The Karma drone from GoPro does look nice … but it is expensive. I do like the detachable gimbal though …
Camera-maker GoPro has unveiled a foldable drone that fits in a backpack. The Karma aircraft also features a detachable stabiliser that can be used to make handheld shots more steady.
In addition, the firm unveiled a new action camera that can be controlled with voice commands as well as a pay-to-use video sharing service.
GoPro first announced that it planned to make its own drone in May 2015 and had planned for it to go on sale in the first half of this year.
GoPro says the move allows its aircraft to be carried about in a relatively small backpack that is “so comfortable… users will forget they’ve got it on”.
The Karma’s other distinctive detail is its removable three-axis stabiliser. It can be fitted to a bundled grip and then held in the hand or attached to a helmet to film Steadicam-like shots.
Normally, filmmakers would be required to buy a separate device known as a gimbal, to achieve this.
The drone will cost $799 (£612) and will be released on 23 October. When bundled with the new Hero5 Black camera, it will cost $1099.
Source: BBC
