Potensic Atom - Follow me cycle attempts

Having "mastered" the basics of flying thought it was time to get the follow me function working. Here are my 10 attempts none really that successful,

[@AerialLensVideo]

Well done video - Thanks! No tips from me, but must say you are e x t r e m e l y patient.

[@nicholasweiss4662]

Well, the manual says that the maximum tracking speed is 8m/s (28.8kmh) and advises to stay below 4m/s (14.4kmh) on average for optimal tracking. I guess it works better at even lower speeds, and lighting conditions, e.g. not moving against the sun, also make a big difference.

[@Riff89vlog]

Amazing view 🎉

[@allabouthim03]

Great video. Will it track in sport mode? Is it possible to attempt to track with the drone a little closer to you when you start?

[@paulboomerterry]

That's my next test. Sport mode. I started close but you need a min height so it's never super close. For the next time.

[@artsmith103]

​@@paulboomerterryWatch out for those trees

[@kungfunoob2379]

Guess it was meant for tracking walking ppl or object at slower pace. Havnt try mine doing this yet but so far from what i saw from other channels, it does its job well for walking. But didnt know it can easily be distracted by the sun

[@tapewerm6716]

I think it was the lousy music. Everything works out well when you have a killer soundtrack ;-). I'm actually a little disappointed. I just bought one of these. This was something I was hoping to use it for. It's still a cool little drone, however .. well built, pretty powerful. It's my very first drone beyond the toy category. Even the footage you managed to get is pretty cool. I thought the Atom didn't actually have follow me, though, only active track? Which is kind of the same but they're listed as different features depending on the model, and I guess they work differently. I'm pretty much a noob. Also .. I thought these things were pretty fast (up to 35 mph depending on wind)? I haven't used mine much yet .. but is it possible to have it track you in "sport" mode so it'll keep up? Lastly .. how long did it take you to learn to fly this thing? Thanks

[@driewiel]

Follow-me is GPS. Atom SE had that but worked crap. This Atom has optical tracking. Works completely different. A good drone should have both imo. In real life on a bike follow-me is much more reliable. If it is programmed correctly. Few are.

[@LucasStudio]

did you share to Potensic Support for the explanation?

[@artsmith103]

So disappointing. Its claim to fame over DJI Mini 2 is auto tracking. You showed it has severe limitations. Yellow shirt on gray road is poor contrast. Maybe better clothes colors could help.

[@paulboomerterry]

Check out my successful follow me a few weeks later. I think the high wind, low sun and drone speed settings were the issues at play. Next time worked. see.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pobWia13lKusqKc

[@chris2kgreat]

For a $300 drone I don't see this as disappointing at all. If you want drones with perfect tracking, up your game and buy the $1500 drone. Don't complain about not getting $1500 features on your $300 drone🙄