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DJI Air 3S vs Potensic ATOM 2

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DJI Air 3S (DJI; Shipping) and Potensic ATOM 2 (Potensic; Shipping) are both camera drones. Published figures: weight 724 g vs 249 g; flight time 45 min vs 32 min; transmission range 10–20 km vs 10 km. Published for only one of them: top speed (DJI Air 3S: 21 m/s (75.6 km/h · 47 mph)); wind resistance (DJI Air 3S: 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph)). Price: DJI Air 3S US$1,099 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price); Potensic ATOM 2 US$359.99 (standard-kit), US (as shown on site) (official price). RankedRobot rank among camera drones: DJI Air 3S #3 of 9 (score 58.3, grade B), Potensic ATOM 2 #6 of 9 (score 47.6, grade C). Disclosure: DJI Air 3S has 20 sourced values (95% of tracked fields), Potensic ATOM 2 has 15 (71%).

Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/dji-air-3s-vs-potensic-atom-2/ (checked 2026-09-26) · Every figure below links to its source · DJI Air 3S spec sheet · Potensic ATOM 2 spec sheet

SpecDJI Air 3SPotensic ATOM 2
StatusShippingShipping
Price
US$1,099 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price) source
US$1,599 (fly-more-combo-lite-rc2), US (official store sale price) source
US$359.99 (standard-kit), US (as shown on site) (official price) source
US$479.99 (fly-more-combo), US (as shown on site) (official price) source
Rank in category#3 of 9 · 58.3 · grade B#6 of 9 · 47.6 · grade C
Launch
Announced
Not disclosedNot disclosedChecked: dji.com (2026-09-26)
Not disclosedNot disclosedChecked: potensic.com (2026-09-26)
Status
Body
Dimensions
Folded: 214.2 × 100.6 × 89.2 mm; Unfolded: 266.1 × 325.5 × 106 mmManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
Not disclosedNot disclosedChecked: potensic.com (2026-09-26)
Weight
249 gManufacturerSource: potensic.com (2026-09-26)Maker's figure is an "up to" value.
Flight
Max flight time
45 minManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: windless, sea level, forward flight at 32.4 kph
32 minManufacturerSource: potensic.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: constant 21.6 kph, windless conditionsMaker's figure is an "up to" value.
Max speed
21 m/s (75.6 km/h · 47 mph)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: Sport mode, standard; up to 27 m/s with 6 m/s tailwind assist
Not disclosedNot disclosedChecked: potensic.com (2026-09-26)
Max wind resistance
12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: manufacturer wind-resistance rating
Not disclosedNot disclosedChecked: potensic.com (2026-09-26)
Max take-off altitude
6,000 m (19,685 ft)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
Not disclosedNot disclosedChecked: potensic.com (2026-09-26)
Obstacle sensing
Omnidirectional binocular vision + forward LiDAR + downward infraredManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
Video transmission range
10–20 kmManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: O4 transmission, unobstructed and interference-free
10 kmManufacturerSource: potensic.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: open outdoor environment without interference, FCC-compliant, 120m altitude, standard mode
Camera
Camera sensor
1-inch CMOS, 50 MP, 24mm-equiv f/1.8 (wide) https://www.dji.com/air-3s/specs manufacturer_web_page manufacturer_stated 2026-09-26 1-inch CMOS, 50MP, 24mm equivalent, f/1.8 wide · 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48 MP, 70mm-equiv f/2.8 (medium tele) https://www.dji.com/air-3s/specs manufacturer_web_page manufacturer_stated 2026-09-26 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48MP, 70mm equivalent, f/2.8 medium-teleManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
1/2-inch Sony CMOS, f/1.8, 4-in-1 pixelsManufacturerSource: potensic.com (2026-09-26)
Max video resolution
4K up to 120fps (3840x2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/120fps)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
4K (3840x2160) up to 30fpsManufacturerSource: potensic.com (2026-09-26)
Gimbal
3-axis mechanical, tilt -135° to 70°ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
3-axis mechanicalManufacturerSource: potensic.com (2026-09-26)
Internal storage
Not disclosedNot disclosedChecked: potensic.com (2026-09-26)
Commercial
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 · Not disclosed = not published. We never estimate missing figures. Add more robots to this comparison.

Quick answers

What is the difference between the DJI Air 3S and the Potensic ATOM 2?

Published figures: weight 724 g vs 249 g; flight time 45 min vs 32 min; transmission range 10–20 km vs 10 km. Published for only one of them: top speed (DJI Air 3S: 21 m/s (75.6 km/h · 47 mph)); wind resistance (DJI Air 3S: 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph)).

Which is cheaper, the DJI Air 3S or the Potensic ATOM 2?

Price: DJI Air 3S US$1,099 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price); Potensic ATOM 2 US$359.99 (standard-kit), US (as shown on site) (official price). Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.

Which ranks higher, the DJI Air 3S or the Potensic ATOM 2?

RankedRobot rank among camera drones: DJI Air 3S #3 of 9 (score 58.3, grade B), Potensic ATOM 2 #6 of 9 (score 47.6, grade C). Method: https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method

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