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Anyone out there purchased the latest version of the Karma now that it is back?
https://shop.gopro.com/karmabundle
https://shop.gopro.com/karmabundle
I bought one about six weeks ago. My first drone and first GoPro. It’s been fun so far.
I went to the site to buy a GoPro and didn’t know much about drones. I did some research, weighed the options of buying a Mavic with a built in camera vs. the Karma Grip / drone and the detachable GoPro and decided to go with the Karma.
Anyone out there purchased the latest version of the Karma now that it is back?
https://shop.gopro.com/karmabundle
I just got one yesterday
I'm thinking about getting either the Mavic, Karma, or Autel X-star Premium. Out of the karma and x-star that you have, which do you like more?I have only flown a couple of times but i'm actually very impressed, i own a Autel x star premium and i really like tje karma
I'm thinking about getting either the Mavic, Karma, or Autel X-star Premium. Out of the karma and x-star that you have, which do you like more?
I bought one about six weeks ago. My first drone and first GoPro. It’s been fun so far.
I went to the site to buy a GoPro and didn’t know much about drones. I did some research, weighed the options of buying a Mavic with a built in camera vs. the Karma Grip / drone and the detachable GoPro and decided to go with the Karma.
Have had my Karma for about a month now. Have owned several DJI Phantoms and the 3DR Solo. Got into drones for the video and photography. I like things that are simple and work every time. Not really concerned about being able to fly several miles away from my location, or top speed, or obstacle avoidance. Mainly I want high quality video and pictures. I prefer the gopro cameras to the dji. I've seen online comparisons and they are all useless. Too many variables in how you set up the cameras and how you process the images in post. Not to mention how everything online is going to be compressed and individual monitor differences. Very difficult to compare. I've seen them both on my monitor and I prefer the gopro images. Personal preference. Now that hero 5 has the linear mode its even better. One other thing on the new gopro. Voice control. I thought I would never use it but now its one of my favorite new features.Anyone out there purchased the latest version of the Karma now that it is back?
https://shop.gopro.com/karmabundle
How you like your Karma so far?
Well I have a Mavic (which is already on the way to the repair shop) and for about a week now a Karma.Anyone out there purchased the latest version of the Karma now that it is back?
https://shop.gopro.com/karmabundle
Sounds like we are close to the same opinion actually - both great packages but DJI technology is several iterations ahead of Karma/GoPro - but that may be the best thing about Karma - it is very simple.... As I love Premier Pro and all it's ways to cheat reality I have little concern with the linear thing, I actually have fixed enough in post that I don't even worry about it much anymore... I have never edited on the fly - always go to a workststtion... we all have different workflows... it really is hard to make this a black and white issue. Go fly - that is what I say - anything - it is a blastREAD:
Ok, so I hate to post this here, but here is why I am returning my Karma system and getting a Mavic.
First of all, I really needed a handheld stabilizer and a drone and the Karma was just such an awesome fit because I wanted a GoPro too. Seemed perfect. First few days of use I loved it, and despite knowing in my heart that the Mavic was a better drone, I decided to stick with my Karma.
Cut to about 15 flights later. Here are my biggest issues.
1. Flight distance - I tried a distance test on multiple occasions with clear conditions and could not get it to go over 2200 feet away. Around 1000 was the max for most flights when it would lose connection and turn back. Also at this point I would get to feed starting to pause and cut out. This was very consistent at about 800 ft and up.
2. Battery - I bought an extra battery. GoPro says 20 minutes ( every company over exaggerates this point) but when I start the drone and controller up it starts at 18:00. If it sits for a minute while I get ready it's down to 17:00. At 3 minutes it starts to return home. If I'm flying at a good rate, that 14 minutes is actually more like 12 of usable time. This was just not enough even with 2 batteries.
3. Horizon tilt - it was a constant issue for me. Even when I landed it and calibrated, it would still tilt, but only once and a while. Meaning every third shot would be noticibly off. I tried doing a reset by calibrating it on the grip but still experienced problems. Mostly if there was any wind.
4. -Drifting. I was doing a lot of flying over water, and while I never had it fall in, it would sometimes drift a few feet around which made me very uneasy when getting shots flying just a few feet over water
5. Size - the Mavic is just so much smaller. I'm a photographer and tried to fit the Karma (without props) in my camera backpack along with my camera and lenses and it just wasn't happening. It is possible, but considering the controller is large and the charger for the batteries etc, it just wasn't possible. This means that if I want to travel with it, I need to bring that backpack (side note the strap on the backpack broke a week into my ownership). Bottom line is that it's an extra bag no matter how you look at it, while the Mavic can fit anywhere.
Ok, so I realize that the Karma comes with the grip, which I loooved. Can't tell you how much I obsessed about gimbals before buying this and reallly enjoyed the grip. But this added piece was still not enough to sway me into keeping it. I really wanted to love the system. It's great, but the Karma drone is just not quite there yet. I got great footage, but I felt limited. When I wanted to get close to some mountains in the distance, it would turn around due to lost signal. I will miss being able to wirelessly download the footage to my iPad and edit right there.
Side note, and issue, the 4K on GoPro does not have the linear option, so if it's in 4K you're gonna have the fisheye effect. I'm sorry if you're excited about the Karma and reading this. It is still a great package for the money. I just felt a little limited with it. Here is a clip of some footage I shot.
Sounds like we are close to the same opinion actually - both great packages but DJI technology is several iterations ahead of Karma/GoPro - but that may be the best thing about Karma - it is very simple.... As I love Premier Pro and all it's ways to cheat reality I have little concern with the linear thing, I actually have fixed enough in post that I don't even worry about it much anymore... I have never edited on the fly - always go to a workststtion... we all have different workflows... it really is hard to make this a black and white issue. Go fly - that is what I say - anything - it is a blast
Anyone out there purchased the latest version of the Karma now that it is back?
https://shop.gopro.com/karmabundle