Its not perfect, but its one of the best beginner drones available.
The Atom is one of thebest beginner dronesavailable, offering performance that belies its low cost.
Its certainly impressive on paper, but lets take a closer look at how it performs overall.
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It’s available to order from the Potensic website initially, with availability onAmazoncoming soon.
The thumb sticks screw into position, and can be stowed away at the bottom of the controller.
Theres a Return to Home button, gimbal control, video record button and a shutter button for photos.
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Flight performance is reliable overall, with the Video, Normal and Sport modes offering different flight speeds.
This is also a fixed-focus lens, relying on hyperfocal distance to ensure sharpness throughout the scene.
Video capture, on the other hand, doesnt suffer from these issues, and 4K video looks great.
Potensic Pro app manual camera settings(Image credit: James Abbott)
Potensic Atom 4K 30fps video
Should I buy the Potensic Atom?
If you want this feature, youll have to consider a more expensive sub-250g drone.
All testing was conducted in compliance with local aviation laws and restrictions.
Potensic Pro app video resolutions and framerates(Image credit: James Abbott)
Automated flight features are also tested to assess their accuracy and overall performance.
Potensic Pro app camera settings(Image credit: James Abbott)
Potensic Pro app safety settings and flight modes(Image credit: James Abbott)
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