TechRadar: Potensic Atom 3 Is Next Best Beginner Drone When DJI Lito X1 Is Unavailable
TechRadar published a first-person article calling the Potensic Atom 3 the next best beginner drone for buyers who cannot get the DJI Lito X1. The article, dated September 10, 2026, is attributed to Cameras Editor Tim, who says he tested the Potensic Atom 3 at length.
The recommendation is framed directly to readers: "Can’t buy the best-in-class DJI Lito X1 beginner drone? I tested the Potensic Atom 3 at length, and it’s the next best thing." No response from DJI or Potensic is included in the available material.
In author information accompanying the article, Tim is described as TechRadar's Cameras Editor, responsible for all camera content. That includes news, reviews, features and buying guides, covering mirrorless cameras, film and smartphones. He holds a first-class Bachelor of Arts in Photography and has been a tech journalist for much of his professional career, working for titles such as Amateur Photographer, Digital Camera World and Pocket-Lint.
Before joining TechRadar in 2023, Tim worked in video production with Studio 44 for clients including Canon, according to the author information. It also says he values telling stories that matter and co-founded a diverse stories team based in Nairobi, Kenya. The author information describes him as a keen creative, avid runner, occasional footballer and moderate flat white drinker who has lived in East Africa.
The TechRadar article is presented as a first-person test rather than a news report. Beyond the headline's claim that the Potensic Atom 3 is the next best thing when the DJI Lito X1 cannot be bought, the available material does not provide test scores, specifications, pricing, availability or detailed comparisons for either drone. It also does not state where or when the testing took place. No independent verification of the recommendation is included.