{"id":50511,"date":"2016-09-19T14:19:35","date_gmt":"2016-09-19T21:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/?p=50511"},"modified":"2016-09-19T17:29:02","modified_gmt":"2016-09-20T00:29:02","slug":"gopro-drones-the-cloud-with-new-hero5s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/?p=50511","title":{"rendered":"GoPro Drones The Cloud With New Hero5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CjNjcrQZtd8\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>GoPro<\/strong> founder <strong>Nick Woodman<\/strong> unpacked a drone load of product today (including the company&#8217;s\u00a0long-awaited financial\u00a0hail mary, the Karma drone) during a press conference at Squaw Valley Resort, California. In addition to the drone, the list includes a new line of Hero5 cameras, and a cloud-based software package designed to make accessing GoPro&#8217;s huge files much easier.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;With these new products, we&#8217;re delivering on our promise to make it easy to capture and share engaging stories,&#8221; said Woodman. &#8220;HERO5&#8217;s ability to auto-upload photos and videos to a GoPro Plus account dramatically simplifies mobile, on-the-go editing, sharing and enjoyment. This is a game-changing experience that we will continue to build upon.&#8221; Woodman adds, &#8220;We&#8217;re stoked to launch Karma and show how much more it is than a drone. Karma packs Hollywood-caliber aerial, handheld and gear-mounted image stabilization into a backpack for $799. It&#8217;s so easy to use, a beginner can have fun straight away.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>While we&#8217;re personally sick and tired of our neighbors continually flying their drones over our house (net gun?), this GoPro Karma\u00a0will certainly integrate well with GoPro&#8217;s line of cameras and looks to be great for RC hobbiests. \u00a0The move to the cloud is a step in the right direction as GoPro looks to move their business past hardware an into digital services.\u00a0For the official word from GoPro, please follow the jump.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-50514\" src=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/gopro_hero5-450x245.jpeg\" alt=\"gopro_hero5\" width=\"450\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/gopro_hero5.jpeg 450w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/gopro_hero5-200x109.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-50513\" src=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/gopro_karma-1-450x246.jpeg\" alt=\"gopro_karma\" width=\"450\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/gopro_karma-1.jpeg 450w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/gopro_karma-1-200x109.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>GoPro, Now an End-to-End Storytelling Solution with Cloud-Connected HERO5 Cameras; GoPro Plus Subscription Service; Quik Editing Apps<\/p>\n<p>Karma, Much More than a Drone Hollywood-Caliber Stabilization in a Backpack for $799<\/p>\n<p>SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 19, 2016 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) today unveiled new products and services that dramatically simplify the process of capturing, editing and sharing engaging content, establishing GoPro as an end-to-end storytelling solution.<\/p>\n<p>GoPro&#8217;s founder and CEO, Nicholas Woodman, introduced a new line of HERO5 cameras, cloud-based software, and drone, Karma, to international press at the base of Squaw Valley, CA, near Lake Tahoe. The event was broadcast live and can be seen HERE.<\/p>\n<p>Continue Reading<br \/>\nGoPro&#8217;s all-new HERO5 line of cameras.<\/p>\n<p>GoPro&#8217;s all-new HERO5 line of cameras.<br \/>\nKarma &#8211; it&#8217;s much more than a drone. Pictured here with the game-style controller, featuring an integrated touch display, and the new HERO5 Black camera.<\/p>\n<p>Karma &#8211; it&#8217;s much more than a drone. Pictured here with the game-style controller, featuring an integrated touch display, and the new HERO5 Black camera.<\/p>\n<p>GoPro&#8217;s all-new HERO5 line of cameras.Karma &#8211; it&#8217;s much more than a drone. Pictured here with the game-style controller, featuring an integrated touch display, and the new HERO5 Black camera.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With these new products, we&#8217;re delivering on our promise to make it easy to capture and share engaging stories,&#8221; said Woodman. &#8220;HERO5&#8217;s ability to auto-upload photos and videos to a GoPro Plus account dramatically simplifies mobile, on-the-go editing, sharing and enjoyment. This is a game-changing experience that we will continue to build upon.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Woodman adds, &#8220;We&#8217;re stoked to launch Karma and show how much more it is than a drone. Karma packs Hollywood-caliber aerial, handheld and gear-mounted image stabilization into a backpack for $799. It&#8217;s so easy to use, a beginner can have fun straight away.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In addition to significant gains in performance and convenience, GoPro&#8217;s all-new 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.<\/p>\n<p>HERO5 Cameras \u2013 Cloud-Connected and Simplified.<\/p>\n<p>HERO5 Black \u2013 The Best GoPro, Ever. For $399.99.<br \/>\nHERO5 Black is the most powerful, easy-to-use GoPro, ever. Exciting features include:<\/p>\n<p>2-inch Touch Display + Simplified Controls<br \/>\nVideo Resolutions up to 4K at 30 Frames per Second<br \/>\nProfessional Quality 12MP Photos<br \/>\nAuto-Upload of Photos and Video to Cloud when Camera is Charging*<br \/>\nVoice Control with Support for 7 Languages (additional languages coming)<br \/>\nSimple 1-Button Control<br \/>\nWaterproof Without a Housing to 33 Feet (10m)<br \/>\nCompatible with Existing GoPro Mounts, Including Karma<br \/>\nStereo Audio Recording and Advanced Wind Noise Reduction<br \/>\nProfessional-Grade Electronic Video Stabilization<br \/>\nDistortion-Free Wide Angle Video and Photos with New Linear-View Setting<br \/>\nRAW and WDR Photo Modes<br \/>\nGPS<br \/>\nHERO5 Black will be available October 2nd for an MSRP of $399.99. Learn more HERE.<\/p>\n<p>HERO5 Session \u2013 The Best, Only Smaller. For $299.<br \/>\nHERO5 Session shares the same small design and brilliant convenience of the original HERO Session camera, but benefits from significant performance upgrades:<\/p>\n<p>Video Resolutions up to 4K at 30 Frames per Second<br \/>\nProfessional Quality 10MP Photos<br \/>\nAuto-Upload of Photos and Video to Cloud when Camera is Charging*<br \/>\nVoice Control with Support for 7 Languages (additional languages coming)<br \/>\nSimple 1-Button Control<br \/>\nWaterproof Without a Housing to 33 Feet (10m)<br \/>\nCompatible with Existing GoPro, Mounts Including Karma<br \/>\nProfessional-Grade Electronic Video Stabilization<br \/>\nDistortion-Free Wide Angle Video and Photos with new Linear-View Setting<br \/>\nHERO5 Session will be available October 2nd for an MSRP of $299.99. Learn more HERE.<\/p>\n<p>KARMA \u2013 Much More Than a Drone.<\/p>\n<p>Karma features a compact, fits-in-a-small-backpack design and includes an image-stabilization grip that can be handheld or mounted to vehicles, gear and more. Karma makes it easy for anyone to capture amazingly smooth, stabilized video during almost any activity.<\/p>\n<p>Karma features a painless out-of-the-box experience unlike any other drone in the market:<\/p>\n<p>Compact and foldable, the entire system fits into the included backpack that&#8217;s so comfortable to wear during any activity, users will forget they&#8217;ve got it on.<br \/>\nA game-style controller features an integrated touch display, making it fun, fast and easy to fly without the need for a separate phone or tablet to see what your drone sees.<br \/>\nThe 3-axis camera stabilizer can be removed from the drone and attached to the included Karma Grip for capturing ultra-smooth handheld and gear-mounted footage.<br \/>\nKarma will be available October 23rd in the following bundles:<\/p>\n<p>Karma without a GoPro camera for $799.99 MSRP<br \/>\nKarma bundled with HERO5 Black for $1099.99 MSRP<br \/>\nKarma bundled with HERO5 Session for $999.99 MSRP (available in early 2017)<br \/>\nLearn more about Karma HERE.<\/p>\n<p>GoPro Plus and Quik Apps \u2013 Access, Edit and Share Anytime, Anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>GoPro Plus \u2013 Game-Changing Convenience.<\/p>\n<p>Offloading and enjoying footage from a GoPro is now as easy as plugging it in to charge. When a HERO5 camera is charging, it 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. Editing and sharing has never been easier with this game-changing experience.<\/p>\n<p>A GoPro Plus subscription also unlocks additional premium benefits:<\/p>\n<p>Access to an Expansive Library of Music Soundtracks for Editing<br \/>\n20% off Mounts and Accessories at GoPro.com<br \/>\nExclusive Access to GoPro Apparel<br \/>\nPremium Support<br \/>\nGoPro Plus supports all camera models* and costs $4.99 per month after a free trial. It will be available in the United States on October 2nd and in additional markets beginning January, 2017. Learn more HERE.<\/p>\n<p>Quik App \u2013 Mobile and Desktop Editing Made Awesome.<br \/>\nEditing and sharing content is easy thanks to the Quik app for mobile and desktop. As the name implies, Quik enables users to quickly produce high-quality videos that are fun to create and easy to share.<\/p>\n<p>Using Quik for desktop is simple. Import your videos, pick your favorite moments, choose a soundtrack from a library of songs, and Quik will automatically edit your video to the beat of the music.<\/p>\n<p>The Quik Mobile App \u2013 with more than 17 million downloads &#8212; is a fast, easy way to create awesome videos. In just seconds, Quik analyzes your photos and video clips to find the best moments, adds beautiful transitions and effects, and syncs everything to the beat of the music.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about Quik for mobile and desktop HERE.<\/p>\n<p>Additional New Products<br \/>\nGoPro is also launching several new accessories later this year:<\/p>\n<p>Quik Key, a key-chain, micro-USB card reader that plugs into your phone to quickly transfer photos and videos from your GoPro.<br \/>\nREMO, a voice-activated remote that extends the voice control range of HERO5 cameras while providing one-button remote control.<br \/>\nLearn more about GoPro&#8217;s new mounts and accessories HERE.<\/p>\n<p>About GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO)<\/p>\n<p>GoPro, Inc. is transforming the way people visually capture and share their lives. What began as an idea to help athletes self-document themselves engaged in their sport, GoPro has become a standard for how people capture themselves engaged in their interests, whatever they may be. From extreme to mainstream, professional to consumer, GoPro enables the world to capture and share its passion in the form of immersive and engaging content.<\/p>\n<p>GoPro, HERO, Karma, and Session, and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GoPro founder Nick Woodman unpacked a drone load of product today (including the company&#8217;s\u00a0long-awaited financial\u00a0hail mary, the Karma drone) during a press conference at Squaw Valley Resort, California. 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