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Potensic D80 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Max flight time:20 minVideo resolution:2K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:0.8 km

Potensic D80 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 11 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

85%

5.6

Technical score

15%

8.6

Review score ( 4 · 7)

Review score 15% · 8.6 · based on 11 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.
▼Worse than 58% of drones
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

26%

4.8

Flight

24%

5.7

Camera

20%

6.8

Safety

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

4.8

Battery & Design

▼Worse than 64% of drones
8.6

Review score

Review score
8.6/ 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
▲ Better than 84% of models
Grades by review (11)
4 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 7 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 2
✓ explicit
1

13.7%

9.0

moonandback.com

≈ estimated
1

8.5%

8.0

edrones.review

Video reviews 3

8.5%

9.0

TheRcSaylors

8.5%

6.0

Jay Drone

4.3%

9.0

LD moto3

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 84% of drones
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Best prices

    N/A~ £180

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Technical Specifications of drone Potensic D80

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

26%

4.8

Flight

24%

5.7

Camera

20%

6.8

Safety

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

4.8

Battery & Design

5.6
Review score
Review score
8.6/ 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
▲ Better than 84% of models
Grades by review (11)
4 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 7 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 2
✓ explicit
1

13.7%

9.0

moonandback.com

≈ estimated
1

8.5%

8.0

edrones.review

Video reviews 3

8.5%

9.0

TheRcSaylors

8.5%

6.0

Jay Drone

4.3%

9.0

LD moto3

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.6
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Potensic D80 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
7.1/ 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
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.1
Max flight time
20 min
Max flight time
20 min
▼ 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
1 km
Max flight distance
1 km
▼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 1 km, farther than 45.9% of drones and equal to 5% of drones.
Max flight speed
11.11 m/s
Max flight speed
11.11 m/s
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 11.11 m/s, slower than 57% of drones.
Max wind resistance
?
Max service ceiling (ASL)
150 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
150 m
▼ 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.
Altitude limit set in the app.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
2K/30 fps
Video resolution
2K/30 fps
▼ Worse than 58% of models
This drone records video at 2K/30 fps, lower than 57.9% of drones and equal to 1.5% of drones.
4K camera
no
4K camera
no
▼ 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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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
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
▲ 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
0.8 km
Max transmission distance
0.8 km
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.8 km, shorter-range than 53.1% of drones and equal to 1% of drones.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
300 min
Charging time
300 min
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 300 min, slower than 92.5% of drones and equal to 3.8% of drones.
Weight
440 g
Weight
440 g
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 440 g, heavier than 69.6% 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 D80 vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 30 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    120 °
    ▲ 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 °
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    ▼ Worse than 42% of models
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@30 fps
    ▲ 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-M2
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This drone uses the Potensic-M2 companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    Potensic-M2 vs HS FPV
  • 30 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    120 °
    ▲ 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
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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-M2
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This drone uses the Potensic-M2 companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    Potensic-M2 vs HS FPV
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    ▼ 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
    2K/30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (2K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    2K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    ▼ 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
    ▲ 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
  • 210 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    300 min
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (300 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    300 min vs 90 min
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    fixed °
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (fixed ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    fixed ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • 169 mm wider width
    Width
    410 mm
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (410 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    410 mm vs 241 mm
  • 78.9% higher weight
    Weight
    440 g
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (440 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    440 g vs 246 g
  • 5 years older release date
    Release date
    2018
    ▼ 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.
    April 2018
    2018 vs 2023
  • 6.47x less popular
    Potensic D80 is less popular than the average drone (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.47
  • 5 years older release date
    Release date
    2018
    ▼ 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.
    April 2018
    2018 vs 2023
  • 3,350 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    150 m
    ▼ 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.
    Altitude limit set in the app.
    150 m vs 3,500 m
  • 3.89 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    11.11 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (11.1 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    11.11 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    2K/30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (2K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    2K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    fixed °
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (fixed ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    fixed ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    2048 x 1080 px
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (2048x1080 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    2048x1080 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • More basic stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    None (Fixed)
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone uses None (Fixed) image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    None (Fixed) vs EIS (Digital)
  • No 4K video
    4K camera
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▲ 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
  • No beginner mode
    Beginner mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This drone does not support beginner mode, while the average drone does.
  • 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
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    ▼ 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
  • 210 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    300 min
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (300 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    300 min vs 90 min
  • 169 mm wider width
    Width
    410 mm
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (410 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    410 mm vs 241 mm
  • 78.9% higher weight
    Weight
    440 g
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (440 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    440 g vs 246 g
  • 135 mm longer body length
    Length
    410 mm
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (410 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    410 mm vs 275 mm
  • 400 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,800 mAh
    ▼ 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
    silver
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    This drone comes in silver, while the average drone comes in gray.
    silver vs gray
  • 12.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    75 mm
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (75 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    75 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 3.86 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    13.32 Wh
    ▼ 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

6.0
Jay Drone
≈ estimated
04/03/2020
Hands-on review · flight test and signal range
Verdict
Potensic D80 has strong range for backyard flying, but unexplained descents and sideways signal drop-off make it a mixed buy.
9.0
TheRcSaylors
≈ estimated
29/04/2019
Hands-on review · flight and feature walkthrough
Verdict
Potensic D80 is easy to fly and well built, and a sensible choice for a first GPS drone.
9.0
Jay Drone
≈ estimated
04/09/2018
Flight review · follow-me, orbit and feature tests
Verdict
Potensic D80 runs follow-me and orbit reliably, and the upgraded clone is well worth buying.
9.0
LD moto3
≈ estimated
12/08/2020
Short family flight clip · starter drone recommendation
Verdict
Potensic D80 is a highly recommended starter drone, though the video itself is brief.
7.0
Jay Drone
≈ estimated
01/09/2018
Unboxing and first look · features and app check
Verdict
Potensic D80 is only worth it for collectors or buyers who need follow me and point of interest circling; beginners should buy the regular Bugs 2.
Not graded
Overview video
Not graded

What reviewers agree on

Based on 4 · 9

Stable and easy to fly with solid GPS, but poor stabilization, short flight time and a clunky app hold it back.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
moonandback.com
✓ explicit
21/01/2024
Hands-on test · Beginner drone
Verdict
The Potensic D80 is an easy first drone with Headless Mode, one-key takeoff and Return to Home, but the fixed camera and unguarded propellers keep it outdoors.
9.5
produktgetestet.jimdoweb.com
≈ estimated
No Date Provided
Review · Outdoor GPS drone
Verdict
The Potensic D80 is a sturdy outdoor GPS quadcopter for intermediate pilots with a top speed of 25 mph, but it lacks propeller guards and obstacle sensors.
9.0
lecafedugeek.fr
≈ estimated
20/03/2020
Review · Intermediate GPS drone
Verdict
The Potensic D80 is a stable GPS drone with 2K video and Follow Me for intermediate pilots, but its fixed camera and 5-hour charge time hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Potensic D80

  • Stable flight performance even in light breezes due to GPS and brushless motors
  • High-resolution 2K/1080p imagery when using an onboard micro SD card
  • User-friendly features including One-Key Take-Off/Landing and Headless Mode
  • Strong control range reaching up to 600–800 meters in ideal conditions
  • Helpful safety functions such as automatic Return to Home on low battery or signal loss

What we don't like about Potensic D80

  • Fixed camera design that cannot be tilted or panned remotely during flight
  • Extremely long battery recharge time, often taking up to 5 hours
  • Lack of essential accessories like propeller guards or spare blades in the basic kit
  • Occasional blocky video quality when recording directly to a smartphone via Wi-Fi
  • Non-functional 'dummy' buttons on the controller that can be confusing for new users

Verdict

The Potensic D80 is a mid-range GPS-enabled quadcopter featuring four powerful brushless motors and 5G Wi-Fi for real-time FPV transmission up to 500 meters. It is equipped with a 2K UHD camera (2048 x 1080) and 120° wide-angle lens, supporting high-speed flight of up to 40 km/h (25 mph) for approximately 18 to 20 minutes per charge. Main characteristics include dual GPS/GLONASS positioning for precision hovering and several intelligent flight modes, such as Follow Me, Waypoint Flight, and a fail-safe Auto Return to Home that triggers upon low battery or signal loss. Key pros are its stable flight performance, impressive control range of up to 800 meters, and beginner-friendly features like Headless Mode and one-key takeoff. However, notable cons include a fixed camera that lacks a gimbal for stabilization, a long battery charging time of up to 5 hours, and a lack of propeller guards in the standard box.

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