Potensic Atom 3 Axis Gimbal 4K Sub250 Drone SOLID COMPETITOR! Full Review

[@RodneyBellco72]

Awesome review Erik!

[@edrone_]

Thank you so much Rodney! Much appreciated brother 🙏🤘

[@ioannistompros1830]

I had the Potensic SE and I believe this is the same drone plus the gimbal. After trying professional level and the most expensive mini drones... I appreciated what a Beast Potensic was. So fast, so strong and so durable! I believe that at this price point, no one can compete. If you don't use the drone for professional shooting, this must be the perfect drone.

[@DwayneLasaga]

I have a way to fix the atom se and it's better on the horizon than the new one the Gimbel is not the problem the new drone ain't worth the upgrade note how the drone is not flying straight there the same problem and the 3 axle Gimbel was not the right fix . The only thing that's better is the 20 degree you can look up and the sd card that comes with it In my opinion it's not worth it they fixed nothing

[@snapgarrett1]

once that tilt is fixed this drone will be awesome. AND no geofencing. I like dji but they have too much hold over all other companies. its nice to see another option

[@nwsights6301]

Some of the smoothest quick shots I've seen from a drone of this price and size. It does them much better than the DJI mini 1 and 2 plus this potensic has tracking that is so fantastic

[@mgriffin4297]

9:05 “you can see the sound of it” bruh 💀

[@edrone_]

Thanks for pointing that out. Yes I'm human. Yes I make mistakes. Carry on.

[@mgriffin4297]

@@edrone_ I was completely joking/teasing. Great video. I got the drone and it’s awesome.

[@kevindarkstar]

36:12 do you know about the triangle on the map bottom left will be green when you have the antenna facing the drone, and blue if you're not spot on 👌🏻

[@romaniagoldrecovery.]

I just got my potensic 3 axis .....a am looking at my videos made with the drone but I can see that is like kind of " readjustment " of the image of colours or something weird is happening.....your videos is super nice......

[@markthomas2166]

I have a question! Between watching this video & reading my operation manual, while in the Spiral Mode, will it track you if you are moving? 🤔 As in riding an adventure motorcycle along the Mogollon Rim. 😉

[@aldon78]

Good review!! This is what I was looking for, no restrictions. I just.returned a DJI mini 2 due to all the freaking restrictions. I had an old potensic very simple one and it was vey good, customer service also was excellent. Question, how far did it go? Thanks!

[@edrone_]

Thanks! I was able to get around 2000 feet away before signal got sketchy. You could install some wifi boosters to increase range also.

[@aldon78]

@@edrone_ 2000 not bad, there is another guy that was able to get 6000 feet. that is fine with me. DJI you can get more but I would have to get out of the city maybe the everglades or when I go to Colombia, over there there are not as many restrictions. I will order and try it out. Thanks!

[@woddiwoddi8439]

nice review. Thank you. The USB-A on the Battrie-Charger is to charge the Controller. ;-) at the same time as the batteries

[@edrone_]

Thank you! That makes sense.

[@richd1054]

Just got mine, really enjoyed your review, very informative, can hardly wait to fly!

[@edrone_]

Nice man thanks. Enjoy!

[@kevindarkstar]

On checking the horizon for the camera might have been an idea to put the grid up to make it easy to determine

[@danieldelgado8153]

Can you and how can you change the home waypoint if hiking or if you moving. Thanks. Just bought one and love it. Just can’t find a way to update the home point if miles from the original start off home take off point. Thanks.

[@edrone_]

@danieldelgado8153 if you land the drone where you want the new homepoint to be when you take off that will be your new homepoint.

[@danieldelgado8153]

@@edrone_ thank you sir!!

[@danieldelgado8153]

Any way you can add a home waypoint without landing?? Thx

[@edrone_]

@danieldelgado8153 not that I am aware of.

[@birdman316]

kool bird man! get it??? in sport mode does that turn off gps? not that ill do that(i just recently bagged the fly more kit)....but curious....

[@EuphonicSoundz587]

Thanks for the demo video mate. I did see this has circle, spiral, dronie and Boomerang mode but Does this have Pan up mode ?

[@edrone_]

@EuphonicSoundz587 happy to help! If you mean the camera tilt upwards yes it does.

[@joshuaharrell7187]

My first foray into flying drones, just purchased this exact kit. Excited to try it out and learn. Nice review, enjoyed it.

[@edrone_]

Thanks! Awesome to hear and have fun!

[@nightlightabcd]

I like this but that beeping on RTH is a negative! Perhaps one could cut off the sound on the display! Maybe they could change the beeping to a option, or with a blinking on the display!

[@pablozzz125]

nice review, love this little beast

[@edrone_]

Thanks 🤘 I was impressed as well

[@QuadographyAustralia1965]

@ 40:18 Did you see the shadow of the eagle circling your Atom as you were landing. Great review, video looks really good. Cheers.

[@edrone_]

Nice find! Thanks.

[@scottking2325]

I want to ry this drone but that horizon tilt has me woundering if I should get the dji mini 3 or 4

[@edrone_]

Check out the DJI Mini 4k. It is around $299 and has all the features that this one has. I'm not sure if the tilt issue has been addressed yet.

[@nobleeagle7661]

Where would be the best place to buy this drone? Thanks

[@edrone_]

@@nobleeagle7661 definitely amazon. They have amazing post sale customer support.

[@DwayneLasaga]

Id like to say the problem with atom se is not the Gimbel it the drone it don't fly straight you take it in any conditions and take off and you will see it is flying straight. I trimmed my propeller on the side that was up it took 3 attempts I got it to fly straight andd now my horizon is straighter then the 3 axle new drone .

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

Just found these rather than the DJI and yours is the second demo I’ve seen and really impressed with your work 😊😊 love the drone I’m going to get one ☝️ One question how fast will it follow you ? Thanks Phil green 🇬🇧

[@edrone_]

Not sure of exact speed but it seemed to follow me kinda slowly maybe like 10 to 14 mph??

[@rmlucena]

Excelent review

[@garciadrones2023]

Olá EDRONE. Muito boa esta apresentação do drone. Mais uma ótima opção pra curtir este hobby. Like e Inscrito pra ver mais!

[@edrone_]

Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@GrumpyDrone]

I watched another video regarding this drone and first flight did the same with the horizon view tilted. It straightened and stabilized way better after testing it through all three modes. Seems it had to work itself loose. Also another reason I'm buying this Potensic rather than the dji mini 2, is that this one has another feature that the mini 2 doesnt have. Most reviews of the SE and the 3 axis have missed in thier reviews is the waypoints feature.

[@paulking7019]

Wow I didn't realize no waypoints for the mini 2. That is a deal breaker for me. I have an older Mavic Pro and even its waypoints are not really waypoints. You have to fly to each point to set it! It is more like recalling where you just flew than waypoints. This Atom has much better waypoints that allow you to set them on the map. I bought the Atom without knowing that about the Mini 2. I got my Atom yesterday afternoon and now it's raining today. I got to fly it once at almost dark. Much more power than I thought it would have being as quiet as it is. I could still see fine in the low light despite the low light warnings. I landed and It started updating so that was the only flight I got in. It is 240 grams with battery installed.

[@GrumpyDrone]

@paulking7019 That's great to hear, you seem to be happy with it so far. I have the Air3 and those waypoints are awesome and you can set and manipulate them to do anything one wants. I've ordered the atom as I need a smaller drone to fly in small spaces and through gaps. I think it'll do just as well as the mini 2. Also a lot cheaper than the 3 pro and 4 pro. Have fun flying...

[@edrone_]

I let my contact know about the gimbal tilt and a firmware update is being worked on to resolve the issue hopefully soon 🤞

[@scottking2325]

Can you use the litchi app with this drone?

[@fherny77]

Hello how does it record at night and photos at night? I have the fimi x8 mini v2 and it records very bad at night and photos too, I had the mini 2 and it takes excellent videos and photos at night

[@edrone_]

Definitely need to test that out stay tuned!

[@zachthomas184]

I have a dji mini 2 and it has some of the best video and photo quality i have seen. But it's being repaired now so I have to see what all the fuss is about. Mine is otw now

[@edrone_]

@zachthomas184 hope you will get it soon. Enjoy brother!

[@otero2235]

Get a lot of horizon tilt even when stationary. Looks like it will be a pretty good little drone once they get the gimbal figured out. As long as it remains cheaper than the DJI minis it should do well.

[@edrone_]

I reported the gimbal issues with my contact and they are working on a firmware update to address.

[@drakenone4063]

I think it's updated now. Other video reviews have no tilt at all, even with forced manual tilting the gimbal coped really well.

[@davefilm2]

nice budget drone

[@edrone_]

Definitely 🤘

[@Ozkar2023]

The before you fly app says here in queens NY the limit altitude is 50feet in almost all queens even the flushing Park which is really pissing me off ...just a rant of what the FAA is doing here in New York

[@edrone_]

The FAA makes flying difficult everywhere anymore it seems.

[@Wedgenbigg]

Great review Erik. Have an awesome Thanksgiving brother! :)

[@edrone_]

Thanks Paul! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well 🤘

[@MrStoppo31]

Good review . Does the follow me feature works only with the controller or it can follow any designated object or person ? Thanks !

[@co7898]

It can follow any desired object

[@edrone_]

It follows object selected on screen. No remote needed to follow subject.

[@driewiel]

It has active-track which is optical. The fact they removed follow-me, which is GPS, instead of improving the feature is the reason why for me this Atom is useless.

[@globaldeception7414]

I got this drone. And i love it🎉🎉🎉

[@johndhead1]

Curious as to how far maximum range is vs a drone with occusink02?

[@edrone_]

Good question. Occusync 2.0 would give better range and penetration more than likely however the range is decent on this one though from my findings.

[@DizzyBoyTony]

How does this compare to the mini 4 pro

[@edrone_]

So this does not have obstacle avoidance like the Mini 4 Pro. The camera quality on the Mini 4 Pro is better however the Potensic is more affordable. Similar size as the Mini 4 Pro.

[@Ozkar2023]

Is this more expensive than the DJI mini? What is in same budget? Category I mean

[@edrone_]

This is less expensive than the DJI Mini. Also has less restrictions than DJI drones.

[@dg3media]

Your reviews are great but please balance your audio. Your outdoor audio can match the indoor with just a bit EQ adjustment.

[@edrone_]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@f62darkstar]

Doesn't this have waypoint??? I am surprised you didn't test that out as well.

[@guille1812]

yes it has waypoint mode too

[@alexanderallanjoipin8939]

It have feature that Dji mini pro have but not for regular mini Dji

[@b27952]

return to home beep can be cancelled by short clicking the remotes power button

[@stevesweeney7892]

How do you hook your phone? to the Controller.

[@edrone_]

There are cables provided for any phone. Just plug your phone into the correct cable and the other end plugs into the controller.

[@stevesweeney7892]

@edrone_ thanks I am not that tech savvy. That has been a reason for procrastination

[@BackDaws]

I've got the 3 battery charger for DJI mini 2 se and it charges the batteries 1 at a time 😡

[@bpfromowc]

I bought the SE version yesterday. £218 on Amazon, £237 with extra battery. Seems like a huge bargain. It arrives tomorrow. 😃

[@Tecnosaurio60]

This drone is amazing, has follow mode. For me is better than mini 2

[@vegasmusic.]

great video to watch when i just received it and it’s charging 😁

[@ruxxed]

U so lucky

[@edrone_]

Nice! Congrats 🤘

[@dalesmoocher6861]

Hi, can the drone be used without phone? I.E. connect drone to Tx and fly LOS? Also i watched Potensic video on connecting,,, i am confused, do yo have to connect the Tx and then also connect your phone? Can anyone help my Atom arrives today. Thanks.

[@kenr.6042]

Why is it that none of the reviews ever show or say what range or distance this drone can get?

[@mathewdee1632]

Just took mine out on its first flight , got it all set up and ready to fly ….. the motors wouldn’t work , it sat there and started billowing smoke from the body ….. absolutely devastating I have to wait 3 weeks for a replacement, the camera quality while it was connected to my phone was absolutely amazing , and I was really looking forward to flying it , but for now I have to return it 😢

[@edrone_]

So sorry to hear that 😞 Potensic will make it right. They are a decent company from my dealings. Wonder why 3 weeks for replacement though that seems a bit long?

[@mathewdee1632]

@@edrone_ 😞thank you , yeah it’s a long wait ….. I arranged it through Amazon and it will be collected in 3 days , then 2 weeks for refund to be issued and another 7 days to reappear in my bank account , then I can order a replacement, so hopefully the replacement will work 100% when it arrives ,

[@kevindarkstar]

You do know that you can silence the beep of RTH by tapping on the power button 👍🏻

[@edrone_]

Thanks for the info! I will give that a try.

[@HarryHamsterChannel]

Don't confuse him.

[@kevindarkstar]

22:49 guaranteed if those trees were in full leaf it would lose you as you walk behind em ☺️

[@edrone_]

Can't say for sure. It seems to work OK nothing spectacular.

[@dizzydeanfpv45]

Gre8 vodeo eric

[@edrone_]

Thanks my friend! Appreciate you watching 🤘🙏

[@GrumpyDrone]

Great review though with all the other..

[@edrone_]

Thank you 🤘🙏

[@nightlightabcd]

Nice, but I'll be glad when the drone companies get away from the removable sticks. The removable sticks is a negative! Way to much trouble out in the field! Easy to loose! Really bad idea!!

[@GorillamansGarage]

A little costly for what you get. Maybe the new Walkera & T210 mini will be better

[@edrone_]

I'll have to check those out. This is the fly more combo so it's a little higher than the standard package. Also check out the Potensic Atom SE. It does not have the 3 axis gimbal and has been discounted heavily since the release of the newer 3 axis gimbal one.

[@Glenrsi]

A fab drone, but for the price it does not even match the DJI Mini 2 SE.

[@edrone_]

Depends on what your looking for. The lack of geo fencing makes this very appealing to some.

[@Glenrsi]

@@edrone_ : Sure, to some.

[@brianheikes1025]

The Atom has waypoints, the mini doesn't.

[@Glenrsi]

@@brianheikes1025: A feature i have never ever used on other drones i have. Of no interest to me.

[@frc293]

The camera on the Drone is much worse than the camera you used to make the video..

[@HarryHamsterChannel]

Obviously shot for profit. No worthwhile information. First flight... just an improvised "unboxing". Even tries to turn prop screws CCW to tighten them. Sticks jerked to full with every move. Almost stops the motors and crashes it (wrong button combo).

[@edrone_]

Haha you obviously don't know my channel very well lol

[@doncarluggi]

Und selbst wenn er sie nicht bezahlt hätte.Diese Drohne ist ihr geld wert. Auch bei DJI ist nicht alle vom gelben Ei. Man muß sie selber fliegen um sich ein Urteil leisten zu können oder dürfen.

[@dougiemiller5030]

Hundreds if not thousands of youtube folk get sent free products. It's a mystery to me how it all works to be honest . However, How do you shoot a video to get a free drone when you need to drone prior to shooting the video? Surely that would mean that either a) you don't need to try to 'get' a free drone because you already 'have' it, or b) you're using a borrowed drone to do the video, in which case if you wanted to get a 'free' one sent to you, you would need to big up the drone so the company favours your review. But - you don't know if it's good or bad prior to reviewing it, so if the drone is not great why would then want a free one anyway? And if the drone turned out to be good, hence you wanted a free one then the review would then be truthful anyway, so the end intention of the review is valid. The original comment doesn't make sense to me.