IS THE POTENSIC ATOM DRONE WORTH GETTING?!

I test the Potensic Atom 4K drone with 3 Axis Gimbal. Can it compete with the mighty DJI Mini ?? We will see, it looks promising!
POTENSIC ATOM
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[@jst4curiosity704]

The "fly more" combo includes a 3-battery set, with a fast charger and case -- so you get nearly 90-mins. of flight time in a pkg. that costs less than $100 more than the 1-battery version.

[@semilife]

Thanks Andy, love all the stuff you generally do.

[@YorkshirePork]

Great review Andy thanks! Looks good for the price

[@wallybe2946]

I recently got my Atom, I'm 64 beginner, I appreciate your time and effort very informative

[@p.d8423]

Just got mine. Love it !

[@rogefishingadventures1050]

Wow! That Drone really is good. Dreaming of having one someday.

[@wrxs1781]

Good video Andy.

[@garciadrones2023]

Excelente teste e explicações sobre este drone.

[@VinnyUnion]

That name is sick. I can't wait for the ATOM B-63 version! Or the next Electron iteration in the dji inspire design 🔥🔥

[@TheNerdvark]

Just got one as my first drone and I love it so far. I got the extra package with the 3 batteries and case. Worth it. This is a great value vs. DJI. The gimbal is great. So far, I'm impressed, and my positive opinion is reinforced with this good review. Thanks.

[@Heathfloors]

Ive just recently purchased this drone. Very impressed with it for the price.. Is there a way to pick `attitude` mode to fly in(turn gps off)? or is it only when gps is not available.

[@stephendonkin5497]

Like it Andy

[@Massey_Fferguson]

Ideal budget drone if your done with it ship it this way lol I’d love to try aerial photography lol

[@kungfunoob2379]

Just got mine yesterday and cant wait to try em out. May not be able to fly em professionally like you but am pumped after seeing your video

[@richd1054]

Got one about a month ago and really like it!

[@diomc4892]

Hi, from the UK. Never mind the performance of the potensic drone, you need to think about the potensic after sales service, do a full research in your area, i have a potensic Atom SE, battery only six months old December 2023 it wont hold a charge, contacted potensic, after days of emailing back and four, they seem to agree i have a faulty battery, they say sorry for any inconvenience caused, what do you think they do next ??????. They tell me i need a new battery and i csn BUY one from potensic with a small discount offered to me what do you think of that.

[@schizzleful]

Thanks for the great info. What phone do you all use? I find that in the direct sunlight, I can hardly see the screen.

[@learningpianoat61]

I'm on the verge of pulling the trigger on this... but the version with the carry case and the extras... but like you say... the controller. To fix that I'll probably get a dedicated phone just for the drone, which will fit comfortably in the carry case. That's STILL a lot cheaper than the DJI and the features are more than enough for my simple needs.

[@cinny2222]

Not seen a bad Review yet , I have one in my Amazon Basket for the Fly More for Chrimbo..Fly More has a Case ,3 Batteries & and the charging Hub to Charge all 3 at same time , been wanting a Drone for a While but not to the expense of a DJI as yet ...dedicated Face Page group too

[@007therealjamesbond]

Why did it lose gps??

[@DroneSlingers]

You can increase the gimbal speed! It's default to 10% and goes to 100%! I find anything more than 20% tho becomes to fast for the 30fps to be smooth motion.

[@kpmac1]

Thanks for this video. Very informative. I just got an Atom and haven't been able to take it out yet. I have a question... when taking a photo or recording a video, does it record on both the drone's microSD card AND the FPV on the phone or one or the other?

[@kpmac1]

I’ll answer my own question. It only records on the phone with normal screen record.

[@tisbriciolo80]

A livello di risoluzione video meglio questo Atom o dji mini2?

[@richardhykes6939]

You got any fimi x 8 mini pro drone reviews

[@denisk_3.14pez]

Hi. If comparing DJI Mini 2 or Potensic ATOM which one is better? Thanks!

[@georgebushie9218]

Does it require registering an account to use?

[@TeamCGS2005]

Thing I don't like about Lipo batteries is that you need to discharge them before you store them else they can be pretty dangerous otherwise. Personally when the DJI Mavic Mini introduced the Lithium Ion-based 18650 batteries I was relieved.

[@andykirby]

The DJI lipo batteries discharge themselves automatically if left for a little while. It's a very advanced BMS.

[@Matanumi]

Really anywhere between 40 and 80% is fine

[@mikeevans2473]

They discharge them self on the atom

[@111dogon555]

How come your max altitude shown at 4:48 can be set to 800M mine only goes to 120...

[@YAHHidden-Ones]

Bought this three days ago, and I love it. Goodbye DJi

[@Lynn-cf3fz]

Just ordered one , so instead of ordering a DJI Mini 2 used.

[@gvibes69]

SO you prefer 6km distance vs 10km ???

[@YAHHidden-Ones]

@gvibes69 yes , sick of DJI airport restricted warnings everywhere. Also, the DJI app is trash.

[@FORDEVR]

@@lmulliOut of 100 drone pilots I wonder how many actually do.?????

[@Matanumi]

A used mini 2 might be better for its camera quality.

[@lbrucek1]

Can you set it to track yourself while you are walking and it flys backwards in front of yourself?

[@driewiel]

No it can't. The best DJI drones struggle with active-track in front. Basically optical tracking only works behind you. Every time I see people try parallel or in front they crash their drone. It's a great feature to get nice dynamic close quickshots, but if you ride a bike and want to get somewhere that day it sucks. But it can with GPS follow-me. If it is the right what I call 'compass' type. Then it will stay north south west east relative to you. Even without obstacle avoidance I myself and others much prefer follow-me. I just put the drone high and far enough wherever I want and steer it with the sticks if needed.

[@ptaylor5014]

Looks good, though i got my DJI Mini 2 second hand for less, and it came with 9 months care refresh still remaining on it.

[@andykirby]

Yeah thats good if you can find a decent mini 2 used. 👌🏼

[@gvibes69]

Cmon you guys dont know the mini 2 SE is the same price new as this potensic ???@@andykirby

[@Jimmycricket-]

​​@@gvibes69is there much difference between the 2. It's £70 difference between the fly more models in the UK and in 2 minds which to go for

[@burm4npgoget707]

⁠mini 2 SE does NOT shoot 4k(2.7k@30 max) while Atom does and is more comparable to mini 2 but at a much better price point

[@chargeriderepeat7024]

That is a hell of a good price for such quality. Do they have geofencing like DJI?

[@Bondangoed]

No, also have way points and other features, and a follow me that's great!

[@Jimmycricket-]

Geofencings been taken off in the UK since feb

[@commonsenselogic]

So this is pretty much a Mini 2.

[@armandopace6113]

Yeah looks a mini 2. But not as good hahaha

[@Matanumi]

Mini 2 that isn't as good but has NO NFZs

[@flyguy1359]

Isnt it just a re branded fimi mini? Just spend a few quid more and get the fimi

[@WheelhomeWanderer]

i got one too.. i think its worth it.. specially if you dont have dji money...

[@markbennett6658]

Footage looks good although I wouldn’t say it’s super budget. I’ve just ordered a cheap one - A C-Fly Faith 2 Mini Drone which is brushless, GPS & has a 3 axis gimbal plus some good reviews. £113 delivered. I’ll be interested in how good that one is. Have you had any experience of it?

[@andykirby]

Sounds interesting, not seen it. What's the wireless link? I'm betting they use WiFi for that price which may or may not work well... usually not that well in my experience.

[@markbennett6658]

⁠@@andykirbynot sure but it’s supposed to have a ‘3km range with advanced anti interference technology’ and also features a Sony CMOS sensor. I’m not expecting the earth but if It can produce good still shots, watchable video, can deal with a bit of wind and have a reasonable run time (supposed to be 26 minutes) I’ll be happy. I’ll let you know if it’s any good👍

[@driewiel]

@@markbennett6658 £113 is really cheap for a C-Fly Faith Mini. It's a nice drone overall. Calibrates compass by itself. Good FPV range. But if you yaw the 25fps video isn't smooth. My biggest problem is the follow-me not working like it should. I thought it would for my bike rides.

[@user-it5qe2zn8f]

Very good reviews ha.. I've got and it's garbage... App braking hover it's awful

[@user-it5qe2zn8f]

Cfly 3 axis 5klm isn't cheap.. Was worth a few more $ for this one since there are tons more reviews for the atom

[@Dan23_7]

Are you the guy who bought the twizzy a few years ago and then ramped up its power ? This drone is right up my street, I flew my mates sons DJI mini 3 pro a few weeks ago and was hooked, but I can’t afford the money for one of those. This seems very straight forward to use with a very good camera and battery life. I bought an el cheapo off eBay for £40 to get used to the controls but its camera is piss poor and it only flies for about 6 minutes 😂

[@andykirby]

Yeah that's me! Consider the Potensic drones or you can pickup a DJI MINI 2 SE for a good price now.

[@Dan23_7]

@@andykirby Thanks Andy 👍🏼 I’ll subscribe to you … Right now ….

[@twosided1987]

Should I go for the potensic atom se fly more bundle or just the potensic atom

[@spaceportseven]

This one's video stabilisation capability is much better

[@kungfunoob2379]

Go for the atom much better

[@guyrandom6151]

is there a zoom function on the camera

[@kupis1408]

Yes It has options for 1x, 2x, and 3x optical zoom

[@cskeise]

💙👊😎

[@Scot-land]

I don't know if i should get this one or the dji mini 4k

[@Qu.Z.]

get this, no geofencing

[@Eric_W]

Oh I see a couple dogs, we'll stay away from them.... So do you turn the drone before moving.... no, instead you start moving in their general direction!! lol! So where is the comparison video to the DJI Mini? Considering the DJI Mini 4K is the same price I'd buy it before a brand I don't know enough about. Plus the DJI Mini 2SE is a little bit cheaper but thats because it only does 2.7K video or something like that. Which still looks good! As you said it looks promising and I will be watching them in the future but you know how it is with brands, as soon as they get popular their prices go through the roof.

[@RingwayManchester]

Great video rog. Andy dronesbyyy

[@photosbycharles9880]

Andy Dronby

[@countleppe5774]

I like Using My IPhone 11 Pro Max 6.5 Screen IOS With This Drone As It Becomes Dual Purpose Phone . Don't Need A Built In Screen, Hence This Drone Offers Very G/V/ Money Without Breaking The Bank, Including Latest Up To Date Technology Under 250 Gram.

[@stephendonkin5497]

Will you be doing anything more with this mate before I bail in

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Hi I didn't know u did drones

[@andykirby]

Hey mate, yes drones and FPV as well 😁

[@stabbawivagun]

Is this vod recorded at 20fps, poor frames dude @1080p

[@andykirby]

Might be still processing should be 4K30

[@ceebarr40]

Noticed this in a few vids - the laptop/desktop camera is 20fps.

[@andykirby]

Check your resolution settings, my video is shot with high end cameras at 4K30fps.

[@calvin14888]

I rather buy a DJI Mini 2 SE.

[@ronmiler5102]

Potensic is made by DJI .If you take it apart you will see that they are identical.

[@bryanbell7144]

You can buy mini 2 se for £309

[@Matanumi]

@@lmulli that was black Friday but sure why not

[@fromabove2024]

The Atom has follow me and way points which I dont think the mini 2 SE has

[@bryanbell7144]

@@fromabove2024 and the atom has no obstacle avoidance making active track and waypoints only safe in an open space as any obstacle is a certain crash which is the reason mini 2 and mini 2 se do not have it also if you have a crash or problem with the drone it's almost impossible to get it repaired

[@EnglishTurbines]

Looks more like a Mini 2 to me. The Sat loss and red warnings were concerning, I think you should have explained what they mean...Fly it over some Houses and WiFi clutter, lets see how good it really is....For another £130 you could have the real thing, a Mini 2, thats how I see it...Onboard footage looked okay though TBH....I think it deserves another look TBF, more in depth....🤔😳😮😏🇬🇧

[@andykirby]

Yes, right but the mini2 is no longer available so the nearest DJI model is the mini3, I'm talking to them about the attitude thing so will make another vid talking about this soon.👍🏼😁

[@EnglishTurbines]

@@andykirby Good job matey...I think DJI are feeling the pinch TBH...About time TBH....😮😏🇬🇧

[@Matanumi]

@@andykirby yeh they are hard to find now hey? Mini 2 se is everywhere but getting a new mini 2? Good luck LOL

[@Scot-land]

​@@andykirbydid you find out anything about the red warning thing it was doing

[@hunterslaptop7024]

More like a mini original. Ya, the 3 pro is quieter at 50 ft as the mini 2 is at 150 feet. edit: Kinda funny seeing Chinese DJI get cloned by a Chinese company eh? However, I dont believe DJI itself ever cloned anyone, just seen a gapping hole for a reliable, semi strong drone. Sure hope the US senate doesnt ban them, but its not looking good for DJI. 😐

[@Matanumi]

Dji products are so good that no law is gonna stop them from being used within the US

[@hisham7581]

Same price as DJI mini , less features, not worth it, if it's $100 less, I would consider it, they are definitely not smart setting same price as DJI, they need to be more competitive for people to buy it

[@queirozdrone]

Great one I'm getting subscribers from it on my channel 🇧🇷 Awesome drone 🎉🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Bob_Burton]

I am amazed at how good your eyesight is, keeping the drone within VLOS at all times ...

[@Pupenhausen]

Friendly sarcasm or a dig?

[@gvibes69]

Vlos for me is having no obstacles between me and the drone ,not the distance i can see the drone !!! If it was the case what the point off drones with more than 200 meters distance ,since we cannot see it anymore !

[@Bob_Burton]

@@gvibes69 Your definition of VLOS and that of the UK CAA are very different. Where in the World are you situated ?

[@Matanumi]

Man shut the hell up about VLOS..... as long as they are being safe and have clear sight who cares if they can't see it

[@Bob_Burton]

@@Matanumi The UK law cares whether or not they can see it. Which country do you live in ?

[@TruthDragon.]

A "Grand" in the United States is 1,000 so when you say 250 grand, US citizens hear $250,000 (for a drone). Man, that Potensic drone is expensive! Ha Ha!

[@Tomscores]

He said 250 grams, as in weight. A grand in the UK is also 1000 btw 👍

[@technodrone313]

just get a dji. itl be so much less frustrating.

[@gvibes69]

For the same price 300€ as the dji mini 2 se is not worth it !!! 6km vs 10km and dji is better in almost everithing !!!

[@anrods]

As a DJI mini 2 owner when I bought the drone everything works perfectly......and then came the firmware update and tons of issues came out, slow satellite pickup, range 10 meters and the connection lost, RTH not functioning properly.....and basically when you buy a DJI, DJI still owns the drone.

[@PtolemyCeasar]

After flying with DJI drones, I'll give them 50 bucks for the potensic.

[@Jimmycricket-]

Are they a lot better. Debating the 2 currently. £70 difference between the fly more packages