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Potensic Potencis ATOM User Manual

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ATOM
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V07. 25. 06
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  • Page 1 PERIGO ATOM Only suitable for ages 16+ User Manual V07. 25. 06 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: https://www.potensic.com Email: support.de@potensic.com Email: support.es@potensic.com FB: www.facebook.com/Potensic...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Disclaimer & Precautions 6. PotensicPro App 1.1 Disclaimer 6.1 App Homepage 1.2 Safety & Precautions 6.2 Flight Interface 1.3 Warning & Prompts 7. Flight 2. Reading Tips 7.1 Requirements of Flight Environment 2.1 Legend 7.2 Pre-flight Checklist 2.2 Suggestions of Use 7.3 Connection 2.3 Tutorial Video/Download App 7.4 Flight Mode...

  • Page 3: Disclaimer & Precautions

    For assistance with usage, operation, and maintenance issues, feel free to contact our local dealer or the Company. Potensic reserves the final interpretation rights of this document and related product documents, and the information is subject to change without notice. For the latest updates, please visit https://www.potensic.com.

  • Page 4: Reading Tips

    Note: An Internet connection is required during the registration. Help Thanks for purchasing Potensic ATOM. 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...

  • Page 5: Technical Terms

    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 (Time of Flight) infrared signal, in order to determine the target distance. Downward Vision The sensor system, which lies at the bottom of the drone and consists of camera System and TOF module.

  • Page 6: Drone Diagram

    • Test conditions of the max. flight time: Fly at an even speed of 5 m/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 120 m, and without considering the return of the drone. •...

  • Page 7: Remote Controller Diagram

    3.3 Remote Controller Diagram 1. Power button 6. Control stick Long press for 2 s to power on/off. 7. Foldable dual antennas 2. Power indicator Indicate the power level or other 8. Placement for mobile device status of the remote controller. To place mobile device.

  • Page 8: Preparing The Drone

    3.4 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. 3.5 Preparing the Remote Controller Installation of mobile phone and control stick 1.

  • Page 9: Charging/Startup And Shutdown

    3.6 Charging/Startup and Shutdown Before the first flight, it is essential to wake up the battery; otherwise the drone wouldn't start. Connect the TYPE-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: Drone

    This chapter sets down the functions of all parts of the drone. 4.1 Positioning ATOM 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.

  • Page 11: Drone Status Indicator

    • 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.

  • Page 12: Smart Battery

    4.4 Smart Battery 4.4.1 Function ATOM'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 7.7 V Charge Completion Voltage 8.8 V TYPE-C/...

  • Page 13: Battery Installation And Removal

    4.4.2 Battery Installation & Removal Installation: Removal: Insert the battery in the battery compartment Press the battery buckle and detach the and secure the buckle. You will hear a clicking battery from the battery compartment to sound when the battery is fully engaged. remove it.

  • Page 14: Propellers

    4.5 Propellers There are two types of ATOM 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 Installation Instructions Schematic Diagram of Installation...

  • Page 15: Flight Data

    4.6 Flight Data ATOM will record automatically the flight data and you can access it in the App. Flight record displays the basic data for each flight. Flight log records the detailed data of each flight. If you encounter any issue during the flight, you can report it in the App and upload the flight log if necessary to seek for assistance.

  • Page 16: Image Storage

    • 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.

  • Page 17: Remote Controller

    5. Remote Controller 5.1 Overview Potensic ATOM is equipped with the DSRC02A remote controller, which boasts Potensic long-range PixSync 3.0 video transmission technology, offering a maximum transmission range of 6 km/19,685 ft and 720p when displaying video from the drone to PotensicPro App on your mobile device. Easily control the drone and camera using the onboard buttons.

  • Page 18: Function

    5.3 Function 5.3.1 Function List 1. Connect the USB Charger to the Type-C charging port. 2. The battery is being charged when the LED indicators start flashing. Charge 3. Charging is completed when 4 LED indicators are solid on and data cable can be removed.

  • Page 19: Charging Indication

    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. Indicator is on LED 4 LED 1 Indicator is flashing LED 2 LED 3 Indicator is off Charging indication LED 1...

  • Page 20: Remote Controller Function

    5.3.3 Remote Controller Function ATOM drone and the remote controller can be used immediately after startup since they have been paired before delivery. Frequency pairing is only required when using a new drone or remote controller for the first time. Proceed frequency pairing between the drone and the remote controller by tapping "Drone Re-pairing"...

  • Page 21: Potensicpro App

    6. PotensicPro App 6.1 App Homepage Tap to view flight records and logs Tap to choose the corresponding model. The drone model will be matched automatically if user has connected the remote controller to the mobile phone Display connection status Tap to enter the flight interface Me: Report a problem, modify account info, browse User Agreement, find the...

  • Page 22: Flight Interface

    6.2 Flight Interface 1. Return button: Tap to return to the homepage 2. Navigation prompt bar: Display drone status and flight mode 3. Gimbal angle: Display current gimbal pitch angle 4. Flight mode: Video Normal Sport 5. Positioning mode: GPS positioning Vision positioning Attitude mode, no positioning 6.
  • Page 23 9. Settings Tap to view information about Safety, Calibration, Control, Camera and About. Safety Switch on/off Beginner Mode: If switched on, the drone will be confined to fly in a cylindrical space with a radius of 30 m and a height of 30 m and restricted to fly only in Video Mode. After installing the propeller guards, make sure to enable Beginner Mode.
  • Page 24 Video Mode: displays video resolution, EV (exposure value) and the remaining video recording time or the available capacity of the current microSD card. Auto Mode: to switch between the display of the remaining video recording time or the available capacity of the current microSD card.

  • Page 25: Intelligent Flight Modes

    16. Intelligent Flight Modes: QuickShots shooting modes: Pull-Away, Rocket, Circle, Spiral and Boomerang. The drone records the target according to the selected shooting mode and automatically generates a short video which will be saved in MicroSD card. Visual Tracking: The drone tracks automatically the targeted subject to record and generates a short video which will be saved in MicroSD card.
  • Page 26 • It is recommended to replace any outdated mobile device which may have a negative impact on user experience of App and lead to potential dangers. For any poor user experience and safety problems due to the use of an outdated mobile device, Potensic does not bear any liability.

  • Page 27: Flight

    7. Flight This chapter introduces safe flight practices and requirements. 7.1 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 GPS signals, leading to poor or failed positioning.

  • Page 28: Connection

    8. Always use original accessories. Using non-original parts may compromise the drone's safety. 9. Check the local weather conditions to ensure they are suitable for flying. Ensure the flight environment is open and free of interference. 10. Power on the drone on a flat, open surface, wait for it to enter GPS mode, and confirm the HOME point location before takeoff.

  • Page 29: Takeoff/Landing/Hovering

    7.6 Takeoff/Landing/Hovering 7.6.1 Manual Takeoff/Landing Takeoff Step 1: Start the motors Use a combination stick command to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom inner or outer corner depending on your control stick mode to start the motors. Release both sticks simultaneously once the motors are spinning.

  • Page 30: Intelligent Flight Modes

    7.7 Intelligent Flight Modes 7.7.1 QuickShots QuickShots shooting modes include Pull-Away, Rocket, Circle, Spiral and Boomerang. Introduction The drone records the target according to the selected shooting mode and automatically generates a short video which will be saved in MicroSD card. 1.

  • Page 31: Visual Tracking

    • Use QuickShots at locations that are clear of buildings and other obstacles. Make sure there are no humans, animals, or other obstacles on the flight path. • Before getting familiar with the flight path of QuickShots, please try a smaller flight distance first. •...
  • Page 32 • Visual Tracking is unavailable when the drone is on the ground. • During Visual Tracking, the gimbal dial will remain unresponsive. • Once the tracked subject is lost, the drone will hover in place. • When the tracked subject is approaching the drone, it will hover in place and not move backwards. •...

  • Page 33: Waypoint Flight

    7.7.3 Waypoint Flight When Waypoint Flight is enabled, you can pin 2 or more waypoint coordinates in Description App map, and the drone will fly over the corresponding waypoints sequentially. When the GPS signal is strong, tap the map in the lower left corner of the App to switch to map, then tap on the right to enter Waypoint Flight mode, tap on the map to pin multiple waypoints, after that tap...

  • Page 34: Return (Rth)

    7.8 Return (RTH) 7.8.1 Regular Return The regular return consists of three steps, as follows: 1. Ascent: The drone ascends to the preset return altitude (this step is skipped if the drone's altitude is already higher than the return altitude). 2.

  • Page 35: How To Activate

    • To ensure the safety of the return flight, please set the appropriate return altitude in the app according to the flight environment. • During the return course, users can still adjust the flight altitude by toggling the throttle control stick.

  • Page 36: Emergency Propeller Stop Mid-Flight

    Use this function with caution. How to enable: The Emergency Propeller Stop feature is disabled by default. To enable it, go to Potensic Eve App > Settings > Safety > Emergency Propeller Stop Mid-Flight. After enabling, in an emergency, press and hold the Photo and Video buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds.

  • Page 37: Calibration

    8. Calibration This chapter mainly introduces the calibration-related functions in Settings, including compass calibration, gimbal calibration, gimbal fine-tuning, remote controller calibration, and drone re-pairing. 8.1 Compass Calibration 8.1.1 When to perform compass calibration 1. Compass calibration is required for first-time use. 2.

  • Page 38: Gimbal Calibration

    8.2 Gimbal Calibration 8.2.1 When to perform gimbal calibration 1. When the gimbal is not working or obviously unlevel after powering on and before take-off, please calibrate the gimbal. 2. When the gimbal is unstable or unable to stay level in flight, please land the drone and calibrate the gimbal. 8.2.2 Calibration Procedure 1.

  • Page 39: Remote Controller Calibration

    8.4 Remote Controller Calibration 8.4.1 When to perform remote controller calibration 1. When the drone drifts automatically in one direction without any toggling of the control sticks. 2. When the drone auto-rotating sideway continuously. 3. When the control sticks are over-sensitive or lack sensitivity. 8.4.2 Calibration Procedure 1.

  • Page 40: Drone Re-Pairing

    8.5 Drone Re-paring 8.5.1 When to perform drone re-paring Drone re-pairing is required if you replace the drone or remote controller. 8.5.2 Drone Re-paring Procedure 1. Turn on the remote controller, and connect the mobile device, tap Settings in the App, select “Calibration”, tap “Re-paring the drone”...

  • Page 41: Appendix

    9. Appendix 9.1 Specification & Parameters Drone Model: DSDR04C Takeoff Weight: 242 g (the takeoff weight includes battery and propeller blades) Folded Size: 88x143x58 mm Unfolded Size (propeller blades included): 300x242x58 mm Unfolded Size (propeller blades excluded): 210x152x58 mm Diagonal Distance: 219 mm Max Speed (Sport Mode): Ascent speed: 5 m/s;...
  • Page 42 Camera Lens Tilt Range: +20° ~ -90° CMOS: 1/3" Effective Pixel: 12MP ISO Range: 100 ~ 6400 Electronic Shutter Speed: 1/24 s ~ 1/25000 s FOV: 78° Aperture: F2.2 Photo Resolution: 4608*2592 Image Format: JPG/JPG+RAW (DNG) Video Resolution: 4K@30/25/24 fps; 2.7K@30/25/24 fps; 1080P@60/50/30/25/24 fps Video Format: MP4 (H.264) Max Video Bitrate: 50 Mbps Supported File System: FAT32, exFAT...

  • Page 43: Post-Flight Checklist

    Potensic support. 3. Power-on and start-up problems Check if the battery has power. If yes, contact Potensic support if it cannot be started normally. 4. SW update issues Follow the instructions in the user manual to update the firmware. If the firmware update fails, restart all the devices and try again.

  • Page 44: Risk And Warnings

    9.5 Risk and Warnings When the drone detects a risk after powering on, there will be a warning prompt on PotensicPro. Pay attention to the list of situations below. 1. lf the drone status is not suitable for takeoff. 2. lf the compass experiences interference and needs to be calibrated. 3.

  • Page 45: Eu Compliance Notice

    Visit the link below for more EASA notice information on traceability. https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/document-library/general-publications/drones-information-notices Original instructions This manual is provided by Shenzhen Potensic Intelligent Co., Ltd and the content is subject to change. Address: 7/F, Building A5, Nanshan Intelligent Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, CN 9.8 EU Compliance Notice EU Compliance Statement: Shenzhen Potensic Intelligent Co., Ltd.
  • Page 46 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 47 Importer: Potensic SAS EU contact address: 7 Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, 93600, Aulnay-sous-Bois Email: eu@potensic.com 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 Web: https://www.potensic.com Email: support@potensic.com...
  • Page 48 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. Copyright © 2025 Potensic...

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