Hawk's Work F450 Kit B
Score: 65/100Potensic ATOM 2 Kit
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Potensic ATOM 2 Standard Kit is a lightweight, beginner-friendly drone offering 4K video, 12 MP RAW photos and an impressive 32-minute flight time, all while staying under the 250 g registration threshold.
The HAWK'S WORK F450 Drone Kit (Set B) offers a full DIY platform with Pixhawk, GPS and pre-soldered XT60 connectors, targeting education and research. It provides solid performance and expandability but requires significant build effort and lacks a built-in camera.
| Attribute | | Potensic ATOM 2 Kit |
|---|---|---|
15 minutes | 32 minutesbest | |
1,800 gbest | — | |
4,200 mAhbest | 2,230 mAh | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,100 g | 249 gbest |
4.2 V | 7.7 Vbest | |
— | 12 MPbest | |
950 KVbest | — | |
9 inbest | — |
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| Attribute | | Potensic ATOM 2 Kit |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Total Kit Weight (g) | 1100 g | 249 g |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Connectivity Type | RF | 2.4 GHz Pixsync 3.0 |
Number of Included Accessories (count) | 15 count | 6 count |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Flight Time (minutes) | 15 minutes | 32 minutes |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 4200 mAh | 2230 mAh |
Battery Voltage (V) | 4.2 V | 7.7 V |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers and editors highlight the F450 kit as a top choice for STEM education and UAV prototyping, emphasizing its robust Pixhawk autopilot, open-source architecture and modular design.
Everyday users appreciate the thorough documentation, reliable transmitter and durable frame, noting they can get the drone flying even with no prior experience, while frustrations include misleading listings, limited flight time and GPS lock delays.
Professional reviewers praise the ATOM as a standout beginner drone, highlighting its 4K video, 32-minute endurance, RAW capture and registration-free weight, while noting the lack of obstacle avoidance and Remote ID.
Everyday users love the ease of use, video quality and long flight time, but complain about missing obstacle avoidance, occasional signal issues and the absence of ND filters.
“even with no prior experience, I got it flying”
“prompt replacements for defective ESCs or motors”
“Easy to fly, even for complete beginners”
