Potensic ATOM SE
Score: 71/100
DJI Mini 3 RC
Score: 60/100Rankings
The Potensic ATOM SE is a sub-250 g foldable drone offering 4K video with electronic image stabilization, up to 31 minutes of flight, and a 4 km transmission range via PixSync 2.0. It includes GPS-assisted intelligent flight modes and a lightweight design that avoids registration, though it lacks a mechanical gimbal and has slower charging.
The DJI Mini 3 (RC Edition) is a sub-250 g ultra-light drone with a 1/1.3″ sensor, f/1.7 lens and a built-in 5.5" screen, delivering 4K HDR video and up to 38-minute flight time (51 min with optional battery). It targets creators who want portable, high-quality aerial footage without the need for a smartphone or FAA registration.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
31 minutes | 38 minutesbest | |
2,500 mAhbest | 2,453 mAh | |
12 MPbest | 12 MPbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 249 g | 248 gbest |
— | 4 pbest | |
0.333 in | 0.77 inbest | |
4,000 mbest | 4,000 mbest | |
2.2 fbest | 1.7 f |
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| Attribute | | |
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Camera(2) | ||
Sensor Size (in) | 0.333 in | 0.77 in |
Aperture (f‑stop) (f) | 2.2 f | 1.7 f |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2500 mAh | 2453 mAh |
Flight Time (minutes) | 31 minutes | 38 minutes |
Charging Time (minutes) | 90 minutes | 60 minutes |
Flight Performance(1) | ||
Takeoff Weight (g) | 249 g | 248 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the ATOM SE for delivering a high-end feature set-4K video, long endurance, and robust GPS navigation-at a beginner-friendly price, but note the absence of a mechanical gimbal as a drawback for serious aerial cinematography.
Everyday users love the drone's long flight time, easy portability, and affordable price, often highlighting the included extra battery and case as great value, while recurring complaints focus on the lack of a gimbal, slow charging, and the need to register for the companion app.
Professional reviewers praise the Mini 3 (RC Edition) as a near-perfect blend of portability and image quality, calling it a "compact powerhouse" that delivers "professional-grade video in a sub-249 g frame." They highlight the large sensor, bright lens, vertical-shooting gimbal and the convenience of an integrated high-brightness screen, while noting the lack of obstacle-avoidance sensors as the main trade-off against higher-priced Mavic models.
Everyday users love the lightweight design, long flight time and the ability to shoot vertical video straight out of the box. The built-in screen is repeatedly mentioned as a game-changer for bright-day flying, and the 10 km transmission range feels reliable. Complaints focus on the missing obstacle-avoidance sensors and the extra weight of the larger battery.
“"compact powerhouse" that delivers "professional-grade video in a sub-249g frame."”
“The built-in screen is a game-changer for bright-day flying.”
“Lack of obstacle avoidance is a downside for beginners who push the limits.”
