The Karma is the brand new versatile camera drone from GoPro. Size-wise, it's small enough to fit in to a small backpack, which it ships with and the company claims is light enough to wear during any activity without getting uncomfortable. When you want to fly the drone, open the pack and extend Karma's arms and landing gear.
Specs
- Maximum speed: 35mph
- Maximum distance: 3,280 feet (1,000m)
- Maximum flight altitude: 14,500ft (4,500m)
- Maximum wind resistance: 22mph
- Operating frequency: 2.4GHz
- Dimensions: 303mm x 411mm x 117mm (opened); 365.2mm x 224.3mm x 89.9 mm (folded)
- Propeller length: 10 inches
- Weight: 1,006g
Includes
- Karma Drone
- Karma Controller
- HERO5 Camera
- Karma Grip
- Karma Stabilizer + Karma Harness
- Karma Charger
- Karma Battery
- Karma Propellers (6)
- Karma Mounting Ring
- Karma Case
Camera
GoPro Karma is a camera drone that can use the GoPro Hero 4, Hero 5 Black, or Hero 5 Session as its camera. The cameras attach to the underside of Karma with a new stabilisation mount - even though the Hero 5 now includes video stabilisation. The new mount can also slot into a Hero Grip, which you can use as a handheld or mount onto your GoPro-compatible products.
Keep in mind the Hero 5 Black is a waterproof camera that doesn’t require any enclosures. It also features 4K video recording, GPS, Bluetooth, and voice control.
Controller
The included controller, which weighs 625g and has a built-in, 5-inch 720p touchscreen with a peak brightness of 700 nits, offers one-touch operation for takeoff and landing. It has a battery life of four hours.
Operating modes
Karma offers multiple automatic operating modes, such as Dronie (zoom selfies), Cable cam (moving between one pre-defined point and another), Reveal (panning until the subject is in the shot), and Orbit (continuous circular pan around the subject).
Other
GoPro has included a feature that lets your friends watch a live view of the drone’s footage, as well as the ability to control Karma from their ownsmartphones. Also thanks to GoPro's Quik editing app, you can easily stitch together your footage and apply filters and music.
Specs
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Maximum Speed | 35 mph (15 m/s) |
| Maximum Distance | Up to 9,840ft (3,000m) | |
| Maximum Flight Altitude | 10,500ft (3,200m) | |
| Maximum Wind Resistance | 22mph (10m/s) | |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4GHz | |
| Dimensions (Opened/No Propellers) |
Length: 12in (303mm) Width: 16.2in (411mm) Height: 4.6in (117mm) |
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| Dimensions (Folded/Transport) |
Length: 14.4in (365.2mm) Width: 8.8in (224.3mm) Height: 3.5in (89.9mm) |
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| Propeller Length | 10in (25.4cm) | |
| Weight | 35.5oz (1006g) |
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Screen Size | 5in (12.7cm) |
| Screen Resolution | 720p | |
| Screen Brightness | 900 nits | |
| Battery Life | 4 hours | |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4GHz | |
| Weight | 22oz (625g) |
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Battery Size | 5100mAh |
| Voltage | 14.8v | |
| Flight Time | Up to 20 minutes | |
| Battery Life | 4 hours | |
| Charging Time | 1 hour | |
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Rating | 16.8V 5A |
| Charging Time for Karma Battery | 1 hour | |
| Charging Time for Karma Controller | 2.5 hours | |
| Charging Time for Karma Grip | 2 hour |
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Range of motion | -90° to 0° (down/up) |
| Camera Compatibility | HERO5 Black, HERO5 Session, HERO4 Black/Silver | |
| Weight | 8oz (230g) | |
| Number of Axes | 3 |
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Dimensions |
Length: 8in (205mm) Width: 1.7in (43mm) Height: 1.7in (43mm) |
| Battery Life | 1.75 hours | |
| Weight | 8.62oz (244.6g) |
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Dimensions |
Length: 21.3in (540mm) Width: 12.6in (320mm) Height: 5.9in (150mm) |
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