Autel EVO Lite+ vs Potensic ATOM 3
Key facts
Autel EVO Lite+ (Autel Robotics; Shipping) and Potensic ATOM 3 (Potensic; Shipping) are both camera drones. Published figures: weight 835 g vs 249 g; flight time 40 min vs 40 min; transmission range 11.9 km vs 16 km; top speed 18 m/s (64.8 km/h · 40.3 mph) vs 16 m/s (57.6 km/h · 35.8 mph). Published for only one of them: wind resistance (Potensic ATOM 3: 10.7 m/s (38.5 km/h · 23.9 mph)). Price: Autel EVO Lite+ US$1,149, US (official price); Potensic ATOM 3 US$429.99 (standard-kit), US (official price). RankedRobot rank among camera drones: Autel EVO Lite+ #6 of 16 camera drones (score 53.7, grade B), Potensic ATOM 3 =4 of 16 camera drones (tied) (score 54.4, grade B). Disclosure: Autel EVO Lite+ has 17 sourced values (71% of tracked fields), Potensic ATOM 3 has 28 (93%).
Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/autel-evo-lite-plus-vs-potensic-atom-3/ (checked 2026-10-02) · Every figure below links to its source · Autel EVO Lite+ spec sheet · Potensic ATOM 3 spec sheet
| Spec | Autel EVO Lite+ | Potensic ATOM 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Shipping | Shipping |
| Price | US$1,149, US (official price) source | US$429.99 (standard-kit), US (official price) source US$549.99 (fly-more-combo), US (official price) source US$549.99 (standard-kit-rc-ptd-2), US (official price) source US$679.99 (fly-more-combo-rc-ptd-2), US (official price) source US$739.99 (fly-more-combo-plus-rc-ptd-2), US (official price) source |
| Rank in category | #6 of 16 camera drones · 53.7 · grade B | =4 of 16 camera drones (tied) · 54.4 · grade B |
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| Status | ||
| Units deployed | Not tracked | |
| Body | ||
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| Weight | ||
| IP rating | Not tracked | |
| Flight | ||
| Max flight time | ATOM 3 (standard battery):40 minManufacturerSource: potensic.com (2026-09-29)Conditions: 5 m/s, low altitude, windless ATOM 3 (Plus battery):50 minManufacturerSource: potensic.com (2026-09-29)Conditions: 5 m/s, low altitude, windless | |
| Max speed | 18 m/s (64.8 km/h · 40.3 mph)ManufacturerSource: shop.autelrobotics.com (2026-10-02)Conditions: Ludicrous mode | |
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| Max take-off altitude | Not tracked | |
| Obstacle sensing | Forward, backward and downward obstacle avoidance; 150° front field of viewManufacturerSource: shop.autelrobotics.com (2026-10-02) | |
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| Power | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charge time | ATOM 3 (standard battery):90 minManufacturerSource: potensic.com (2026-09-29)Conditions: Parallel Charging Hub ATOM 3 (Plus battery):126 minManufacturerSource: potensic.com (2026-09-29)Conditions: Parallel Charging Hub | |
| Safety | ||
| Certifications | Not tracked | |
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| Regions sold | ||
Confidence labels: Manufacturer = stated by the maker · Verified = independently confirmed · Reported = credible media or retailer, not confirmed by the maker · ⚠ Unconfirmed = leak or single source · Estimate = our calculation from official figures, method shown · Not disclosed = not published. We never guess missing figures. Add more robots to this comparison.
Quick answers
What is the difference between the Autel EVO Lite+ and the Potensic ATOM 3?
Published figures: weight 835 g vs 249 g; flight time 40 min vs 40 min; transmission range 11.9 km vs 16 km; top speed 18 m/s (64.8 km/h · 40.3 mph) vs 16 m/s (57.6 km/h · 35.8 mph). Published for only one of them: wind resistance (Potensic ATOM 3: 10.7 m/s (38.5 km/h · 23.9 mph)).
Which is cheaper, the Autel EVO Lite+ or the Potensic ATOM 3?
Price: Autel EVO Lite+ US$1,149, US (official price); Potensic ATOM 3 US$429.99 (standard-kit), US (official price). Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.
Which ranks higher, the Autel EVO Lite+ or the Potensic ATOM 3?
RankedRobot rank among camera drones: Autel EVO Lite+ #6 of 16 camera drones (score 53.7, grade B), Potensic ATOM 3 =4 of 16 camera drones (tied) (score 54.4, grade B). Method: https://robot500.com/methodology/
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