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product_id: 490000303
title: "ATOM SE GPS Drone with 4K EIS Camera, Under 249g, 62 Mins Flight, 4KM FPV Transmission, Brushless Motor, Max Speed 16m/s, Auto Return, Lightweight and Foldable Drone for Adults Beginner"
brand: "potensic"
price: "€ 391.69"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Potensic"
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# 4K EIS Sony CMOS camera 62 mins total flight time Under 249g ultra-lightweight ATOM SE GPS Drone with 4K EIS Camera, Under 249g, 62 Mins Flight, 4KM FPV Transmission, Brushless Motor, Max Speed 16m/s, Auto Return, Lightweight and Foldable Drone for Adults Beginner

**Brand:** potensic
**Price:** € 391.69
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Fly Light, Shoot Sharp, Stay Ahead!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ATOM SE GPS Drone with 4K EIS Camera, Under 249g, 62 Mins Flight, 4KM FPV Transmission, Brushless Motor, Max Speed 16m/s, Auto Return, Lightweight and Foldable Drone for Adults Beginner by potensic
- **How much does it cost?** € 391.69 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/490000303-atom-se-gps-drone-with-4k-eis-camera-under-249g)

## Best For

- potensic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted potensic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Endurance Champion:** Dual 2500mAh batteries deliver up to 62 minutes of uninterrupted flight time.
- • **Next-Level Control:** SurgeFly system with Beginner to Sport modes lets you master flying at your own pace, hitting speeds up to 16m/s.
- • **Pro-Grade 4K Imaging:** Sony 1/3’’ CMOS sensor with ShakeVanish stabilization for ultra-smooth, crisp aerial shots.
- • **Pocket-Ready Portability:** Foldable design fits in your jacket pocket—take creativity anywhere.
- • **Reliable GPS Auto Return:** Smart fail-safe auto-return and advanced flight modes like Follow Me and Waypoint keep you in control and worry-free.

## Overview

The Potensic ATOM SE is a lightweight (<249g), foldable GPS drone equipped with a 4K EIS camera featuring a Sony CMOS sensor. It offers up to 62 minutes of flight time with two batteries, a 4KM FPV transmission range, and a brushless motor that resists level-5 winds. Designed for beginners and pros alike, it includes flexible flight modes, precise GPS auto-return, and advanced features like Follow Me and Waypoint flight, making it a top-tier choice for creative aerial photography and confident flying.

## Description

Buy Potensic ATOM SE GPS Drone with 4K EIS Camera, Under 249g, 62 Mins Flight, 4KM FPV Transmission, Brushless Motor, Max Speed 16m/s, Auto Return, Lightweight and Foldable Drone for Adults Beginner: Quadcopters & Multirotors - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

Review: I love this Drone - This is my first drone. I had $250 worth of desertcart gift cards that I had collected from Christmas and my 55th birthday and didn't need any golf stuff so i decided to look at drones. After 2 weeks of looking and reading reviews and watching a few videos, I decided to go with the Atom SE. It's a great drone. Very stable. Watch the many Youtube reviews of this drone and they are nothing but positive. I've had the drone for 3 weekends now and have flown it on 3 separate days. I had read the manual and watched a few tutorial videos before I flew it the first time. I flew it behind and over my house a few hundred feet above and beyond the house. It went perfect. Very easy to control and learn. The remote is awesome. I have a Pixel 7 Pro and it fits nice and snug even with a case on it. The batteries last quite a while, about 25 minutes on average. Today was the warmest day (45F) that I've flown it and the first time that the battery was warm enough to let me go into sport mode. Lots of fun flying around at 35 mph. The videos and pictures that I've captured thus far look a little bit better than the ones attached to desertcart reviews. I did have a close call today. My oldest son and his fiance were visiting and I was showing my son the drone controls while it was hovering about 50 feet off of the ground. My controller started flashing warnings about losing signal and then the drone started doing a death spiral shortly after that. It started moving towards the ground in a spiral fashion and I got control of it with an emergency stop when it was about two feet off the ground. It was then that I remembered the iPhone warnings that I had heard about in the reviews. They say to put iPhones in airplane mode when flying the drone due to interference. My son had his iPhone in his pocket while I was showing him the controls. I had him place it in airplane mode after that and started the drone back up and flew it for about 15 minutes without issue. Originally I purchased the 2 battery combo package but have since purchased the 3 battery charger with 1 additional battery. It's a great charger, easy to use and, fits nicely in the case. Speaking of the case, it's really nice and fits everything perfectly. Overall, I think this is a great drone for the money. I have no regrets in purchasing it. My drone weighs in at 248 grams with the battery in it according to my weight watchers scale. If you're in the US don't forget to do your TRUST training. I did mine through the Pilot Institute website and it was very easy to complete.
Review: Great Drone, great price! - I have had the Potensic Atom SE drone now for over a month and have flown it every weekend, so now I feel I can post an honest review. This is reall a great drone. May not have all the bells and whistles of that other company, but it doesn't have the price tag either. This is my first drone with GPS and what a difference that makes. I also love the fact that if I'm ever in a panic situation I can just release the controller joysticks and the drone will immediately stop whatever it's doing and hover in place. That's saved me a few times already. It is very easy to fly, even for a novice flyer. The controller and app are easy to handle and understand. Very comfortable controller and I like how it holds your phone, very easy to read, and has a range of 4km (about 2 1/2 miles) but I'll never really know how far it can go since I have to keep the drone itself in sight the whole time while flying. The furthest I've flown it was about 3200ft (about .6 miles) and the only reason I could see it that far off is because it was at twilight on a cloudy day and I could see my anticollision strobe blinking. The drone is very easy to handle, very responsive, and FAST! In Sport mode I reached 35mph, per the app. The video quality is impressive during the day, not so much at night. Photos are OK for use online and smaller photographs, but as a photographer I would like to see a better camera where I can make small enlargements, but, again, you can't complain too much at this price point. It handles windy days pretty well and have had no problems with it there. The Follow Me, Waypoint, and Circle Flight works as should and the RTH feature is great. I've initiated it myself a few times and had it return on it's own because of low battery, all times landing within feet of the takeoff point. I get about 25 minutes of flight per battery charge which is decent. The manual is easy to understand (although you have to download it, no physical manual with purchase) and the Customer Service has been GREAT. Had some concerns about the way my drone was packaged and they got back to me almost immediately and help solve my problem. Overall, I highly recommend this drone and you get alot for the price. I LOVE FLYING THIS THING! The ONLY regret I have in purchasing this is that I purchased it off of desertcart - nothing against desertcart, I love them too - but I wish I had gone directly to the Potensic website and seen the new and improved Atom drone and I would have definitley purchased that instead. At the time it was not available on desertcart (is now though) and is not that all more expensive than the SE. Update 11/22/2023 I mentioned in my review a few weeks back that I had a good experience with the Potensic Customer Service department and I had another great experience dealing with them again. Unfortunately, I had an accident with a tree and broke off my front right landing gear (the arm was fine) and couldn't find all the pieces. I emailed the customer service site and told them what happened and sent pictures and they got back to me within a day. They said it was repairable and gave me a price, plus gave me the option of purchasing a replacement Atom SE for a discounted price (BIG discount). After thinking about it I just went about fixing it myself with an old credit card, toothpick, and epoxy - think Frankenstein, but it flies no problem. I was tempted to take them up on their offer for the new SE, but would rather fix this one and save for an upgraded drone. When they asked what I'd like to do and told them I fixed it myself they were almost apologetic that I crashed my drone and offered to send me a new set of paddles. If that's not great customer service, I'm not sure what is. An overall great experience.

## Features

- 【𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥-𝟓 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞】ATOM SE drone weighs 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟒𝟗𝐠, 𝐧𝐨 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐀𝐀& 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. The fold-up design packs up small enough to fit in a jacket pocket. Built-in 𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫 makes the drone 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥-𝟓 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝 and fly stably.
- 【𝟒𝐊 𝐄𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫】The drone is equippied with a 𝟏/𝟑’’ 𝐂𝐌𝐎𝐒 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫. It can shoot 𝟏𝟐𝐌𝐏 photos and 𝟒𝐊@𝟑𝟎𝐟𝐩𝐬 HD video. The exclusive ShakeVanish tech helps to take more stable and smoother images within 118° FOV and a vertical +20° to -90° camera.
- 【𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲, 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐅𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥】SurgeFly flight control system provides 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞 and 3 flight modes - 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭- allowing you to challenge your skills as you become an advanced pilot with flexible and easy flight control experience. In Sport Mode, the max speed can be up to 16m/s in 2.8s.
- 【𝟔𝟐 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝟐 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬】The ATOM SE 4K drone comes with 2 intelligent 2500mAh batteries, each Battery running up to 31 minutes, for a total of 𝟔𝟐 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬. Fly more, charging less. Give you more freedom to record the creative moments around you.
- 【𝐏𝐢𝐱𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐜 𝟐.𝟎, 𝟒𝐊𝐦 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧】The control range is up to 𝟒𝐊𝐦/𝟏𝟑,𝟏𝟐𝟑𝐟𝐭. The PixSync 2.0 technology ensures stable, consistent video in most shooting conditions and enables low latency for HD digital video.
- 【𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐏𝐒 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧, 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬】The ATOM SE GPS drone will 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨-𝐟𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 to the take-off point when it's lost signal or is in low power. Easy to control for all levels. You can have even more fun with features like Follow Me, Waypoint Flight, and Circle Flight of the drone. Dive into more flying possibilities.
- 【𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠】 All firmware supports FOTA, we recommend keeping up to date with the latest firmware to enjoy the ever-improving flight experience and shooting quality.
- 【𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫】 ATOM SE is compatible with IOS 11 and Android 7.0 or above, and we offer 3 types of adapter cables (Micro/Type C/Lightning) to connect your phone and the remote control, you can choose the one you need.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BFWS4N4T |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Are batteries included? | Yes |
| Battery Capacity | 2500 Milliamp Hours |
| Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,961 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #33 in Hobby RC Quadcopters & Multirotors |
| Brand | Potensic |
| Brand Name | Potensic |
| Color | Gray |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Control Type | Remote Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 6,417 Reviews |
| Effective Still Resolution | 12 MP |
| Included Components | Battery, Data Cable × 1, Adapter Cable(Micro/Type C/Lightning) of the Remote Control × 3, Portable Handbag × 1, Pair of Spare Propellers × 1, Specific Screws of Propeller Blades × 4, Screwdriver of Propeller Blades × 1, Potensic ATOM SE Drone × 1, Remote Control |
| Includes Rechargeable Battery | Yes |
| Includes Remote? | Yes |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 11.81"L x 9.64"W x 2.28"H |
| Item Height | 5.8 centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Drone |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Potensic |
| Material | Plastic |
| Maximum Range | 4000 Meters |
| Media Type | Micro SD |
| Model Name | ATOM SE |
| Optical Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Remote Control Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Special Feature | 4K EIS Camera, 4KM FPV Transmission, 62 Mins Flight with 2 Batteries( 31 mins per battery), <249g；𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲, Lightweight and Foldable Drone Special Feature 4K EIS Camera, 4KM FPV Transmission, 62 Mins Flight with 2 Batteries( 31 mins per battery), <249g；𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲, Lightweight and Foldable Drone See more |
| Special Features | 4K EIS Camera, 4KM FPV Transmission, 62 Mins Flight with 2 Batteries( 31 mins per battery), <249g；𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲, Lightweight and Foldable Drone |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| UPC | 755749903722 850045729165 |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Video Capture Resolution | 4K |
| Video Output Resolution | 4K |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Potensic
- **Model Name:** ATOM SE
- **Special Feature:** 4K EIS Camera, 4KM FPV Transmission, 62 Mins Flight with 2 Batteries( 31 mins per battery), <249g；𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲, Lightweight and Foldable Drone
- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Color:** Gray
- **Video Capture Resolution:** 4K
- **Effective Still Resolution:** 12 MP
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wi-Fi
- **Included Components:** Battery, Data Cable × 1, Adapter Cable(Micro/Type C/Lightning) of the Remote Control × 3, Portable Handbag × 1, Pair of Spare Propellers × 1, Specific Screws of Propeller Blades × 4, Screwdriver of Propeller Blades × 1, Potensic ATOM SE Drone × 1, Remote Control
- **Skill Level:** Beginner

## Images

![ATOM SE GPS Drone with 4K EIS Camera, Under 249g, 62 Mins Flight, 4KM FPV Transmission, Brushless Motor, Max Speed 16m/s, Auto Return, Lightweight and Foldable Drone for Adults Beginner - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fbYPFOoSL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Edition** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: When i save the video from sd card, it’s in 720p. the main reason i bought this thing was because it said 4k. do i need to change a setting?**
A: Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Potensic.
You can set the resolution you need in the video.
Sincerely,
Potensic Customer Service Team

**Q: does it have brushless motor ?**
A: The only drones using brushed motors currently are the $39 kids toys - and most of them are switching over to brushless motor designs. Why? Because brushless motors are no longer exotic, expensive or require difficult ESC programing. 🤔  To put ot another way: Brushed/ Brushless is not really a purchasing consideration. For these Mini 2 clones, it might be better to consider the following:  

Flight:  Top speed, Ascent/Descent Speeds. This drone touts its "acceleration speed" -interesting, different, and smart since no one else uses this measurement.  Just be aware that the performance in this is, well... terrible. 

Video:  Available Resolution/FPS BITRATE <- important 
Photo: Panorama options?  Resolution.  

Photo/Video: Options for Saturation,  Sharpness, Contrast, White Balance & Noise Reduction

Bottom line: These are CAMERA DRONES. If said "camera" is a $1.43 sensor designed for toys, your footage and stills aren't going to be very good. As long as folks accept mediocre,  that's all we can expect. I know these are consid

**Q: Has anyone got this to work for an android phone?  i've been burned by dji before..**
A: Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Potensic.
IOS11.0 or above, Android 7.0 or above system are compatible.
Please contact our support team on the user manual or APP, and show us your product order number of Amazon or official website, if any help is needed.
Sincerely,
Potensic Customer Service Team

**Q: Existe alguna versión de este dron con gimbal?**
A: Estimado cliente,
Gracias por elegir Potensic.
Nuestro drone ATOM SE con cámara gimbals se lanzará el próximo año, así que manténgase atento.
Por favor, póngase en contacto con nuestro equipo de soporte en el manual de usuario o APP, y nos muestran su número de pedido del producto de Amazon o sitio web oficial, si se necesita alguna ayuda.
Atentamente,
Potensic Equipo de Servicio al Cliente

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love this Drone
*by B***G on February 3, 2024*

This is my first drone. I had $250 worth of Amazon gift cards that I had collected from Christmas and my 55th birthday and didn't need any golf stuff so i decided to look at drones. After 2 weeks of looking and reading reviews and watching a few videos, I decided to go with the Atom SE. It's a great drone. Very stable. Watch the many Youtube reviews of this drone and they are nothing but positive. I've had the drone for 3 weekends now and have flown it on 3 separate days. I had read the manual and watched a few tutorial videos before I flew it the first time. I flew it behind and over my house a few hundred feet above and beyond the house. It went perfect. Very easy to control and learn. The remote is awesome. I have a Pixel 7 Pro and it fits nice and snug even with a case on it. The batteries last quite a while, about 25 minutes on average. Today was the warmest day (45F) that I've flown it and the first time that the battery was warm enough to let me go into sport mode. Lots of fun flying around at 35 mph. The videos and pictures that I've captured thus far look a little bit better than the ones attached to Amazon reviews. I did have a close call today. My oldest son and his fiance were visiting and I was showing my son the drone controls while it was hovering about 50 feet off of the ground. My controller started flashing warnings about losing signal and then the drone started doing a death spiral shortly after that. It started moving towards the ground in a spiral fashion and I got control of it with an emergency stop when it was about two feet off the ground. It was then that I remembered the iPhone warnings that I had heard about in the reviews. They say to put iPhones in airplane mode when flying the drone due to interference. My son had his iPhone in his pocket while I was showing him the controls. I had him place it in airplane mode after that and started the drone back up and flew it for about 15 minutes without issue. Originally I purchased the 2 battery combo package but have since purchased the 3 battery charger with 1 additional battery. It's a great charger, easy to use and, fits nicely in the case. Speaking of the case, it's really nice and fits everything perfectly. Overall, I think this is a great drone for the money. I have no regrets in purchasing it. My drone weighs in at 248 grams with the battery in it according to my weight watchers scale. If you're in the US don't forget to do your TRUST training. I did mine through the Pilot Institute website and it was very easy to complete.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Drone, great price!
*by G***T on November 4, 2023*

I have had the Potensic Atom SE drone now for over a month and have flown it every weekend, so now I feel I can post an honest review. This is reall a great drone. May not have all the bells and whistles of that other company, but it doesn't have the price tag either. This is my first drone with GPS and what a difference that makes. I also love the fact that if I'm ever in a panic situation I can just release the controller joysticks and the drone will immediately stop whatever it's doing and hover in place. That's saved me a few times already. It is very easy to fly, even for a novice flyer. The controller and app are easy to handle and understand. Very comfortable controller and I like how it holds your phone, very easy to read, and has a range of 4km (about 2 1/2 miles) but I'll never really know how far it can go since I have to keep the drone itself in sight the whole time while flying. The furthest I've flown it was about 3200ft (about .6 miles) and the only reason I could see it that far off is because it was at twilight on a cloudy day and I could see my anticollision strobe blinking. The drone is very easy to handle, very responsive, and FAST! In Sport mode I reached 35mph, per the app. The video quality is impressive during the day, not so much at night. Photos are OK for use online and smaller photographs, but as a photographer I would like to see a better camera where I can make small enlargements, but, again, you can't complain too much at this price point. It handles windy days pretty well and have had no problems with it there. The Follow Me, Waypoint, and Circle Flight works as should and the RTH feature is great. I've initiated it myself a few times and had it return on it's own because of low battery, all times landing within feet of the takeoff point. I get about 25 minutes of flight per battery charge which is decent. The manual is easy to understand (although you have to download it, no physical manual with purchase) and the Customer Service has been GREAT. Had some concerns about the way my drone was packaged and they got back to me almost immediately and help solve my problem. Overall, I highly recommend this drone and you get alot for the price. I LOVE FLYING THIS THING! The ONLY regret I have in purchasing this is that I purchased it off of Amazon - nothing against Amazon, I love them too - but I wish I had gone directly to the Potensic website and seen the new and improved Atom drone and I would have definitley purchased that instead. At the time it was not available on Amazon (is now though) and is not that all more expensive than the SE. Update 11/22/2023 I mentioned in my review a few weeks back that I had a good experience with the Potensic Customer Service department and I had another great experience dealing with them again. Unfortunately, I had an accident with a tree and broke off my front right landing gear (the arm was fine) and couldn't find all the pieces. I emailed the customer service site and told them what happened and sent pictures and they got back to me within a day. They said it was repairable and gave me a price, plus gave me the option of purchasing a replacement Atom SE for a discounted price (BIG discount). After thinking about it I just went about fixing it myself with an old credit card, toothpick, and epoxy - think Frankenstein, but it flies no problem. I was tempted to take them up on their offer for the new SE, but would rather fix this one and save for an upgraded drone. When they asked what I'd like to do and told them I fixed it myself they were almost apologetic that I crashed my drone and offered to send me a new set of paddles. If that's not great customer service, I'm not sure what is. An overall great experience.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful GPS budget drone, under 250 grams for beginners...
*by K***H on January 12, 2023*

As a hobbyist only, I didn’t want to get into having to register with FAA or deal with the new FAA Remote ID requirements for drones that is upcoming in 2023. But will say a drone under .55 lbs is tiny… my old toy drone was twice the size of the Atom SE. Anyway, in my usage I found the addition of GPS really took this to the next level for me – makes it very stable drone. There are a few setup videos you can watch from within the app (PotensicPro), suggest you do this. Also take some time going through the app, looking at and setting things up before trying to fly. That and the setup guide was all I needed, other than to allow time for a few updates to install and do compass calibration. This drone hovers very stable, even in wind and it’s very fast and responsive. And with GPS, the Return to Home feature worked really well – within five feet. Do suggest you set the height of RTH to the highest structure or tree in your flying area, as there is no obstacle avoidance (other than straight down). Keep in mind RTH is from takeoff point, not where you are at that point (if you move around). The Follow Me feature, only follows the controller, and this wasn’t very smooth. But way points worked great. Images were GREAT with this 12 MP Sony Sensor, and even better after viewing the SD Card. Now flying in wind is where you’ll find that not having a 3-Axis Gimble is an issue for video, that and not being smooth on the throttle (but I’ll get there). If you are buying this for fun of flying, it’s will meet your needs. Will say the EIS does do a pretty good job, I saw videos of reviews of other drones in this price range… many had a lot of “jello” in them. I haven’t seen that at all on the ATOM SE. The Camera has a motorized gimbal to tilt up and down during flight, another improvement from my “toy” drone. But I hope Potensic can make this work a little slower in future software updates. It uses your phone (I have an iPhone) to connect to the controller with a provided cable to view FPV video as you fly, and for some settings. Had no issues with the flight video dropping out, but where I was flying, I couldn’t test the limits of the range… I only went about 2,000’ was as far as I could go and keep line of sight. Drone is very fast in Sports mode, just learning so I kept in in Video mode most the time. Modes can be changed in the app while in flight. Was very easy to control even with some winds that would have blown my old “toy” drone away. Price… not sure what to say here I got it for about $235 with New Year’s sale and an affiliate coupon code from one of those review channels. I felt at that price point, it was a great value. Pros: - Under 250 Grams so no registration required. - Video and Pictures are great for a Hobby device. - Potensic is doing firmware updates on this new drone (hope they support it a long time) - Quality seemed good for the price paid. - Came as a complete package (fly more style). - Good flight time, 26 Mins - True Radio Drone, not WiFi. So very long control and FPV range - Really fun to fly, clear upgrade over non-GPS drones. Cons: - Lack of 3-Axis Gimble (think it was FB they mentioned a gimble version is in the works) - Follow Me, didn’t work to well - No obstacle avoidance - $299 suggested price… at that point a DJI Mini SE might push me to spend a little more. - New drone, so no parts at this point

## Frequently Bought Together

- Potensic ATOM SE GPS Drone with 4K EIS Camera, Under 249g, 62 Mins Flight, 4KM FPV Transmission, Brushless Motor, Max Speed 16m/s, Auto Return, Lightweight and Foldable Drone for Adults, Beginner
- Potensic 128GB Micro Memory Card for Drones, A1, U3, V30, Read Speed up to 100 MB/s
- 1 Pair of Propellers for Atom SE 4K Camera Drone.

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