Lightweight drones

Summer's a great time to get into drone flying here are three to try

- Matt Kollat, Derek Adams

WHAT'S ON TEST...

1 Potensic Atom SE

The Atom SE is aimed at budgeteers and offers 4K video at 30fps and 12MP still images. However, unlike the DJI and Autel drones, this one uses digital image stabilisation, which can be a bit hit and miss.

£250, potensic.com

SPECS 

Max speed 16m/s Max range 4km Max flight time 31 min Camera 13MP 1/3 inch CMOS; 4K, 2.7K, FHD 30fps, FHD 60fps video Connectivity USB-C, microSD Dimensions 300x242x58mm Weight under 249g

2 Autel Evo Nano+ 

The little Nano+'s shooter is equipped with a large 0.8-inch CMOS sensor capable of capturing razorsharp 4K video and 50MP stills in lower light conditions than even the all-conquering DJI Mavic 3.

£599, autelpilot.co.uk

SPECS

Max speed 15m/s Max altitude 4km above sea level Max range 10km Max flight time 28 minCamera 50MP 1/1.28 inch CMOS: max 4K 30fps, 2.7K 30fps, FHD 60fps video Connectivity USB-C, microSD Dimensions 264x310x50mm Weight 249g

3 DJI Mini 2 SE

Despite being the company's cheapest drone, the Mini 2 SE still manages to pack remarkable punch with its 2.7K camera married to a 3-axis mechanical gimbal for butter smooth imagery in winds up to 22mph.

£309, dji.com

SPECS

Max speed 16m/s Max altitude 4km above sea level Max range 10km Max flight time 31 min Camera 12MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS; max 2.7K 30fps; FHD 60fps video Connectivity USB, microSD Dimensions 245x289x56mm Weight 246g

PRODUCT 01: POTENSIC ATOM SE

An almost-perfect beginner drone - if only the camera performance was better