UAV · Consumer camera quadcopter
GoPro Karma
GoPro · USA
GoPro Karma consumer foldable camera drone launched in 2016, designed to carry GoPro HERO cameras with a detachable Karma Grip stabilizer. Recalled shortly after launch; line discontinued in 2018.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Multirotor |
| Price | ~$799-1099 (2016, with camera) |
| Subtype | Consumer camera quadcopter |
| Role | Consumer aerial imaging |
| Classification | Consumer camera drone |
| Mission | aerial photography, videography |
| Datalink | 2.4 GHz controller / Wi-Fi |
| Variants | Karma (HERO5/6 mounts); Karma Grip |
| MTOW (kg) | 1 |
| Operators | Consumer market |
| Frame type | Quadcopter |
| Propulsion | Electric (4 brushless motors, LiPo) |
| Range (km) | 3 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | Commercial/civil |
| Launch method | hand/ground VTOL |
| Autonomy level | Basic autopilot/auto modes |
| Endurance (min) | 20 |
| Recovery method | VTOL |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 56 |
| Standard sensors | GoPro HERO camera (EO), GPS |
| Production status | Discontinued (2018) |
| Airframe / lift type | Multirotor – quad |
| Control / autonomy level | Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Consumer / recreational, Photography / film |
| Origin / supply chain | COTS (DJI, Autel, Skydio), Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Very close range (<5 km, <1 hr) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – nano/micro (<0.01 m²), RF-emitting |
| Speed regime | Medium (50–150 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Nuisance / negligent (airspace incursion) |
| Weight / class | Class I – Micro (<2 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107) |
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: gopro.com