Holy Stone HS440G
Score: 86/100Potensic ATOM 2
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Potensic ATOM 2 provides prosumer-level 4K HDR video and AI-enhanced 48 MP imaging in a sub-250 g foldable drone, with up to 32 minutes of flight and a 10 km transmission range. It excels for travel creators but lacks obstacle avoidance and can be affected by wind and cold weather.
The Holy Stone HS440G is a sub-250 g, foldable drone that offers 4K video, GPS-assisted flight and brushless motors, making it a registration-free option for beginners and travelers. Its intelligent flight modes and 23-minute flight time provide solid value, though the long charge time and lack of a mechanical gimbal limit professional use.
| Attribute | | Potensic ATOM 2 |
|---|---|---|
23 minutes | 32 minutesbest | |
— | 5,200 mAhbest | |
2,160 pbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 154 gbest | 249 g |
8 MP | 48 MPbest | |
500 m | 10,000 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 180 minutes | 78 minutesbest |
— | 4,000 mbest |
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| Attribute | | Potensic ATOM 2 |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 154 g | 249 g |
Camera(2) | ||
Video Resolution (p) | 2160 p | 3840x2160 p |
Photo Resolution (MP) | 8 MP | 48 MP |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Flight Time (minutes) | 23 minutes | 32 minutes |
Charging Time (minutes) | 180 minutes | 78 minutes |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Control Range (m) | 500 m | 10000 m |
Remote Control Frequency (MHz) | 5000 MHz | 2400 MHz |
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Professional reviewers from Drone Aperture and World Review 1989 commend the HS440G for bringing brushless motors, GPS stability and a solid 23-minute flight time to the entry-level market, highlighting its regulatory advantage and portable design. They caution that the 4K camera lacks a mechanical gimbal, so expectations should be modest for professional video work.
Everyday users love the drone's easy-to-use controls, impressive 4K footage for casual shooting, and the convenience of the foldable design and protective case. The most common frustrations revolve around the long battery charge time, occasional video shake in wind, and occasional app-pairing issues.
The ATOM series offers ultra-light drones with up to 32 minutes flight, 4K video, and long-range transmission, but lacks obstacle avoidance and has limited wind resistance.
Users appreciate the lightweight design and long flight time, but note reduced performance in wind and the absence of obstacle sensors.
“Best drone I've ever had!”
“The Follow Me and Waypoint modes work reliably for hiking and outdoor adventures.”
“Foldable design makes it perfect for travel.”
