After much anticipation, GoPro finally released its drone—it’s called it Karma. The machine has some great features going for it, including a dedicated controller with a built in screen so you don’t need to loop your smartphone into the system. There is, however, the option to pair a phone or tablet to allow a second person control the camera separately from the pilot. Karma is easy to take anywhere, too, since it folds up and comes with a dedicated backpack. The camera mounts on the front to avoid getting rotors or landing gear in the shot, and the three-axis gimbal is removeable and can be used as a hand-held stabilizer for non-drone shots (a nice bit of efficiency brilliance). Karma is compatible with Hero 4 cameras or the new Hero 5, including the new Session. The only bummer is GoPro did not build in any sort of “follow me” technology for the Karma to be the ultimate selfie stick like many other drones on the market. $800; gopro.com
—Cameron Martindell
