Potensic ATOM SE
Score: 77/100
Holy Stone HS360E
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Potensic ATOM SE is a sub-250 g, foldable GPS drone offering 4K video, a 31-minute flight time and a 4 km transmission range, targeting beginners and travelers who want high-resolution footage without registration. Its single-axis gimbal, occasional app glitches and lack of advanced autonomous modes limit its appeal to more demanding users. Ideal for casual aerial photography and social-media content creators seeking long endurance in a lightweight package.
The Holy Stone HS360E is a lightweight, foldable sub-250 g drone offering a 4K EIS camera and up to 30 minutes of flight time, making it ideal for beginners. Its limited wind resistance and occasional hover drift restrict performance in breezy conditions. Best suited for casual flyers seeking an affordable, registration-free drone.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
31 minutesbest | 30 minutes | |
3,000 mAhbest | 2,000 mAh | |
12 MPbest | 12 MPbest | |
4,000 m | 6,000 mbest | |
57.6 km/hbest | 25.2 km/h | |
| ↓ lower better | 249 g | 247 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 180 minutesbest |
30 fpsbest | 30 fpsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 3000 mAh | 2000 mAh |
Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | 31 minutes | 30 minutes |
Performance(4) | ||
Maximum Horizontal Speed (km/h) | 57.6 km/h | 25.2 km/h |
Transmission / Control Range (m) | 4000 m | 6000 m |
Maximum Takeoff Altitude (m) | 120 m | 3000 m |
Maximum Wind Resistance (km/h) | 38 km/h | 19.8 km/h |
Camera(1) | ||
Gimbal Stabilization | true | false |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 249 g | 247 g |
Folded Dimensions (L×W×H) (cm) | 8.8×14.3×5.8 cm | 140x90x55 cm |
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Professional reviewers and editors commend the ATOM SE for packing a 4K camera, long 31-minute flight time, and robust 4 km signal into a sub-250 g frame, calling it a best-value option that rivals pricier models. However, they note the single-axis gimbal and occasional app stability issues as notable drawbacks compared to 3-axis competitors.
Everyday users consistently praise the drone's portability, high-quality 4K video, and reliable GPS features, especially for travel and social media. Recurring complaints focus on app glitches, slightly shorter real-world flight times, and the limited stabilization of the single-axis gimbal.
Professional reviewers commend the HS360E for its responsive handling, solid stability, and beginner-oriented intelligent features, while noting its limited wind resistance and modest camera performance.
Everyday users appreciate the drone's ease of use, long flight time, and GPS-based safety features, especially the hassle-free registration-free status. Common complaints revolve around wind sensitivity, occasional hover drift, and camera quality that falls short of premium expectations.
“great improvement”
“flies well with responsive controls”
