Potensic ATOM 3-Axis Mini Drone gets Major Firmware Updates!

[@AlienDrones]

You can check out the Atom 3-Axis here: amzn.to/490s5Oo

[@WildCaptures]

It would be great if they added AEB bracketing for photos. You can create stunning HDR photos with that feature. Potensic Please Add this feature 🙏

[@keepitshortnsweet]

In a world filled with DJI Minis I'm always happy when an informative video drops about the Atom. I really have no interest in DJI so I wish Potensic would step up with a Mavic competitor. I think that Potensic has proven themselves to be a reliable manufacturer with the Atom so it's time for them to move forward.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for sharing!

[@winstondouglas5026]

The find my drone option works awesome. The controler continues to beep for several minutes and as long as you have the controller in your hand it shows the direction that you are moving in towards retrieving you drone. This is an awesome drone.

[@AlienDrones]

Nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you, this is an excellent concise review of the Atom update. I did notice that my Atom is already on a newer version of firmware than shown here.

[@AlienDrones]

Glad it was helpful! Potensic continues to work on things and push updates, good for them, and us!

[@aquatone01]

Keen to see a grid pattern waypoints. Hope they release that feature in a future update.

[@dougiemiller5030]

Just ordered a Potensic Atom with the fly more style kit here in the UK. Brand new £314! Watched loads of reviews and overall it seems to be a fantastic bit of kit. Can't wait to get it now 👍 thanks for this video about updates

[@AlienDrones]

It's a good flyer, Have fun! 🤙

[@Intonova_]

How is it compared to DJI?

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

Good to know they are improving.

[@AlienDrones]

It's nice to see a clear path of innovation and improvement for them in the industry. A mix of new features and bug fixes is nice. Can't wait for the ATOM Pro model to be released...

[@DaveStewart-qo4bd]

@@AlienDrones Atom Pro....is there some rumors that they are going to release one or is this just wishful thinking? Hate to buy a new drone and a month later, a new, much improved model comes out.

[@AlienDrones]

@@DaveStewart-qo4bd To my knowledge it is wishful thinking, haven't heard anything official yet.

[@m0khm0kh]

Awesome as usual.. you nailed it 😉👍

[@AlienDrones]

Thank you so much 😀

[@johnmcconnell7179]

Another very good informative video for new drone owners like me. I have the Atom gimble one, flown it for a couple of hours to get used to the controls, I love it. Have you made a video on firmware updates. I am getting on in years and get nervous messing about with tech I know nothing about. Thank you from Essex UK.

[@AlienDrones]

Glad it was helpful!

[@StefanGenov7]

Nice to see new features 😀

[@RonaldBrown59]

This looks like a nice updates. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlienDrones]

You bet! Thanks for sharing!

[@1ShaunyC]

Some nice info thanks for sharing... 1st flight in with this drone seems very good so far.. One update I would like to see is a dynamic rth for when out following me in boat if it loses signal it returns to me/controller in boat rather than patch of water where it took off from... Best option is hover instead of rth but could see that being pia if drone out of sight 🤔

[@AerialLensVideo]

This is really great -- THANKS for the video! I just received my ATOM 3-Axis drone today (Plus a tiny 14 gram Remote ID module I hope works, and a nice weighted foldable landing pad ). First thing, I went online to read the user manual, mainly to see HOW to get the MAP into the Potensic Pro app, showing where you will next be flying -- preferably sitting at home the night BEFORE the next day's flight, as I did with my old Phantom -- not a word in the manual about "getting" the map onboard. PLEASE tell me you do not need to do this in the field at the time of the flight! Waypoints I understand you can't record and save (Right?). Do you need to be connected to the Internet in the field??? If the manual states all of this, I missed it completely so forgive me please. Thank you -- ALL of your videos are great.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks! I always struggle getting maps to show up on most drones for some reason. Don't know if i's my phone or service area or what. I found keeping the cell phone signal live in the area I'm flying seems to somehow trigger the maps to show up, sometimes I go into google maps in the area to try and get maps to load, and they usually do at some point, but not exactly sure if it's simply time or if I do something that triggers it. If you found a consistent way to do this let me know... 🤙

[@Shooting-Up]

I’m glad to know you can now hand launch, even if it is a bit of fiddling, but that is one feature. I really miss on the atom and every other drone I own does this It won’t even currently launch from my car roof if the engine is running, so it’s very sensitive to movement. So this will make life easier And the gimble tilt not too bad to be fair I’ve seen it in my mini 4 pro also

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for sharing! I agree on all points. The upgrade to the hand launch is a good start, not perfect, but removes a big negative for me. I've seen horizon tilt from every drone I've flown, including but not limited to the Air 3, the Air 2S the Mini 2 and 3. It is a tough ask to get absolute perfection, I've compensated by not flying like Evil Knievel and expected it to give me cinematic footage. The pilot has to take _some_ responsibility, lol. 😎

[@pablo123b]

Well done Potensic....look out DJI these guys really do listen and they are more affordable, great stuff!!!

[@Chimpyboi]

Okay Harvey Keitel, you've convinced me.

[@AlienDrones]

Whatever it takes... 😎

[@Chris-v2k]

I bought the PotentSick ATOM 3ax a month ago & accidentally interrupted the "firmware update." It didn't go through but I can't find where I can start that over. HELP!

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Really nice drone cool video

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks 👍

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

I like the upgrade

[@DroneSlingers]

You have to go outside the drone, like the screen before you enter the drone, it's in those settings.

[@AlienDrones]

Hey, you're right, thanks!

[@polarisflyer]

So, this video is only two weeks old, but the firmware version that I have on my Atom is newer. I'm confused.

[@AlienDrones]

Indeed, the update discussed here was the _major_ feature upgrades and bug fix release that added features and functions that were originally missing and I wanted to highlight that there were substantial upgrades that happened. Potensic keeps releasing smaller bug fixes periodically so your version could easily show to be a newer version. Also, from what I can tell also, it seems that Potensic releases different versions depending on your region so there could be different versions for different drones at the same time. Hope this helps!

[@polarisflyer]

@@AlienDrones, yes it does! Thank you!

[@AnthonysChannel298]

I buy this just by watching this video. Seems like an awesome drone

[@AlienDrones]

It's a good little flyer, Potensic did a nice job with this one for sure 🤙🤙

[@aaronak2005]

Great update video! Is there any video latency while flying? I found some drones lag too much to fly fast around objects.

[@AlienDrones]

No noticeable lag that I found...

[@aaronak2005]

@@AlienDrones Awesome to hear! Thank you for your quick response.

[@JohnAlvarez-ho1iv]

I am from Costa Rica and the software still does not appear updated in my app, I cannot zoom in on the video, in fact I see the video enlarged compared to the view with the photography option. I don't see where it allows you to do the timelapse, is it where I am or is it updated in specific areas?

[@AlienDrones]

I'm not sure, you may want to double check with Potensic because from what I can tell, different regions seem to have different firmware numbers for some reason. A bit confusing to me...

[@Pazanin_sime]

I have the same problem, no update, if you fix it, let me know

[@stanthebull]

Great content 👍🏾 just subscribed, hoping you review the Mini 3 Pro Integra Motion 2 combo.

[@andrewdrone]

Unrelated, but do you know if the bluemark wlan beacon thing still works?

[@AlienDrones]

I updated to the latest firmware a couple of weeks ago (just to test) and the "anti-Karen" feature still works the same. I'm continuing to use this module on a drone regularly. Nothing different as far as I know, but I noticed it was on sale for like $50 off around a week or two ago.

[@andrewdrone]

​@@AlienDronesthanks! And it's still on sale 50 off. Stacks with your coupon code a little too

[@AlienDrones]

@@andrewdrone 🤙

[@guntuboinavinitanand3041]

Do these features work on potensic atom se

[@AlienDrones]

I believe there was some firmware updates but don't think the updates were this extensive as the hardware is a lot different.

[@m0khm0kh]

Regarding the new updated firmware ( deployed in few days ), there are claims from some people that it affected transmission signal.. I appreciate if you can do a review video on latest update and focus on the main changes that you noticed..

[@AlienDrones]

I saw a firmware update pop up today but I was in a hurry so I declined it. Might be a good time to check out the changes. Do you have the revision of the update in question?

[@m0khm0kh]

@@AlienDrones HYG 🌟Latest Firmware Version🌟 Flight Control Version............v3.4.5 Gimbal Version.......................v1.6.1 Remote Controller Version....v1.2.2 Camera Version......................v6.0.32 Video Transmission Version..v2.3.9 Battery Version........................v1.2.9 ESC Version..............................v1.4.5 _____________ Updates alert of Potensic ATOM & ATOM SE! What's new: PotensicPro App Android: V5.8.0 iOS: V3.3.7 Optimized the firmware upgrade experience. Optimized the display of certain App interfaces. Adapted to the new firmware of the ATOM series. Optimized other known issues. ATOM SE · Flight Control: Optimized the stability of Vision Positioning. Optimized the compass calibration experience (the compass forced calibration logic is changed from 50km to 500km). · Transmission: Optimized the video transmission experience (the main issue resolved is the sudden loss of video transmission at close range). · Battery: Optimized the battery charging protection logic (prevent battery damage caused by charging after the charging hub is damaged). Optimized some known issues (more accurate power calculation). ---------------------------------- ATOM · Flight Control: Optimized the stability of Vision Positioning. Optimized the compass calibration experience (the compass forced calibration logic is changed from 50km to 500km). · Camera Optimized some known issues. (added CMOS fault prompt and other details optimization.) · Transmission: Optimized the video transmission experience (the main issue resolved is the sudden loss of video transmission at close range). · Battery: Optimized the battery charging protection logic (prevent battery damage caused by charging after the charging hub is damaged). Optimized some known issues (more accurate power calculation). · ESC： Optimized the startup sound of the drone (reduced startup sound). Optimized the motor stall protection logic (prevent false triggering of stall protection due to power saturation). · Gimbal: The tilt angle of the gimbal will be reset to 0° during landing.

[@notademonrat]

Great video just wish you would have shown how to get the firmware. Is it just a update to the phone app or do you some how have to actually update the drone itself? Or does the app update the drone. A little confused on that part.

[@AlienDrones]

All in the app.

[@troyjohnston2376]

I have a question. Somewhere I had either heard or read there were issues with an iPhone 15 working with the controller on this drone. I wondered if there was any truth to that. Thank you for your help!!!

[@AlienDrones]

Hello, only thing I have heard is rumblings about a bunch of drones (including DJI mini 2/SE/4k) wanting to charge the phone from the remote while plugged in and not connecting to the remote properly. From what I hear is that it's not the drone but the phone that's the issue. Something about the operating system and the iphone 15 now using a USB-C port and the operating system doesn't let the user disable charging via the USB-C and this will happen with other drone remotes because it is an OS, not a drone thing. DJI has had this issue since December 2023 and hasn't got a fix for it so it's not a quick thing. I would reach out to Potensic and see what they say. I use Android devices (phone and tablets) exclusively and haven't had any issues.

[@rajsuvagiya9802]

I've a doubt pleaser can you help me:- I want to ship this drone to India will it cause any trouble for me to fly it in India(no registration below 249g drones). or will I get any trouble to use its application or any future updates?

[@alrotundo]

I am going back and forth between the $300 3-axis mini Potensic and the $300 3-axis mini Fimi. Your recommendation?

[@AlienDrones]

Boy, that is a tough one because they are very similar. The Potensic is a newer model so probably a bit newer tech and they have been doing good firmware updates so that's a plus. Pricing is similar but it looks like Potensic has a sale on the fly-more right now for $90 off, so that's nice too. IMO, go for the fly-more package rather than the single battery package, it's a good deal. Potensic Atom on sale on Amazon: amzn.to/3VmUHhE Fimi x8Mini V2 on Amazon: amzn.to/4cgkwFZ so I think price-wise the ATOM overall is a bit cheaper now. The FIMI does have waypoints were the ATOM does not, so if that's important to you then it might decide for you. On the X8 pro FIMI misrepresented the inclusion of RID for a long time now, so that is a black mark for them regarding truthful representation of the product, and the support has been a better experience for me personally from Potensic, so all being equal, personally I would probably lean towards the ATOM, slightly. Again, IMO, get it on Amazon and check it out, DON'T crash it(!) and if it doesn't perform as you think it should or is missing some "must have' feature you didn't realize, return it. Hope this helps! Let us know what you decide and how it goes for you regardless. Sorry so long... 😎 Good Flying!

[@Tomc528]

I am new to these drones and am more than impressed with my potensic atom.

[@DMAC026]

I'm getting a geomagnetic error, not able to fix the problem. Any suggestions?

[@AlienDrones]

Not heard of that one... Sounds like the compass may have gotten jostled a bit but I'd reach out to Potensic and see what they suggest.

[@genemcgrath4931]

Hey thanks for the review!!! I have a question for you.... Since this drone is under 250g and doesn't need registration can I take pictures or videos for no money making and post to my Facebook page without getting in trouble? Thank you for any help!!!

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for the kind words! Yes, you can take pics and videos and post them on facebook for family and friends, as long as you're the flights are just for fun. Any flights that are not for fun only, like if you are taking the pics for someone else or trying to promote, advertise or sell something for yourself or someone else for instance, even if it's not paid, then you would need a part 107...

[@genemcgrath4931]

@@AlienDrones awesome thank you for answering my question!!! I just ordered this drone off of Amazon and I'm looking forward to using it!!! Thank you have a great day!!!

[@johnob1824]

maybe use one controller and camera button on the same side

[@gb.recordings]

I'm having issues with my drone when I pair it to the controller is in red it's telling me if something about the battery not leaking to the flight controller I don't know what that means it took a nasty tumble earlier and hit a tree and when it came down hit the ground pretty hard and it never came back on it connects to the controller but the light on the back of the drone is red I reached out to potensic they want me to film the drone take pictures and all this nonsense just for them to repair it does anybody know what that means

[@markb3129]

Do you know of any propeller protection that will fit the Potensic Atom 3-axis drone and if so where can i purchase them? ✌🏻

[@AlienDrones]

Sorry, I haven't seen any...

[@gl2773]

I don’t know but I think protection would take weight over 249gr if that’s important to the flyer.

[@gl2773]

Not sure where in the app I can find the forced takeoff option.

[@AlienDrones]

I believe the first time it popped up on the app when I was trying to hand launch and I clicked "confirm" but holding both sticks down and in when it is moving might enable it too. Of course it has to be the latest firmware with the option in it...

[@cinny2222]

Does the GPS Set up have to be done every time its used?

[@AlienDrones]

Nope.

[@TheItalianWays]

Greig what’s the app to find the drone in the sky?

[@AlienDrones]

You mean remote ID? DroneScanner, OpenDroneID and there is also Air Sentinel but I hear it is really buggy yet.

[@TheItalianWays]

@@AlienDrones I hear drone scanner gets more info than they need toooo !!!!! Lol

[@PaulReed]

More reasons I wonder if I should've sent back my ATOM SE for the 3-Axis. I hope they bring the digital zoom and timelapse mode for pictures to the SE because if nothing else it'd stop me having buyers remorse! Edit: I forgot to mention the SE already has silent return so it seems odd it was missing from the 3-axis version.

[@theobserver2674]

How far the Potensic Atom SE goes, according to your experience?

[@AlienDrones]

That would be nice, not sure if they will though. My guess is having the SE with slightly less features might be how they are trying to keep it as the lower budget model in the lineup...

[@AlienDrones]

@@theobserver2674 I had the distances I showed in this video without any breakup in FPV or loss in control, had to turn around as I lost VLOS... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioHXmZqXbr-aqqc

[@PaulReed]

@@theobserver2674 I haven't had the chance to use mine a lot yet. I live in an area where it's either raining or very windy a lot. Sometimes both at once! I've only gone a few hundred meters away but it easily went up to 100 meters and came back. I'm worried that it will fall out the sky or something lol

[@PaulReed]

@@AlienDrones Eh, the 3-axis is the selling point difference to me. If they differentiate with artificial limits it won't end well with users. I hope (not being rude to you) that you're wrong. I was very disappointed when I saw no digital zoom on first use.

[@notademonrat]

I honestly dont know what to do ive deleted and redownloaded the app ive tried it on two phones i cant get it to give me the option silent mode it will not update for some reason what am i doing wrong

[@AlienDrones]

Did you contact Potensic? Is the the ATOM or ATOM SE?

[@notademonrat]

@@AlienDrones yeah apparently they get 5 days off work for Labour day smh, i have the Atom, i think the issue is the updated app. If you updated the firmware before the new app update i think it worked. But I think the new app update is messing things up.

[@YoYo-uj7ty]

W drone

[@HarryHamsterChannel]

So how do you actually upgrade the thing?

[@AlienDrones]

This should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l16Yp3qDa8ySitUsi=gGWW_E9-wq5oce32

[@CumbernauldDronefootage]

The find my drone is in the app section that says me

[@progress-l6q]

Are you in Melbourne? Can I buy forensic atom 4k 3 axis gumball from you?

[@RyanN880EP]

I haven't seen any reviews on the Autel Evo's bro🤔

[@AlienDrones]

I was gearing up to do that last year but since Autel announced that they stopped producing their consumer drones and ending support it doesn't make sense to test something that is virtually an obsolete product line now... 🤷‍♂

[@RyanN880EP]

@AlienDrones as far as I know they haven't stopped producing consumer drones

[@RyanN880EP]

@AlienDrones and if that was an Autel drone it might not have not landed in the lake behind you that day😊

[@AlienDrones]

@@RyanN880EP Hmm, maybe I misunderstood, but I thought I heard they announced discontinued support for EVO 1 and EVO 2 and I assumed that meant they wouldn't be making it anymore either. Not sure what this all means to be honest. dronedj.com/2023/03/27/autel-evo-drone-service-support/ I like Autel even though they never return my emails when I reach out, but if they announce a new model of consumer level drone in the near future I'll give it a whirl! 🤙

[@cryptoskillz]

Like your content, but why does your image look hazy like a rerun of days of our lives?

[@AlienDrones]

Ah, you caught me! I was aiming for that nostalgic '80s soap opera look. 😉 ...had a few videos with camera issues that should be cleared up now.

[@kevinseeram6858]

Can this drone work without WiFi ?? Please I need a reply asap

[@AlienDrones]

It does not need WiFi for anything while flying, but you do have to activate it before you fly which needs an internet connection to create an account.

[@kevinseeram6858]

Thank you that help me so much

[@Modernwar1991]

Would you choose this atom over dji mini 3?

[@AlienDrones]

It depends. They are both great drones in their own regard. If I wasn't considering price, then the Mini 3 is a better drone, of course we should expect to get more for our money. "Value" of the drone though is the price vs. functionality that I need as the user. So if the ATOM does all I need, then it is a way better value for me than the mini 3 at twice the price. If the mini 3 has functionality that I need (or want), then regardless of the price it is a better value for me.

[@Modernwar1991]

@@AlienDrones Ordered the atom fly more bundle from Amazon with a $50 coupon. Just seems like it’s better valued than the dji lol.

[@AlienDrones]

@@Modernwar1991 It's a good flyer, have fun!

[@Victor-tc3de]

I wonder if you sir are related to Liam Neeson. Look alike :D

[@AlienDrones]

Not sure, _but what I do have are a very particular set of skills, skills I have acquired over a very long career_ .... 😲

[@Victor-tc3de]

@@AlienDrones hahah nice!

[@miller-joel]

I'm still waiting for a Karen avoidance system, but I suspect that's going to be difficult and expensive. It would take very advanced technology to detect a Karen in advance. After they are triggered, that's easy.

[@AlienDrones]

I think the tech exists, just need to adapt it a bit for moving targets using drones... tinyurl.com/4k2u6e5s

[@andrewdrone]

If you ask me, if we have to tell Karen where we are at all times, we should also be allowed to know where Karen is at all times 👍

[@miller-joel]

@@andrewdrone Oh, Karen is not satisfied with knowing where we are. Karen does not want us to fly AT ALL. Anywhere, any time.

[@cliffanderson8867]

Edinburgh is full of then ,they complain about everything 😂

[@emperorkalel]

Potensic how about some propeller guards? So easy to do yet you refuse to do them 😡

[@AlienDrones]

It is weird they didn't, lot of calls for them. I wonder if something generic from like the mini2 might work...

[@emperorkalel]

@@AlienDrones I reached out to them and their response was plain, "not in the plans" propeller guards should be the first things you think about with this kind of drone, it's actually as good as my djis but I can't use my potensic drone to teach with because no propeller guards.

[@ericfry6751]

*Your late to the game a seen a few people a couple months ago go over the same stuff and updates. I'm surprised your even making this video out of pride and all.

[@AlienDrones]

Nah, we're proud of all our videos and make them cool with unique information. That's never out of style or too late... 😎