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  1. meeshootkin

    that's auto-return function I guess. it's supposed to ascend to a preset return altitude (30m by...

    that's auto-return function I guess. it's supposed to ascend to a preset return altitude (30m by default, it's advisable to set it to 50-70-100m to avoid the trees and such) and then fly to the start location or to where the controller is. you should be able to cancel the auto-return by clicking...
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    Karma accessories to buy

    It's allowing to tilt a camera more than with the standard mount. I'm using it most of the time, mostly on my ski helmet. but I'd recommend you to have few of them (or standard mounts) cause the quick release clasps are prone to breaking (both GoPro original and 3rd party ones). that being said...
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    To hand catch or not to hand catch?

    the one thing you should avoid is accidentally folding the legs. otherwise, you should be fine. check video examples on YT and try different grabs when the drone is off to find the most suitable for you. you need to have a firm grip placing your fingers on the bottom of the drone, you might rest...
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    Karma Drone Follow me: Tips to keep controller open during activity

    I guess we are all prone to act stupid from time to time. but that's just a bit too much. a good(?) thing about Karma is after all the bad reviews pilots are extra-cautious. well, at least they are supposed to be.
  5. meeshootkin

    New Karma drone, won't initialise

    commiserations. must be a frustrating ping-pong for you. I wonder how do they perform QC on this thing...
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    Playing around with Camera modes today

    any footage example? the GoPro7 is boasting an advanced mode called TimeWrap, the reviewers were quite delighted with. at the moment I create time-lapse not using GP mode but shooting a normal video and increasing the playback speed.
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    Karma Drone Follow me: Tips to keep controller open during activity

    well, it might be quite dangerous if there's connection lost. also, I'm a bit worried of joysticks being accidentally clamped. but I've seen some video on YouTube suggesting to put some foam and wrap the controller with the straps. that said, I'm considering to give such setup a try but first...
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    Almost lost my drone today.

    yes, that's why it's recommended to set the auto-return altitude higher to try to avoid trees and such. mine is set to 100m if I remember correctly. my rule of thumb is to take manual control of the drone whenever possible. in fact, I didn't allow Karma to fly in auto yet except a number of...
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    Karma accessories to buy

    I am planning to buy the hood as well. it's cheap and seems useful. however to keep the drone in the line of sight and to spot the obstacles I need to keep looking at it and it's quite complicated when facing the sun (the controller screen is not that useful when one tries to avoid smth like...
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    Almost lost my drone today.

    cool story and nice video! what was the altitude for the auto-return? as I understand it first ascends to the altitude set and then proceeds to the start point / controller location. I was thinking to acquire binoculars to look for the drone, not sure if that would help.
  11. meeshootkin

    Crash landing

    the compass errors are a bit confusing. I usually manage to start a flight a few meters away from the point where it refuses to take off due to 'compass calibration error'. needless to say that actual calibration process helps only half a time at best. presumably, it gets confused with...
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    GoPro Karma Drone ( Follow Me Mode )

    it appears when the drone is up and flying if I remember correctly
  13. meeshootkin

    Karma accessories to buy

    These days I'm testing the drone shooting some landscape footage as well as some sports like wakeboarding and skating. And already I wish I had a third battery. When the winter comes and I'll be shooting my main and beloved activity - skiing - there will be even more demand for the longer...
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    Anybody knows how to open motors in the arms in order to clean inside from beach sand?

    well if the drone was moving chaotically, then it wasn't the great idea. but if the pilot has a control over the drone and knows how to catch it, it's a valid way to land.
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    Brand new Karma attacks....

    anyway, sounds like a dangerous incident. so basically the problem was you were too close to respond in time and take manual control while it was blindly flying at a high(?) speed in a random direction? did GoPro explain the drone behavior somehow? was it trying to search for GPS signal or...
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