DJI Neo
Score: 71/100
Potensic ATOM SE 3B
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Potensic ATOM SE is a sub-250 g foldable drone aimed at beginners, offering 4K video, GPS-assisted flight and up to 31 minutes of airtime per battery. It packs advanced features like waypoint and follow-me modes, but relies on electronic image stabilization instead of a mechanical gimbal.
The DJI Neo is an ultra-light, pocket-sized drone that delivers 4K video and AI-driven tracking, making it ideal for casual creators and beginners. Its multiple control methods and built-in propeller guards add convenience, but the lack of a mechanical gimbal and modest flight time limit more demanding use cases.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
18 minutes | 31 minutesbest | |
1,435 mAh | 2,500 mAhbest | |
12 MPbest | 12 MPbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 135 gbest | 249 g |
0.5 inbest | 0.33 in | |
2,000 m | 4,000 mbest | |
2.2 fbest | 2.2 fbest | |
— | 118 °best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Camera(1) | ||
Sensor Size (in) | 0.5 in | 0.33 in |
Transmission & Connectivity(1) | ||
Transmission System | Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth | PixSync 2.0 |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 1435 mAh | 2500 mAh |
Flight Time (minutes) | 18 minutes | 31 minutes |
Flight Performance(3) | ||
Takeoff Weight (g) | 135 g | 249 g |
Max Takeoff Altitude (m) | 2000 m | 4000 m |
Wind Resistance Level | Level 4 | 38 km/h |
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Professional reviewers commend the Neo for democratizing aerial content creation with its ultra-light weight, 4K video, and intuitive QuickShot modes, while noting the absence of a mechanical gimbal and short battery life as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the Neo's pocketability, palm launch, and easy AI tracking, often praising its ability to produce Instagram-ready clips; common frustrations revolve around shaky footage in wind and the brief 18-minute flight time.
Professional reviewers consistently rate the ATOM SE around 4.0/5.0, praising its value-for-money feature set, long endurance, and solid GPS-based flight capabilities. The primary criticism centers on the lack of a mechanical gimbal, which hampers video stability in windy conditions, and the camera's limited low-light performance.
Everyday users appreciate the drone's long flight time, easy folding design, and the inclusion of multiple batteries, but many express frustration with the low-light camera quality, the relatively slow charging speed, and the absence of collision-avoidance. The 720p live view is also frequently mentioned as a drawback.
