Hello from Austin Texas

[jbslimp]

Hey everyone, pulled trigger on Karma / 5 Black combo yesterday and took out for first flights today.

Of course I have read all the negative impressions on the Karma but as an owner of both 3DR SOLO and MAVIC PRO I purchased KARMA for the bundle package of the 5 Black and Grip --- I had been wanting the Grip and 5 Black so it made sense to just pick up drone as well for a few extra hundred bucks.

FIRST IMPRESSION - WOW on how quick you can get flying. Literally because the drone can fit with props in case you can get in the air within a couple of minutes and pack up in less than one ---CRAZY FAST when you are used to 3dr Solo and all that entails to get in flight.

Only had Mavic Pro for 2 hours before it fell out of sky and off for repairs so can't compare it just yet but
SO FAR I AM VERY HAPPY with the Karma.

I had no dropouts or disconnects but did not travel more than 400 ft away either. Look forward to exploring more with my new Karma!

 

[FoleyAMG]

Hello there,

Just south of you in Schertz, TX. Wondering your thoughts of the Karma. I have a Phantom 1 and looking to upgrade...I like the Karma as it ties all of my GoPro stuff together, but what are your takeaways.

Scott

 

[jbslimp]

I really like a lot about it --- first I love the simplicity of getting it up in air. Less than a minute out of backpack and your flying. My FAV is the intergrated controller. Not a fan of using my cell phone most of the time. The backpack works well so pretty convenient to get around.

BIG NEGATIVE is battery. I'm getting 12-14 minutes. That doesn't compete real well with competitors. Also range is less than much of competition as well.

LOVE KARMA GRIP and that was main reason for purchase.
I also own DJI MAVIC. SPARK and 3dr Solo.

 

[FoleyAMG]

Evening,
Thanks for the reply. I ended up buying the Karma and I will say I am pretty impressed. Very easy to fly and the Grip is a "huge" plus, I love it.
I did have a crash and had to replace a couple props, but I am chalking it up to the Karma. Basically I was flying it, battery read little less than 5 mins flight time. I was returning the drone back to me (was less than 40 yards away from me and only 20 feet off the ground)...I received a warning around 3.5 mins and then all of a Sunday, maybe 10 yards away from me, the Karma shot straight up in the air about 30-40' and then nose dived for my location and crashed about 3 feet away or so. I had complete control until the Karma shot up in the air...literally lost control of it. Very strange.
Anyways, thanks for your comments, I am pleased with my purchase...I still own the Phantom 1 with GoPro mount...
Scott