Image quality is good overall, and the subject-tracking features are effective despite this not being a selfie drone.

The Potensic Atom 2 is now available, with this latest model taking the coveted title of best sub-250gDJIalternative.

Photos can be captured in raw and JPEG, while the camera offers both automatic and manual control.

Potensic Atom 2 unfolded for flight

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There are also AI Quickshots and AI Track for subject tracking.

This kit offers excellent value for money.

As you’d expect for the price, there’s no collision avoidance.

Potensic Atom 2 unfolded on stone

There’s also built-in Remote ID, which will be a welcome feature for US-based pilots.

Other features pilots will find useful are the Interval Timer for timelapse capture, and Cruise Control.

The camera lens provides a 26mm equivalent focal length with a fixed f/1.8 aperture.

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Videos are consistently better quality and dont suffer from these issues.

Strangely, even white balance is more reliable for video capture.

The maximum video bit rate is 80Mbps, while color profiles currently include Normal and HDR.

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Photos can be zoomed in up to 2x.

Image quality reduces but the feature can be useful.

Additional photo features include Bracketing, Burst Shooting and Panorama.

Adorama

Panoramas are stitched in-camera, and saved as JPEGs alongside the constituent images in JPEG format.

The latter reveals more shadow detail at night, but image quality is questionable.

In a nutshell, the Atom 2 wont require an upgrade any time soon.

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If you want higher-resolution raw files you’ll have to look elsewhere.

The Atom 2 does, however, have a digital zoom.

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Potensic Atom 2 folded from above

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Potensic Atom 2 folded bottom view

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Potensic Atom 2 folded with the propeller strap attached

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Potensic Atom 2 side by side with the controller

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Potensic Atom 2 controller with no phone attached

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Potensic Atom 2 controller top view to show controls

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Potensic Atom 2 with phone attached

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Potensic Atom 2 carry bag

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Potensic Atom 2 fast-charging battery hub

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Potensic Atom 2 battery and rear LED light flashing red

Potensic Atom 2 camera and gimbal close-up

Photo of a river with moored boats taken with the Potensic Atom 2 drone

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Photo of solar panels taken with the Potensic Atom 2 drone

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Photo of an industrial building taken with the Potensic Atom 2 drone

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Photo of a river at the edge of a town taken with the Potensic Atom 2 drone

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Photo of a football pitch taken with the Potensic Atom 2 drone

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Photo of solar panels taken with the Potensic Atom 2 drone

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Photo of football goal taken with the Potensic Atom 2 drone

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Photo of river taken with the Potensic Atom 2 drone

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Photo of a road bridge taken with the Potensic Atom 2 drone

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Photo of fields and lakes taken with the Potensic Atom 2 drone

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