Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
DJI vs Potensic
What sets them apart
| Compare |  DJI | Potensic ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €169 | $259.99 |
| Flight time (min) | 51Higher | 40 to 50 |
| Weight (g) | 52Lower | 249 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Markets | AE, AT, AU, BE, BG, BR, CA, CH, CL DE PL NO OM QA KW JO BH IE, CN, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, ID, IE, IT, JP, KR, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MT, MX, MY, NL, NO, NZ, PH, PL, PR, PT, RU, SE, SG, SI, SK, TH, TW, USCovers more | US, GB, AU, CA, KR, MY, PH, TH, CN |
Same on both: Top video resolution (8k), Stabilisation (Yes).
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Key differences
- DJI scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.6.
- Flight time (min) is higher at DJI: 51 vs 40 to 50.
- Weight (g) is lower at DJI: 52 vs 249.
- Warranty is higher at DJI: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only DJI offers Chat, Phone.
- Founded is lower at DJI: 2006 vs 2014.
- Products: only DJI offers Action camera, 360 camera, Compact.
- Markets: only DJI offers AE, AT, BE.
Our verdict on each
DJI
DJI suits shoppers who want a drone and a small camera from a single brand, and it backs them with a warranty of 2 years. Entry price sits at €169, which suits buyers planning a full kit rather than anyone chasing the cheapest camera in the category.
Potensic
Potensic suits buyers who want 8k video and a long 40 to 50 min flight window at an entry price of $259.99, and who can order into one of US, GB and AU. Entry price sits mid-table, so the case rests on paper specs rather than on being the cheapest.
Score breakdown
| Area | DJI | Potensic |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.6HigherEntry price €169 ranks 29 of 42 brands, mid-table rather than cheapest. | 8.5Drones start at $259.99, ranking 30 of 42 brands on entry price. |
| Offer | 9.5HigherRange spans drone, action camera and 360 camera, video to 8k and flight time of 51 min. | 8.7Flight time of 40 to 50 min, 8k video with stabilisation, and 1 year of cover. |
| Trust | 9.5HigherWarranty of 2 years ranks 6 of 41; support runs on email, chat and phone. | 8.6Support runs on email, help centre and community, from a company founded in 2014 based in CN. |
How the counts compare
| Fact | DJI | Potensic |
|---|---|---|
| Flight time (min) | 51 | 40 to 50 |
| Weight (g) | 52 | 249 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
How they place
| Ranking | DJI | Potensic |
|---|---|---|
| Drones | 13 of 18 | 14 of 18 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | DJI | Potensic |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Drone, Action camera, 360 camera, CompactCovers more | Drone |
| Legal entity | SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | China | China |
| Founded | 2006Lower | 2014 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | DJI | Potensic | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight time (min) | 51above the median | 40 to 50below the median | 50.5 |
| Weight (g) | 52lowest quarter | 249above the median | 189.75 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsabove the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 1.5 years |
Median across 39 listed brands.
Pros and cons
DJI
Pros
- Drones, action cameras and compacts all come from a single brand, listed together in drone, action camera and 360 camera, so outdoor work stops involving a juggling act between makers.
- A warranty of 2 years places DJI at 6 of 41 brands on cover, in the upper part of that ranking.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, pairing a phone line for hardware faults with written channels for everything else.
Cons
- The entry price of €169 ranks 29 of 42 brands, making DJI a mid-table buy rather than the cheapest way into the category.
- The catalogue in drone, action camera and 360 camera carries no mirrorless bodies or lenses, so stills camera shoppers should read Scan's mirrorless, drone and lenses instead.
- No used cameras appear in drone, action camera and 360 camera, which points second-hand buyers toward Defender Cameras and its 360 camera and used cameras.
Potensic
Pros
- Long flight time of 40 to 50 min, so fewer spare batteries are needed per shoot
- Stabilisation is included, which matters for handheld and mounted footage
- Entry price of $259.99 sits in the middle of the field rather than at either extreme
Cons
- Warranty of 1 year ranks 18 of 41, below the 2.25 upper end of this category
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, so there is no phone line listed for urgent fault help
- Range is limited to drone, so any camera or lens need means another retailer
Who each suits
DJI
Who it suits
- People who want a drone and a small camera from a single brand, since drone, action camera and 360 camera covers both sides of that work.
- Shoppers who weigh warranty length heavily, because 2 years ranks 6 of 41 brands.
- Anyone who wants a phone conversation as well as written help, since email, chat and phone includes both.
Who should look elsewhere
- Bodies and lens buyers: Scan lists mirrorless, drone and lenses, a different market from the drone, action camera and 360 camera on offer here.
- Second-hand bargain hunters: Defender Cameras and its 360 camera and used cameras cover the used market this range does not.
- Shoppers after a single action camera: CamPark keeps its range to action camera and compact, which is a much shorter decision.
Potensic
Who it suits
- Buyers planning longer flights per battery rather than chasing the lowest sticker price
- People who shoot 8k video and want stabilisation on the model
- Shoppers in the United States, GB and AU who want one store for drones
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers on a tight budget, who should look at Holy Stone starting at $25
- Anyone who needs cameras and lenses in the same basket, which points to Scan with mirrorless, drone and lenses
- Shoppers wanting cover longer than 1 year or a phone line, who should compare Wex Photo Video and its wider range
Current offers
DJI
Current offer
Discount code
DJI Autumn Sale: extra 5% off for new subscribers: 5% off coupon for new subscribers
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Potensic
Current offer
Discount code
10% off your first online order: 10% off first purchase
Online store only, code NEW10, excluding new arrivals
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | DJI | Potensic |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| China | No | Yes |
| Malaysia | No | Yes |
| Philippines | No | Yes |
| South Korea | No | Yes |
| Thailand | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
8 of 9 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
DJI
What does DJI make?+
The range listed for DJI is drone, action camera and 360 camera, and all of it comes from the same maker. That matters if you shoot outdoors a lot and want a single brand to handle drone work and pocket footage without switching between makers.
How much is the cheapest DJI product?+
The listed entry price is €169, and DJI sits at 29 of 42 brands on that measure. So the starting figure is in the middle of the field rather than at the budget end, with costlier models sitting above it.
Potensic
How much does a Potensic drone cost?+
Drones start at $259.99, which is the entry price across the range rather than a single model. That figure ranks Potensic 30 of 42 brands on entry price, so it sits in the middle of the market rather than at the cheap or premium end.
How long can a Potensic drone fly?+
Flight time is 40 to 50 min on the models listed, one of the longer windows in this category. A single battery can therefore cover a full session for most casual and semi-professional shoots without carrying spare packs.