Potensic ATOM SE 3B
Score: 72/100
DJI Mini 4K
Score: 81/100Rankings
The DJI Mini 4K is a lightweight, sub-249 g entry-level drone that offers 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and up to 31 minutes of flight time, making it ideal for beginners and travel creators.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
31 minutesbest | 31 minutesbest | |
2,500 mAh | 5,200 mAhbest | |
12 MPbest | 12 MPbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 249 g | 246 gbest |
— | 3,840 pbest | |
0.33 inbest | — | |
4,000 mbest | 4,000 mbest | |
2.2 f | 2.8 fbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Camera(4) | ||
Maximum Video Resolution (p) | 4K p | 3840 p |
Sensor Size (in) | 0.33 in | 1/2.3 in |
Aperture (f‑stop) (f) | 2.2 f | 2.8 f |
Field of View (°) | 118 ° | 77 ° |
Gimbal & Stabilization(1) | ||
Gimbal Type | None | 3-axis mechanical |
Transmission & Connectivity(1) | ||
Transmission System | PixSync 2.0 | DJI O2 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2500 mAh | 5200 mAh |
Flight Performance(2) | ||
Takeoff Weight (g) | 249 g | 246 g |
Wind Resistance Level | 38 km/h | Level 5 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional reviewers praise the Mini 4K as a solid step up from the Mini SE, highlighting its RAW photo capability, crisp 4K video, and long transmission range, while noting the absence of obstacle avoidance and advanced AI features.
Everyday users appreciate the drone's ease of use, reliable performance, and high-quality camera, though they complain about a hypersensitive remote, missing accessories, and limited customer support.
“Easy to use and reliable”
“Camera is really good, takes great images”
“Love the QuickShots - makes me look like a pro”
