Holy Stone HS710
Score: 66/100
Potensic ATOM SE
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Potensic ATOM SE is a sub-250 g foldable drone that provides 4K video, a wide 118° field of view and up to 31 minutes of flight with a 4 km signal range. It is limited by a single-axis gimbal and occasional app stability issues. Best suited for travelers and beginners needing a lightweight, affordable camera drone.
The Holy Stone HS710 is a foldable, brushless-motor GPS drone with a 4K camera and up to 50 minutes of total flight time from two batteries. Its lightweight build and modest video frame rate limit performance in windy conditions and fast-moving scenes. Suited for beginners and casual adult flyers who prioritize portability and basic aerial photography.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 31 minutesbest | |
1,800 mAh | 3,000 mAhbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 240 gbest | 249 g |
— | 12 MPbest | |
— | 57.6 km/hbest | |
600 m | 4,000 mbest | |
7.4 Vbest | — | |
— | 38 km/hbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | 46-50 minutes | 31 minutes |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 1800 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 240 g | 249 g |
Camera(1) | ||
Camera Field of View (°) | 110 ° | 118 ° |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Transmission Range (m) | 600 m | 4000 m |
Control Frequency (GHz) | 5 GHz | 2.400-2.4835 GHz |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the HS710 for its low price, portable foldable chassis, and beginner-friendly GPS stability, especially the return-to-home function and the value of two included batteries. However, they note the drone's weight often exceeds the 250 g limit, limiting registration-free operation, and criticize the lack of advanced flight modes such as waypoints, positioning it below premium competitors like the DJI Mini series.
Everyday users appreciate the drone's ease of use, the convenience of the foldable frame and carrying case, and the decent 4K video quality in good light. Common praise centers on the dual-battery package and reliable GPS return-to-home, while recurring frustrations involve wind sensitivity, slightly shorter real-world flight times, occasional GPS dropouts, and Wi-Fi lag in obstructed settings.
Professional reviewers and editors commend the ATOM SE for packing a 4K camera, long 31-minute flight time, and robust 4 km signal into a sub-250 g frame, calling it a best-value option that rivals pricier models. However, they note the single-axis gimbal and occasional app stability issues as notable drawbacks compared to 3-axis competitors.
Everyday users consistently praise the drone's portability, high-quality 4K video, and reliable GPS features, especially for travel and social media. Recurring complaints focus on app glitches, slightly shorter real-world flight times, and the limited stabilization of the single-axis gimbal.
“Lightweight and portable for travel, nimble flight handling.”
“solid nimbleness and range up to 400m”
