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Potensic ATOM 2 User Manual

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ATOM 2
User Manual
V02. 25. 05
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  • Page 1 DANGER ATOM 2 Only suitable for ages 16+ User Manual V02. 25. 05 Email: support@potensic.com Email: support.fr@potensic.com Email: support.jp@potensic.com Email: support.uk@potensic.com Email: support.it@potensic.com Web: www.potensic.com Email: support.de@potensic.com Email: support.es@potensic.com FB: www.facebook.com/Potensic...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6.3 Function 6.4 Optimal Transmission Zone 2. Reading Tips 6.5 Remote Controller Calibration 2.1 Legend 2.2 Suggestions of Use 7. Potensic Eve App 2.3 Tutorial Video/Download App 7.1 Home Screen 2.4 Registration&Help 7.2 Flight Interface 2.5 Technical Terms 7.3 Settings 3.

  • Page 3: Disclaimer & Precautions

    User Manual to grasp basic knowledge and become familiar with the drone's functions. For the initial use of ATOM 2, it is recommended to operate it in GNSS mode in a spacious outdoor area to acquaint yourself with its functions.

  • Page 4: Reading Tips

    Scan the QR code on the right and you can: 1. Download Potensic Eve App. 2. Watch the tutorial videos. 3. Access the latest User Manual. 4. Learn about the frequently asked questions (FAQ). •Potensic Eve App supports iOS 13.0 and above, as well as Android 7.0 and above.

  • Page 5: Registration&Help

    Help Thanks for purchasing Potensic ATOM 2. Before using the drone for the first time, we recommend that you read the user manual carefully. Please contact our support team at support@potensic.com if you encounter any problem or issue with the drone.

  • Page 6: Overview

    3. Overview This chapter introduces the functional characteristics of ATOM 2, as well as the diagrams of the drone and the remote controller. 3.1 Introduction ATOM 2 features foldable arms for convenient portability, with a lightweight body weighing only 245 g. The drone possesses a Vision Positioning System, which allows for precise hovering in low-altitude indoor and outdoor environments.

  • Page 7: Remote Controller Diagram

    White Balance. Press C2 and Right Dial to 5. Return to Home (RTH) Button adjust the EM. Set the function in Potensic Eve App Press once to make the drone brake and by entering Settings > Control > Remote Control hover from auto-flight modes.

  • Page 8: Using For The First Time

    4. Using for the First Time 4.1 Preparing the Drone The product is delivered under folded status. Please unfold it as follows: 1. Remove the gimbal protector. 2. Unfold the front arm before the rear arm. 3. Unfold the propeller blades. 4.2 Preparing the Remote Controller Mount the mobile device and the control sticks 1.

  • Page 9: Charging/Startup And Shutdown

    4.3 Charging/Startup and Shutdown Before the first flight, it is essential to wake up the battery; otherwise the drone wouldn't start. Connect the USB-C charging port of battery and a USB charger to the AC power supply to finish single charging (USB charger is not included in the package.

  • Page 10: Activating The Drone

    When a new firmware update is available, use the Potensic Eve App to upgrade. After connecting the drone and the remote controller, open the Potensic Eve App. The App will automatically notify you if a new firmware update is available. It is recommended that users follow the prompts to upgrade for the best experience.

  • Page 11: Drone

    5. Drone ATOM 2 consists of a flight control system, a communication system, a positioning system, a power system and a smart battery. This chapter sets down the functions of all parts of the drone. 5.1 Positioning ATOM 2 adopts Potensic's new SurgeFly flight control technology, which supports the following two positioning modes: GNSS positioning: Provide precise positioning and navigation to the drone;...

  • Page 12: Drone Status Indicator

    •In OPTI Mode, the maximum flight altitude is 5 m. •Vision 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.

  • Page 13: Smart Battery

    5.4 Smart Battery 5.4.1 Function ATOM 2's smart battery is equipped with high-energy cells and utilizes an advanced battery management system. Detailed information is as follows: Basic Parameters Model: DSBT02B Cell Qty. 2 series Battery Capacity 2230 mAh Rated Voltage Charge Completion Voltage 7.7 V...
  • Page 14 •Prolonged inactivity can negatively impact battery performance and may even cause permanent damage. To maintain battery health, recharge it approximately every three months to ensure its activity. •Please store the battery in a cool and dry place where children cannot reach. •Precautions for low-temperature environments: 1.
  • Page 15 5.4.4 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: Power Button LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 Current power level LED 1 0% ~ 25%...

  • Page 16: Propellers

    •The ATOM 2 propellers are not compatible with ATOM/ATOM SE/ATOM LT propellers and are currently only supported for the ATOM 2 model. Please be sure to take note when replacing the propellers. •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.

  • Page 17: Gimbal And Camera

    5.6.1 Three-Axis Gimbal The ATOM 2 camera is equipped on a three-axis gimbal. The gimbal allows for tilt adjustment from +20° to -90° and yaw and roll offset adjustments from +10° to -10°. The gimbal tilt angle can be adjusted by moving the gimbal dial on the remote controller.
  • Page 18 If the gimbal experiences startup issues, try restoring it through gimbal calibration. •Calibration Procedure 1. Go to the Potensic Eve App > Settings > Calibration > Gimbal Calibration to begin the calibration process. Flip the drone upside down with its bottom facing up, and place it on a level surface.
  • Page 19 5.6.3 Storing Photos and Videos Videos and photos recorded by ATOM 2 will be stored on the SD card instead of the Potensic Eve App or your phone gallery. Make sure to insert an SD card prior to flight. Otherwise, it's unable for ATOM 2 to record videos or capture photos.

  • Page 20: Flight Record Playback

    5.7 Flight Record Playback ATOM 2 supports flight record playback. Users can access flight record playback in the Potensic Eve App under Home > Me > Flight Logs. Each flight generates a set of flight data that records the duration, distance, control stick changes, and flight trajectory.

  • Page 21: Compass Calibration

    2. Hold the drone horizontally and rotate it 360° till the Potensic Eve App shows vertical calibration, and the drone status indicator will alternatively flash blue and green. 3. Hold the drone vertically and rotate it 360° around a vertical axis till the Potensic Eve App prompts the calibration completed.
  • Page 22 •When you get the prompt "Calibration failed" in the Potensic Eve App repeatedly, change the location and try the calibration procedure again. •Do not calibrate compass while arms are folded.

  • Page 23: Remote Controller

    6.2 Control Stick Mode In the Potensic Eve App, go to Settings > Control > Remote Controller Settings > Control Stick Mode to set the control stick mode. The options include Mode 1 (Right Hand Throttle), Mode 2 (Left Hand Throttle), and Custom, as shown below.

  • Page 24: Function

    Custom Users can customize the control stick mode according to their needs, including reversing the stick directions. •The default control mode of the remote controller is Mode 2 (Left Hand Throttle). 6.3 Function 6.3.1 Indicator As shown below, the remote controller is equipped with four white LED indicators that indicate battery level and other statuses.
  • Page 25 •In the Potensic Eve App, go to Settings > Safety > Return (RTH) > Silent Return. When this option is enabled, the remote controller will beep twice only once when RTH is triggered, and will not continue to beep.
  • Page 26 Pairing Steps: 1. Power on the remote controller and connect it to your mobile device. Go to Potensic Eve App > Settings > Calibration > Re-pair the drone to access the pairing interface. 2. Power on the drone by pressing and holding the power button. Then quickly double-press the drone's power button.

  • Page 27: Optimal Transmission Zone

    •In actual flight, you can use the map/attitude indicator in the lower-left corner of the flight interface in the Potensic Eve App to help determine whether the remote controller is aligned with the drone. When both the drone icon...

  • Page 28: Remote Controller Calibration

    3. When the control sticks are over-sensitive or lack sensitivity. 6.5.2 Calibration Procedure 1. Power on the remote controller, and connect to your mobile device. Open Potensic Eve App and go to Settings > Calibration > Remote Controller Calibration. 2. Make sure the control sticks are in the middle position and do not operate it before tapping to start the calibration.

  • Page 29: Potensic Eve App

    7. Potensic Eve App 7.1 Home Screen SmartTransfer Download photos and videos from the drone to your mobile device fastly and conveniently. Academy Access user manuals, tutorial videos, and FAQs. Album View both the drone’s gallery and local gallery. View account information and flight data; access the Find My Drone feature; access online customer support, the store, and community updates;...

  • Page 30: Flight Interface

    7.2 Flight Interface 1. Back: Tap to return to the home screen 2. Flight Mode: V: Video Mode N: Normal Mode S: Sport Mode 3. System Status Bar: Displays drone flight status. Tap to access the Quick Settings panel, where you can view helpful tips, set flight modes, RTH altitude, virtual fence, and change HOME point.
  • Page 31 9. Flight Telemetry: D: horizontal distance between the HOME point and the drone H: relative altitude between the HOME point and the drone : drone horizontal speed : drone vertical speed 10. Shooting Modes: Photo: Single, Burst, Interval Timer, BRK and 8K. Video: Normal, AI Night and Slow Motion.
  • Page 32 Adjust the white balance. 16. Flight Safety Tips Users can enable flight safety tips in Potensic Eve App > Safety > General Settings > Flight Safety Tips. After enabling, flight-related tips will be displayed at the bottom of the flight interface.
  • Page 33 17. Map/Attitude Indicator Tap the top right corner to switch to Attitude Indicator. Tap the bottom left corner or swipe down to minimize the map When the wind speed reaches Level 3 or above, will be displayed. Wind Speed Remote Controller Drone HOME Point Drone Tilt Angle...
  • Page 34 •When using the Potensic Eve App, mobile cellular data is required. Please contact your wireless carrier for data charges. •Be sure to read and understand the prompts and warning messages that pop up in the Potensic Eve App to stay aware of the drone’s current status.

  • Page 35: Settings

    7.3 Settings Safety Flight Settings •Enable/disable Beginner Mode: when enabled, the drone will be restricted to flying within a cylindrical space with a radius of 30 m and a height of 30 m, and it will be limited to flying only in Video Mode. After installing the propeller guards, make sure to enable Beginner Mode.
  • Page 36 Calibration Perform compass calibration, gimbal calibration, gimbal fine-tuning, remote controller calibration and drone re-pairing. Control Control Stick Settings: set the control stick mode (Mode 1/Mode 2/Custom), review the remote controller instructions, configure the customizable buttons, and adjust the sensitivity of the control sticks.

  • Page 37: Flight

    8. Flight This chapter introduces safe flight practices and requirements. 8.1 Requirements of Flight Environment 01. Do not fly in adverse weather conditions such as strong winds, rain, snow, hail, or dense fog. 02. Choose an open area free of tall buildings for your flight. Structures with significant steel reinforcement can interfere with the compass and block GNSS signals, leading to poor or failed positioning.

  • Page 38: Pre-Flight Checklist

    HOME point location. 11. Ensure that the drone behavior on signal loss has been preset in the Potensic Eve App, and set the returnaltitude, maximum flight altitude, and maximum flight distance according to local laws and regulations.

  • Page 39: Connection

    •It is recommended to tap on "Guide" during the first use to view and follow the animated instructions. 8.5 Flight Mode ATOM 2 supports the following flight modes, which can be switched via the Potensic Eve App. Video Mode Ascent speed: 2 m/s, descent speed: 2 m/s, flight speed: 6 m/s The drone enters Beginner Mode by default when being used for the first time.

  • Page 40: Takeoff/Landing/Hovering

    8.7.2 Auto Takeoff/Landing Auto Takeoff Press and hold any blank area on the flight interface of the Potensic Eve App, and a "Swipe to Take off" pop-up window will appear. After swiping , the drone will automatically take off, hovering at a height of...
  • Page 41 8.7.3 Takeoff with One Hand In the Potensic Eve App, go to Settings > Safety > General Settings to enable/disable the Takeoff with One Hand feature. After enabling, users can unlock the motors and take off the drone with one hand.

  • Page 42: Return To Home (Rth)

    If the drone takes off in OPTI mode and switches to GNSS mode mid-flight, it will not be able to return to the takeoff point. Please pay attention to the location of the HOME point on the map and the prompts in Potensic Eve App.
  • Page 43 Appropriately can help reduce power consumption. If the power is insufficient, the drone will perform a forced landing in place. Please pay attention to the prompts in Potensic Eve App. Do not initiate the return when there are obstacles overhead, such as tall trees, otherwise the drone may crash during the climb.
  • Page 44 8.8.2 Descending Return How to Activate After 10 seconds into the RTH course, if the flight altitude is greater than 150 m and the flight distance greater than 300 m, the App will prompt a message for you to confirm whether to initiate the descending return. Once confirmed, the drone will start the descending return (the drone will descend its altitude while approching the HOME point).

  • Page 45: Intelligent Flight Mode

    1. Launch the drone and take off. 2. In video recording mode, drag-select the subject in the flight interface of the Potensic Eve App and a pop-up window will appear at the bottom, tap AI QuickShots.
  • Page 46 •AI QuickShots Activation Requirements: 1) The drone must be airborne and in GNSS mode. 2) An SD card must be inserted with available storage. 3) The battery must be sufficiently charged. 4) The drone must not be in an automatic flight mode (e.g., RTH, landing, etc.). •Use AI QuickShots in open, unobstructed areas, and always be aware of people, animals, buildings, or other obstacles in the flight path.
  • Page 47 1. Launch the drone and take off. 2. In video recording mode, drag-select the subject in the flight interface of the Potensic Eve App and a pop-up window will appear at the bottom, and the default mode is AI Track-Spotlight.
  • Page 48 •AI Track is unavailable when the drone is not airborne. •During Parallel and Follow modes, the gimbal dial and camera control dial will not respond to any inputs. •If the subject is lost, the drone will hover in place. •If the subject approaches the drone, it will hover instead of flying backward. •The gimbal tilt angle must be between -75°...
  • Page 49 Set the Cruise Control Button: By default, press twice the C2 button on the remote controller to enable, disable, or update Cruise Control. Users can customize the cruise control button in Using Cruise the Potensic Eve App by going to Settings > Control > Remote Controller Settings > Button Control Customization.

  • Page 50: Appendix

    9. Appendix 9.1 Specification & Parameters Drone Model DSDR23A Takeoff Weight 245 g Folded: 88×143×58 mm Unfolded (with propellers): 300×252×58 mm Dimensions Unfolded (without propellers): 210×152×58 mm Diagonal Dimension 219 mm Max Flight Speed (Sport Mode) Ascent: 5 m/s Descent: 4 m/s Horizontal: 16 m/s Max Wind Speed Resistance 10.7 m/s (Level 5) Max Flight Altitude...
  • Page 51 Camera Image Sensor 1/2-inch CMOS, Effective Pixels: 48MP FOV: 79.4° Equivalent Focal Length: ≈26 mm Lens Aperture: f/1.8 Focus: 4 m to ~ ISO Range Normal video mode: 100 ~ 6400 AI Night: 100 ~ 25600 Shutter Speed 1/6400 s ~ 8 s Max Image Size 8000×6000 (4:3) Max Vertical Image Size...
  • Page 52 Gimbal Mechanical Range Tilt: -125° to +45° Roll: ±45° Pan: ±30° Controllable Range Tilt: -90° to +20° Roll: +35° 100°/s Max Control Speed (tilt) ±0.01° Angular Vibration Range Remote Controller Model DSRC23A Battery Type Lithium-ion battery pack Battery Capacity 18.72 Wh (5200 mAh) Charging Port USB-C, supporting up to 18W PD fast charge Operating Temperature...
  • Page 53 100% battery charge until 0%. •If the ATOM 2 remains idle in standby too long, its temperature may keep rising. Exceeding 55°C, the drone enters Low Power Mode, limiting it to 1080p 24 fps recording and disabling other functions. If the temperature continues to rise, it will shut down for cooling.

  • Page 54: Post-Flight Checklist

    DO NOT store the camera in humid or dusty areas. 4. Check every drone part after any crash or serious impact. If there are any problems or questions, contact Potensic support. 5. Regularly check the Battery Level Indicators to see the current battery level and overall battery life. The battery is rated for 250 cycles.

  • Page 55: Risk And Warnings

    9.5 Risk and Warnings When the drone detects a risk after powering on, there will be a warning prompt on Potensic Eve. Pay attention to the list of situations below. 1. lf the drone status is not suitable for takeoff.

  • Page 56: Risk Categories And Assessment

    4. Before flying, ensure the battery is properly inserted into the drone, and the battery buckle is securely in place. 5. Before flying, please enter the relevant information in Potensic Eve App > Settings > Safety > Remote ID, in accordance with local regulations, and ensure the Remote ID feature is enabled.
  • Page 57 Risk categories and assessment (Scoring 1-5, level = Likelihood x Severity, 1-4 low risk, 5-10 medium risk, 12-25 high risk) Risks Likelihood Severity Level Mitigation Robustness MTOM Declaration Exceed maximum takeoff weight Maintain a safe distance Add warnings in the manual; from mission-related crowds minimize flying time over crowds Add warnings in the manual;...

  • Page 58: Drone Pilot Information Notice

    Likelihood Severity 9.9 Drone Pilot Information Notice This drone is an aircraft. Aviation law applies. As a drone pilot, you are responsible for flying your drone safely. Before flying, as a drone pilot, you must make sure the drone owner is registered at his or her national authority (unless already registered) make sure the owner registration number is displayed on the drone read and follow the manufacturer's instructions Check how to register and where you are allowed to fly:...

  • Page 59: Eu Compliance Notice

    EU Representative Address: Ocean Trading GmbH, Anhalter Str.10, 10963, Berlin, Germany E-mail: ear@oceantrading.de Tel/Mobile: 0049-30/25758899 If you have any questions or suggestions about this document, please contact Potensic by sending a message to support@potensic.com. Potensic is a trademark of Shenzhen Potensic Intelligent Co., Ltd.
  • Page 60 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 61 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Manufacturer/制造商: Shenzhen Potensic Intelligent Co., Ltd./深圳市博坦智能有限公司 Address/地址: 7/F, Building A5, Nanshan Intelligent Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, CN/深圳市南山区南山智园 A5 栋 7 层...

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