FCC Ban Grounds Yet Another Solid-Looking Budget Drone
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Specs

Category
Budget Drone
Predecessor
Atom 2
DronesJun 10, 2026

FCC Ban Grounds Yet Another Solid-Looking Budget Drone

Summary

The Potensic Atom 3 is a budget drone with notable improvements over its predecessor, but it won't be available in the US due to FCC restrictions on foreign drone manufacturers. This is part of a broader regulatory environment affecting Chinese drone brands like DJI and Autel.

Pros

  • ✓Offers upgrades over the Atom 2 model
  • ✓Budget-friendly pricing tier

Cons

  • ✕Not available in the US market due to FCC ban on foreign drones
  • ✕Potensic's first post-ban release unavailable to American consumers

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