Potensic Atom vs DJI Mini 2 SE - Drone Shootout Comparison

Both the DJI Mini 2 SE and the Potensic Atom are competitors in the sub-250-gram bargain drone category. In this video we take a look at both drones comparing video quality, control, and features. Take a look and see which one you prefer.
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[greghowardbell]

I have had the DJI MINI 2 SE and it is my first drone. It has been amazing. I have had it for a month and I fly it around 45 minutes per day. I have crashed it 2-3 times with nothing to fix other than a busted prop. learned a lot. Fantastic product.

[BigVin]

I've had my DJI mini 2 se for nearly a month now, and I can't express with enough emphasis how pleased I am with it so far. It's been great, and I'm learning more each day thanks to content from good folks like yourself. Thanks!

[Antiorganizer]

It's really awesome that people like you go through all these efforts like this, so, thanks !

[murphlee]

Thanks for this comparison. I have had both a DJI P3 and 4 fly away and NOT return home. In rural areas both times. Once only 350' away. No wifi around. When they worked, great, but the loss of connection was documented and yet the DJI customer service basically assumes you are lying and you must prove everything, only to get no help from them, so very happy to see some decent competition. I had a Bebop Parrot 2 for my son during the same time period and never had it fail to return. A Holy Stone went underwater twice and IT never failed to come home, although it had a few other issues :-)

[JoseJimenez-xpym]

I just get the Potensic SE and I have to say that Im impressed. My first drone ever and Im 51yrs. Im learning little by little and hit hit 3 times with trees. I was thinking the drone was done but no, still strong 😅. Now doing better and I want to try the different modes like follow me. Great for beginners.

[AramBasmadjian-wzwj]

And also for the Potensic atom, even the fact that people are comparing it to DJI's mini drone, really shows they're somewhat on the right track. They have the potential.

[RobertTheTexan]

Man I just love this guy. YouTube and probably the world needs more practical and highly skilled craftsman like this gent.

[AramBasmadjian-wzwj]

There's a reason DJI is the market dominant 😅 they just cram the best technology in their mini drones! And the price isn't even that bad. However, the mini 2 se lacks active track, which is a dealbreaker for some people. Anyway, amazing video man!

[FlattyDaz]

Im an amateur radio operator here in Sydney Australia. I own both the atom and the dji mini 3 pro, both work very well, i’ve never experience the issues you had at all. Im thinking maybe a radio operator in that vicinity operating on the microwave bands while you were flying could have been the problem….. as i said ive used both drones and never experienced the problems you had. Just a thought mate….

[MarlonMoyer]

Thanks for this. It’s interesting because I’ve had the exact opposite experience with my DJI Mini v1 vs my Potensic. I still haven’t lost either signal with the Potensic, but have lost video plenty with my DJI. That said, I’ve never used any wireless equipment while flying my drone, and the mini I’m comparing it to is fairly old at this point.

[ChaCheBoo]

Love your videos. Just bought my first drone ever...the mini 2 se and I love it. Everything I learned, I learned from you. Thank you so much for teaching us all the drones got. Keep up the great work!! Greetings from the Netherlands

[charlie]

I think I’ll wait for this November 2024 to buy a more expensive drone. I’ve seen really good reviews on the Potensic drone. I haven’t see one this bad. I would encourage anyone to restart your phone and have all apps closed before flying any drone. The loss of connection or interferance could be a bad cable. I really like the dji video and camera quality. I’m not interested so much in distance because I live in California where there are so many restrictions.

[BlairAir]

Had a brief exchange with a commenter on Captain Drones Channel - We agreed Potensic has gotten competitive, but I insisted that DJI had an edge in refinement, precision and QC, and as long as the Atom could undercut the SE (by a fair amount IMO) they were viable. He insisted the Atom was worth spending MORE than DJI prices, because no geofencing. He commented that the Mini 2 looked like the Atom... au contrare mon ami! Everyone has an opinion, just like a certain body part 😮 and everyone thinks everyone else's stinks. For equal money, or even a bit more, I'll take DJI's offering. Every time. I didnt always feel this way, but over many flight hours over the years, certain truths become self evident!

[dougiemiller]

I have an Atom. I would concede, however, that Dji are better in terms of build quality. I bought on the strength of cost though. The equivalent dji was over £100 more. You just cannot ignore the cost difference. It's a huge factor. I have been very impressed by it so far.

[Bondango]

Marcus for auto return home altitude, there is a little > symbol on the minium return home altitude text line... If you press the > symbol you will have option for the ERTH altitude

[gfinklea]

I have a 4DRC F4. For an inexpensive drone, it does pretty good. A half mile is about all I can expect for pictures or video. I was flying near a construction site where they were using a concrete pump that was radio controlled. That drone went crazy. I just bought a DJI Mini 3 Pro. I have lots to learn. Thanks for your videos.

[chrisleblanc]

The signal interference is more than likely from every house having wifi, etc. Wireless smart electric meters can cause interference as well. I find flying in cities difficult to say the least..

[DroneSlingers]

I believe the connection issues have to deal with the 2.5ghz connections. I was using the 2.5ghz WiFi while flying getting choppy video, switched to 5ghz band and the video was good again.

[RonaldMorrell-zo]

Regarding the RTH at 400 feet for loss of control. This is the default for loss of control, presumably to compensate for lack of collision avoidance. The menu on the settings has a little dropdown arrow which will allow you to choose a different altitude if desired .

[shawnwells]

I'm a complete newbie drone flier - grand total of three flights before today. My Atom worked perfectly in a challenging mountain pass in southern Nevada today, going over 6, 000 feet LOS without any signal loss. At one point, I lost signal over a ridge, the drone did exactly what it should - commenced return to home. Your results are perplexing, and completely conflict with mine, and that of most of the reviews on YouTube by experienced drone pilots.