The Potensic Atom SE marks a significant step up for the brand in terms of spec and quality, with real radio control linked to your phone via cable rather than low-distance Wi-Fi. In effect, this is a beginner drone that is looking to offer a challenge to the DJI Mini 2 SE. It also comes with high-quality accessories and a case that seems to owe more than a little to the one you might find in a DJI Fly More kit, with an extra battery – but Potensic isn't asking you to pay more.
Potensic has long been associated with cheap drones, and this is still more modestly priced, making one big concession compared to DJI's line – while the camera is remotely tiltable, it is not on a 3-axis gimbal. Instead, all the stabilization is electronic. This is a fast-moving tech, and good enough for GoPro, so it isn't to be sniffed at – it is, now the main dividing line so the question is, if you're looking for a first or beginner drone, is it worth spending more on a gimbal, or a bundle like this?
