RankedDJI Air 3S vs Potensic ATOM 3
Key facts
DJI Air 3S (DJI; Shipping) and Potensic ATOM 3 (Potensic; Shipping) are both camera drones. Published figures: weight 724 g vs 249 g; flight time 45 min vs 40 min; transmission range 10–20 km vs 16 km; top speed 21 m/s (75.6 km/h · 47 mph) vs 16 m/s (57.6 km/h · 35.8 mph); wind resistance 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph) vs 10.7 m/s (38.5 km/h · 23.9 mph). Price: DJI Air 3S US$1,099 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price); Potensic ATOM 3 US$429.99 (standard-kit), US (official price). RankedRobot rank among camera drones: DJI Air 3S #3 of 11 (score 57.6, grade B), Potensic ATOM 3 #6 of 11 (score 50.9, grade B). Disclosure: DJI Air 3S has 20 sourced values (95% of tracked fields), Potensic ATOM 3 has 28 (93%).
Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/dji-air-3s-vs-potensic-atom-3/ (checked 2026-09-29) · Every figure below links to its source · DJI Air 3S spec sheet · Potensic ATOM 3 spec sheet
| Spec | DJI Air 3S | Potensic ATOM 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Shipping | Shipping |
| 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$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 | #3 of 11 · 57.6 · grade B | #6 of 11 · 50.9 · grade B |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | ||
| Status | ||
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | Folded: 214.2 × 100.6 × 89.2 mm; Unfolded: 266.1 × 325.5 × 106 mmManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26) | |
| Weight | ||
| Flight | ||
| Max flight time | 45 minManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: windless, sea level, forward flight at 32.4 kph | 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 | 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 | |
| Max wind resistance | 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: manufacturer wind-resistance rating | |
| Max take-off altitude | ||
| 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 | |
| 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) | |
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| Gimbal | ||
| Internal storage | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery | Not tracked | |
| Charge time | Not tracked | 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 |
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| Regions sold | ||
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Quick answers
What is the difference between the DJI Air 3S and the Potensic ATOM 3?
Published figures: weight 724 g vs 249 g; flight time 45 min vs 40 min; transmission range 10–20 km vs 16 km; top speed 21 m/s (75.6 km/h · 47 mph) vs 16 m/s (57.6 km/h · 35.8 mph); wind resistance 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph) vs 10.7 m/s (38.5 km/h · 23.9 mph). Price: DJI Air 3S US$1,099 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price); Potensic ATOM 3 US$429.99 (standard-kit), US (official price).
Which is cheaper, the DJI Air 3S or the Potensic ATOM 3?
Price: DJI Air 3S US$1,099 (dji-rc-n3), 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 DJI Air 3S or the Potensic ATOM 3?
RankedRobot rank among camera drones: DJI Air 3S #3 of 11 (score 57.6, grade B), Potensic ATOM 3 #6 of 11 (score 50.9, grade B). Method: https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method
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