Potensic Atom Intelligent Flight Modes QuickShots & Tracking Full Flight Test

*Note: this video was recorded before the most recent firmware update and other problems that I have experienced with the Atom drone.* The Potensic Atom is a full featured sub-250g 4K camera drone. It's priced very competitively and comes with many advanced features including QuickShots and tracking. I explore those features in this video.
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[@CyberSkunk90]

They are releasing an update tomorrow adding a countdown timer for the still camera.... I asked customer service if the drone has that feature, they said no... Then they contacted me two days later and said, because you brought this up, we will be incorporating this into our next update.. So that's pretty neat that the company is adding a feature for everyone just because I asked about it haha. You're all welcome I guess lll

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you for that information! I look forward to the update!

[@MiltonPapa]

Ask them for zoom function.. Then it's complete

[@kevindarkstar]

And two months later 2x zoom added 😊​@@MiltonPapa

[@johnk7649]

I must say this drone is one of the better non-DJI drones. Not bad, not bad at all. Thanks for sharing, Marcus!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you John! I agree.

[@Randomentertainmentz]

Infact looking at this little guy he did very much well. The only issues they have is the horizon tilt and the tracking mode. The camera out put is excellent. They look alike to fimi X8 mini the difference is the fly app. Welbeck here. My regards to the Idaho community. Stay blessed.❤❤🎉

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Welbeck! Happy Holidays!

[@lavonyagivance4791]

I'm a beginner and just got the Atom SE. So much to learn!This video was very helpful. Thank you!

[@DavidWilsonOutandAbout]

Nice video. I have owned my Atom for about 5 months and must say, it is a very good drone for the money.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I agree, I like the little ATOM.

[@BlairAir]

Saved up for a rainy day video! I love the Idaho Quadcopter Time Machine. Somehow I don't think the Atom is gonna get to 88 mph! It does a lot for the money, but Potensic would do well to get the basics down. Signal. Horizon. You know... the IMPORTANT stuff!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Spot on!! 😎😎

[@Roys_Drones]

Another good video. Thanks again

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thanks again! I hope the GV fires has calmed down.

[@Roys_Drones]

@@IdahoQuadcopter Im doing daily videos. Just got back and uploading now. Check it out.

[@BradleyWilliamHughes]

Hi Marcus! I am new at the drone world.. Have flown cheap drones in the past and I picked up a few good ones (cfly mini for $149 and Fimi x8 v2 for $249) for me and my kids for Christmas. Your detailed reviews are fantastic. While I am very cautious and will be checking FAA... there are a lot of problems with geofencing from the DJI drone in my area. Now you have me considering a return on the Fimi for the Atom. A comparison of the 2 at this similar price range would be fantastic! Thanks again!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

If Geo Fencing is an issue, I'd look at the Autel Nano. It is a great drone!

[@RonaldBrown59]

The Atom has a nice selection of quickshots modes, and they seem to work fairly well. But I wish they would focus more on the basics, such as better signal, more dependable connection and maintaining a strait horizon. Once all those things work 99% of the time, than turn your focus to the advanced features. Great demo and tutorial, thanks for sharing.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I agree Ron. It seems like there is always a catch with these bargain drones. 😀

[@kevindarkstar]

As of Feb 24 I believe there is an update for exactly those points gentlemen 😊

[@queirozdrone]

Hello Marcus thanks for your tips, i bought one and I'm waiting for it, this will be my second one, i have a kf106 Max , watching you from Rio de Janeiro Brazil 🇧🇷🙏🙌

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

That's great! Enjoy that new Atom!

[@queirozdrone]

@@IdahoQuadcopter I will, I will, thank you so much for your attention, I'm new in this hobby and I want to learn more 👍

[@HikeFly22]

The video quality looks really good

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, it's not bad at all. 👍

[@georgekelly1948]

Good work, as always, Marcus.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I appreciate that George!!

[@MrRaymond1021]

Way point at the river canyon would be cool to see. Thanks for sharing Marcus. 😁😁😁

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I do need to take this one out to the Snake River canyon!

[@MrRaymond1021]

@@IdahoQuadcopter looking forward to seeing that video with this drone. 👍 👍 👍

[@eyeintheskydrone4k]

Nice informative videos Marcus. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you so much! Happy Holidays!!

[@MarioDiaz-co3px]

In the Traking mode does it follows the controller or the target? If you put the controller down and start walking, wiil it follow you? Great vids.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you, this is optical tracking and tracks the POI not the controller. 👍

[@Sparroh]

Since the drone doesn’t allow the app to manipulate high res video, what pc software do you use to make cool videos?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Final Cut Pro is a good one. DaVinci is a good choice too.

[@SofiaisSunshine]

Didnt you just do a head to head with the mini se 2 and the atom failed miserably? Like bad video feed, lost connections etc?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, I sure did. 👍

[@padrepinball]

hello can you record video or take pictures in follow me /tracking/waypoints mode?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, you sure can. 👍

[@kevindarkstar]

7:21 or 10ft per sec or 30ft scrubbed in 3 secs 😊

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

That is true! 🙂

[@gr6696]

Just got one in the mail easy set up first time operator because of you and many others on KZbin flies like a dream. Took your advice. Thank you very much for your videos.🌟✨👍🏻😎❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦😁

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! Yes, the Atom is one of the good ones. 👍

[@uhplumber5962]

I really like my Potensic Atom SE but they don't support VR goggle mode for some reason.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you for watching!

[@JayDrone]

Great review n 1st like

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Jay! As you know I'm a big fan of your channel!

[@Bondangoed]

It's a great little bird, unfortunately it's so good it will be compared to dji products, and it's not comparable for a lot of reasons, however it's a winner in its class none the less

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It's in the bagain class for sure. I agree it's a natural comparison with the Mini 2 SE.

[@dirtysouthhc2936]

Well from a guy who does not fly DJI when you do a side-by-side comparison of the SE the potential atom actually has better features specs

[@Bondangoed]

@@dirtysouthhc2936 I'm not either... But you would not have had the same problems

[@michaeldanforth3059]

It still is a long way way to go. The tracking on that drone like most features have a lot to be desired. The colors are not accurate. I still can’t believe that anyone would compare this drone to any DJI. Drone. Even the mini2 se at 2.7 K has much better videos and pictures. Can’t believe they don’t offer ND filters or accessories of any kind, what a shame .

[@Bondangoed]

I love people who make the comment "the colours are not accurate" and yet the video presented no comparison footage from other devices and you certainly did not visually in person see the actual colours on that day to make that assumption....

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It's a bargain drone for sure. Thank you for watching!

[@michaeldanforth3059]

I have watched 10 or 12 reviews on this drone, side-by-side with many other drones, including DJI ,holy stone The video quality and picture quality that drone puts out.Is five year old technology being repeated.

[@MLHunt]

Great job Marcus, very useful info. The drone's performance is somewhat off that of the market leader in several respects but it's not a bad unit for the price. I'm not currently in the market for a unit like this but I hope they are successful, as competition is sorely needed in this market. Competition always benefits the consumer. Keep to the good work!

[@CyberSkunk90]

I use this ATOM drone to film videos for my KZbin channel and the quality and colors look fantastic. I've only seen one comparison video between the DJI and this drone where the DJI actually looks better. In every video (and I did a crap ton of research) the image quality looks the exact same if not brighter and more vibrant than the DJI mini 2 and mini 2 SE. If anything they look identical. All depends on lighting too and time of year/season. Honestly the footage from this drone looks high Quality professional. If I paid someone to make a video for me and they used this drone, I would be none the wiser and thought they filmed it with some $1000 camera drone

[@mast3rbug]

Did you know that you can move yourself while making all the features? The drone will still do a spiral for example and follow you. Don't remember if it works on all features...

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you for that info. I didn't know that. 👍

[@BrianLowery-x6i]

I forgot my password and it says type in your old password to reset your new password on the potensic app but I can't do it because I don't remember my old password I reached out to the company with no response from them at all or reached out to them several times could anyone help me out?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

You should be able to fly without it.

[@TranceHeed]

If i want to use these modes when I’m on top of a 3000ft mountain, what settings do i need to change? Altitude, etc? i just got this drone recently and am taking it hiking. Thanks.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

You shouldn't need to change anything. Make sure you RTH altirude is set high enough to get over any obstacles in the path of the drone.

[@TranceHeed]

Great, thanks!

[@jobasbasco1890]

Just to ask what is the weight of the controller of atom?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'm sorry I don't know.

[@philtuggle2109]

Hi - Great video! Can i use Interval Timer Shooting Mode while using intelligent flight modes on potensic atom? I'm asking mainly to see if the Atom drone with most recent updates can take jpeg stills every 15 sec (in bright daylight so shutter speed is as fast as needed) while simultaniously doing a slow orbit of a beautiful landmark. Thanks!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I don't think so. I suspect you'd need to do a manual orbit while taking interval photos.

[@philtuggle2109]

@@IdahoQuadcopter Yeah that is a lot to ask of the little fella. I guess I am spoiled by my old Phantom running an app called Litchi, which could - without restrictions - run rings around any Go App DJI had at the time. If you could imagine the process and sequence parameters, you could do it. I do wish Potensic would allow the pause/reorient/shoot/continue (at least on waypoints, not orbits) that Litchi had. Oh well, I love the little Atom just the same. Anyway, since writing my comment above, I found that screen captures from Atom video recordings can be VERY good, and of course frames can be sharp if not moving too fast. Possibly, the frames could be used for basic photogrammetry(?), as they do overlap as needed. I'll simply go that route. Easy solution perhaps. Thanks again, Sir!

[@Jesseskillen]

Hey Marcus! Great vid🙌🏼 Just wondering between this drone and the DJI MINI 2 SE, which drone out of the two would you go for, for a new drone owner?

[@otero2235]

Get the mini 2se the atom is getting better but it’s not DJI quality just yet.

[@Jesseskillen]

@@otero2235 Yeah I must say I’m definitely leaning towards the mini, I’ve got a DJI action camera too and something about there products just feels abit more premium! Thanks for the advice🙌🏼

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

For my money the Mini 2SE is what I'd choose. I applaud Potentic's effort with the Atom. It's just not quite where it needs to be yet.

[@W_T.F]

The problem with DJI is they can't put their app on the Google Play store because it doesn't pass their security requirements. It has encrypted code that Google can't test. This is a huge red flag. They have had plenty of time to fix the issues but they refuse. I would not buy a DJI drone because of that.

[@CyberSkunk90]

​@@W_T.Fthat is the exact reason I did not buy DJI and bought the ATOM. DJI has been flagged by the US for posing national security concerns. No law enforcement or federal agencies or US military branch are allowed to use DJI drones. Tons of articles and stuff on it you can find by doing a quick Google search

[@DroneViewsMedia]

Potensic have the potential to be a player in the hobby grade if they improve on this model, it's not that bad. 👍

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes Alan, they've got some work to do. 👍

[@JWNRW59]

Waypoints is the most interesting feature to me. This seems to be the new budget drone of choice - “humble-looking” camera notwithstanding 😉. They also seem to be getting firmware updates out in a very regular basis as well. One might even say frequent.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, I know waypoints are a must have feature for many!

[@asdaven1]

Does this have remote ID or need to register with the FAA? I just bought one

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

No, it's sub-250g.

[@asdaven1]

@IdahoQuadcopter The language on the FAAs website makes it sound like all drones need Remote ID and registration with the FAA

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Sub 250g or .55lbs do not need RID unless operated commercially.

[@asdaven1]

@@IdahoQuadcopter Do need Section 107 or any remote ID or registration if operating in restricted airspace where you request a clearance from the FAA?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Registered or not you must comply with all FAA drone regs including flying in controlled airspace. Use LAANC to get air space approval. @@asdaven1

[@gmivisualsjason3729]

Think I will add this to my fleet ...... If the remote had a hdmi out it be even better

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It's priced right Jason. 🙂

[@henrytaaffe7058]

awsome review Marcus.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Henry!

[@benmiller6500]

Super Video 👍🏻 danke dafür und Grüße aus Deutschland

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@dirtysouthhc2936]

Man I totally did the update just the other day and I don't have any of those options to the right of my screen?? What doing wrong? I also cannot open my flight log?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I don't know? You may want to work with Potensic support. 👍