â–² Better than 61% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@30 fps, higher-quality than 60.9% of drones and equal to 18.8% 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.
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Battery capacity
1,500 mAh
Battery capacity
1,500 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 1,500 mAh, smaller than 63.7% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Battery energy
5.55 Wh
Battery energy
5.55 Wh
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 5.55 Wh, lower than 76.5% of drones and equal to 2.4% of drones.
Charging time
120 min
Charging time
120 min
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 120 min, slower than 65% of drones and equal to 11.3% of drones.
Weight
178 g
Weight
178 g
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 178 g, lighter than 67.5% 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.
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Potensic D50 vs the average drone

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  • 9 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    24 m/s
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (24 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    24 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • 30 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    120 °
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a wider field of view than the average drone (120 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    120 ° vs 90 °
  • 27.6% lower weight
    Weight
    178 g
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (178 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    178 g vs 246 g
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@30 fps
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 1 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    5
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (5 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    Follow Me, POI, Waypoint Flight, TapFly, Draw
    5 vs 4
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    Potensic-GPS
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses the Potensic-GPS companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    Potensic-GPS vs HS FPV
  • 9 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    24 m/s
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (24 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    24 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 30 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    120 °
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a wider field of view than the average drone (120 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    120 ° 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.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • 1 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    5
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (5 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    Follow Me, POI, Waypoint Flight, TapFly, Draw
    5 vs 4
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@30 fps
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    Potensic-GPS
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses the Potensic-GPS companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    Potensic-GPS vs HS FPV
  • 27.6% lower weight
    Weight
    178 g
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (178 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    178 g vs 246 g
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p/60 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p/60 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    1080p/60 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 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)
  • 5 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    15 min
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (15 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    15 min vs 20 min
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    1920 x 1080 px
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (1920x1080 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    1920x1080 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • 30 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    120 min
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (120 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    120 min vs 90 min
  • 11.63 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    5.55 Wh
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (5.6 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    5.55 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 6.47x less popular
    Potensic D50 is less popular than the average drone (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.47
  • 5 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    15 min
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (15 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    15 min vs 20 min
  • 4 years older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2019 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    June 2019
    2019 vs 2023
  • 2,700 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    800 m
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (800 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    Altitude limit set in the app.
    800 m vs 3,500 m
  • Simpler motor design
    Motor type
    brushed
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone uses brushed motors, while the average drone uses brushless motors.
    brushed vs brushless
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • 0.7 km shorter flight distance
    Max flight distance
    0.3 km
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.3 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Limited by the controller range.
    0.3 km vs 1 km
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p/60 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p/60 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    1080p/60 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 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)
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    1920 x 1080 px
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (1920x1080 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    1920x1080 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 0 °
    â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 0.7 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.3 km
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.3 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    0.3 km vs 1 km
  • 30 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    120 min
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (120 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    120 min vs 90 min
  • 11.63 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    5.55 Wh
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (5.6 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    5.55 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 700 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,500 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1500 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    1,500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 43 mm longer body length
    Length
    318 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (318 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    318 mm vs 275 mm

Video reviews

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

6.0
MONKEY-BUTT
≈ estimated
05/02/2020
Hands-on review · follow-me, battery and video tests
Verdict
Potensic D50 is a good entry-level drone for on-the-go vlogging, but battery life and video quality disappoint.
9.0
BillM - RC & Gadgets
≈ estimated
02/06/2019
Hands-on review · range, camera and GPS tests
Verdict
Potensic D50 is a stable, fun GPS quadcopter with long flight time, though it is picky about SD cards.
7.0
JohnyTechReview
≈ estimated
19/12/2018
Hands-on review · GPS, wind and camera tests
Verdict
Potensic D50 is a fun, passable toy-style drone with solid GPS hold, but a grainy camera and short battery.
8.0
Martin Berndt
≈ estimated
09/11/2018
Hands-on review · flight, range and battery tests
Verdict
Potensic D50 is a good beginner quad, though battery life, range and wind performance fall short.
6.0
Jay Drone
≈ estimated
05/11/2018
Flight test · range check and camera test in cold weather
Verdict
Potensic D50 has good range and flight, but video recording to the SD card failed in this cold-weather test.
Brand video
Not graded
Not graded
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What reviewers agree on

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Few reviews so far, but it's seen as steady and easy to fly; short flight time is the main complaint.
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Potensic D50

  • Beginner-friendly with easy one-button takeoff and landing
  • Features precise GPS-assisted flight modes including Follow-Me and Waypoint navigation
  • Equipped with a 1080p HD camera for decent photo and video quality at its price point
  • Includes helpful safety features like an out-of-range alarm and automatic Return-to-Home (RTH) for low battery
  • Compact and lightweight design (182g), making it portable for travel

What we don't like about Potensic D50

  • Camera is manually adjustable only, lacking a motorized gimbal for remote tilt during flight
  • Limited FPV (First Person View) transmission range of approximately 300 meters
  • Relatively short flight time compared to newer models, using a 1500mAh modular battery
  • Stability can be affected by moderate to high wind conditions due to its light weight

Verdict

The Potensic D50 is a beginner-friendly GPS quadcopter featuring a manually adjustable 1080p HD camera with 5G WiFi FPV transmission for real-time video up to 300 meters. Weighing 182 grams, it is equipped with a 1500mAh modular battery providing a flight time of approximately 12–20 minutes and offers three speed modes reaching up to 36 km/h. Key characteristics include dual GPS positioning for stable hovering, waypoints, follow-me mode, and safety features like automatic return-to-home (RTH) for low battery or out-of-range scenarios. Pros include its ease of use for novices, stable flight in light winds, and a dedicated 'Draw the Dot' flight path feature. However, cons include a relatively long battery charging time of over 2 hours, the lack of an integrated gimbal for video stabilization, and the absence of advanced obstacle avoidance sensors.

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