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Discontinued January 2018

The GoPro Karma is gone.
Here's what flies now.

GoPro tried to compete with DJI in drones and lost. The Karma was recalled, re-released, and ultimately killed after 14 months on the market. If you're still searching for one, here are the three drones that replaced it — and a professional services option if you'd rather skip owning hardware entirely.

What happened to Karma?

The GoPro Karma had the worst product launch in consumer drone history. A power-loss defect grounded every unit within two weeks of release. By the time it returned, DJI's Mavic Pro had already won.

2016
Launch and immediate recall. GoPro shipped the Karma at $799 in October. Within two weeks, all 2,500 units were recalled after drones lost power mid-flight and fell from the sky.
2017
Re-release into a changed market. The Karma returned in February with a battery latch fix. But DJI's Mavic Pro — smaller, more capable, similarly priced — had already captured the market.
2018
GoPro exits drones entirely. In January 2018, GoPro announced it was leaving the drone business and laid off hundreds of employees. The Karma was never replaced.
2026
No return planned. GoPro remains focused exclusively on action cameras. DJI controls over 70% of the global consumer drone market. There will be no Karma 2.

Three drones that replaced it

Whether you wanted the Karma for travel, real estate, or aerial photography, these cover every use case it was designed for — and exceed it in every spec.

Budget pick

DJI Mini 4 Pro

Under 249g, no FAA registration needed for recreational use. 48MP camera, 4K/60fps, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, 34-minute flight time. The best entry point for anyone who would have bought a Karma — more compact, far more capable.

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Mid-range pick

DJI Air 3

Dual-camera system with wide and 3x telephoto. 48MP photos, 4K/100fps slow motion, 46-minute flight time. The sweet spot for enthusiasts and content creators who want more reach and longer sessions without going full professional.

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Professional pick

DJI Mavic 3 Pro

Triple-camera system with a 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad main sensor, 5.1K video, 43-minute flight time, and advanced waypoint missions. This is the professional platform for commercial work — inspections, mapping, real estate, filmmaking. The drone the Karma wished it could be.

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Or skip the hardware entirely.

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