Potensic Atom 2 wind limit
Potensic’s rated wind resistance, recommended limits in every unit, and what a ground forecast means at 120 m.
Potensic rates the Atom 2 for winds up to 10.6 m/s (24 mph, 38 km/h, Level 5). A steady 20 mph (8.9 m/s) at flight height is 84% of that rating, which our score calls Marginal. For a comfortable margin keep sustained wind at altitude under 6.4 m/s (14 mph) and estimated gusts under 8.5 m/s (19 mph).
Wind limits in every unit
Our default go/no-go thresholds are a share of the maker’s rating: sustained wind up to 60% is within your limits, up to 85% is marginal; estimated gusts up to 80% are within, up to 100% marginal.
| m/s | km/h | mph | knots | Beaufort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potensic’s max wind rating | 10.6 | 38 | 24 | 21 | 5 |
| Sustained wind: within your limits up to (60%) | 6.4 | 23 | 14 | 12 | 4 |
| Sustained wind: marginal up to (85%) | 9.0 | 32 | 20 | 18 | 5 |
| Estimated gusts: within your limits up to (80%) | 8.5 | 31 | 19 | 16 | 5 |
| Estimated gusts: marginal up to (100%) | 10.6 | 38 | 24 | 21 | 5 |
What a ground forecast means at 120 m
Most forecasts give wind at 10 m. Higher up it is stronger. With the standard power law (α = 0.14 over open land by day, about 0.25 at night or over towns and forest), here is the sustained wind the Atom 2 meets at 120 m (400 ft), and how our score rates it. Altiwind uses the model’s own 80, 120 and 180 m winds where they exist.
| Wind at 10 m | 120 m, open land by day | Score | 120 m, night or urban | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 km/h (6 mph) | 14 km/h | Within your limits | 19 km/h | Within your limits |
| 15 km/h (9 mph) | 21 km/h | Within your limits | 28 km/h | Marginal |
| 20 km/h (12 mph) | 28 km/h | Marginal | 37 km/h | Outside your limits |
| 25 km/h (16 mph) | 35 km/h | Outside your limits | 47 km/h | Outside your limits |
| 30 km/h (19 mph) | 42 km/h | Outside your limits | 56 km/h | Outside your limits |
| 35 km/h (22 mph) | 50 km/h | Outside your limits | 65 km/h | Outside your limits |
| 40 km/h (25 mph) | 57 km/h | Outside your limits | 74 km/h | Outside your limits |
Sustained wind only. Gusts come on top: Altiwind adds the forecast 10 m gust excess (gust minus mean, never less than 20% of the wind), so check the estimated gusts too. See wind at altitude and gust forecast. UAV Forecast also shows wind by height: how it compares with Altiwind.
Cold weather
Potensic rates the Atom 2 down to 0 °C. Batteries lose capacity in the cold well before that, so Altiwind marks every hour below 5 °C as marginal with a battery warning, and below 0 °C as outside your limits. A 0 °C lower limit is common for this class: below freezing, keep flights short and batteries warm until takeoff. More in flying drones in cold weather.
Rain and moisture
There is no water rating stated for the Atom 2, so Altiwind treats rain as a limit: a rain chance of 20% or more is marginal and 50% or more is outside your limits. Fog and low cloud also cut visibility, which the score checks separately. See fog, rain and humidity.
Similar drones
- Potensic Atom LT10.6 m/s
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- Potensic Atom 310.7 m/s
- DJI Mavic Air10.6 m/s
- DJI Mavic 2 Pro10.6 m/s
Sources
- Potensic Atom 2 specifications (maker)
Maker states takeoff weight "< 249 g" (upper bound used). Wind stated as 38 km/h (Level 5), converted to 10.6 m/s. Release from maker news post "Introducing Potensic ATOM 2" (Feb 18, 2025).
FAQ
Can the Potensic Atom 2 fly in 20 mph wind?
20 mph is 8.9 m/s, 84% of the 10.6 m/s rating from Potensic. Altiwind scores that as marginal for sustained wind at flight height. Gusts and the stronger wind higher up matter too.
What is the Potensic Atom 2’s wind resistance level?
10.6 m/s (38 km/h, 24 mph), which is Level 5 on the Beaufort scale. That is the most the drone is designed to handle, not a comfortable working wind.
Can the Potensic Atom 2 fly in cold weather?
Potensic rates the Atom 2 down to 0 °C. Batteries lose capacity in the cold well before that, so Altiwind marks every hour below 5 °C as marginal with a battery warning, and below 0 °C as outside your limits. A 0 °C lower limit is common for this class: below freezing, keep flights short and batteries warm until takeoff.
Is the Potensic Atom 2 waterproof?
Potensic doesn’t state a water rating for it, so treat rain and wet fog as outside your limits.