It was only few years ago that drones became a big part of the tech world. And because even the most ordinary social entity can now use one, it's always best to compare the features of these existing robots in terms of value for money. The GoPro Karma vs. DJI Mavic Pro certainly tops the list of the most comparable drones today.
The GoPro Karma, just in case you are wondering about its specs features a 365mm in length, 224mm width and 90mm height. The dimensions create a total of 2.22lbs. of weight for the GoPro Karma. The maximum service ceiling of the drone reaches up to 14,500 feet or approximately 4,500 meters. The maximum speed for the drone is 35mph with a maximum flight time of 20 minutes. The drone can also fly a maximum distance of 1.86 miles or 3 kilometers.
According to the PetaPixel, the DJI Mavic on the other hand has a folded dimensions of 198mm in length, 83mm width and 83mm in height; all contributing to the total weight of 1.62lbs. The maximum service ceiling of the drone is 5,000 meters higher than the GoPro Karma with a total of 5,000 meters. Its 27 minute maximum flight time can accommodate a its maximum speed of 40mph with a distance of 4.3 miles or approximately 7 kilometers.
The GoPro Karma has both removable camera and gimbal whereas the DJI Mavic doesn't. Also, electronic stabilization on camera for the GoPro Karma is readily available, while DJI Mavic fails to include it on its features. Additionally, the GoPro Karma hosts a GoPro account that lets users avail of a cloud storage and editing apps for only $4.99 after the trial period.
The GoPro Karma price ranges from $799 to $1,099 while the DJI Mavic is priced at $749 to $1,299. The DJI Mavic release date was on Oct. 15 while the GoPro Karma release date will be on the 23rd of October 2016.
