By to my Solo. Getting KARMA

[DroneyMcDroneface]

Considering I'm traveling South America in a VW bus, the portability is really appealing. My Solo with Backpack takes up way too much space.
I also have GoPro mounts all over my VW Bus and the detachable stabilizer is a great feature. Built in LCD makes one less attachment to worry about and if you already have a GoPro, the price point is attractive. Let's see how range, gps, and battery life are.

I'm primarily a Photographer flying a 3DR with a Peau Production 8.25mm lens and the small KARMA will be much nicer to take on hikes. I'll probably throw my old Hero 3+ on the Solo and fly it aggressively to take somefootage until I crash or sink it.

I hate GoPro, really... but Karma with an 8.25 lens on a Hero 4 is pretty much a perfect solution for me as a travel photographer

 

[Pedals2Paddles]

You hope. Nobody has seen it other than some edited promotional videos. it doesn't even exist on the market yet. I always find it amusing when people make these proclamations.

 

[DroneyMcDroneface]

You hope. Nobody has seen it other than some edited promotional videos. it doesn't even exist on the market yet. I always find it amusing when people make these proclamations.

What proclamations exactly are you talking about....

 

[tomnjfl]

You're assuming it actually works as advertised lol. Don't forget there are basic done functions that could make the Karma a total disaster...such as basic GPS-enable flight (as we all know). Remember how awesome all the Solo promo vids were before it was released?

Without reliable and consistent ability to achieve very basic GPS flight stability, it will let down a lot of people. Let's hope GoPro nails it...because the way their company is doing lately, they won't be far behind 3DR if the Karma doesn't meet expectations.

 

[PdxSteve]

A lot of people also bought into solo solely based on their promo videos and marketing hype too.

 

[DroneyMcDroneface]

You're assuming it actually works as advertised lol. Don't forget there are basic done functions that could make the Karma a total disaster...such as basic GPS-enable flight (as we all know). Remember how awesome all the Solo promo vids were before it was released?

Without reliable and consistent ability to achieve very basic GPS flight stability, it will let down a lot of people. Let's hope GoPro nails it...because the way their company is doing lately, they won't be far behind 3DR if the Karma doesn't meet expectations.

Sorry, I'm confused. You clearly don't know how to read so let me help you out.
"You're assuming it actually works as advertised"

I spoke about it's size and portability, the built in LCD and that it comes with a detachable stabilizer. I also mentioned the price point. These are all factual, unmeasurable features that are attractive to a buyer and have nothing to do with performance of the Karma...

I then stated " Let's see how range, gps, and battery life are."
Which means I have no opinion on the matter because there is no info as of right now. This implies that I'll be waiting to make my purchase pending these three factors are all sufficient for my needs.

You guys really need to find better use of your time, instead of trolling around the internet being negative Nancy's... and learn how to read a post properly before getting all butthurt.

 

[pyrate]

Why we are stating the obvious. No proof at all this thing will work as advertised
Mayber your butt is the over sensitive one

 

[DroneyMcDroneface]

Why we are stating the obvious. No proof at all this thing will work as advertised
Mayber your butt is the over sensitive one

Another guy who can't read.

 

[DroneyMcDroneface]

I love how you fanboys are all doubting the Karma when the Solo lacked performance in all three. Range/Battery/GPS and required mods....yet you still bought it.

 

[tomnjfl]

Which means I have no opinion on the matter because there is no info as of right now. This implies that I'll be waiting to make my purchase pending these three factors are all sufficient for my needs.

You guys really need to find better use of your time, instead of trolling around the internet being negative Nancy's... and learn how to read a post properly before getting all butthurt.

Let me remind you that the title of your thread is "By to my solo. Getting karma"....which seems to pretty clearly state that you've already made up your mind.

Maybe you should craft your posts a little better, so YOU don't get all butthurt when people point out how idiotic they sound.

 

[pyrate]

Another guy who can't read.

I read fine, you communicate poorly

 

[PdxSteve]

It will be interesting to see how they incorporate the differences between controlling the H4 with hero bus vs H5 without. I suspect they are using wifi or bluetooth for the camera control communication interface.

 

[tomnjfl]

I love how you fanboys are all doubting the Karma when the Solo lacked performance in all three. Range/Battery/GPS and required mods....yet you still bought it.

For the record, I still say "goodbye" to my Solo and GoPro before every flight. I will be the first in line for Karma if it actually performs the way it's advertised.

 

[pyrate]

I love how you fanboys are all doubting the Karma when the Solo lacked performance in all three. Range/Battery/GPS and required mods....yet you still bought it.

Still love it, I own 2 and given what we actually know, I would still buy a solo time will yell

 

[DroneyMcDroneface]

Still love it, I own 2 and given what we actually know, I would still buy a solo time will yell

Why are you flying with Polar Pro filters when the Peau ones are better and less expensive...out of curiosity

 

[pyrate]

I actually have the Peu kit. Waiting on a support reply since the filter fell out during flight on my first test

 

[jibcamera]

i wonder if every kid/adult etc that gets a karma and then uses some footage in some type of money making project will read sectionals, study taxiing procedures and get their 107? ...just naturally curious

 

[PdxSteve]

Every kid/adult? No. Just the responsible ones and ones who want to be legal. The rest will eventually get caught and excessively fined. It's a lot easier to track down a commercial company doing works than an individual.

 

[twitchyzero]

you know when everyone said, what else can pull of smartshots if one were to leave Solo platform? It looks like Karma can fit that bill. Fingers crossed the shots are smooth and there's a way to get MPCC.

 

[pyrate]

Didn't see follow on that drone and two point cable? Really?
I see jib is still on his screw the rules tirade