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DJI Mavic Pro vs GoPro Karma; Which Is Better Drone Camera At Affordable Price?

Prakash

The two powerful drones packed with action camera has been released in the market. The American action camera maker GoPro's first drone "Karma" and the Chinese drone manufacturer DJI's (Dai-Jiang Innovation) Mavic Pro has taken the market on storm.

The GoPro lovers are cherishing that their favourite action camera maker has finally debuted in the Drone market while DJI is giving its customers a run for money with specs heavy pocket size drone.

In terms of capturing a running action, both Karma and Mavic Pro with 35 mph and 40 mph respectively gives enough speed.

Looking at the technology, functionality and affordability will clear the difference for a variety of buyers. Both the drones have 3-axis stabilisation with 4K shooting capacity. At a starting price tag of $1000, buyers are excited that these drones can fit in a backpack.

The DJI Mavic Pro (1.62 lbs)  has two leads against GoPro Karma (2.22lbs) in terms weight and flight time. The Karma lags behind against 27 mins of flight and 4.3miles of range than it's  only 20 minutes flying within 1.86miles range.

However, GoPro offers controller with a 5inch screen while Mavic can be paired and controlled with smartphone also.

The best purpose of these drones are the cameras fitted on them. GoPro's KARMA features a removable camera and gimbal. Mavic Pro has a built in 12MP camera that can pitch and roll from -90° to +30° while KARMA has a range of motion between -90° to 0° with only up and down feature.

While live streaming is featured in both, Mavic Pro has additional features like obstacle sensors, follow features, automation, GPS (also in KARMA) and indoor flying.

The GoPro family first drone starts at $799 without a camera while Mavic Pro initial price is $749 with camera. The choice is yours- GoPro's support or DJI's outstanding features.

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