If you are looking for a drone that works perfectly with GoPro cameras, getting one that is designed exclusively for this purpose is the best bet. Ideally you would want to be able to control the camera with the gimble and attain flawless first-person view without the need for any extra equipment.
Mentioned below are six drones exclusively designed for GoPro cameras.
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GoPro Karma Quadcopter
If you are looking for compatibility, look no further than the GoPro Karma, a purpose-built quadcopter to house GoPro’s range of action cameras including the Hero 4, Hero 5, Hero 6 and the Hero 7.
The Karma is a foldable drone, aiding portability. But what makes this drone stand out in the crowd is its ability to record super smooth videos due to controlled movement and lower flying speeds.
The Karma has a flight time of 20 minutes on a single charge, which is decent enough as it needs to be within 3kms from the controller at any given time. The Karma is easy to use and controls every major camera function.
Despite the lack of a Follow Me mode, you can use the drone to orbit around an object while filming or use the Cable Cam mode where the drone films you as if on a cable, or use it to take selfies.
The GoPro Karma Quadcopter is the perfect companion for your GoPro action camera, and is both beginner-friendly and the right fit for professionals.
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Yuneec Typhoon G Quadcopter for GoPro
Yuneec has been designing quadcopters for GoPro for a while and the Typhoon G shares quite a reputation! Customers trust their support network which is unheard of in this industry. The controller on the Yuneec shares a live video feed that works with the GoPro.
This quadcopter has been designed keeping the GoPro range of action cameras in mind and incudes a GoPro compatible gimbal for easy mounting. The Typhoon G has a battery life of 20 minutes and can be controlled from a maximum distance of 400m.
The quadcopter is ready to fly right out of the box and has the Follow Me functionality. In addition, the drone has a steady grip that can be used as a gimbal for recording steady videos and images from the ground.
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DJI Phantom 2 Quadcopter with Gimbal for GoPro
When you mount expensive camera equipment to a quadcopter, you want maximum safety and a device that is easy to fly and control. This is precisely why we recommend using the DJI Phantom 2 Quadcopter.
Not only does the Phantom 2 record some high-quality videos, it is stable and comes with the Return Home functionality so that you do not lose the camera when the battery runs out of juice or the camera stops working for some reason.
The Phantom 2 also has an integrated GPS system along with a slew of other high-tech safety features that prevent it from crashing. The quadcopter is delivered ready to fly and is pre-tuned from the factory. Just plonk in the battery, attach the propellers and off you go!
This is also the only drone in our list to feature the advanced Zenmuse H3-3D 3-axis gimbal, which is technologically advanced and has plenty of support for excellent stability and smooth video recording.
This quadcopter has a 25-minute flight time on a single charge, although, its size makes it somewhat less portable than some of the other products on our list.
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Ionic Stratus Drone
This is perhaps the cheapest drone in our list and misses out on a certain number of features present on the others. However, it is great for beginners to play around with and has a decent flight time going for it.
It is hardly surprising that the Ionic Stratus does not have a gimbal to stabilize the video recordings. Hence, you can expect shaky footage. The camera mount is composed of rubber, which removes a bit of vibrations, and is removable in case you want to attach an aftermarket gimbal.
This drone does not fly or land well in windy conditions. You should consider keeping it indoors during unfavorable situations.
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Traxxas Aton Plus Quadcopter for GoPro
Traxxas is a well-known brand in the world of RC cars, but a considerably new player in the world of drones. The styling on the Aton Plus will remind you of a race car, and this one is among the fastest in our list today, attaining speeds up to 50mph.
The drone comes with a 2-axis gimbal, which unfortunately does not work with the Hero 5. However, you can fix an aftermarket gimbal to house every future model from GoPro’s lineup. The quadcopter also has dual flying modes for high speed maneuvering or recording videos.
The Aton also has an airbrake, which in case you lose control of the drone, brings it to a stop and hovers over the ground instead of crashing
- 3DR Solo Quadcopter
One of the latest products in the market today, the 3DR is the world’s first smart drone. It features two 1GHz computers and has numerous cool functions for filming airborne videos. Unlike many of the products in the market, this drone is designed exclusively for GoPro action cameras, and you can control your camera using the gimbal sold separately.
The 3DR live streams video feed to you Android or Apple smartphone, so that you get a clear First-Person View of the entire scenario. Solo also has a list of some interesting features such as the Orbit Mode where the camera hovers around a target, filming some excellent shots.
Additional features include the Cable Cam which lets you capture some interesting Hollywood-style videos at home! This is perhaps the best drone for shooting some adventurous and creative videos.
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