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Potensic D85 FPV GPS Drone with 2K HD Camera Live Video 5G WiFi RC Quadcopter Brushless Follow Me
Last Updated: January 26, 2020 (Refresh Now)
9.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
423
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
85
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WIFI
Yes
VIDEO
Yes
GPS
393.7 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 338 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Ease of Use
113easy to fly, drone, easy to use, fly, setup
+99%
" ... Out of the box, it is easy to assemble and a breeze to fly. ... "
" ... I put 4/5 stars for "easy to learn" because this thing is super fast and it will go really high really quick, so high that it's hard to determine which way it is facing. ... "
" ... Nice drone and easy to use👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Set up was pretty uncomplicated. ... "
" ... Love how easy the instructions are to follow. ... "
" ... Liked ease of use ... "
" ... Pros: 1) Easy to read instructions for assembly. ... 2) Easy for first time drone pilots to learn how to fly. ... "
Camera
76video, pictures, takes, drone, taking
+99%
-1%
" ... I attached a few photos. ... "
" ... I expected the video and camera quality to be a bit better but I'm still learning so I'm hoping to find the settings to improve this. ... "
" ... The cameras are decent, but if you want to get higher-end images, they are made so that you can attach a Go Pro. ... "
" ... The camera takes excellent video. ... "
" ... Camera quality is good. ... "
" ... The camera quality is fantastic, and I would recommend this drone to anyone! ... "
" ... Now, what I really liked was the camera, it is a fixed position camera but don't let that scare you away, It is kind of a Potensic branded 1080p Action camera. ... "
" ... The camera is very professional and it is what I need to capture my photos. ... "
Battery Life
70life, charge, drone, battery life, 20 minutes
+90%
-10%
" ... It's very fast and has good range and a great battery life. ... "
" ... Love the ease of use and the long lasting battery. ... "
" ... Battery life is what i was looking for. ... "
" ... The battery lasted the full 20 minutes as described. ... "
" ... Still haven’t tested the battery charge life but if it’s as advertised I’ll be a happy camper!!! ... "
" ... A little bit of a slow charge time but overall looks great. ... "
" ... next order will buy an additional battery ... "
" ... The battery life is true at around 20 minutes. ... "
Setup
59easy, setup, assembly, follow, easy to assemble
+93%
-7%
" ... Follow me mode ... "
" ... The setup for this drone is pretty straight forward and the quick start walks thru how to get the drone Airborne quickly. ... "
" ... The camera has a good quality, and it was easy to set up the instructions were easy to follow. ... "
" ... I like the ease of assembly and complete an through instructions. ... "
" ... Really enjoyed the ease of setup and first use. ... "
" ... Well, it is SO much better than the toy one my son has, but you do need to follow the instructions to the letter to get the thing in the air. ... "
" ... So far set up for initializing and calibration as per instruction done and work. ... "
" ... Pros: 1) Easy to read instructions for assembly. ... "
Price
56money, drone, worth, value, good
+98%
-2%
" ... Great entry level, worth the money. ... "
" ... In Australia you can never find such a product with this price. ... "
" ... I can't imagine a better deal for the money. ... "
" ... Flown it a dozen times now and is defiantly worth the money. ... "
" ... Can’t go wrong for the price point. ... "
" ... This is one heck of a deal for the money, only a few left on Amazon and I was glad to make this choice. ... "
" ... All told, I believe this drone is good value for money. ... "
" ... For the money, you can't beat it. ... "
For Travel
52drone, first flight, flights, fly, flight time
+96%
-4%
" ... It was easy to set up and he took his first flight. ... "
" ... A great drone for the price I wanted something to follow my boat while bowfishing and this thing works great ... "
" ... Pros: inexpensive higher-end drone, handles wind well, easy to fly for teens and dad, good flight time. ... "
" ... good flight time. ... "
" ... I have never owned a drone before and two flights so far and I have not wrecked. ... "
" ... I’m taking this On vacation in a couple weeks and can’t wait to get some great aerial shots. ... "
" ... Will update after first few flights. ... "
" ... Since this is my first drone I wanted to learn as much as possible before my first flight. ... "
Features
33feature, drone, drones, auto, home
+97%
-3%
" ... I didn't get a chance to test the other features but will update as soon as I do. ... "
" ... The auto-take off and landing feature is great . ... "
" ... We saw some high priced drones and some didn't come with the features this drone offers, so this is a must buy for any of you looking to get your first drone! ... "
" ... With all the features the Potensic D85 comes with you wont be disappointed. ... "
" ... This is a good safety feature on the front end. ... All in all, I think this drone is a great value and has some great features. ... "
" ... One of the best drones I ever owned I encourage anyone to at least give it a try, also all the features work as stated Return home and etc. ... "
" ... Easy to fly, has lots of advanced features and doesn’t feel like a toy drone. ... "
" ... It is cheap compared to other drones with similar features, and I am more than happy with my purchase and would recommend it to others who are wanting to purchase a drone. ... "
For Fun
28drone, fly, lot of fun, time, fun to fly
+100%
" ... If not, it is still fun to fly and super fast as well! ... "
" ... Overall, really fun and seemingly well made (especially for the price). ... "
" ... It's a lot of fun to fly ... "
" ... Also the 20 minute battery time is sufficient to have all the fun needed for a day. ... "
" ... It was very nice to have fun with this drone! ... "
" ... So if your looking for a fun quality drone for not a lot of money here it is. ... "
" ... I used it for just having fun. ... "
" ... This drone is a lot of fun. ... "
Build Quality
28legs, quality, tighten, quite, props
+93%
-7%
" ... All materials were securely wrapped and in place! ... Landing gears snap into place with a socket and are held in place by two [2] screws. ... Rubber stand-offs provide some vibration protection during flight. ... "
" ... Everything was neatly wrapped inside the box. ... Looks like quality workmanship on the drone and props. ... "
" ... For a cheaper (not a DJI) drone, it's well constructed and feels solid. ... "
" ... Looks and feels like a quality drone for the price, can't wait to take it out. ... "
" ... Everything held up really good after crashing it a few times only the propellers looked scratched and the performance never declined throughout the entire battery. ... "
" ... I am actually quite impressed with the overall quality of the D85, craftsmanship and build quality is quite good and feels well worth or better than it's price point. ... "
" ... I was very impressed with the fitment of all body pieces and the matte black finish was a very nice touch. ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble and the Potensic D85 has a good quality feel to it. ... "
GPS
24drone, home, return, stable, mode
+100%
" ... The GPS locks in solid every time. ... "
" ... This is a DUAL GPS drone and it will maintain a exactly stable altitude ... "
" ... I used the GPS on and Return to Home feature not to take any chances. ... "
" ... It's very easy to fly and all of the advanced features (GPS, Return to Home, FPV, etc.) ... "
" ... This GPS performance of the drone is very good. ... "
" ... On my second flight I forgot to turn on the GPS (very important!) ... "
" ... With the GPS function, gusts of wind ect, have little effect on the drone. ... "
" ... This is my first higher-end toy GPS drone and the Potensic D85 does not disappoint. ... The GPS positioning was impressive despite 5-7 mph wind. ... "
Charging
23charge, charging, takes, 7 hours, time
+83%
-17%
" ... After assembly and battery charging I took the drone for a test flight. ... "
" ... battery takes awhile to charge recommend purchasing a second battery, flight time is as it says 20min which is great for this price bracket. ... "
" ... It comes with everything you need except the AC Adapter to attach the battery balance charger to. ... "
" ... It goes for about 20 minutes on a single charge including filming with the camera. ... "
" ... The battery is true to its discription, it does last 20 minutes in flight but it takes 7 hours to fully charge. ... "
" ... But i will be acquiring extra batteries regardless of the outcome of a faster charging method. ... Battery charge time ... "
" ... It uses the charge fast. ... "
" ... > The battery takes very long (5+ hrs) to charge, aftermarket chargers should be usable though I haven't played with this in great detail. ... Regardless, adapting an alternate charger is more technical than just using say a DJI charger. ... "
Controls
21button, easy, little, buttons, home button
+71%
-29%
" ... The altitude/GPS lock and and the ability to toggle relative steering controls (i.e. ... "
" ... The controls were easy to understand. ... "
" ... The controls were instant. ... "
" ... Just push the button and no worries, it comes back from where it left. ... "
" ... There could be a little more explanation on using the trim buttons effectively, but first flights were a great success. ... "
" ... The home button is cool. ... "
" ... Takeoff and landing is a breeze with 1 button press. ... "
" ... I'm not a fan of RTH buttons so I can not review that, but landing it in the wind was also quiet easy. ... "
For Kids
17son, old, first, bought, beginners
+100%
" ... Bought this drone for my nephew to fly when he comes over. ... "
" ... This is a great drone for beginners. ... "
" ... Gift for Christmas for my oldest son. ... "
" ... Even my 7 year old son was able to fly with ease, something I can’t say about a lot of other drones! ... "
" ... He absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... My 16 year boy loves this and so do i ... "
" ... Purchased this drone for my son (10 years old) and he can fly it with a lot of help. ... "
" ... Good introductory product, we bought it for our 13yr old boys and they loved it. ... "
Marketplace
17received, one, support, prime, potensic
+94%
-6%
" ... THANK YOU POTENSIC . ... "
" ... Thanks to Potensic guys and Amazon. ... "
" ... Thank you so much!!! ... "
" ... Size: For a size comparison, as shown in the pictures, the D85 is about 2/3 the size of my T35. ... "
" ... It arrived in two days with Amazon Prime. ... "
" ... No big deal. ... "
" ... I attached a few photos. ... "
" ... Visibility is great from the ground with the red / green lights as shown in the picture. ... "
Apps
16video, phone, easy to use, easy, works well
+94%
-6%
" ... But the user guide and quick start videos in the app made it easy. ... "
" ... The app could use a little more information and how to use but it is easy to use and love the point of interest and follow me features. ... "
" ... App is decent and easy to use. ... "
" ... One of the coolest features in includes is the tap to fly found on the app. ... "
" ... GPS and an excellent phone app! ... "
" ... > App works well for what it is. ... "
" ... Either way, that is pretty far and the app is great. ... "
" ... The app on my phone is super cool, the video and pics I receive are great. ... "
Fit
16holder, first, tighten, holds, camera
+88%
-13%
" ... First things first, it comes packaged so nicely and even comes with an accessory that can hold an action camera- in my case, a GoPro hero 6. ... "
" ... The camera mount also fits GoPro's which is a huge plus. ... "
" ... Anyway, it seems to work well, and holds the camera very steady. ... "
" ... I recommend using a zip tie to hold this mount together so you dont lose it like I did. ... "
" ... That having been said, the tools are provided and it's pretty straight forward to attach propellers and landing gear. ... The camera mount was a bit more cumbersome but with a little patience I figured it out. ... "
" ... Holds it tighter if I remove the case from my phone. ... "
" ... Wish it had prop guards but everything works good ... "
" ... Controls are super easy to figure out and the drone holds its position very very well. ... "
Software Platform
12works well, use, took, needs, interface
+83%
-17%
" ... > App works well for what it is. ... "
" ... The app for my android works well. ... "
" ... Excellent hardware with iPhone App interface so you can see from the drone’s view as it soars into the sky. ... "
" ... The software connection to my S10e took a couple of tries, but worked fine once connected. ... "
" ... A call to Customer Service took care of that and I got a free Battery for helping test the updated Application. ... "
" ... I love the feedback given on the remote and phone app. ... "
" ... App is decent and easy to use. ... "
" ... App control has new functions now. ... "
Product Reliability
11defective, worked, stars, fixable, far
+64%
-36%
" ... after a month will update for reliability. ... "
" ... Seems to work fine now. ... "
" ... Thats just life. ... "
" ... The drone has been working perfectly so far. ... "
" ... It was fun, but eventually performed sporadically. ... "
" ... It just worked. ... "
" ... Very good quality, strong and reliable ... "
Remote
11drone, phone, comfortable, see, requires
+91%
-9%
" ... It works well for taking selfies and wowing people but for maximum flight ability you of course need to use the remote. ... "
" ... The remote is large but comfortable. ... Remote to drone connection, initialization and calibration was easy. ... "
" ... Remote is great to be able to see your distance, height, and signal strength, and battery life. ... "
" ... you can steer relative to the remote, so pressing forward on the joystick will always move the drone in a straight line away from you, regardless of which direction the drone is turned) are great for beginners. ... "
" ... Remote control is comfortable and has a good range. ... "
" ... The remote has great tracking features, too bad the drone doesn't have the same, it would be a great feature. ... "
" ... Once the battery reaches critical, the remote will beep at you. ... The remote is decent. ... "
" ... I love the feedback given on the remote and phone app. ... "
Design
11nice, feels, d85, cool, worth
+100%
" ... It has a nice sleek matte black finish to the drone that make it look high quality. ... "
" ... The D85 has the look and feel of more expensive drones. ... "
" ... Nice looking design, easy to control . ... "
" ... For a beginner this looks to be the ticket. ... "
" ... I am actually quite impressed with the overall quality of the D85, craftsmanship and build quality is quite good and feels well worth or better than it's price point. ... "
" ... It looks super cool too. ... "
" ... Its Quiet sleek looks extra cool and it also goes very very high. ... "
" ... The only complaint is with the feel of the controller-it's really slick. ... "
As Gift
10christmas, bought, son, someone, present
+100%
" ... Bought it as a gift for a 10 year old. ... "
" ... I got this drone for my son as a Christmas present. ... "
" ... Bought this as a gift for my husband and he loves it. ... "
" ... We recently bought this drone as we saw that the reviews were really good for the drone, and this is actually a gift for one of my family members. ... "
" ... I got this as a Christmas gift for my husband. ... "
" ... I bought this for someone as a Christmas gift. ... "
" ... I bought this for my dad's birthday and he loves it! ... "
" ... All and all a very welcomed Christmas gift and will impress any experienced pilots and easy trainer for a noob. ... "
Video Playback
10videos, youtube, watch, really, quality
+100%
" ... I have not tried it yet but I have seen many youtube videos and reviews which makes me happy and confident about my purchase. ... "
" ... fair enough video. ... "
" ... He did have to watch a couple YouTube videos to really understand it but since then, he’s been loving it every time the battery recharges!!! ... "
" ... excellent video quality . ... "
" ... Can catch football games and other events from overhead gives a whole different aspect of viewing. ... "
" ... The Video is great! ... "
" ... It’s a great starter or for some who just wants to play around with a cool toy!He can also make videos or take pictures as well. ... "
" ... Very pleased with video quality. ... "
Overall performance
10super, speed, flying, mode, job
+100%
" ... Nice job Potensic! ... "
" ... As I improve with flying it, I’ll be able to take more advantage of the relatively fast movement speed and depend less on headless mode to keep it oriented. ... "
" ... But the unit itself is quite impressive, super quiet and pretty zippy. ... "
" ... Flies really well. ... "
" ... Controls and stability are super smooth when flying. ... "
" ... This done moves fast! ... "
" ... The hover is rock solid. ... "
Device Compatibility
10yet, see, connection, connected, connect
+100%
" ... app for your phone will connect to the camera in real time via WiFi. ... "
" ... It's my phone. ... "
" ... It is compatible with the iPhone. ... "
" ... It calibrated properly and connected to his Iphone 6 without issues. ... "
" ... I emailed and they suggested use another phone. ... "
" ... I havent utilized all of the functions yet, however I am surprised to see how many satellites it connects to and how well it seems to track. ... "
" ... The software connection to my S10e took a couple of tries, but worked fine once connected. ... "
" ... Had to help him connect it so he could see photos on phone. ... "
Comfort
10time, suggest, price, position, like
+90%
-10%
" ... My first drone, so it took some time to get comfortable with it. ... "
" ... The first time I tried, it was windy 8 -10 mph, and I could tell it was adjusting position as it descended. ... "
" ... It feels very reliable and well made. ... "
" ... This is a great drone for the price and quality, hands down. ... "
" ... but the cool thing was that as the drone started to fall . ... "
" ... But for the price, it's like a sore Peter, ya just cant beat it! ... "
" ... Goes as high up as I’m comfortable flying and actually scares me it goes so high that I have to take it back down haha! ... "
Returns
9returning, returned, home, support, replacement
+56%
-44%
" ... Loved the return home feature. ... "
" ... I contacted Potensic and they immediately replied to assist me. ... "
" ... I will update this review if the replacement does the same. ... "
" ... as well as the return to home feature . ... "
" ... And return to home feature is flawless. ... "
Product As Described
8size
+88%
-13%
" ... I attached a few photos. ... "
" ... Was easy to use and the photos are better than I expected. ... "
" ... Visibility is great from the ground with the red / green lights as shown in the picture. ... "
" ... Everything was as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Size: For a size comparison, as shown in the pictures, the D85 is about 2/3 the size of my T35. ... "
Picture Quality
7picture, video, excellent, pictures, 1080p
+100%
" ... The picture and video quality is very nice. ... "
" ... Ok picture quality but would recommend upgrading to a GoPro. ... "
" ... It has 1080p picture quality are okay for any picture ... "
Size
6drones, also, lighter, features, expensive
+100%
" ... Taking off and landing is easy, even in relatively small spaces. ... "
" ... That was really handy. ... "
" ... Good to know if you like carrying small light packages across the neighborhood. ... "
" ... I've noticed it actually has a nice weight to it and appears to be durable. ... "
" ... A lot of features as much more expensive drones of the same size. ... "
" ... It is also heavy enough to maintain is lighter winds, as opposed to some of the lighter drones that can’t fly in even the lightest breeze. ... "
User Manual
5user, written, well, english, drone
+80%
-20%
" ... The user manual provides all the information to assemble the drone and how to fly it ... "
" ... It assembled easily and i was flying in 10 minutes after reading up a bit in the manual. ... "
" ... Quick start booklet was very helpful although the product manual goes into detail. ... "
" ... The User Manual is very well written and covers all of the operations well. ... "
Resolution
54k, quality, hd, 80, 1080p
+100%
" ... So I have bought a 4K camera now and it looks so much better on my 80" 4K TV. ... "
" ... Picture from the camera was not a 4k GoPro but was perfectly fine for me! ... "
" ... It has 1080p picture quality are okay for any picture ... "
" ... The camera has a 1080P HD resolution which takes stunning photos from high altitudes and will keep a clear view on a real-time feed to your phone through the product's mobile app. ... "
" ... The quality of shooting on the hd camera is decent. ... "
Delivery
5product, time, box
+100%
" ... I received the product in a very secure box delivered with DHL post. ... I am very happy about the professional packaging and fast delivery. ... "
" ... It was packaged very well. ... "
" ... Shipped on-time. ... Package was complete. ... Everything was neatly wrapped inside the box. ... "
" ... I just got delivery of my Potensic D85. ... "
" ... I received package in 2 days with Prime. ... "
Wifi
5wi, phone, fi, connectivity, 5g
+100%
" ... Good safety features will land itself if battery low or WiFi signal lost. ... "
" ... app for your phone will connect to the camera in real time via WiFi. ... "
" ... Wi-Fi connectivity is easy for the most part. ... If you have any problems with connectivity with phone, simply put phone in airplane mode and turn Wi-Fi on to connect seamlessly. ... "
" ... Many have already commented, but be sure your phone supports 5G WiFi. ... "
" ... It is a good dual GPS RC quadcopter that's also an best way to test out 5G wifi tansmission function with free hand. ... "
Gaming
4played, games, game, controller
+100%
" ... I AM NOT OF THE VIDEO GAME GENERATION. ... "
" ... I am new to the drone game and have purchased 3 different drones ranging from $100 to $400. ... "
" ... Younger individuals in their 20's should have no problem picking up the controls if they have played enough video games in the past. ... "
" ... I've never played video games so this is new to me. ... "
Packing
4good, easy to use
+100%
" ... It was packaged very well. ... "
" ... Package was complete. ... "
" ... Easy to use and comes in good packaging. ... "
Storage
4box, b
+100%
" ... Taking off and landing is easy, even in relatively small spaces. ... "
" ... Everything was neatly wrapped inside the box. ... "
" ... Great for beginners in an open space. ... "
For Running
3+100%
" ... old and can run it just as good as I can. ... "
" ... I was up and running with it immediately. ... "
" ... it will still keep the props running even while on the ground. ... "
Sound Quality
3+100%
" ... It is surprisingly quiet, which I guess is a testament to the motors. ... "
" ... But the unit itself is quite impressive, super quiet and pretty zippy. ... "
" ... not too noisy. ... "
Display Clarity
3see, phone, viewing, hard, buttons
+67%
-33%
" ... On a smaller screen it looks great. ... "
" ... With the gyro and compass the drone stays very stable allowing the user to look at phone screen to see what is in the cameras view and then take pictures. ... "
Video Recording
3takes, camera
+100%
" ... It takes descent video with the included camera, but I will probably find a way to attach my HDR AS100v for hopefully better video and added sound. ... "
" ... The camera takes excellent video. ... "
" ... excellent video quality . ... "
Network
3wifi, range, ensure, area
+100%
" ... This seems to ensure the best connectivity and ensure no interference with other networks. ... "
" ... I was able to recover it by moving about 20 feet from where I was standing and established a line of site connection again. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 393.7 meters
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
GPS: Yes
Camera
Video: Yes
Battery
Battery Capacity: 2800 mAh