Is the GoPro Karma Drone worth money after 2 years
The GoPro Karma was release almost 2 years ago and did not have the be start with the battery issue and DJI releasing the Mavic Pro a short time after the Karma.
Drone footage starts at 18:32
The Hero 7 has been leaked on Photorumors and looks the same as the Hero 5 and Hero 6, so the Karma will be a good drone for the Hero 7.
Almost 2 years later the Karma has dropped to $550 USD, so what do you get for this new price and is it still worth the money.
Karma Footage shot with the GoPro Hero 6 in 4K wide at 60p
Drone footage starts at 18:32
Camera gear used to shoot the video.
Video :
Panasonic GH5
Panasonic GH5S
Panasonic Leica 12mm F1.4 lens
Panasonic Leica 12-60mm
Panasonic Leica 25mm F1.4
Audio :
Panasonic DMW- XLR1
Sennheiser AVX wireless system
Editing :
iMac 27in
Apple Final Cut Pro 10.4.3 using Multicam
Music :
www.epidemicsound.com
Tracks :
Known
Paradigm Shift
Amazon Links :
GoPro Karma Drone with Hero 5
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GoPro Hero 5
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GoPro Hero 6
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Absolutely the best unboxing video I've seen . I have to admit I didn't know much about the Karma but after learning so much from you I'm going to look into this one . Thanks from the US Darryl ! New sub
Thank you for being honest and accurate with your review! No added biased and usless, Karma bashing. I have a Karma, and I have a Mavic 2 zoom. Is the Mavic a better drone? Of course it is, solely as a drone. It's more forgiving of the lack of experience, more advanced programming and far more manouverable, but as is always pointed out, that camera stays on the drone. FOREVER. The karma's removable camera and stabilizer added to the Karma grip are an undeniable bonus! I'm afraid I had to learn all the things NEVER to do with the karma the hard way, most notably, never push return to home without being fully aware of exactly what is about to forcefully take place!! Know this drone well, fly it with care and not even the Mavic 2 zoom can produce video as beautifully smooth as the Karma. (But damn, will that DJI bird fly!!)
@DarrylCarey
5 жыл бұрын
Hi James, Sadly the Karma is a good drone but the Mavic 2 is an awesome drone. But the karma is more fun to fly because there is no backup like the DJI drones. When I'm flying with the Karma I have to remember to keep clear of trees etc as unlike the Mavic the Karma will just keep flying. After seeing the DJI Osmo Action which is a copy of the Hero7 with better features and cheaper, its hard to see Gopro lasting very long 😭
@jameshart1028
5 жыл бұрын
@@DarrylCarey I was thinking the same thing on my way to work this morning. If this was a game of chess, DJI just made a brilliant move and I believe they already see a forced "checkmate" regardless of GoPro's best possible response. What if this new camera, or variations of of it, is used on their new, conspicuously absent Phantom continuations? DJI, using an easily removable camera that could be used without the drone, would be a horribly ironic scenario that would end GoPro, using their own ideas.
Very good video, straight to the point and very informative, tempted to purchase this drone!
@DarrylCarey
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gray 😁
The Velcro strap is for when you have the karma grip extension on the L grande stick
Its pretty cool they give u diffrent plug types, they assume ur going to be traveling when u buy the drone
Amazing review, you actually convinced me to buy the karma
@uricacidcrystals9921
6 жыл бұрын
Zombiemouse123 don’t do it bro, read about all the problems, they don’t last and are terrible fliers
@uricacidcrystals9921
6 жыл бұрын
BenCarter42 by negative, you mean informed by reality?
@elliotlag5078
5 жыл бұрын
Don’t buy it
What do you think of the Multicam editing ? First time using the Multicam setting in FCPX which is using Audio to sync the footage from 4 different cameras.
@IainAnderson
6 жыл бұрын
Nice! Looks like it synced up to me. :)
@DarrylCarey
6 жыл бұрын
Iain, you are a Legend !... So easy to do after your workshop :)...
@robintindill8539
6 жыл бұрын
I'm slowly getting together some GoPro's myself for multicam editing. I'm trying to get my head around Final Cut Pro X, any info you can shed in edited multicam shots would be amazing!
@IainAnderson
6 жыл бұрын
Best way to get started is just to follow the official Apple documentation. support.apple.com/kb/PH12656?locale=en_AU There are plenty of KZread tutorials, but here's a good one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pnt6kqepmr20qps.html&ab_channel=StreamingMedia
Woow! Great gopro cameras 🙆🏼♂️🙆🏼♂️🙆🏼♂️ I Need the fusion camera 😝
I just bought the same kit, but it came with a Go pro Six at Best Buy! 699.00 Black Friday special. I’m stoked!
Karma is an amazing system. Multiple times I've gone out to shoot but because of environmental, law/regulation, or just unsuitable conditions for flying any drone, I was still able to capture amazing video with the camera and Karma Grip. With Karma, you can get great areal footage, but you aren't limited to just 20-30 minutes of just views from the sky.
Brilliant video. Just got a karma few weeks before.
@DarrylCarey
6 жыл бұрын
Hope your enjoying the karma :)
Nice video Darryl, love the end part with the seagulls attacking the drone. Any damage ?
@DarrylCarey
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Nate, ha ha ha .... lucky for me the birds moved on and no damage to the drone or the user :)
Unfortunetly GoPro announced that they pretty Sure won't create another Drone or at least a Karma V2 because of the Big Problems and the lost money :/ nice Video!
God Work Bud!
@DarrylCarey
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks you 😀
Who’s that Lock guy you keep talking about?
@DarrylCarey
6 жыл бұрын
You know Lok from the Blok :)..... Was not going to risk saying you surname as I know I would say it wrong .... ha ha ha ha
@DarrylCarey
6 жыл бұрын
Wait ... you would have had to watch my super long video to know I said your name !.... You need to get out more Lok ... ha ha ha ha
I enjoyed your video. Thank you.
I love my Karma and truly hope that it never falls out of the sky. I'm real close to pulling the trigger and buying another one just to simply have as back up since the prices are right. My only concern is.....do you think if GoPro does indeed release the new 7 this year do you think it it will work the drone? My concern is with the lack of software updates that will never come for the Karma now, future GoPros will not work?
@zanisgardening123-
6 жыл бұрын
Rich Kline go pro said they blocked the firmware from the ones that where not replaced ... so u will know if it flies it has been returned :) and is the version that doesn’t fall lol
@GrenlandUnderVann
5 жыл бұрын
Hero7 is out in September 20.
@RandomRyman
5 жыл бұрын
It works with the grip. Had to do firmware update. Haven’t done it with the drone yet, but I did see a video on KZread showing that it does work.
@JudoSurfer
5 жыл бұрын
So the answer is yes, Karma works great with the new HERO7 Black.
To the people who have been complaining about Karmas “crashing” I have logged about 200 flights with my drone and have experienced almost no issues. It is a great drone, and I’ve had more little issues or hiccups or “mandatory updates” with my Mavic Air than with the GoPro. Though both are great. Essentially, don’t knock the GoPro! It’s compatible with the Hero 7 and they added a bunch of new functions to the drone along with it. The ability to swap out cameras and have new features added makes it a great deal!
@TedPollard
5 жыл бұрын
Well look on my KZread page and you will see for yourself one flying away it cost me almost $300. to get it to fly again
It would be great if GoPro made a smaller drone with the same gimbal insert and same ergonomics as far as how the legs flip out at the bottom and the arms flip out at the sides. That would save set up time and create something portable. Use same control pad. Maybe they could team up with DJI to do such a thing? 🤔 But I also think GoPro should have linear mode across all the resolutions and frame rates to avoid fisheye if desired.
now there is a pretty decent bargain on official gopro site, karma with hero6 and gimbal included for roughly 630euros. debating with myself whether i should pull the trigger or not. really confused about it loosing connection and falling down, that would be inconvinient
i also bought karma recently think it was a good deal :)
Subscribed for the plastic comment. We need more guys promoting great things in society.
@marcusb7425
5 жыл бұрын
Also, content is good too.
Awesome video, Is the intro filmed over the Manukau Harbour?
The worse downside to Gopro Karma is the GoPro Karma Stabilizer it breaks every time you crash i know I have replaced two at $249.00 each plus tax $260.00 . They will just fly away or drop out of the sky still buy the drone kit and through the drone away. software don't work correctly
Good video! Thanks. One question: does go pro have a camera that isn't wide? Like maybe telefoto that doesn't take a wide shot of everything?
@DarrylCarey
5 жыл бұрын
Sadly all GoPro camera shoot wide :(
@JudoSurfer
5 жыл бұрын
GoPro HERO cameras have a wide angle lens but can shoot in different FOV. The older cameras have Wide, Superview (4:3 stretched to 16:9), Medium (less distortion) and narrow (only using the middle of the sensor. Newer HERO cameras (HERO4/5/6/7) have Linear (flat, non-distorted) FOV as well as Wide and Superview. The HERO6 and HERO7 also feature digital zoom.
hey! im thinking of buying the karma drone, but im scared about some reviews i saw in amazon talking about how the drone falls from sky when it loses connection, At what altitude does it lose connection?..... also they say that is a poor quality drone. I need a drone and a hero 6 with that amazing gimbal, however i don't want to lose money with a drone that can crash at any time with the risk of losing the go pro and the gimbal to. DO YOU RECOMMEND THIS DRONE FOR WORKING? TELL ME THE TRUTH SORRY BOUT MY ENGLISH, I'M FROM LATIN AMERICA. HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME.
@stevendominguez7580
6 жыл бұрын
I just bought one yesterday, hasn't fallen out, it's pretty badass
@garyncoa
6 жыл бұрын
GoPro fixed that problem. I had mine since April 2018 and only crashed once due to my fault. Easy to fly and the videos and pictures are awesome.
@wildmangeorgesrcchannel6916
6 жыл бұрын
Gary Frieders would you still buy it over the mav Pro 2 or zoom
@garyncoa
6 жыл бұрын
Since I have GoPro camera - yes. Mav Pro 2 looks nice and sure its a good drone. But its one device. With the Karma you get three devices - drone, camera and handle stabalizer that can be used together or separately.
how do I know if I have the 2016 model or the 2017 model
@Southernrefinish88
4 жыл бұрын
If the battery falls out it's a 2016 model
My Karma 2 fell out of the sky two weekends ago. Need to replace two arms and undercarriage. Batteries not damaged or undercharged. Have to prove to myself that this is 10n% safe. And, there is US sectonal charts in drone. There are numerous helipads around me that prohibits operation. Is getting progressively annoying to fly in area. Anyone finding same issues?
@DarrylCarey
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your drone, never had a issue with the Karma Drone. Only good part about the Karma is you can buy the spares and fix it yourself, sadly with DJI you have to send it away to get fixed.
@Solvet862
5 жыл бұрын
@@DarrylCarey Thanks. Need to get landing gear. And be much more careful.
@brettkramer
5 жыл бұрын
@@Solvet862 Are you saying that you flew too close to a helipad and this caused your Karma to drop out of the sky? If not, what caused your Karma to drop out of the sky, a dead battery, loss of connectivity?
@Solvet862
5 жыл бұрын
@@brettkramer No, I was not near any helipad at that time.
I see poor reviews on this product. Like a lot, but really does look like the best deal, I also see great reviews though. Are you still using this???
@DarrylCarey
6 жыл бұрын
Got my hands on a Mavic 2 Pro and will be test that over the next few weeks, still think the GoPro Karma os the drone for the money :)
@kunkelvideography9170
6 жыл бұрын
@@DarrylCarey I'm just nervous since GoPro stopped production of the karma drone haha
Whay never more a inspire ?
Gopro now confirm they are working on a Karma drone version 2.
@DarrylCarey
4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome news
@dragnet53
4 жыл бұрын
@@DarrylCarey I just hope it is not fake news.
I own the karma, and a DJI Spark. If it weren't for karma's 4k, I'd say the spark is better. Every time the karma goes flying, I'm sweating bullets that something might go wrong. Not with DJI
nice im defently intressted in the go pro drohne , i dont like the style from dji ... but the new mac pro2 should be good , ive heard . so the go pro should be a second one and i would be amazing
@DarrylCarey
5 жыл бұрын
For the money the GoPro is the best drone out there and the fact you can get parts for the drone from the GoPro website is awesome
Looks like a good option, so Can I use a ThiEye 5e on this drone?
@DarrylCarey
6 жыл бұрын
Sadly no, as the Drone only works with GoPro Hero 4/5/6
how high does karma can flight?
My karma keeps loosing gps and i panic and take over the control do i leave it to find the gps again or do i try to land it my self. It has happend twice and borth tines has crashed
@DarrylCarey
6 жыл бұрын
That is not good Scott, have you emailed GoPro about this?
First plug are American... Fun multi camera.
that is the problem with white drones, seagulls loves it hehehe. I had a phantom 3 and they just love chasing it... that's why I bought a black mavic air and I am loving it.
what is Multicam and FCPX
@DarrylCarey
6 жыл бұрын
Multicam is using different cameras from different angles and using the footage to make a video while going from one click to the other ... everything was shot in one take :)
Stay on topic...
Nice video! I’ve been doing some research in the past weeks because I want to buy my first drone but I also want to have a camera that I can take to places where I can’t take my drone, so I think this would be the perfect fit for me plus I’m thinking on getting gopro 7 which everyone is going crazy because of the new super smooth feature and the great price, but I want to ask you Darryl Carey or anyone that has flown this drone if when it gets to certain distance would start losing connection with the control and can crash, and if that happens how far can go without starting to do that? Anyone? I ask this because I heard on other videos that’s the main concern....
@DarrylCarey
5 жыл бұрын
I have never flown the karma a good distance from the control, as I have heard bad things about losing connection.
I just hate the fisheye lens so I’ll go with the Mavic air :)
Well beyond the fact u bought another one is it worth the $$$
New Zealand is beautiful
I'm very interested in this drone. You said that you could pick up the light package (w/o the camera) for $550? I am unable to find that price point anywhere. Could you point me in the right direction?
@dtq3809
5 жыл бұрын
It depend upon where you live, if you are in the State, they had a really good deal on Karma w/ Gopro 6 black for $699 $699=Drone+Gimbal Grip+Gopro6+1 extra battery (gift) on Black Friday
@alexhinken780
5 жыл бұрын
josh mull if you haven’t already purchased one they are $300 w/o the camera right now until the first of the year on the GoPro website
you consider 800+ dollars to be incredibly cheap? sure.
I wanted to get this then I heard about the mav 2
Xiaomi mi 4k drone is a copy of that. Now I know.
i sold off my Karma a week ago and got a mavic 2 insteed mutch better drone bit the gopro kamera hero 6 whas nice
@DarrylCarey
4 жыл бұрын
Its a shame GoPro did not keep the karma project going
Drone doesn’t fit in the bag
Lol, if you think that GoPro drone is gonna last long enough for a better camera to come out, you are going to be in for a rude awakening
@DarrylCarey
6 жыл бұрын
Looks like the Hero7 will be here in a few weeks, so may just make it :)
I own one and I will not fly that thing again!!!! I should have bought a DJI. Not a good reason to buy a GOPRO. Mine crashed in the ocean and innlost everything. Even though GoPro ran the flight log and deemed it their fault and sent me a new everything including gopro hero 5 I will not lunch with my camera again. Putting a hero 7 in there? Kiss it good bye. Gopro is no longer sending out updates so why would you buy one ???
Molto bello ! se ti piacciono i nostri video iscriviti al canale
This dude way too old to be sporting a backwards hat....🤦
@DarrylCarey
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🤪
No, it is not worth $10. It was and always will be a POS