Potensic ATOM SE User manual

User Manual
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Atom
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1. Disclaimer & Precautions
1.1 Disclaimer
1.2 Safety Precautions
1.3 Warning & Prompts
2. Reading Tips
2.1 Symbols
2.2 Suggestions of Use
2.3 Tutorial Video/Download App
2.4 Registration & Help
2.5 Technical Terms
3. Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drone Diagram
3.3 Remote Controller Diagram
3.4 Preparing the Drone
3.5 Preparing the Remote Controller
3.6 Charging/Startup and Shutdown
4. Drone
4.1 Positioning
4.2 Downward Vision System
4.3 Drone Status Indicator
4.4 Smart Battery
4.5 Propellers
4.6 Flight Data
4.7 Single Axis Gimbal Camera
5. Remote Controller
5.1 Overview
5.2 Control Stick Mode
5.3 Function
5.4 Antenna Angle
5.5 Remote Controller Calibration
6. PotensicPro App
6.1 App Homepage
6.2 Flight Interface
7. Flight
7.1 Requirements of Flight Environment
7.2 Precautions of Flight
7.3 Connection
7.4 Flight Modes
7.5 Compass Calibration
7.6 Beginner Mode
7.7 Takeoff/Landing/Hovering
7.8 Smart Flight
7.9 Return(RTH)
7.9 Emergency Stop
8. Appendix
8.1 Specification & Parameters

1. Disclaimer & Precautions
1.1 Disclaimer
1.2 Safety Precautions
Keep away from obstacles and crowds
Keep the product away from crowds, high-rise buildings and high-voltage cables, and avoid using it in severe
weather such as wind, rain and thunder, in order to keep the safety of the user and the crowds, for the product
may have uncertain flying speed, status, and potential hazards.
Keep off moisture
Keep the product off moisture to avoid an anomaly or damage due to humidity of precise electronic components
and mechanical parts inside it.
Safe operation
The product may be exposed to higher risk when user feels tired or lacks of energy and experience. Please refit or
repair the product with the original parts to keep safety. Please operate and use the product within the allowed
range and make sure to follow the local safety rules.
Keep away from high-speed revolving parts
While the product’s propellers are revolving at a high speed, keep it away from the crowds and animals to avoid
scratch or disturbance. Do not touch the revolving propellers with hands.
Keep away from heat source
Keep the product away from heat and high-temperature exposure to avoid the anomaly, deformation and even
damage, for it is made of metal, fiber, plastic and electronic elements.
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01. Please properly keep the package and manual which contain important information.
02. User should avoid personal and property losses when using the product.
03. Neither the Company nor our dealers bear any liability for the proper losses and personal injuries due to
users.
04. Debug and install the product in strict accordance with the Manual’s steps. Keep a distance of over 1~2m
from others while using the product, to avoid injury when the product crashes into people’s heads, faces, and
bodies.
05. The product should be assembled by an adult. Users aged below 16 should not handle the product alone.
The battery should be charged under the supervision of an adult and by avoiding inflammables.
1.3 Warning & Prompts
Drones are products that are potentially dangerous and relatively complex to operate. Please be sure to read the
full User Manual to ensure that you understand the basic knowledge of the drone and are familiar with the basic
functions before usage. It is recommended to use it in GPS mode in an open outdoor area for the first time to get
familiar with the operation.
Please follow the Manual’s operation instructions and precautions strictly, in order to use the product safely and
correctly.
Users aged under 16 should be accompanied by an adult while using the product. Please keep the product out of
children’s reach.
For any direct or indirect loss (including but not limited to property loss and personal injury) due to user’s failure in
following the Manual’s safety operation, the Company disclaims any responsibility and does not provide warranty
services.
Do not dismantle any part except for propellers, or refit the product and attach other items on it without official
guidance; otherwise, user will be responsible for any consequences arising from violations.
For any problems in usage, operation and maintenance, please feel free to contact our local dealer or the
Company.
Potensic reserves the final interpretation rights of this document and related product documents, and is subject to
change without notice. Please visit https://www.potensic.com for the latest information.

2. Reading Tips
2.1 Symbols
Prohibited
Important
Operation & use prompts
Technical Terms and reference information
2.2 Suggestions of Use
1. User is highly suggested to watch the tutorial video and Quick Operation Guide before consulting the Manual.
2. Make sure to read Disclaimer & Precautions first when consulting the Manual.
2.3 Tutorial Video / Download App
Scan the QR code on the right and you can:
1. Download PotensicPro App (hereinafter referred to as "the App").
2. Watch the tutorial videos.
3. Access the latest User Manual.
4. Learn about the frequently asked questions(FAQ)
2.4 Registration & Help
Make sure to register a personal account in App before the first flight, in order to get a better use experience.
Steps of Registration
Please fill in your E-mail, and password, check the protocol, and click “Register”. You can log in to the system
after registration.
(Note: Keep the mobile phone online during registration)
Help
Thanks for purchasing the Atom SE drone. Please read the Manual carefully.
Please contact our support team at [email protected] if anything needs help, when requesting an
after-sales service, it is required to submit the order ID and details of the issues.
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06. Keep the product out of children’s reach to avoid eating it by mistake, for it contains small parts.
07. Do not use the product on the road or in water to avoid an accident.
08. It is forbidden to dismantle or refit the product, except for the propellers; otherwise, an anomaly may occur.
09. Please recharge the intelligent battery with a USB charger that conforms to FCC/CE standards.
10. The remote controller has a built-in 3.7V lithium battery which needs no replacement.
11. Do not short-circuit or squeeze the battery to avoid explosion.
12. Do not short-circuit, break down or throw battery in fire or place it in a hot place (in fire or near an electric
heater).
13. Keep a safe distance from the propellers which are revolving at a high speed; do not use the product in
crowds to avoid scratch or injury.
14. Do not use the product in places with strong magnetic field, such as near high-voltage cable, buildings that
contain metals, automobiles and trains; otherwise, the product can be disturbed.
15. Please do master local laws and regulations, to avoid violation of regulations.
16. Stop using the remote controller within the radio control period and region of national departments as
specified, in order to conform to the requirements for magnetic environment of aeradio.
17. Avoid low-altitude flight above water surface.
18. Keep it away from airport, airline and other no-fly zone.

2.5 Technical Terms
IMU (inertial measurement unit), the most important core sensor of the drone.
TOF (time of flight), the period from transmission and receiving of detection infrared
signal, in order to determine the target distance.
The sensor system, which lies at the bottom of the drone and consists of camera and
TOF module.
High-accuracy positioning, which is realized through Downward Vision System.
Identify direction for geomagnetic sensor and the drone.
Atmospheric pressure sensor, which enables the drone to determine the altitude
through atmospheric pressure.
Switch the drone motor from static status to idle running.
Once unlocked, the motor will start revolving at a fixed speed, but it has insufficient
lifting force to take off.
The drone will return to HOME point automatically based on GPS positioning.
Electronic Image Stabilization; the camera will detect the data of high-frequency
vibration and eliminate picture flutter through algorithm.
Position of the drone camera.
Ascend or descend the drone.
Fly the drone to front or back.
Fly the drone to left or right.
Enable self-rotation of the drone to left or right.
IMU
TOF (Time of Flight)
Downward Vision
System
Vision Positioning
Compass
Barometer
Lock/unlock
Idling
Auto return
EIS
Drone head
Throttle control stick
Pitch control stick
Roll control stick
Yaw control stick
3. Overview
This chapter introduces the functional characteristics of Atom SE, as well as the component
name of the drone and the remote controller.
With foldable arms and weight below 250g, the product is portable, and easy to use. The product
is equipped with a vision positioning system, to realize precise hovering at low altitude indoor
and outdoor environment. Meanwhile, the product is equipped with a GPS sensor to realize
positioning and auto return. With 1/3" Sony CMOS image sensor, the product can shoot
4K/30FPS HD video and 1.2-megapixel pictures. Atom SE uses self-developed ShakeVanish
electronic stabilization technology to make the picture clear and stable.
By using the brand new PixSync 2.0™ 2.4G digital image transmission technique, the Atom SE
remote controller can realize 4 km communication distance and 720P HD image transmission
maximally at ideal conditions. Open the pull-type and the foldable remote controller to contain
your mobile device. Connect the remote controller and mobile device with USB data cable, to
operate and set the product through App and display HD image transmission picture. The built-in
lithium battery of the remote controller can work for approx. 2.3h maximally.
Atom SE uses proprietary SurgeFly™ flight control technology, with a maximum horizontal flight
speed of 16m/s (52ft/s), a maximum flight time of about 31 minutes, and the ability to withstand
winds of up to level 5.
3.1 Introduction
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Test conditions of the max. flight time: Fly at an even speed of 5m/s at 25°C and in breezeless
condition.
Test conditions of the max. transmission distance: Measured at an open and no-interference
environment, with a flight height of 120m, and without considering the return of the drone.
Power consumption will increase considerably when the drone is returning against the wind. If you
receive a prompt of encountering strong wind from the App, please make sure to lower the flight
altitude and return in time to ensure safety of the drone.
Pre-Flight Checklist:
1. Pay attention to the local weather forecast and make sure it is suitable for flying the drone.
2. Make sure the battery is fully charged.
3. Make sure the firmware is updated to the latest version.
4. Make sure the flight environment is open and free of interference.
5. Before takeoff, make sure the battery is secured and the buckle pops out correctly, and no deformed propellers
and loose screws.
6. Power on the drone on open and level ground, wait for the drone to enter GPS Mode before takeoff, and pay
attention to the HOME point.
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3.2 Drone Diagram
1. Charging indicator
2. TYPE-C charging port
3. Battery buckle
4. SD card slot
5. Tail indicator
6. Monocular visual module
7. TOF module
8. Bottom cooling hole
9. Power indicator
10. Power/frequency pairing button
11. Integrated single-axis gimbal camera
12. Brushless motor
13. Propeller
14. Arm
15. Antenna tripod
16. Arm shaft
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1. Power button
Long press it for 2s to power on/off.
2. Power indicator
Indicate the power level or other status
of the remote controller
3. Control stick slot
One slot respectively at the left and right
side, which are used to store the sticks
4. TYPE-C interface
To charge the remote controller/connect
mobile device
5. RTH / Pause button
Long press for 1s to return to HOME
point automatically
Short press it to pause auto flight
6. Control stick
7. Foldable double antennas
8. Installation position of mobile device
To place mobile device.
9. Shoot button
Short press it to shoot one picture
10. Record button
Short press it to start/stop recording
11. Thumbwheel
Dial the thumbwheel horizontally to control
the tilt of the gimbal.
3.3 Remote Controller Diagram
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1. Unfold the antenna.
2. Connect your mobile phone to the USB cable.
3. Insert the part of your mobile phone with the
USB cable into the slot of the remote controller.
4. Pull and open the remote control with both
hands and fix your mobile phone stably.
5. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the
remote controller.
6. Take out the sticks.
7. Screw in both control sticks clockwise.
8. Installation completed.
3.4 Preparing the Drone
The product is delivered under folded status. Please unfold it as follows:
3.5 Preparing the Remote Controller
Installation of mobile phone and control stick
1. Unfold the front arm before the rear arm.
2. Unfold the propeller blades.
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3.6 Charging / Startup and Shutdown
Startup
Drone: Make sure the battery is inserted in the battery bin, short press and then long press the power button
until all indicators are on, and then release the button to start up.
Remote controller: Long press the “Power” button until all indicators are on, and then release the button to
finish startup.
Shutdown
Drone: Short press and then long press the power button of the drone until all indicators are on, and then
release the button to shut down.
Remote controller: Long press the power button until all indicators are off, and then release the button to shut
down.
The shortest charging period is approx. 1h 25min through the type-C charging port. Make sure your
charger supports 5V/3A output in order to achieve this charging speed.
User is suggested to charge the battery through the Parallel Charging HUB, in order to charge 3
batteries quickly at the same time.
It is suggested to remove the battery from the drone to charge for the sake of safety; otherwise, the
drone won't power on if the battery is being charged in the drone.
If the charging cable is connected while the drone is on, it will power off automatically and the
charging will continue.
The battery may become too hot after use; do not charge it until it cools down; otherwise, charging
can be rejected by the smart battery.
Charge the battery on a trimonthly basis to maintain the activity of the cell.
Please connect the original cable or any cable that supports over 3A current to the type-C port;
otherwise, it may cause charging failure or battery damage.
When receiving a new drone battery, it is required to charge it to wake it up, otherwise the drone
won't start. Connect the TYPE-C charging port of the battery and a USB charger to the AC
power supply to finish a one-time charging (USB charger is not included in the package. User
can use the charger that conforms to FCC/CE specification to charge the battery). The red
indicator will stay on during charging, and turn off automatically after charging is done. Users
can charge the battery with the Parallel Charging HUB if a fly expansion kit is purchased. For
more details, please refer to the Uer's Manual of Parallel Charging HUB. The Parallel Charging
HUB can also charge the remote controller.
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Mode 2
Mode 1

4. Drone
The product consists of a flight control system, a communication system, a positioning system, a
power system and a smart flight battery. This chapter sets down the functions of all parts of the drone.
4.1 Positioning
Atom SE adopts Potensic's new SurgeFly™ flight control technology, which supports the
following two positioning modes:
GPS positioning: Provide precise positioning and navigation to the drone; support precise
hovering, smart flight and auto return.
Vision positioning: It can realize high-precision positioning at a low altitude based on the
Downward Vision System. The visual positioning can be realized without a GPS signal, so that
the product can be used indoors.
How to switch: The flight control system will switch automatically according to the environment
of the drone. If both the GPS and lower visual system fail, the flight control will be switched to
attitude mode, under which, the drone fails to realize stable hovering and the user needs to
correct the flight gesture manually through the control stick.
The difficulty of drone handling will be increased greatly in the attitude mode; make sure to
master the behaviors and operation of the drone in this mode before using this mode; avoid
flying the drone at a long distance, to avoid risks due to failed judgment of drone gestures.
In visual positioning, smart flight is not supported and flight speed will be restricted.
The difficulty of controlling the drone will increase dramatically in ATTI Mode so make sure to master
the operation of the drone in this mode. Always keep the drone within sight in order to avoid risks in
case of failed judgment of the drone's attitude and direction.
4.2 Downward Vision System
The Atom SE is equipped with a downward vision system, it is
located beneath the drone. The Downward Vision System
consists of a monocular camera and a TOF module. The TOF
module includes a transmitter tube and a receiver tube, it can
precisely calculate the fly height above the ground by
calculating the infrared signals transmission and receiving time.
In combination with the monocular camera, the system can
help achieve high-precision positioning at low altitudes.
Detection Fileds
The Downward Vision System works best when the drone is at an altitude of 0.3 to 5 m, and its operating range
is 0.3 to 10 m.
When GPS is unavailable, the Downward Vision System is enabled if the surface has a discernable surface and
sufficient light. The Downward Vision System works best when the drone is at an altitude of 0.3 to 5 m. If the
drone’s altitude is above 5 m, the Vision System may be affected, so extra caution is required.
How to use
The Downward Vision System has enabled automatically if the positioning conditions are satisfied. The drone tail
indicator blinks cyan twice, which indicates the Downward Vision System is working.
Speed limit: To ensure positioning accuracy and flight safety during visual positioning flight, the drone will actively
limit its flight speed.
User can also switch to attitude mode in App.
TOF Module
Monocular Camera
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Visual positioning is only an auxiliary flight function, please always pay attention to the changes in
the flight environment and positioning mode, and do not rely too much on the automatic judgment
of the aircraft. Users need to control the remote at all times and be prepared to operate the aircraft
manually at any time.
The Vision System cannot work properly in any of the following situations
1. Pure-color surface.
2. Surface with strong reflection, such as smooth metal surfaces.
3. Transparent object surface, such as water surface and glass.
4. The moving texture, such as running pets and moving vehicles.
5. Scenarios with drastic change of light; For example, the drone flies to outdoor space with strong
light from indoor space.
6. Places with weak or strong light.
7. The surface with highly repetitive texture, such as floor tile with the same texture and small size,
and highly consistent strip pattern.
For the sake of safety, please check the camera and TOF transceiver tube before the flight, and
clean it with a soft cloth if there is any dirt, dust, or water on it;
Contact Potensic Support if there is any damage to the Vision System.
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4.3 Drone Status Indicator
Startup / Shutdown in progress: Green indicator is solid on
Flight
status
GPS positioning Vision positioning Attitude mode Return
Indicator flashes
slowly in green
Indicator flashes
slowly in cyan
Indicator
flashes slowly
in blue
Indicator
flashes slowly
in red
Warning &
Error
Remote controller
has no connection
with the drone
(communication lost)
Low battery Sensor error Emergency stop
of propeller
Indicator is in
solid blue
Indicator flashes
quickly in red
Indicator is
in solid red
Indicator repeatedly
lights up shortly in red
then goes off long
Upgrade &
calibration
Compass calibration
(horizontal)
Compass calibration
(vertical)
Frequency
pairing mode
Upgrade
mode
Indicator has
alternative flashing
between red and green
Indicator has alternative
flashing between blue
and green
Indicator flashes
quickly in green
Indicator flashes
quickly in blue
Start-up/
Shut-down

7.2V
TYPE-C: 5V/3A
Parallel Charging HUB: 8V/2.2A x 3
2500mAh
8.4V
Model: DSBT02A
4.4 Smart Battery
4.4.1 Function
Atom SE smart battery is mounted with high-energy cell and advanced BMS. The details are as follows:
Basic Parameters
Cell Qty.
Rated Voltage
Charging Mode
2 series
TYPE-C/
Parallel Charging HUB
Battery Capacity
Charge Completion Voltage
Max. Charge Current
Balance
protection
Self-discharge
protection
Overcharge
protection
Temperature
protection
Intelligent
current limiting
of charging
Over-discharge
protection
Short-circuit
protection
Battery health
monitoring
Communication
function
Balance cell voltage automatically to guarantee battery health.
If the battery is fully charged and left idle, it will slowly self-discharge to 50%-70%
after 5 days to protect the battery cells.
Charging will stop once battery is fully charged, otherwise the battery can be
damaged by overcharging.
Please pay attention to your charging environment, otherwise charging will be
stopped automatically when battery temperature is below 0°C or above 40°C.
When charging current is too high, the battery will restrict current automatically in
order to protect the battery.
In non-flight status, the battery will cut off power supply automatically to avoid
over-discharge when battery is discharged to a certain level; at this time, the
battery will enter sleep status. It is suggested to charge the battery ASAP.
When the drone short-circuit is detected by the battery, the power supply will be
cut off automatically to protect the battery and the drone.
The BMS will monitor the battery health condition, prompt battery damage in App
in case of cell damage, cell voltage unbalance or other battery errors, to remind
user to replace the battery in time.
The battery can communicate with the the drone in real time. User can view the
information in App, such as battery circulation times and real-time electric quantity.
If the battery is not used for a long time, it needs to be charged every three months to ensure its
health.
Please store the battery in a cool, dry place where children cannot touch it.
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Function Description

4.4.2 Battery Installation & Removal
Installation:
Push the battery into the product’s battery bin
horizontally as shown in picture below, the battery
buckle is bounced and locked when hearing “click”
sound.
Buckle is not in position,
which may result in the
battery falling during flight.
Make sure to power off the product
before removing the battery.
4.4.3 Charging
See 3.6 for charging method
4.4.4 View Power Level
Once the battery is inserted in the drone, short press the power button to view the power level of
smart battery, as shown in the picture below:
0%~25%
25%~30%
30%~50%
50%~55%
97%~100%
80%~97%
75%~80%
55%~75%
LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 Current power level
Indicator is flashing Indicator is offIndicator is on
The discharge capacity will be weakened greatly and flight duration will reduce at a low temperature,
which is normal.
Avoid long-term running at a low temperature, otherwise, the battery life can be shortened.
Once the battery is inserted, make sure the battery buckle is bounced properly. This step is highly
important and related to flight safety.
Power Button
LED 1
LED 2
LED 3
LED 4
Buckle is in position, safe
Removal:
Firstly, press the buckle of smart battery, hold
the upper cover of battery to pull out the battery.
4.4.5 Operation Instructions of Smart Battery at High/low Temperature
When the battery temperature is ＜5°C, the App will prompt a low temperature warning of the battery, and the
battery needs to be preheated before flying.
When the battery temperature is ＞60°C, the App will prompt a high temperature warning of the battery, and the
drone will not be able to fly.
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4.5 Propellers
There are two types of Atom SE propellers, which are designed to spin in different directions.
Marks are used to indicate which propellers should be attached to which motors, the two blades
attached to one motor are the same.
Propeller
Marked
propeller
Install the marked
propeller blades on
marked arm
Unmarked
propeller
Install the unmarked
propeller blades on
unmarked arm
Installation Instructions Schematic Diagram of Installation
Use the the screwdriver from the package to
mount the propellers.
Hold the motor to remove the propeller blades
easier.
Make sure you attach the marked propellers to the motors of the arm with marks and the unmarked
propellers to the motors of the arm without marks. Otherwise the drone will be unable to fly.
If a propeller is broken, remove the two propellers and screws on the corresponding motor and
discard them. Use two propellers from the same package. DO NOT mix with propellers in other
packages.
Propeller blades are sharp. Handle with care. DO NOT squeeze or bend the propellers during
transportation or storage.
Purchase the propellers separately if necessary.
Stay away from the rotating propellers and motors to avoid injuries.
Please check the propeller blades immediately if there are any jitters or speedless in flight, and
timely replace the propellers if it's damaged or deformed.
Make sure the motors are mounted securely and rotating smoothly. Land the drone immediately if a
motor is stuck and unable to rotate freely. Stop flying the drone and contact support if there is any
abnormal sound with the motor.
Make sure that the propellers are installed securely before each flight. Check to make sure the
screws on the propellers are tightened.
When mount or remove the propellers, do not
put the screwdriver or other foreign materials
inside the motors, or the motor may be
damaged.
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4.7 Single Axis Gimbal Camera
4.7.1 Single Axis Gimbal
The Atom SE camera is mounted with a single-axis gimbal, to adjust pitch angle freely from +20°
to -90° (horizontal direction is 0°).
The angle of the gimbal can be adjusted by scrolling the left thumbwheel of the remote controller.
The gimbal will be recovered to -9° automatically after each startup.
Avoid collision and moving the lens by force, for the gimbal contains precise parts.
Make sure the gimbal has no foreign matters and lens is free from dirt before takeoff.
The gimbal is connected to the drone through elastic and shock absorption support, to eliminate
camera vibration. Do not pull the gimbal by force. For any damage of shock absorption support,
please timely contact the after-sales department for repairing.
Do not bind or paste any object on the gimbal. Otherwise, it may damage the drone.
4.7.2 Camera
Sensor brand: SONY
Effective pixel: 12MP
FOV: 118°
ISO range: 100~6400
Memory: Micro SD card
Picture size: 12MP
Video specification: 4K@30fps; 2.7K@30fps; 1080P@60/30fps
Video format: MP4
Sensor size: 1/3"
Aperture: F2.2
Focus range: 3m ~ ∞
Shutter range: 1/30~1/25,000s
Shooting distortion: < 1% (after calibration)
Picture format: JPG/JPG+RAW(DNG)
Code: H.264
Basic Parameters
Do not touch the lens after recording for a long period of time to avoid scald.
Do not record video when the drone is not flying; otherwise the drone will trigger overheat
protection.
The sensor will crop out the edges at 1080P/60fps, it's simply capturing a central section of what the
full-frame sensor would capture, and FOV is about 66°.
0°
20°
-90°
4.6 Flight Data
Atom SE supports recording of flight data. User can view the data in App.
“Flight record” can display the basic data for each flight of user.
“Flight log” can record the detailed flight data of user. For any abnormal circumstance in flight,
user can report it in App and, if necessary, upload the flight log to seek for assistance.
All flight data are stored in user’s mobile device. No flight data will be acquired by the Company,
except for the data uploaded by user to the cloud platform.
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5. Remote Controller
4.7.3 Image Storage
The videos and pictures recorded by Atom SE will be stored in SD card, instead of App or user’s
album. Make sure to insert SD card prior to flight. Otherwise, it is unable to record and shoot.
(SD card is not included in the product’s pack list!)
User can preview and download the videos and pictures (the drone and the remote controller
should be connected) in App.
SD Card Requirements
File format: FAT32, exFAT
Capacity: 4G-256G
Speed requirements: It is suggested to use SD card above U1 (UHS Speed Class 1) or C10
(Class 10)
The video downloaded from App is just 720P resolution used in video transmission. Please read SD
card with computer or other device in order to acquire videos of higher definition.
The recording can be terminated due to slow write-in when using the U1/C10 SD cards of certain
brands.
If important data are stored in your SD card, please backup them properly.
Do not insert or unplug the SD card when the product is powered on. It may lead to data damage or
loss, or even SD card damage when inserting or unplugging SD card during video recording.
Potensic does not bear responsibility for any loss due to user’s misoperation of SD card.
5.1 Overview
Potensic Atom SE is equipped with the DSRC02A Remote controller, which boasts Potensic
long-range PixSync 2.0™ image transmission technology, offering a maximum transmission
range of 4km/13,123ft and 720p when displaying video from the drone to PotensicPro on your
mobile device. Easily control the drone and camera using the onboard buttons. The detachable
control sticks make the remote controller easier to store. Thanks to the 2.4Ghz dual band
antenna, in a wide-open area with no electromagnetic interference, PixSync 2.0™ smoothly
transmits video feed at up to 720p at a max altitude of 120m.
The built-in battery has a capacity of 3000mAh and a maximum run time of 2.3 hours. There is a
USB C port for device connection. The remote controller charges the mobile device with a
charging ability of 500mA@5V.
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When used with different drone hardware configurations, the remote controller will automatically
select the corresponding firmware version for updating and support the following transmission
technologies enabled by the hardware performance of the connected drone models:
a. Atom SE: PixSync 2.0™ b. Atom: PixSync 3.0™

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Mode 1 (Left Hand Throttle)
Left stick Right stick
Left Right
Up
Down
Turn left Turn right
Forward
Backward
Left Right
Up
Down
Forward
Backward
Turn left Turn right
Mode 2 (Right Hand Throttle)
5.2 Control Stick Mode
Left stick Right stick

5.3 Function
5.3.1 Function List
1. Connect the USB Charger to the USB C charging port.
2. The battery is being charged when power indicator starts flashing.
3. Charging is completed when 4 LED indicators are solid on and data cable
can be removed.
Charge
Recharge
mobile phone
When a mobile device is connected, the remote controller automatically
charges devices with a charging ability of 500mA@5V.
Indicator function See 5.3.2
Flight control See 5.2
One-key return See 7.9
Emergency stop
For any emergency situtaions during the flight, press “Shoot” and “Record”
button for 2s at the same time till the remote controller beeps, the drone will
stop running and fall down.
Shoot
Short press it to shoot one picture
When camera is in video recording mode, short press it
to switch to shoot mode
Record video
Short press it to start/stop video recording
When camera is in shooting mode, shot press it to switch
to video recording mode
Gimbal Dial
Dial it to the right to increase the pitch angle
(head up)
Dial it to the left to decrease the pitch angle
(head down)
Remote controller
frequency pairing See 5.3.3
Low battery prompt When power level of the remote controller is lower than 10%, the remote
controller will have a “beep” sound every second.
Auto shutdown The product will shut down automatically if the remote controller has no
connection and operation for 20mins.
Pause
If the drone is performing a Smart Flight like Circle Flight or auto landing,
press once to make the drone brake and hover in place. Press again to
cancel it and regain the control of the drone.
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0%~25%
99%~100%
75%~99%
Current power level of battery
25%~50%
50%~75%
LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4
LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4
Indicator is flashing
Indicator is off
Indicator is on
5.3.2 Indicator
As shown in the picture below, the remote controller is fitted with 4 white LED indicators to indicate
the power level and other status.
Charging indication
0%~10%
75%~100%
50%~75%
10%~25%
25%~50%
LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4
Power indication (in use)
Status indication
Frequency pairing
Upgrade mode
Start calibration
Flashing slowly at the same time
Flashing slowly at the same time
Turning on sequentially
Current power level of battery
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LED 1
LED 2 LED 3
LED 4

5.4 Antenna Angle
Adjust the antenna angle along with the changes of drone height and distance, to ensure the
best communication status of the remote controller.
1. Power on the remote controller and connect it with the mobile phone, launch PotensicPro App, tap Settings
and select “Re-pair the drone” to enter the frequency pairing interface.
2. After powering on the drone, long press the“Power”button until the drone indicator flashes quickly in green;
now the drone is ready for frequency pairing.
3. Wait for about 7s, the remote controller beeps once to indicate frequency pairing is successful and the flight
interface of the App will show realtime video transmission.
5.3.3 Remote Controller Function
The Atom SE drone and the remote controller can be used immediately after startup since they
have passed frequency pairing before delivery. If a new remote controller or drone is used for
the first time, user must conduct frequency pairing for them as follows prior to use:
Make sure the remote controller is within 1m of the drone during frequency pairing, and there is no
2.4G frequency interference.
If frequency pairing fails, check if there are interferences nearby, or other drones are also in
frequency pairing mode, or the remote controller is too far away or blocked. Eliminate the problems
above and try again.
Do not relocate or operate the remote controller and the drone during frequency pairing.
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Wider communication angle is ensured at a
close distance in this mode.
Keep both antennas pointing directly towards
the drone to acquire a longer transmission
distance.
When the drone is right above the remote controller, the transmission signal is weakened
drastically due to poor antenna angle. Please lower the flight altitude or fly the drone horizontally
for some distance with the antenna pointing at the drone as much as possible as shown in the
picture.
Do not cross the antenna in any case. Do not press the antenna on your mobile
device in any case.