GOPRO KARMA: WHAT MAKES IT SO POPULAR?

The GoPro Karma was definitely one of the most-awaited products from the major action sports technology giant, GoPro. Well, the drone is actually owned by another world drone technology leader, DJI. This was from back in the day when the two tech giant worked together on drone technology. Often you would buy a DJI and mount a GoPro camera on it.

The advanced GoPro Karma has some of the most innovative features, with obviously an advanced camera quality as well.

Let us take a closer look at what makes GoPro Karma so special:

GoPro Karma Tech Specs

Drone

• Max speed – 15 m/s or 35 miles/hr
• Max distance – 3,000 m or around 9,840 ft
• Max flight ceiling – 3,200 m or 10,500 ft
• Max wind resistance – 10 m/s or 22 miles/hr
• Operating frequency – 2.4 GHz
• Dimensions (when opened without propellers) – Length = 303 mm (12 inches), Width = 411 mm (16.2 inches) and Height = 117 mm (4.6 inches)
• Dimensions (when folded for transport) – Length = 365.2 mm (14.4 inches), Width = 224.3 mm (8.8 inches) and Height = 89.9 mm (3.5 inches)
• Weight – 1006 grams (35.50 oz)
• Propeller size – 10 inches (25.4 cm)

Controls

• Screen resolution – 720p
• Screen size – 5 inches (12.7 cm)
• Screen brightness – 900 nits
• Operating frequency – 2.4 GHz
• Battery charge – 4 hour use
• Weight – 625 grams (22 oz)

Battery

• Battery type – Li-Po
• Size – Length = 201.3 mm (8 inches), Width = 91.62 mm (3.6 inches) and Height = 42.7 mm (1.75 inches)
• Weight – 545 grams (19.3 oz)
• Rating – 14.8V 5100 mAH (75.4 Wh)
• Flight duration – around 20 minutes

Stabilizer

• Axis – 3-axis gimbal
• Range of motion – 0˚ to -90˚ (up and down)
• Camera – Hero 4 Silver/Black and Hero 5
• Weight – 230 grams (8 oz)

Compared to its peers, the GoPro is superior when it comes to camera quality and helps professional photographers get excellent aerial shots and footage.