I'm very new to drones and I wanted a good "starter drone." However this one will be with me for awhile. The ease of flying, ease of setup, and ease of use in general had me sold.
If you're looking for a drone with great picture/video, decent range and price point, just buy this one, honestly. You can YouTube reviews and by and large they'll impress you. Though I don't think reviews will do it justice. It has super clear video and pictures when you're moving slow with good connection.
This package is cheaper than many drones by themselves too. It's well worth it when you consider the cost of batteries and carrying case.
As an amateur this thing was super easy to fly. The stability is fantastic. The return to home is decent enough. (Might land about a meter or less off from where it took off) and the other features, track, follow, orbit etc. Are super fun. I use this a ton when I go out hiking or camping. The range is so good! Just auto safety features like connection loss and low battery makes it atuo return.
Only thing I'd point out is to make sure the satellite icon isn't red prior to take off.(it needs like +6 satellites or something) It will drift when you do that. I found out the hard way on a hike lol. Ended up hiking down an embankment to get it. It was totally fine though. Bit dirty and a couple marks but other than cosmetic damage it was good.
Last thing I will say is you 100% need to take the free TRUST FAA course when flying ANY drone. Even the 250 grams and less ones like this one. It's free and super easy. There's more info on YouTube, but yeah it's a new law here in the USA.
| Brand | Potensic |
|---|---|
| Model Name | ATOM |
| Special Feature | 4K/30FPS QuickShots, 12MP Photo, 32 Mins Flight；Max 6KM Long Range Transmission, 3 Axis Gimbal; SONY CMOS Sensor, Under 249g; No need of FAA or Remote ID Registration, Visual Tracking |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Video Capture Resolution | 4K @30fps；4K @25fps；4K @24fps； 2.7K @30fps；2.7K @25fps；2.7K @24fps； 1080P@60fps；1080P@50fps；1080P@30fps；1080P@25fps；1080P@24fps |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Included Components | Intelligent Batteries x 1, Remote Control x 1, 4 Spare Pair of Propellers; Camera Protector x 1; Screwdriver x 1; 8 Specific Screws of Blades, Cable(Micro/Type C/Lightning), Potensic ATOM Drone x 1 |
| Skill Level | All |
| Item Weight | 241 Grams |
| Battery Capacity | 2230 Milliamp Hours |
| Control Type | Remote Control |
| Media Type | SD, Micro SD |
| Maximum Range | 6 Kilometers |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Remote Control Included? | Yes |
| Product Dimensions | 9.53"L x 11.81"W x 2.28"H |
| Manufacturer | Potensic |
| Item Weight | 8.5 ounces |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ATOM |
| Special Features | 4K/30FPS QuickShots, 12MP Photo, 32 Mins Flight；Max 6KM Long Range Transmission, 3 Axis Gimbal; SONY CMOS Sensor, Under 249g; No need of FAA or Remote ID Registration, Visual Tracking |
