Karma GoPro review
Karma Grip Specs
Now, a person who has experience flying old-school model airplanes and who likes to do tricks with or just enjoy flying a drone may not be interested in some of those features and accessories at all. This machine is all about capturing video, and it goes the extra mile.
So that’s what’s really exciting about the Karma. While a traditional review of a drone is supposed to talk about ease of control and battery life and flight speed (and in fact, I will address those factors), that’s really the whole point—this is not a traditional drone.
It goes so far as to include a backpack, which is a bigger deal than it might sound, since it is designed with little slots for each arm of the quadcopter. Again, that shows how committed GoPro is to catering to the high-def, action video crowd. It is interested in various features not central to flight itself. Basically, the idea of all these capabilities in one should be pretty exciting to any action vid enthusiast.
So, I took the Karma out for a few spins, trying out the various options I told you about above, such as the preset formations, etc. I was out on a few rocky foothills, knowing if I crashed, we’d have a problem. I got used to controlling the quadcopter first, not worrying about the camera. I then went into the actual video aspects. Panning and tilting the camera went smoothly enough—as I mentioned, you watch the video you’re shooting live, and I found the video never cut out and was nice and clear.
We’re at the beginning of a major event in the world of drone photography. Mark today on your real or metaphorical calendar, because there was before today and after today. GoPro is doing something with its new model, Karma, that has not been done in the drone world before.
The Karma is an entire system for capturing action or aerial footage. It is meant to solve the needs of the intrepid photographer more than it’s meant to be just a driverless aircraft. The company held its unveiling of the new drone in Nevada, and while many in attendance thought it was cool enough, I was pretty blown away by just how much there is to the thing.
It actually hits stores on October 23rd after a bit of a delay. So let’s review what you might get if you spring for the $799-$1,099.
The various camera options are the Hero5, the Hero Session, or attach your own, and that’s what determines where you land on the $799-$1,099 scale.
So, as you can see, we’re not talking about a drone that happens to have a camera strapped on, but a chance to choose your camera for desired definition and overall quality, meaning that the focus is on producing video content itself.
Each option will give you a different quality of video.
The Karma is an entire system for capturing action or aerial footage. It is meant to solve the needs of the intrepid photographer more than it’s meant to be just a driverless aircraft. The company held its unveiling of the new drone in Nevada, and while many in attendance thought it was cool enough, I was pretty blown away by just how much there is to the thing.
It actually hits stores on October 23rd after a bit of a delay. So let’s review what you might get if you spring for the $799-$1,099.
GoPro Camera Options
So, the Karma, an entire complex of vid capturing droneness, doesn’t exactly come with a particular camera. What? Well, let me explain.The various camera options are the Hero5, the Hero Session, or attach your own, and that’s what determines where you land on the $799-$1,099 scale.
| Recording Resolution | Photography | Battery | |
| Hero 5 Black | 4k @ 30FPS 1440P @ 80 FPS 1080P @ 120 FPS | 12MP | 1220mAH |
| Hero 5 Session | 4k @ 30 FPS 1440p @ 60 FPS 1080p @ 90 FPS | 10MP | 1000mAH |
So, as you can see, we’re not talking about a drone that happens to have a camera strapped on, but a chance to choose your camera for desired definition and overall quality, meaning that the focus is on producing video content itself.
Each option will give you a different quality of video.
Versatile Video Modes With The Karma Grip
It’s important to know that this mega-kit comes with some things you sure wouldn’t expect in a drone. It has aKarma Grip, a type of selfie stick that is shoulder mounted. With this you can have a back-facing camera shooting your face as you ski a hill, skateboard, dance in Gangnam style, etc. You can mount the the camera front-facing without the grip for that angle. You can even use the drone strapped to your back to take dizzying and impressive video that way.
Karma Grip Specs
| Length | 8" (20.5cm) |
| Battery Life | 105 Minutes |
| Weight | 0.52lbs (0.24kg) |
Now, a person who has experience flying old-school model airplanes and who likes to do tricks with or just enjoy flying a drone may not be interested in some of those features and accessories at all. This machine is all about capturing video, and it goes the extra mile.
| Flight Speed | 35 mph (56kph) |
| Range (Distance) | 0.62 miles (1km) |
| Maximum Flight Altitude | 2.8 miles (4.5km) |
| Radio Frequency | 2.4Ghz |
| Folded Dimensions | 14.4" x 8.8" x 3.5" |
| Operating Dimensions | 12" x 16.2" x 4.6" |
| Weight | 2.2lbs (1kg) |
So that’s what’s really exciting about the Karma. While a traditional review of a drone is supposed to talk about ease of control and battery life and flight speed (and in fact, I will address those factors), that’s really the whole point—this is not a traditional drone.
It goes so far as to include a backpack, which is a bigger deal than it might sound, since it is designed with little slots for each arm of the quadcopter. Again, that shows how committed GoPro is to catering to the high-def, action video crowd. It is interested in various features not central to flight itself. Basically, the idea of all these capabilities in one should be pretty exciting to any action vid enthusiast.
Getting into some features of shooting vid while actually in flight, one thing the Karma does is maintain a center focus while flying in a circle, which is a nice feature. You can see how this would be very beneficial for real estate folks wanting to get panoramic views of their properties.
People who dig themselves a lot can shoot themselves in this way, with the drone circling them. The Karma also has an auto-pan and a setting that tilts the camera upward as it flies. Of course, you also do get the chance to watch video you’re shooting live. Another nice little wrinkle is that the drone has lights on the end of each arm, two green and two red, indicating the front and back of the unit.
If you’re wondering about gimbals, whatever camera you choose will be mounted with a three-axis gimbal. The stabilization is not half bad.
People who dig themselves a lot can shoot themselves in this way, with the drone circling them. The Karma also has an auto-pan and a setting that tilts the camera upward as it flies. Of course, you also do get the chance to watch video you’re shooting live. Another nice little wrinkle is that the drone has lights on the end of each arm, two green and two red, indicating the front and back of the unit.
If you’re wondering about gimbals, whatever camera you choose will be mounted with a three-axis gimbal. The stabilization is not half bad.
The controls are a bit bigger than they need to be, but comfortable in a hand and populated with just a few simple buttons, one that launches the thing, one that turns the camera on, and one that controls the camera. And of course the screen. You don’t need any other equipment, such as a smart phone, to operate it. Overall—and I’ll elaborate coming up—the Karma is a pretty easy drone to fly.
| LCD Screen Size | 5 inches |
| Resolution | 1280x720 (720p) |
| Brightness | 900 nits |
| Battery Life | 240 Minutes |
| Radio Frequency | 2.4Ghz |
| Weight | 1.38lbs (0.625kg) |
So, I took the Karma out for a few spins, trying out the various options I told you about above, such as the preset formations, etc. I was out on a few rocky foothills, knowing if I crashed, we’d have a problem. I got used to controlling the quadcopter first, not worrying about the camera. I then went into the actual video aspects. Panning and tilting the camera went smoothly enough—as I mentioned, you watch the video you’re shooting live, and I found the video never cut out and was nice and clear.
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