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  1. HFI

    Karma no fly zone scheme

    Large media companies and utilities perhaps, but for the independent business person (like me) that's not necessarily the case. The other thing to keep in mind is that those flying according to Part 107 can be hobbyists as well. You don't have to be a commercial operator to fly according to that...
  2. HFI

    Karma no fly zone scheme

    There is a thread on this at GoPro Support as well. My concern is that the 5 mile zone described by FAA and shown in the B4UFly app IS NOT a "no fly zone." It is an area within which a hobbyist operating under 14 CFR Part 101 must notify the airport operator/air traffic control. Technically...
  3. HFI

    Go Pro Karma Delayed in USA Again!

    I was all set to drive off to my local Best Buy store and pick up a Karma and then......wham! This morning the website was updated from pick up availability on the 23rd to the 27th. The GoPro website however now says "Ship date: November 14" Aggggh! There have been some rumors that this could...
  4. HFI

    Ouch! This has got to hurt

    Check this out....at about 00:50 I think you'll see that it's a full 3-axis gimbal. Besides, it's the same one that's attached to the Karma! The Osmo also costs over $600 with a camera - which you can't remove from the Phantom or Mavic. Even the Inspire camera is not compatible with the Osmo...
  5. HFI

    Ouch! This has got to hurt

    Obviously, if you already own a GoPro Hero 4 or 5, then the Karma is a great deal. For me, it comes down to the right tool for the job. The Mavic with its small size and obstacle avoidance will be great for inspecting buildings, towers, etc. The Karma will probably excel at covering large...