GoPro has unveiled new products and services, including Hero5 camera and the Karma drone. In addition to gains in performance and convenience, GoPro’s Hero5 line of cameras can auto-upload photos and videos to GoPro Plus, a cloud-based subscription service that makes it easy to access, edit and share GoPro content anytime, anywhere using a phone or computer.
The Hero5 Black is priced at $399.99. It is touted as the most powerful, easy-to-use GoPro, ever. Hero5 Black will be available October 2nd.
Key features include:
- 2-inch touch display + simplified controls
- Video resolutions up to 4K at 30 frames per second
- Professional quality 12MP photos
- Auto-upload of photos and video to Cloud when camera is charging
- Voice control with support for 7 Languages
- Simple 1-button control
- Waterproof without a housing to 33 feet (10m)
- Compatible with existing GoPro mounts, including Karma
- Stereo audio recording and advanced wind noise reduction
- Professional-grade electronic video stabilization
- Distortion-free wide angle video and photos with new linear-view setting
- RAW and WDR photo modes
- GPS
Hero5 Session, the smaller version is priced at $299. It shares the same small design and convenience of the original Hero Session camera, but benefits from performance upgrades. The Hero5 Session will be available October 2nd for $299.99.
Key features:
- Video resolutions up to 4K at 30 frames per second
- 10MP photos
- Auto-upload of photos and video to Cloud when camera is charging
- Voice control with cupport for 7 Languages
- Simple 1-button control
- Waterproof without a housing to 33 feet (10m)
- Compatible with existing GoPro, mounts including Karma
- Professional-grade electronic video stabilization
- Distortion-free wide angle video and photos with new linear-view setting
Karma Drone
Karma features a compact design and includes an image-stabilization grip that can be handheld or mounted to vehicles, gear and more. Karma makes it easy for users to capture smooth, stabilized video during almost any activity.
Key features:
- Compact and foldable, the entire system fits into the included backpack.
- A game-style controller features an integrated touch display, making it fast and easy to fly without the need for a separate phone or tablet.
- The 3-axis camera stabilizer can be removed from the drone and attached to the included Karma Grip for capturing smooth handheld and gear-mounted footage.
Karma will be available October 23rd in the following bundles:
- Karma without a GoPro camera for $799.99.
- Karma bundled with Hero5 Black for $1099.99.
- Karma bundled with Hero5 Session for $999.99 (available in early 2017).
Additional New Products
GoPro is also launching several new accessories later this year including Quik Key, a key-chain, micro-USB card reader that plugs into users phone to transfer photos and videos from GoPro. REMO is a voice-activated remote that extends the voice control range of HERO5 cameras while providing one-button remote control.
