More than a drone: KARMA is an aerial, hand-held and mountable stabilization solution. And yes, it includes a drone! Hollywood in a backpack.
GoPro lovers, enthusiasts and followers can finally rest their eyes on GoPro’s newest fleet. At 9:00AM on September 19, 2016 CEO of GoPro, Nick Woodman, announced the offering of HERO5 Black, HERO5 Session and KARMA. Content creators from all around the world can satisfy their wits because the KARMA is said to be more than just the drone, and here’s the proof.
KARMA captures amazingly smooth GoPro footage in the air, handheld, and mounted to your favorite gear. Compact and ultra portable, the KARMA Drone folds to fit into its own lightweight case. The game-style controller with an integrated touch display makes KARMA easy and fun to fly. The included camera stabilizer can be removed from the drone and attached to the included Karma Grip for ultra steady professional-looking handheld and gear-mounted footage. Hollywood-caliber stabilization in a backpack you can wear during almost any activity for $799. The price point is set to beat its drone competitors at DJI, Hubsan, and Parrot.
KARMA Specs
Maximum Speed: 35 mph (15 m/s)
Maximum Distance: 3280ft (1000m)
Maximum Flight Altitude: 14,500ft (4,500m)
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)
Dimensions (Folded/Transport)
Length: 14.4in (365.2mm)
Width: 8.8in (224.3mm)
Height: 3.5in (89.9mm)
Propeller Length: 10in (25.4cm)
Weight: 35.5oz (1006g)
Battery
Length: 8in (201.3mm)
Width: 3.6in (91.62mm)
Height: 1.75in (42.7mm)
Weight: 19.3oz (545g)
Flight Time: Up to 20 minutes
Rating: 14.8V 5100mAH (75.4Wh)
Battery Type: Li-Po
GoPro will be releasing the GoPro Passenger App at launch of the drone. The app will be compatible with practically all Android 5.0, iOS 9 and later. Orders for the KARMA package will commence on October 23, 2016.
According to Nick Woodman, KARMA is the ultimate accessory for GoPro. While he acknowledges the drone is KARMA, there is more to it.
It’s also handheld stabilization.. The gimbal comes out of the drone and attaches to the Karma grip, and then you can attach the grip to your helmet, the handlebars on your bike to capture professional cinematic quality footage which was never possible before. – Nick Woodman, CEO of GoPro Inc.
Karma Grip + Stabilizer
Ultra Smooth Video Amazingly smooth shake-free video. Ultra smooth video—handheld or mounted.
Camera Compatibility:
HERO5 Black, HERO5 Session, HERO4 Black/Silver
Weight: 8oz (230g)
Number of Axes: 3
Range of motion: -90° to 0° (down/up)
Grip
Length: 8in (205mm)
Width: 1.7in (43mm)
Height: 1.7in (43mm)
Battery Life: 1.75 hours
Weight: 8.62oz (244.6g)
Karma Controller
Easy-to-use, game-style flight + camera control.
Screen Size: 5in (12.7cm)
Screen Resolution: 720p
Screen Brightness: 900 nits
Battery Life: 4 hours
Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz
Weight: 22oz (625g)
Everything included with the KARMA
