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Potensic Dreamer Pro Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Max flight time:28 minVideo resolution:4K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:2 km

Potensic Dreamer Pro Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 8 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 61% of models
Score components

85%

5.7

Technical score

15%

7.8

Review score ( 3 · 5)

Review score 15% · 7.8 · based on 8 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.
â–¼Worse than 61% of drones
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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 64% of models
Score components

26%

4.7

Flight

24%

5.7

Camera

20%

5.8

Safety

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.5

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 64% of drones
7.8

Review score

Review score
7.8/ 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 57% of models
Grades by review (8)
3 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 2 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
≈ estimated
1

18.2%

9.5

bgr.com

Video reviews 5

9.1%

10

DOUG and NIKI

9.1%

8.0

Idaho Quadcopter

9.1%

3.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

4.5%

9.0

BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C

4.5%

8.0

Xavier Arthur

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 57% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Potensic Dreamer Pro

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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 64% of models
Score components:

26%

4.7

Flight

24%

5.7

Camera

20%

5.8

Safety

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.5

Battery & Design

5.7
Review score
Review score
7.8/ 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 57% of models
Grades by review (8)
3 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 2 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
≈ estimated
1

18.2%

9.5

bgr.com

Video reviews 5

9.1%

10

DOUG and NIKI

9.1%

8.0

Idaho Quadcopter

9.1%

3.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

4.5%

9.0

BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C

4.5%

8.0

Xavier Arthur

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 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–² Better than 57% of models
Popularity:
Potensic Dreamer Pro has a popularity score of 7.1 points, which is higher than that of 56.9% of products in this category.
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

6.7
Max flight time
28 min
Max flight time
28 min
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 28 min, longer than 62% of drones and equal to 2.5% of drones.
Real-world flight time is often lower than the advertised maximum.
Max flight distance
2 km
Max flight distance
2 km
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 2 km, farther than 51.9% of drones and equal to 3.3% of drones.
Max flight speed
8 m/s
Max flight speed
8 m/s
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 8 m/s, slower than 62.7% of drones and equal to 1.9% of drones.
Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
Max wind resistance
8.05 m/s
Max wind resistance
8.05 m/s
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 8.05 m/s, lower than 66.2% of drones.
Value is derived from the model’s Level 4 wind-resistance rating.
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
4K/30 fps
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
â–² 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
â–² Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/3"
Sensor size
1/3"
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/3", smaller than 70.4% of drones and equal to 10.2% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 16 MP, higher than 63.3% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
60 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
60 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 60 Mbps, lower than 75% of drones and equal to 9.2% of drones.
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What reviewers say
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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Max transmission distance
2 km
Max transmission distance
2 km
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 2 km, farther than 54.1% of drones and equal to 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
720p@30 fps
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
â–¼ 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
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
3,000 mAh
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh, larger than 72.5% of drones and equal to 2.1% of drones.
Battery energy
45.6 Wh
Battery energy
45.6 Wh
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 45.6 Wh, higher than 77.7% 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
820 g
Weight
820 g
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 820 g, heavier than 84.5% 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 Dreamer Pro vs the average drone

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  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    3-Axis Mechanical
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • 28.42 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    45.6 Wh
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (45.6 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    45.6 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 8 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    28 min
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (28 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    Real-world flight time is often lower than the advertised maximum.
    28 min vs 20 min
  • Supports slow-motion mode
    Slow-motion mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This drone supports slow-motion mode, 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.
  • 8 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    28 min
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (28 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    Real-world flight time is often lower than the advertised maximum.
    28 min vs 20 min
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    3-Axis Mechanical
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • Supports slow-motion mode
    Slow-motion mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This drone supports slow-motion mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • 3.29x lower takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    820 g
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (820 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    820 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.
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    PotensicPro
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This drone uses the PotensicPro companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    PotensicPro vs HS FPV
  • 28.42 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    45.6 Wh
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (45.6 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    45.6 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 800 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (3000 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 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
  • 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
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.8
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.8 vs f/2
  • 2.65 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    8.05 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (8.1 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    Value is derived from the model’s Level 4 wind-resistance rating.
    8.05 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 3.33x higher weight
    Weight
    820 g
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (820 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    820 g vs 246 g
  • 1.2 m worse hover accuracy
    Hover accuracy (horizontal)
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <0.3 m – >1.4 m
    This drone has worse horizontal hover accuracy than the average drone (1.5 m vs 0.3 m). The average drone has horizontal hover accuracy of 0.3 m.
    1.5 m vs 0.3 m
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • 7 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    8 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (8 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    8 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 2x more expensive
    Potensic Dreamer Pro is more expensive than the average drone (£400 vs £200).
    £400 vs £200
  • 5.2% worse value for money
    Potensic Dreamer Pro has worse value for money than the average drone (6.71 vs 7.1).
    6.71 vs 7.06
  • 2.65 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    8.05 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (8.1 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    Value is derived from the model’s Level 4 wind-resistance rating.
    8.05 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 7 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    8 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (8 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    8 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 2 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    2 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (2 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum descent speed in higher-performance flight mode.
    2 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 2 years older release date
    Release date
    2021
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2021 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    June 2021
    2021 vs 2023
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.8
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.8 vs f/2
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    â–² 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"
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/3" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/3" vs 1/2.3"
  • 40 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    60 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a lower maximum video bitrate than the average drone (60 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    60 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • 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 °
  • 12 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    78 °
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (78 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    78 ° vs 90 °
  • 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
  • 1.2 m worse hover accuracy
    Hover accuracy (horizontal)
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <0.3 m – >1.4 m
    This drone has worse horizontal hover accuracy than the average drone (1.5 m vs 0.3 m). The average drone has horizontal hover accuracy of 0.3 m.
    1.5 m vs 0.3 m
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • 9.5 m/s slower tracking speed
    Max subject tracking speed
    3 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <8 m/s – >20 m/s
    This drone can track subjects at a lower speed than the average drone (3 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.
    3 m/s vs 12.5 m/s
  • 2 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (2 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    Follow Me, Waypoint Flight
    2 vs 4
  • 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
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@30 fps
    â–¼ 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
  • 3.33x higher weight
    Weight
    820 g
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (820 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    820 g vs 246 g
  • 132.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    195 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (195 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    195 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 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
  • 79 mm wider width
    Width
    320 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (320 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    320 mm vs 241 mm
  • 75 mm longer body length
    Length
    350 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (350 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    350 mm vs 275 mm

Video reviews

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

10
DOUG and NIKI
✓ explicit
19/04/2023
Hands-on review · week of flying, range and wind tests
Verdict
Potensic Dreamer Pro is a good choice for solid video and images.
3.0
Open Circuit RC & Tech
≈ estimated
13/01/2022
Long-term test · one year later, after a firmware update
Verdict
Potensic Dreamer Pro is not recommended: after a year and a firmware update, it kept dropping video and losing its app connection.
8.0
Idaho Quadcopter
✓ explicit
11/08/2021
Full flight review · circle, follow-me and wind handling
Verdict
Potensic Dreamer Pro still earns a recommendation despite its sensitive yaw stick.
8.0
Open Circuit RC & Tech
≈ estimated
04/02/2021
Hands-on flight review · circle and follow-me tests
Verdict
Potensic Dreamer Pro flies smoothly and impresses, though its follow-me mode needs tuning.
8.0
Xavier Arthur
≈ estimated
31/05/2021
First look · unboxing and first flights
Verdict
Potensic Dreamer Pro is a good pick for beginners who want a simple app, though it isn't perfect.
9.0
BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C
≈ estimated
02/02/2021
First impressions · unboxing and short flight test
Verdict
Potensic Dreamer Pro works well so far, and its new gimbal and dual antennas are a welcome upgrade.
Hands-on video, no verdict

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.5
bgr.com
≈ estimated
04/06/2024
Review summary · 4K camera drone
Verdict
The Potensic Dreamer Pro is a stable 4K drone for automated shots, but at over 250g it has to be registered before you fly.
7.0
heise.de
✓ explicit
07/07/2021
Practical test · Gimbal camera drone
Verdict
The Potensic Dreamer Pro is a sturdy, easy-to-set-up drone with a 3-axis gimbal for steady 4K footage, but at 820g it must be registered.
8.0
drohnen.de
≈ estimated
20/07/2021
Expert review · 4K gimbal drone
Verdict
The Potensic Dreamer Pro is a sturdy 4K drone with steady footage and a low-lag live view, but at 820g it needs registration and careful flying near obstacles.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Potensic Dreamer Pro

  • Stable 4K video recording thanks to a dedicated 3-axis gimbal
  • Beginner-friendly flight experience with intuitive controls and one-key takeoff/landing
  • Sturdy and robust build quality that handles wind reasonably well
  • Strong satellite connectivity with dual GPS/GLONASS for precise positioning
  • Extended flight time of approximately 28-31 minutes per battery
  • Good value for money compared to similarly featured high-end drones

What we don't like about Potensic Dreamer Pro

  • Lack of built-in obstacle avoidance, making it riskier to fly in tight spaces
  • Non-foldable design makes it bulkier and less portable than competing compact drones
  • App limitations, such as the inability to review captured drone footage directly within the app
  • Inconsistent performance in intelligent flight modes like Follow Me or Circle Fly
  • Oversharpened image processing and lack of manual brightness adjustment during recording
  • No Remote ID technology, which may require aftermarket retrofitting for legal compliance

Verdict

The Potensic Dreamer Pro is a mid-range GPS quadcopter featuring a 1/3-inch Sony CMOS sensor capable of capturing 4K UHD video at 30fps and 16MP still photos. Its primary characteristic is the integrated 3-axis mechanical gimbal, which provides professional-grade image stabilization and a 90° tilt range. Key performance specs include a 28-minute flight time powered by a 3000mAh 4S smart battery, a 2km transmission range via 5.8GHz Wi-Fi, and a 'PowerAC' dynamic system that can reach speeds of 10m/s. Main pros consist of its user-friendly interface with 'one-key' calibration, robust brushless motors for wind resistance, and a variety of intelligent flight modes like 'Follow Me' and 'Waypoint Flight.' However, notable cons include its relatively heavy 820g take-off weight that requires FAA registration, a lack of 360-degree obstacle avoidance, and a non-foldable design that makes it less portable than newer competitors.

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