Potensic just took on the DJI Lito X1 with its new and upgraded Atom 3 beginner drone but the same US barriers to entry currently apply

Date:
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:50:00 +0000

Description:
Potensic unveils the Atom 3, a beginner drone that rivals DJI, thanks to its 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K 60p video with Log color profile, 50MP stills,
40-minute flight time, upgraded controller and competitive price

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Potensic's new Atom 3 replaces the Atom 2 beginner drone It adds a bigger sensor, higher 4K frame rates, better battery life, and more The Fly More Bundle includes an upgraded controller with a 5.5-inch display You don't need me to tell you that DJI dominates the consumer drone space, despite its current difficulties entering the US market with a current ban on all foreign-made drones . But there's a viable beginner drone alternative, and that's Potensic.

Sadly for US consumers, Potensic also faces the same barriers to entry as
DJI, given that the drone manufacturer is also Chinese. But for the rest of us, the shiny new Atom 3 looks like an excellent value option. It upgrades
the already excellent Atom 2 in several key ways, with a larger 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K video recording at up to 60 fps with a Log color profile, 50 MP photos in JPEG and RAW, 7x slow motion in Full HD, plus a host of improved flight features. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

Battery life has seen a boost, now up to 40 minutes on a single charge, as
has transmission range, which now extends to 16km, not that I'd ever expect
to fly that far away!

And the usual Fly More Combo, which includes three batteries and a charging hub, also comes with an upgraded controller that has a brighter 5.5-inch Full HD display than Potensic's previous offering, rated at 900 nits. You may like DJI Lito X1 vs DJI Mini 4K: 7 upgrades for DJI's 5-star beginner drone DJI Lito X1 review: the new best beginner drone, period The best beginner drones

Potensic has upped its drone's tracking capabilities with AI Tracking 2.0, which can now operate down to a low altitude of 4 meters and recognize and follow hiking and vehicles.

Naturally, there are a range of flight moves too, one of which includes Waypoint (that's a pre-planned flight path that the drone follows). Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

All of these features point to the Atom 3 being a solid alternative to the
new DJI Lito X1 even if that drone also includes omnidirectional object avoidance especially with its competitive pricing. The Atom 3 standard kit (with no controller) costs $429.99 / 319.99, while the bundle with the new
'RC PTD 2' controller costs $549.99 / 429.99 at Amazon and the Potensic store with pre-orders now live I'll update this page with Australia pricing when that info is available. Today's best Potensic Atom 3 deals 319.99 Preorder 429.99 Preorder 429.99 Preorder We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices (Image credit: Potensic) In the US? No dice US pricing
for the Atom 3 is positive news for US consumers, but we don't actually know if or when the Atom 3 will land in the US. After all, the drone ban in the US doesn't just apply to DJI, but to all foreign-made drones, including those by Potensic.

Potensic is another drone manufacturer based in China, and so it faces the same barrier to entry as DJI. So for now, the Atom 3 looks like another feature-packed and affordable drone for aerial photography that drone fans in the US could miss out on.

For the rest of us, the Atom 3 is easily the best drone by Potensic yet, with a feature set that rivals the Mini 4 Pro / Lito X1, minus object avoidance. I will share my in-depth Atom 3 review once I've had more time with it.

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