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Potensic D60 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Max flight time:20 minVideo resolution:1080p/30 fpsMax transmission distance:0.4 km

Potensic D60 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.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

85%

5.8

Technical score

15%

6.9

Review score ( 0 · 5)

Review score 15% · 6.9 · based on 5 videos
5 videos count as 2 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 60% of drones
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

26%

4.7

Flight

24%

5.7

Camera

20%

7.1

Safety

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 56% of drones
6.9

Review score

Review score
6.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Grades by review (5)
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.
Video reviews 3

12.5%

8.0

Quadcopter 101

12.5%

5.0

Jay Drone

6.3%

8.0

Pduesp

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 95% of drones
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Best prices

    N/A~ £130

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Technical Specifications of drone Potensic D60

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

26%

4.7

Flight

24%

5.7

Camera

20%

7.1

Safety

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Battery & Design

5.8
Review score
Review score
6.9/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Grades by review (5)
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.
Video reviews 3

12.5%

8.0

Quadcopter 101

12.5%

5.0

Jay Drone

6.3%

8.0

Pduesp

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
6.9
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Potensic D60 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%

6.0

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

7.2
Max flight time
20 min
Max flight time
20 min
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 20 min, longer than 45.5% of drones and equal to 4.5% of drones.
Real-world flight time is often lower than the advertised maximum.
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.
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
7.9 m/s
Max wind resistance
7.9 m/s
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 7.9 m/s, lower than 69.1% of drones and equal to 10.1% of drones.
Value may include conversion from Beaufort-scale rating to m/s.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
150 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
150 m
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 150 m, lower than 65.7% of drones and equal to 3% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
1080p/30 fps
Video resolution
1080p/30 fps
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This drone records video at 1080p/30 fps, lower than 61.9% of drones and equal to 5.9% 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, GLONASS
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
â–² Better than 50% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 49.8% and the same as those of 17.1%.
Obstacle sensing directions
N/A
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
0.4 km
Max transmission distance
0.4 km
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.4 km, shorter-range than 60.7% of drones and equal to 1% of drones.
Value reflects maximum control/transmission range; FPV video range can be lower.
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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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
1,800 mAh
Battery capacity
1,800 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 1,800 mAh, smaller than 56.5% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Battery energy
13.32 Wh
Battery energy
13.32 Wh
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 13.32 Wh, lower than 57.1% of drones and equal to 0.6% 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
680 g
Weight
680 g
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 680 g, heavier than 76.8% 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 D60 vs the average drone

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  • 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.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 1 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    1
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (1 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    1 vs 0
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • 2.73x lower takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    680 g
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (680 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    680 g vs 249 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    1
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (1 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    1 vs 0
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    1-Axis Mechanical
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone uses 1-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    1-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • 20 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    110 °
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a wider field of view than the average drone (110 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    110 ° 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.
  • 2.73x lower takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    680 g
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (680 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    680 g vs 249 g
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 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
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p/30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    1080p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 2.8 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    7.9 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (7.9 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.
    7.9 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 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 GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, GLONASS
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 2.76x higher weight
    Weight
    680 g
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (680 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    680 g vs 246 g
  • 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
  • 5 years older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2018 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    December 2018
    2018 vs 2023
  • 6.47x less popular
    Potensic D60 is less popular than the average drone (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.47
  • 2.8 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    7.9 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (7.9 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.
    7.9 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 5 years older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2018 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    December 2018
    2018 vs 2023
  • 3,350 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    150 m
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (150 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    150 m vs 3,500 m
  • 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.
    0.3 km vs 1 km
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p/30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    1080p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 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 °
  • 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
  • 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, GLONASS
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS 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
  • 0.6 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.4 km
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.4 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    Value reflects maximum control/transmission range; FPV video range can be lower.
    0.4 km vs 1 km
  • 2.76x higher weight
    Weight
    680 g
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (680 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    680 g vs 246 g
  • 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
  • 400 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,800 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1800 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    1,800 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • Plainer color finish
    Color
    black, blue
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This drone comes in black, blue, while the average drone comes in gray.
    black, blue vs gray
  • 3.86 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    13.32 Wh
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (13.3 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    13.32 Wh vs 17.18 Wh

Video reviews

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

8.0
Quadcopter 101
≈ estimated
30/05/2019
Flight test · return-to-home, signal loss and landing check
Verdict
Potensic D60's Wi-Fi fix appears to work, with reliable return-to-home and a clean landing.
5.0
Jay Drone
≈ estimated
21/04/2019
Short flight check · camera, return-home and battery
Verdict
Potensic D60's return-to-home worked, but camera and battery problems left this flight test inconclusive.
5.0
Jay Drone
≈ estimated
07/02/2019
Hands-on test · GPS, flight and SD recording check
Verdict
Potensic D60 has good design and photos, but video recording failed and it still needs more work.
8.0
Pduesp
≈ estimated
05/03/2019
Unboxing and instructions · feature walkthrough
Verdict
Potensic D60 is easy to fly, with fun follow-me and 360 modes, though this is based on first impressions only.
8.0
Jay Drone
≈ estimated
29/11/2018
First look · gimbal stability impressions
Verdict
Potensic D60's gimbal keeps footage smooth, and the drone looks promising, though this is only a quick first look.
Not graded

What reviewers agree on

Based on 0 · 8

Reliable return to home, easy handling and follow-me mode please reviewers, but short battery life and a patchy video feed disappoint.
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Potensic D60

  • Stable flight performance using GPS and optical flow positioning
  • Brushless motors offer improved durability and efficiency
  • Remotely adjustable 1080p camera with a 110-degree field of view
  • Includes essential flight features like Follow Me, Circle Me, and Waypoints
  • Strong safety features including automatic Return to Home on lost signal or low battery
  • Considered very beginner-friendly with easy-to-use controls

What we don't like about Potensic D60

  • Video quality can suffer from 'jello effect' due to vibration
  • Early units had significant Wi-Fi signal drop issues, though later versions aimed to fix this
  • Waypoints feature can be inconsistent or have map loading issues
  • Camera only features a single-axis gimbal, lacking stabilization on roll and yaw
  • Uses a proprietary 7.4V battery, which limits third-party replacement options

Verdict

The Potensic D60 is a GPS-enabled brushless quadcopter featuring a 1080P HD camera with a 110° wide-angle lens and a one-axis gimbal for pitch stabilization. It is powered by a 7.4V 1800mAh modular battery providing a flight time of approximately 20 minutes and a transmission range of up to 1,300 feet via 5G Wi-Fi. Key characteristics include dual positioning systems (GPS and optical flow) for stable hovering, alongside intelligent flight modes like Follow Me, Point of Interest, and Waypoint. Main pros include its durable, quiet brushless motors, precise Auto Return-to-Home (RTH) safety features, and beginner-friendly handling. However, notable cons include reported Wi-Fi signal instability in early versions, the requirement for a 5G Wi-Fi compatible smartphone, and the presence of 'jello effect' in video footage due to limited stabilization axes.

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