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Potensic Atom 2 Drone Launches

The Potensic Atom 2 Drone launches in April 2025 and is an exciting addition to the drone range available from Park Cameras. It also marks the arrival of a brand, which is well-established globally, but new to our customers. In this first look Atom 2 review and brand introduction we take a closer look at what sets it apart, starting with its compact, sub-250g design that makes it ideal for on the go aerial content creators.

Despite its palm-friendly size, the Atom 2 is packed with advanced features, which are usually found in higher-end drones, such as 4K/30fps HDR video, 8K photos, AI-powered tracking, intelligent flight modes, and a 10km long-range transmission system. These all point to a great option for creators looking to travel light while still accessing powerful content creation and safety features.

Before diving into the specs and kit options, let’s take a moment to introduce Potensic and discover the brand’s journey.

About Potensic

Let’s begin with the Chinese brand behind the Potensic Atom 2 drone. Although new to Park Cameras, Potensic has been around since 2014, building a reputation for designing reliable, and accessible drones, in a market dominated by one formidable company.

Since 2018, Potensic has taken control of its own manufacturing, enabling better integration between development and production. This has allowed them to innovate at a faster pace, leading to the launch of their first 4K drone in 2020, which set a benchmark for performance in the mid-range category.

Potensic’s ethos is built around core values of being user driven, while aiming high and  staying open. These principles guide their mission to create drones that are practical, offer great value and intuitive features, while providing an enjoyable flying experience.

From first-time flyers to more experienced content creators, Potensic drones are easy to use, yet capable of producing high-quality stills and video content. With international growth and an expanding product line, their arrival at Park Cameras brings more choice for anyone interested in aerial photography and video creation.

Next, let’s take a look at pricing and availability for the Atom 2.

Potensic Atom 2 Price and Launch Date

The Potensic Atom 2 price is of the most accessible drones in its class, offering great features at a lower cost than some rival products. Announced in February 2025 and available to buy from 28th April, the Atom 2 arrives in three kit options to suit different needs and budgets:

• Standard Kit – £299.99
• Expansion Kit – £339.99
• Fly More Combo – £399.99

All three include the same 4K Atom 2 drone with 8K photos, a 3-axis gimbal, and intelligent flight features such as AI tracking, dynamic return-to-home, and SmartTransfer. Where they differ is in the number of included batteries and bundled accessories, with the expansion and combo kits offering more flexibility for creators who want extended shooting time or additional accessories.

What’s Included in the Kits and Combos

Each version of the Potensic Atom 2 drone comes with the essentials to get airborne, but the three kits differ in overall flight time, spares, and accessories, with options catering from casual pilots to serious creators.

1. The Atom 2 Standard Kit includes 1x Atom 2 Drone, 1x Remote Controller, and 1x Battery, and is a great entry point for occasional use and first-time pilots.
2. The Atom 2 Expansion Kit adds a second battery and extra propellers, which is ideal for creators who want multiple sessions in the sky, or some peace of mind with spare props.
3. The range-topping Atom 2 Fly More Combo is the most comprehensive set, with 3x Batteries, Extra Propellers, a 60W Charging Hub and a protective Carry Bag.

All of the kits come with necessary accessories such as charging cables, a mini screwdriver, and other small tools, so you can start flying with everything you need straight out of the box, whichever you choose.

Next, we take a closer look at the key features that make the Atom 2 a serious option.

Key Features

Despite its palm-sized build, the Potensic Atom 2 is packed with features that rival larger drones. At the heart of the aircraft is a 1/2-inch Sony CMOS sensor, which is capable of capturing 48MP equivalent photos, and 4K/30fps HDR video with impressive clarity and colour.

With a weight of just under 249g, the Atom 2 is ideal for travel and everyday use. It captures smooth footage thanks to a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while GNSS positioning and a Dynamic Home Point system help to maintain stable and safe flights, even when you move away from the original takeoff location.

Additionally, with PixSync 4.0, the aircraft offers low-latency 1080p live video transmission over distances of up to 10km, which draws on a maximum 32-minute flight time per battery. There are fantastic AI-powered flight modes too, such as Spotlight, Follow, and Parallel tracking, helping to create cinematic results with minimal knowhow.

SmartTransfer allows wireless downloads directly to your phone, and vertical shooting makes it easy to create content for TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts.

Whether you’re a beginner pilot or an experienced aerial content creator, the Atom 2 offers an impressive set of image quality, portability and intelligent features.

The next question we explore is who this compact drone is for.

Who is the Atom 2 for?

With its combination of stabilised 4K footage with smart features and AI-powered tracking modes, the Potensic Atom 2 is a versatile 4K drone suitable for a range of users. Thanks to lightweight portability and ease-of-use, it is adaptable for everything from casual content creation to commercial applications.

1. Social media creators will appreciate the vertical video mode, cinematic presets, and smooth footage for Reels, Shorts and TikTok.
2. Outdoor explorers and travellers benefit from the Atom 2’s compact, sub-249g design and long battery life, making it easy to pack and fly in more remote or scenic locations.
3. Hobbyists and drone enthusiasts get professional-level capabilities from a 3-axis gimbal system with 10km transmission range.
4. Professional videographers can make use of tools like Dolly Zoom, manual control, and log profile support for colour grading video footage.
5. Even commercial users will find value in the Atom 2 for basic aerial tasks such as real estate marketing, infrastructure checks, or land management.

Thanks to its intelligent flight modes and creative flexibility, the Atom 2 offers something for many types of pilot.

How about for creative stills photography? Let’s find out next.

Photo Modes

The Atom 2’s compact build belies the advanced image quality, which it is capable of. The camera system features a 1/2-inch Sony CMOS sensor with a bright f/1.8 aperture, which renders an effective 48MP stills photos, which are packed with detail and dynamic range. Whether you shoot in full daylight or low-light conditions, the Atom 2 handles different lighting conditions effectively, so you can shoot with confidence.

A new dedicated AI Night Mode automatically enhances contrast and reduces noise for clearer results after dark, ensuring that the drone is ideal during sunsets, for night cityscapes, and twilight scenes.

For creative perspectives, the Atom 2 includes built-in panoramic shooting modes such as Wide Angle, 180°, and Sphere, which are perfect for capturing wide landscape views or immersive content.

Additional tools are available such as Burst Mode, Bracketing (BRK), and Interval Timer, which provide flexibility for creating unique, diverse and engaging content. When combined with stabilised flight and intelligent framing, these modes make the Atom 2 a great choice for stills photography, especially for users who want high-quality results from a compact and easy-to-fly drone.

Next, we explore how the Atom 2 can help you create cinematic video content, even without any post-production.

Cinematic Content No Matter What Experience Level

Whether you’re just getting started or already have experience behind the controls, the Potensic Atom 2 4K drone can help you capture cinematic video with ease. Thanks to its 3-axis mechanical gimbal, footage remains smooth and stable even in less-than-perfect flying conditions, which gives your content a polished, professional look straight out of the camera.

The Atom 2 records in 4K/30fps HDR, which renders vibrant colours with a wide dynamic range for both bright and contrasty scenes. There are also built-in video modes like Dolly Zoom, Pull-away, Rocket, Circle, Spiral, and Boomerang, which automate complex cinematic shots, allowing you to create far more professional-looking sequences without needing advanced piloting skills.

AI-powered Spotlight and Follow modes also keep your subject perfectly framed from different angles, which is perfect whether you’re filming solo or following another subject.

The addition of vertical shooting also makes it easy to capture content for vertical social platforms, while the option to shoot in a log profile opens the door to more detailed colour grading in post-production, for those who are happy to edit movies.

Whatever your experience level, the Atom 2 gives you the tools to shoot, edit, and share creative, dynamic video content, even with just a little knowledge.

Best Accessories

To get the most out of your Atom 2, a range of accessories are available to support flights, faster charging, and storage. The backwards compatible Potensic Atom 2 Battery offers up to 32 minute flight times, and having spares on hand ensures you can get back in the air when you want. A spare Atom 2 propeller set is another smart addition, as it provides peace of mind, just in case of wear or minor damage.

The 60W Charging Hub is amazing if you have two or three batteries, as it enables efficient recharging of three batteries in sequence, which is ideal after a long day of shooting. The Atom 2 Carry Case is a drone bag, which provides padded protection for your aircraft and accessories, for easier travel with a full setup.

If you’re planning on regular aerial content creation, the Fly More Combo includes most of these drone accessories in the box, and is the most complete option.

The Potensic Atom 2 offers an impressive array of features for its size as a lightweight, sub-249g drone that records stunning 4K/30fps HDR video and 8K stills from a 1/2-inch Sony CMOS sensor. Its intelligent flight modes, including AI tracking and dynamic home point, make it easy to pilot for beginners and experienced creators.

Whether you’re keen on vertical video for social media or want to capture creative photo modes like Burst, Bracketing, and panoramic shooting, the Atom 2 will help you make the most of every flight. The digital zoom is well worth mentioning here, if not simply to scout locations and check whether you want to proceed in a certain direction.

The addition of the Potensic brand at Park Cameras is an exciting opportunity for UK customers to access a new alternative to mainstream options. With competitive pricing for the Atom 2 Standard Kit, Expansion Kit, and Fly More Combo, there’s a kit to suit every budget and usage.

We encourage you to explore these or why not browse our complete range of camera drones to take your aerial content creation to new heights.

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By Nick Dautlich on 28/04/2025

Nick Dautlich

Senior Content Writer and Product Reviewer

Nick Dautlich is the Senior Content Writer and Product Reviewer at Park Cameras, with over 15 years of photography experience. A Sony Imaging Professional and expert reviewer, Nick has worked with major brands such as Canon, Sony and Nikon. His work is also featured on Vanguard World UK’s website, Capture Landscapes, and Shutter Evolve. Nick’s photography includes National Trust projects and magazine covers and he is passionate about landscapes and storytelling. Nick also enjoys hiking and teaching his children about nature. Learn more on his profile page.