Potensic Atom Waypoint Mission Demonstration and Flight

[@fcava-ti7mb]

Hi Marcus, I've been following your channel for years and it's the first time I've commented. I think your presentations are genuine, friendly and informative. I'm a big fan ! ❤ from the UK

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Wow, thank you! I appreciate it.

[@RonaldBrown59]

Nice demo of the waypoint feature for the Atom. But I wish Potensic would clean-up the signal issues, horizon issues and RTH height issues and get them working correctly before worrying about things like waypoints. Great video Marcus, thanks for sharing.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you so much Ron!

[@lessstrainmovers779]

just a awesome drone package period.

[@stevetaylor8446]

Had the same trouble on return 2 days ago...a real fight with the drone to get it to land manually. Typical when it happened, a dog came to say hello and was fighting to land manually when the battery was low, without the pooch having the opportunity to chew it up. And the onscreen boxes are a pain, as they are right across the screen and the only way to get rid of it during a flight is to go into settings.

[@hzmuhabbet]

Did you solve it? I also had the same problem last week twice :/

[@stefaneriksson2172]

Hello from Sweden, i saw that you have some problems with the height when you set RTH. If you taket a look above the minimum return altitude settings there is a smal arrow pointing down. If you click on that you get a smal checked box that you have to uncheck to let the drone use the hight you want to use at RTH Sorry for bad translation, hope you understad what i mean.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you very much!

[@jameslocklear8284]

Very well translated very helpful for new Atom flyers thank you

[@bullDJI]

Very great drone, cheap, intelligent, honest.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you for watching!

[@HikeFly22]

Really beautiful colors

[@SW-Video]

For the $300 price, this seems like a good intermediate mini drone for the hobbyist. Obviously the Mini SE is better but if this one doesn't have geofencing, I'd get this over the SE. I'd also look at the Fimi in this class before making a final decision.

[@GorillamansGarage]

15:32 So far the Hubsan drones are pretty much the only ones that will let you complete waypoint missions beyond the advisory limit.. Love my HZMSE 😉👍 I was almost thinking about this little Atom... Maybe the Atom 2 Pro 🤷

[@DroneViewsMedia]

Marcus, I don't know any other KZbinr who has dedicated so much time to this little Potensic. It's a feature packed little drone, and Potensic could really improve on it in their next version. It's funny, I hardly ever read my Instagram messages, and low and behold, there was a message from Potensic asking me to do something for them. TBH, this wouldn't be my strong suit.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Alan. I see the Atom as an alternative for people looking for a full featured bargain drone. It’s not quite where it needs to be yet.

[@DroneViewsMedia]

@@IdahoQuadcopter I think they'll get there, there's space for a few cheaper options for beginners.

[@stevealbin8257]

Thanks Marcus. Great video again.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

My pleasure!

[@possummanrld]

Good video! Of course there will be little glitches, especially in these less elite drones. But, I just got this little beauty, with the "fly-more" package. And I love it! Also, from my research, and after looking at many reviews on various drones, near this price point, I think the next best thing is probable going to cost anywhere from 200 to 300 dollars more than this little drone costs.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, the Atom is a really great value!

[@georgekelly1948]

Quirky drone, Marcus, but I always enjoy your demos of brands other than DJI so I won’t be tempted to buy one of those “others.” Oh, for the beautiful day. By the end of the day here, January 12, 2024 I will have about 14 inches of snow on the ground from three snowfalls this week. Cheers, buddy.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you George. Sara and I are escaping the snow while in Florida for a vacation.

[@georgekelly1948]

@@IdahoQuadcopter Good for you. Enjoy.

[@drwoo]

Just ordered an Atom 4K and waiting for it to arrive. Do I read those on-screen buttons/icon in Waypoint mode correctly in that you can save and retrieve a flight path? If so, how accurate does it reproduce the flight path? I’m thinking of a lower altitude, say filming roof top flyovers with before and after Solar installation, so you could seamlessly blend/wipe between before and after. I assume it wouldn’t be pixel-precise aligned, but alignment could be adjusted in post-production.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I've never tried saving a waypoint mission with this drone. If you are considering a commercial use case like you describe you're much better off with a commercial product.

[@drwoo]

Another nice feature to have in this context would be the ability to record a flight path (including gimbal tilt settings/changes) for later replay. Think for instance filming the same path/set at different seasons of the year. As for the waypoint editor, it would be nice to turn sharp corners into rounded corners, so that the camera so to say doesn’t fly into the corner and then abruptly turns around/changes direction, but rather flies a small curve (precisely: Use the set waypoints in a B-Spline handle fashion).

[@robgrainger6625]

Hi great content. Ive just bought this as my first drone and I'm a complete beginner. How do you get audio voice over on drone flights. All help appreciated

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! I use the DJI mic system and then add the audio in post production.

[@asdaven1]

There's people practically all over KZbin flying this drone almost 2 miles if they push it. But they are using their smart phone and joystick. It seems like your mic was jamming the signal. But could be your headset too. I have one and I can atest it is amazing for the price

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'm glad yours works well. Thank you for watching.

[@patrickboyd8368]

at 16:50 you mention changing the gimbal angle while flying to waypoints is that manually done while flying or setup ahead of time? ...Does adjusting the angle break you out of automated flight? Some drones only allow up and down tilt while using waypoints. I've seen how the Fimi X8 can be aimed towards a "point of interest" while flying waypoints... is that combination of features possible in the Potensic?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

You can point the gimbal up or down. I'm not sure if this one has POI for waypoints.

[@abandonh0pe1]

You alter the gimbal and the drone height while flying along waypoints without breaking out of the programmed route

[@CliffJones-jw5ww]

Were I live I'm up in the mountains I can reach 7000ft with not 1 glitch Wich is amaizing I'm super surprised and happy with just how awsom this little drone is. We're u are there must be loads of WiFi signals messing with your range

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, it's a WiFi intense environment for sure! 😀

[@AerialLensVideo]

AWESOME VIDEO - Thanks! I just wish the waypoint set points offered THREE extra options: (1) Allow the setting of a radius from 0 to a few feet to obtain smoother transitions; (2) Allow for an "action" to occur at any one of the points, like STOP for a photo or rotation of some kind; and (3) Allow a height transition between points. That is LOT to ask, but I think a firmware update or two could do it (and if they DID, this drone would sell like crazy, if it's not already doing so. Just sayin'. By the way, there is an add-on control app that does these things but only for DJI (it's called Litchi). I just ordered the Atom 3-Axis - Happy - Thanks again! Subscribed too!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you very much! I need to do more experimenting with waypoints on the Atom!

[@AerialLensVideo]

@@IdahoQuadcopterAll the best to you! Keep up the good work - much appreciated.

[@abandonh0pe1]

I was going to ask this very question . Waypoints are great but a bit ‘stop, change direction, go!! I was hoping there was a feature I hadn’t yet found to make the change of direction smoother. Seems there’s no such option, yet.

[@lebleup]

Did the off-kilt-erred horizon issue ever get resolved on the Potensic Atom?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, I think it's pretty much solved.

[@3bilray]

Return to home when disconnected from the phone,, it is progamed to go to maximum return height,,,, because it is disconnected it doesn't know what you programmed on the phone,, for safety sake it gos to maximum height. I've heard you say that in other videos. Please explain if I am incorrect!!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, that is exactly right. You can set it in a secondary menu in settings, but you must reset it before each flight as it reverts to 120 meters with each power cycle.

[@daniel.d2150]

Hey thanks for this video as I am looking at a good drone and am drawn to dji but this little thing seems quite capable. Can the setting be set to Ft and mph? Another question! If someone within the distance of the drone who may be using dji mike would that not affect the ,or is it just with you being right next to the controller? Thank you from Scotland.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I like the little Atom. The settings can be set to imperial if you wish.

[@daniel.d2150]

@@IdahoQuadcopter Great video on the wee Atom. Very much appreciated sir.

[@timothyfrederickchurch81]

Do you know how to reset the homepoint on the potensic atom, I bought that one too?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I've never tried.

[@timothyfrederickchurch81]

I think you just take off and land again? I saw someone else do it? 😂@@IdahoQuadcopter

[@daviddgenao6175]

Thanks!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you so much David!!

[@FredHarvey-wp2qy]

I do admire the waypoint feature. I wish that my Air 2S had it. Is the dialogue box during landing really non-cancelable? I kept wondering if you could tap somewhere else on the screen to make it disappear. Does putting your finger on it allow you to drag it to a different part of the screen? Always enjoyable to go flying with you, Marcus.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Fred. I've never tried moving the dialog box.

[@darylmelear7503]

Hi Marcus, Big fan of your videos, keep up the good work. I have a question, I have a Potensic Atom 3 gimbal drone and 1 motor doesn't start, it tries then stops and I get a Warning to make sure there's nothing obstructing the propellers. I've replaced the arm and problem persists. Is there any way to factory reset the drone?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! There is no reset that I know of. You may want to contact Potensic support.

[@stephenmatthews4258]

Thanks

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

No problem, thank you.

[@f62darkstar]

Isn't the return to home altitude supposed to be higher when it performs return to home due to loss of signal than when you just manually perform the rth function with the remote or aap?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

The Atom is different than any other drone I fly. You have a separate place in the app to reset the Loss of Signal RTH altitude.

[@f62darkstar]

@@IdahoQuadcopter good to know....I am upgrading soon and I can't decide between this or the DJI Mini 2 SE....I am leaning towards the Potensic...It has Waypoints....DJI Mini 2 SE does not...thank you for these videos on the Potensic....very informative and helpful.

[@RonnieTucker1]

I just watched another video about the Atom SE (I just got one too) and the person said that the iPhone is best with airplane mode on. Android seems to be OK.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you. Yes, I've used both to fly the Atom.

[@JMcBeerMe]

Should have illustrated the ability to save your Waypoint mission to fly the exact mission again in the future.

[@larrybenedict4984]

I believe, or correct me if I’m wrong (sure would like to be wrong), but saving them isn’t an option with this drone.

[@tinof5829]

Will this work with a 6s iPhone/

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I don't know. 🤷‍♂

[@georgwor8955]

I'd say yes. The Potensic App is what makes the phone connect to the drone. The App says: iOS 11 and newer needed. A quick online research delivered that all iPhones 5s and newer will at least support iOS 12. The Potensic Atom comes with three connection cables: USB-C, Micro USB and Lightning Connector for iPhones (so it would be iPhone 5 and never). The resulution of the Video Signal shown on the display is HD (720p). Easy for your iPhone 6s. The recording quality of the drone is way better: up to 4k at 30 fps. Enjoy it!

[@AerialLensVideo]

Thanks for the videos - I have ONE (yeah, right) more question to add to the comments: How on Earth do you get MAPS to show up on the App? In particular, can you preload a map to your device the day before you head out to fly? May be a dumb question, but I cannot find anything, anywhere that discusses this -- not even the user manual. It just states in passing, "click of the map." I seriously cannot find ANY reference to HOW the map gets there or just as important, can a map be preloaded from online (Google Maps) the day before as with DJI and others. Thanks again and feel free to say I am a Dummy 😋

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

On the bottom left in the app, you can change from the attitude indicator to map view. Thank you for watching!

[@AerialLensVideo]

@@IdahoQuadcopterThanks, but Oh my, I'm not THAT dumb, unless you ask my wife. What I am asking is (keep in mind I have not set this drone and its App up) HOW the map gets there onto or into the App itself. That is, does Potensic Pro have its own mapping sub-app similar to Google Maps or Apple Maps or Mapquest? AND can you preload it for the place you will next be flying? Apologies for being such a pest - just looking for answers before I get the drone running.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

@@AerialLensVideo If you have wireless enabled on your mobile device the drone will download them automatically. I do not know what service they use.

[@abandonh0pe1]

@@AerialLensVideonot sure as I’m quite new but does it need to find gps satellites to download the map, then it’s automatic

[@chefb1461]

Is this the newest drone that’s coming out or trying to compete with DJI ? And is it an American made drone? because the technology that American made drones are trying to do doesn’t quite stand up to DJI

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

This is another Chinese made drone Robert. 👍

[@chefb1461]

Oh, I did not know that

[@daviddgenao6175]

What just happened to you it's happened to me but lost connection the app got disconnected on it's was clear day went connect back to the drone it's was up 326 feet high I had set up to return 115 feet high that s wired about this drone

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I found out that they have a different setting for loss of signal RTH. I agree, it's weird.

[@GarudaDefenseNews]

The screen recorder is annoying Sir

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you for watching!

[@3bilray]

Turn off the mike... and also when you lose connection,,,,the drone has no choice but to go to max height , remember at this point it is not receiving data from the controller, it doesn't know where it is, only where it is going!!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you for watching.

[@f62darkstar]

Potensic and DJI not playing well together.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you for watching!

[@globaldeception7414]

Get rid of the Wifi gopro. Seriously.. agian no one is having issues

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I apologize for not reinforcing your purchase conformation bias.

[@globaldeception7414]

@@IdahoQuadcopter bias? i dont get paid on youtube. Im very happy with the Atom.. I almost pulled the trigger on the Cfly mini.. i was looking for over a year before i bought ..I've had no troubles with the Atom. Your doing something wrong. Or your paid to push dji product's

[@kungfunoob2379]

I tot potensic had addressed this for all modes in their latest updates? I saw a video from another user and he also made reference to you