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Potensic T18 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Max flight time:10 minVideo resolution:1080p/30 fpsMax transmission distance:0.3 km

Potensic T18 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.

5.4

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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 80% of models
Score components

85%

5.1

Technical score

15%

7.0

Review score ( 0 · 6)

Review score 15% · 7.0 · based on 6 videos
6 videos count as 2.8 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.
▼Worse than 80% of drones
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 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 78% of models
Score components

26%

3.2

Flight

24%

5.6

Camera

20%

6.0

Safety

16%

6.1

Connectivity

14%

5.6

Battery & Design

▼Worse than 78% of drones
7.0

Review score

Review score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Grades by review (6)
6 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 5

12.5%

8.0

BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C

12.5%

8.0

Jay Drone

12.5%

7.0

Ready Set Drone

12.5%

6.0

BillM - RC & Gadgets

6.3%

9.0

The Joe Wentz Project TV

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 93% of drones
  • potensic-t18
potensic-t18

Best prices

    N/A~ £130

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Technical Specifications of drone Potensic T18

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

26%

3.2

Flight

24%

5.6

Camera

20%

6.0

Safety

16%

6.1

Connectivity

14%

5.6

Battery & Design

5.1
Review score
Review score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Grades by review (6)
6 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 5

12.5%

8.0

BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C

12.5%

8.0

Jay Drone

12.5%

7.0

Ready Set Drone

12.5%

6.0

BillM - RC & Gadgets

6.3%

9.0

The Joe Wentz Project TV

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.0
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 T18 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
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components:

60%

5.4

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

6.7
Max flight time
10 min
Max flight time
10 min
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 10 min, shorter than 81% of drones and equal to 6% 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
▼ 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
6.94 m/s
Max flight speed
6.94 m/s
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 6.94 m/s, slower than 71.5% of drones and equal to 1.9% of drones.
Max wind resistance
8 m/s
Max wind resistance
8 m/s
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 8 m/s, lower than 66.9% of drones and equal to 1.4% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
122 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
122 m
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 122 m, lower than 69.4% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
1080p/30 fps
Video resolution
1080p/30 fps
▼ 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
▼ 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
0.3 km
Max transmission distance
0.3 km
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 57% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 720p@30 fps, lower-quality than 56.8% of drones and equal to 22.9% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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Battery capacity
1,000 mAh
Battery capacity
1,000 mAh
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 1,000 mAh, smaller than 79.3% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Battery energy
3.7 Wh
Battery energy
3.7 Wh
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 3.7 Wh, lower than 87.7% of drones and equal to 2.4% of drones.
Charging time
240 min
Charging time
240 min
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 240 min, slower than 91.9% of drones.
Weight
192 g
Weight
192 g
▲ Better than 62% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 192 g, lighter than 61.9% of drones and equal to 1% 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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Potensic T18 vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • Built-in display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This drone has a built-in display, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, 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.
  • 208 mm shorter body length
    Length
    67 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (67 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    67 mm vs 275 mm
  • 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
  • 22% lower weight
    Weight
    192 g
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (192 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    192 g vs 246 g
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, 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 °
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    1-Axis Mechanical
    ▲ 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)
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • Built-in display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This drone has a built-in display, 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.
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    Potensic-G
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This drone uses the Potensic-G companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    Potensic-G vs HS FPV
  • 208 mm shorter body length
    Length
    67 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (67 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    67 mm vs 275 mm
  • 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
  • 22% lower weight
    Weight
    192 g
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (192 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    192 g vs 246 g
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p/30 fps
    ▼ 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
  • 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
  • 10 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    10 min
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (10 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.
    10 min vs 20 min
  • 2.7 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    8 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 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
  • 8.06 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    6.94 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (6.9 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    6.94 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 150 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    240 min
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (240 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    240 min vs 90 min
  • 1.2 m worse hover accuracy
    Hover accuracy (horizontal)
    1.5 m
    ▼ 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
  • 6.47x less popular
    Potensic T18 is less popular than the average drone (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.47
  • 4.7% worse value for money
    Potensic T18 has worse value for money than the average drone (6.74 vs 7.1).
    6.74 vs 7.06
  • 10 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    10 min
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (10 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.
    10 min vs 20 min
  • 2.7 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    8 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 8.06 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    6.94 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (6.9 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    6.94 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 3,378 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    122 m
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (122 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    122 m vs 3,500 m
  • 4 years older release date
    Release date
    2019
    ▼ 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.
    May 2019
    2019 vs 2023
  • Simpler motor design
    Motor type
    brushed
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    manual only °
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (manual only ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    manual only ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    1920 x 1080 px
    ▼ 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
  • 3 x lower digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    0 x
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers less digital zoom than the average drone (0 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    0 x vs 3 x
  • No 4K video
    4K camera
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
  • 96 GB lower memory card limit
    Max external memory supported
    32 GB
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >512 GB
    This drone supports less external storage than the average drone (32 GB vs 128 GB). The average drone supports up to 128 GB of external storage.
    32 GB vs 128 GB
  • 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
  • 1.2 m worse hover accuracy
    Hover accuracy (horizontal)
    1.5 m
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • 2 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    2
    ▼ 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, TapFly
    2 vs 4
  • 25.7% higher takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    185 g
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a higher max takeoff weight than the average drone (185 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    185 g vs 249 g
  • 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 frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 0.7 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.3 km
    ▼ 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
  • 150 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    240 min
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (240 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    240 min vs 90 min
  • 1,200 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,000 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1000 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    1,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 13.48 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    3.7 Wh
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (3.7 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    3.7 Wh vs 17.18 Wh

Video reviews

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

6.0
BillM - RC & Gadgets
≈ estimated
03/01/2020
Hands-on review · flight time, range and camera tests
Verdict
Potensic T18 is a mixed bag: good camera and steady hold, but short flight time and unreliable follow-me.
8.0
BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C
≈ estimated
19/09/2019
Hands-on review · GPS, return-to-home and battery tests
Verdict
Potensic T18 is recommended as a fun beginner GPS drone, though battery life is short and telemetry drops at range.
7.0
Ready Set Drone
≈ estimated
27/07/2019
Hands-on review · flight tests and features
Verdict
Potensic T18 is a fun, small beginner drone worth a look, though follow-me is unreliable.
8.0
Jay Drone
≈ estimated
16/08/2018
Camera test flight · footage quality and return-home test
Verdict
Potensic T18 has reliable GPS and a good camera, though 25 fps footage looks jumpy and suffers in sunlight.
9.0
Jay Drone
≈ estimated
11/08/2018
Camera test flight · app-recorded footage and return-to-home
Verdict
Potensic T18 impresses with a strong GPS return and surprisingly good video, though follow-me is shaky.
8.0
Jay Drone
≈ estimated
09/08/2018
Setup and app walkthrough · feature and flight testing
Verdict
Potensic T18 is impressive for a toy GPS drone, though brushed motors and short flight time hold it back.
9.0
The Joe Wentz Project TV
≈ estimated
17/08/2018
First impressions · unboxing and short test flight
Verdict
Potensic T18 is worth the money and a big step up from a beginner drone, with much steadier video.
8.0
Jay Drone
≈ estimated
14/08/2018
Short rain test · flying in wet and dark conditions
Verdict
Potensic T18 is not waterproof and not meant for rain, but its camera impressed even in dark and wet conditions.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict

What reviewers agree on

Based on 0 · 9

Reviewers like how easy it is to fly and its dependable return to home, but flight time is widely called too short.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Potensic T18

  • Beginner-friendly with easy-to-use controls and one-key takeoff/landing features
  • 1080P HD camera with a 75-degree remote-adjustable tilt for capturing various angles
  • Includes intelligent flight modes such as 'Follow Me' and waypoint navigation
  • Comes with a complete starter kit, typically including a carrying case and two modular batteries
  • Lightweight design (192g) means it does not require FAA registration in some regions

What we don't like about Potensic T18

  • Short flight time of approximately 8–10 minutes per battery, which decreases further when recording video
  • Lacks a mechanical gimbal or electronic image stabilization (EIS), leading to shaky or 'jello' video in windy conditions
  • Limited FPV (First Person View) range, with reports of video feed lagging or freezing beyond 70–120 meters
  • Build quality feels somewhat cheap or 'plasticky,' though this contributes to its lightweight nature
  • Propellers are susceptible to damage and can be difficult to replace without specific OEM spares

Verdict

The Potensic T18 is a beginner-friendly GPS quadcopter featuring a 1080p HD camera with a 120-degree wide-angle lens and a 75-degree remote-adjustable tilt. It weighs approximately 192g and utilizes a dual GPS/GLONASS system to support intelligent flight modes such as Follow Me, Waypoint Navigation, and Auto-Return to Home. Key specifications include a 3.7V 1000mAh modular battery providing 8–10 minutes of flight time, a control range of up to 300 meters, and a 9-axis gyro for improved stability. Main advantages include its portable design, stable hovering, and inclusion of a carrying case with spare batteries. However, notable drawbacks include a relatively short flight duration, a lack of mechanical image stabilization (gimbal) leading to shaky video in wind, and occasional FPV signal lag or drops at longer distances.

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