Potensic ATOM SE 3B
Score: 72/100
Holy Stone HS720R
Score: 82/100Rankings
The HS720R offers a 3-axis gimbal and 4K video in a foldable package, targeting beginners who want longer range and more stable footage, though it lacks obstacle avoidance and is heavier than the sub-250 g threshold.
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 | 26 minutes | |
2,500 mAh | 2,950 mAhbest | |
12 MPbest | 8.2 MP | |
| ↓ lower better | 249 gbest | 389 g |
— | 3,840 pbest | |
0.33 in | 0.333 inbest | |
4,000 mbest | — | |
2.2 fbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Camera(4) | ||
Photo Resolution (MP) | 12 MP | 8.2 MP |
Maximum Video Resolution (p) | 4K p | 3840 p |
Sensor Size (in) | 0.33 in | 0.333 in |
Field of View (°) | 118 ° | 140 ° |
Gimbal & Stabilization(1) | ||
Gimbal Type | None | 3-axis mechanical |
Transmission & Connectivity(1) | ||
Transmission System | PixSync 2.0 | 5 GHz |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2500 mAh | 2950 mAh |
Flight Time (minutes) | 31 minutes | 26 minutes |
Charging Time (minutes) | 90 minutes | 300 minutes |
Flight Performance(1) | ||
Takeoff Weight (g) | 249 g | 389 g |
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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 HS720R for bringing a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, time-lapse capability and long-range transmission to the entry-level market, noting its beginner-friendly controls but criticizing the mediocre 4K video quality, hover drift, limited camera controls and the absence of obstacle avoidance.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth 4K footage, easy setup, portability and reliable GPS features, especially Follow-Me and RTH, while common complaints focus on hover drift, soft image quality, lack of obstacle avoidance, slow charging and occasional GPS loss in dense areas.
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