Potensic ATOM SE
Score: 76/100
Holy Stone HS360S
Score: 71/100Rankings
The Potensic ATOM SE is a sub-250 g foldable drone that provides 4K video, a wide 118° field of view and up to 31 minutes of flight with a 4 km signal range. It is limited by a single-axis gimbal and occasional app stability issues. Best suited for travelers and beginners needing a lightweight, affordable camera drone.
The Holy Stone HS360S is a sub-250 g foldable GPS drone featuring a 4K UHD camera and up to 20 minutes of flight time, making it highly portable for casual aerial photography. Its limited 20 fps video frame rate and real-world range falling short of the 10,000-ft claim are notable trade-offs. Ideal for beginners and travelers seeking lightweight, registration-free flight.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
31 minutesbest | 20 minutes | |
3,000 mAhbest | 1,500 mAh | |
| ↓ lower better | 249 g | 213 gbest |
12 MPbest | — | |
57.6 km/hbest | — | |
4,000 mbest | 3,048 m | |
38 km/hbest | — | |
18 m/sbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | 31 minutes | 20 minutes |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 3000 mAh | 1500 mAh |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 249 g | 213 g |
Camera(2) | ||
Video Resolution | 4K | 4K@20fps |
Camera Field of View (°) | 118 ° | 85 ° |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Transmission Range (m) | 4000 m | 3048 m |
Control Frequency (GHz) | 2.400-2.4835 GHz | 5 GHz |
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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 consider the HS360S a solid entry-level GPS drone, highlighting its sub-250 g weight, 4K camera, and intelligent flight modes as strong points for casual flyers. However, they caution that the 4K frame rate is limited to 20 fps and that the real-world range often falls short of the lofty 10,000-ft claim.
Everyday users love the drone's portability, easy setup, and the quality of 4K stills for social media, while repeatedly noting that battery life and range are less impressive in practice. GPS reliability and propeller wear are the most common pain points.
“Easy setup for beginners, stable GPS return-to-home in wind, and impressive 4K stills for social media sharing”
