Potensic ATOM SE
Score: 80/100
FIMI Mini 3
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Potensic ATOM SE is a sub-250 g GPS drone offering 4K video, a 4 km range and several intelligent flight modes. Its single-axis gimbal and occasional app instability limit professional-grade performance. Ideal for beginners and travelers who need a lightweight, feature-rich drone without registration.
The FIMI Mini 3 is a sub-250 g foldable drone delivering 4K video at 60 fps, 48 MP photos and up to a 9 km transmission range with 30-37 minutes of flight time. While its lightweight design avoids registration and offers strong specs, transmission latency and battery optimism can be drawbacks. Perfect for beginners and travel vloggers seeking high-resolution footage in a portable package.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
31 minutesbest | — | |
3,000 mAhbest | 2,200 mAh | |
12 MP | 48 MPbest | |
4,000 m | 9,000 mbest | |
58 km/h | 64.8 km/hbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 249 g | 245 gbest |
30 fps | 60 fpsbest | |
120 mbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 3000 mAh | 2200 mAh |
Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | 31 minutes | 30-37 minutes |
Performance(3) | ||
Maximum Horizontal Speed (km/h) | 58 km/h | 64.8 km/h |
Transmission / Control Range (m) | 4000 m | 9000 m |
Maximum Wind Resistance (km/h) | 38 km/h | 32-39 km/h |
Camera(3) | ||
Camera Resolution (Megapixels) (MP) | 12 MP | 48 MP |
Video Frame Rate (fps) | 30 fps | 60 fps |
Gimbal Stabilization | false | true |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 249 g | 245 g |
Folded Dimensions (L×W×H) (cm) | 88x143x58 cm | 145x85x56 cm |
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Professional reviewers and editors view the Potensic ATOM SE as a compelling value proposition in the sub-250 g segment, praising its pocket-size portability, solid 4K EIS video, long flight endurance, and reliable 4 km transmission. While they acknowledge its single-axis gimbal and limited 30 fps video as drawbacks, they consider the drone a strong contender for beginners and intermediate pilots seeking a registration-free, feature-rich aerial camera.
Everyday users consistently commend the drone's portability, easy app setup, and dependable GPS return-to-home, noting the sharp 4K footage and long battery life as major positives. Recurring complaints focus on occasional app glitches, real-world flight times that are shorter than the spec sheet, and the electronic stabilization not matching a true mechanical gimbal, especially in low-light conditions.
Editors and professional reviewers consistently praise the FIMI Mini 3 for packing a 4K camera, long 9 km range and 30-plus minute flight time into a sub-250 g chassis, calling it a feature-rich, value-driven alternative to DJI's Mini line.
Everyday flyers love the drone's feather-light weight, USB-C fast charging and the freedom to fly without registration, but many echo professional concerns that real-world battery endurance and video quality can fall short of the lofty specifications.
