Potensic ATOM SE 3B
Score: 72/100
DJI Mini 4K Combo
Score: 68/100Rankings
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 Mini 4K is an ultra-light (246 g) compact drone that delivers true 4K video, a 31-minute flight time, and reliable O2 transmission up to 10 km, making it ideal for beginners and travel creators. It balances portability, performance, and price, but lacks obstacle avoidance and higher-frame-rate video.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
31 minutesbest | 31 minutesbest | |
2,500 mAhbest | 2,250 mAh | |
12 MPbest | 12 MPbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 249 g | 246 gbest |
— | 4 pbest | |
0.33 in | 0.43 inbest | |
4,000 mbest | 4,000 mbest | |
2.2 f | 2.8 fbest |
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Camera(3) | ||
Sensor Size (in) | 0.33 in | 0.43 in |
Aperture (f‑stop) (f) | 2.2 f | 2.8 f |
Field of View (°) | 118 ° | 83 ° |
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 | 2250 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 for its leap to the DJI O2 transmission system, noting the jump to a 100 Mbps bitrate that markedly improves video detail and color fidelity. They highlight the drone's superb balance of portability, performance, and price, and commend the addition of RAW photo capture at this weight class.
Everyday users appreciate how beginner-friendly the Mini 4K is, often reporting that they could fly it successfully on the first day. The sharp 4K video, long 31-minute flight time, and intelligent shooting modes like Boomerang and Panorama are repeatedly praised, though users consistently express frustration over the lack of obstacle avoidance.
“Sharp 4K video, long 31-minute flight time, and intelligent shooting modes like Boomerang and Panorama are repeatedly praised.”
“Users consistently express frustration over the lack of obstacle avoidance, which has led to crashes.”
“The drone's superb balance of portability, performance, and price, and the addition of RAW photo capture at this weight class, are standout features.”
