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Add to SafariWhen comparing Yuneec Typhoon 4K vs GoPro Karma, the Slant community recommends GoPro Karma for most people. In the question“What are the best drones capable of shooting 4K video?” GoPro Karma is ranked 6th while Yuneec Typhoon 4K is ranked 7th. The most important reason people chose GoPro Karma is:
When you buy the drone, you also get a handheld gimbal system with control buttons. The stabilizing gimbal is useful as it can be mounted on other GoPro compatible accessories. The package also includes additional propellers and a backpack with a built-in shoulder mount where you can attach your camera.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Removable gimbal
The gimbal of the Typhoon 4K can be removed and attached to a handle, for use on the ground.
Pro Smart features
Has a "return home" feature, as well as the ability to watch and follow objects.
Pro Streams to other devices
Can stream to other devices, if you want to share or use something larger than the provided screen.
Pro Controller has onboard screen
No smartphone or tablet is required to use this drone.
Pro Great value package
When you buy the drone, you also get a handheld gimbal system with control buttons. The stabilizing gimbal is useful as it can be mounted on other GoPro compatible accessories. The package also includes additional propellers and a backpack with a built-in shoulder mount where you can attach your camera.
Pro Simple to use controller
This drone's controller only has a few intuitively placed buttons, which are easy to learn. There’s no need to attach a smartphone, since the controller comes with a built-in touchscreen. The information layout on the screen is simple and won’t overwhelm you.
Pro Helps beginners to learn how to fly it with a virtual learning mode
The Karma has a virtual learning mode for beginners, allowing them to fly this drone virtually, with the remote, while learning the basics.
Cons
Con Android only
The operating system for this drone is Android, so streaming won't work to iOS devices.
Con A tool is required to fasten and unfasten the propellers
The propellers come on and off, and a tool is required to make that happen.
Con Requires calibration
Before flying it, you need to calibrate the onboard compass, which requires a real compass.
Con No automatic tracking mode
As of July 2017, there is no tracking mode where the drone can follow an object around. This feature would have been useful when you want the drone to follow a subject doing outdoor sports or driving a vehicle. GoPro has promised to add this in a future update.
Con Over-reliance on GPS may lead to random drifting
The Karma doesn’t have any obstacle avoidance or downward sensors, relying solely on its GPS signal. This means it may drift randomly in the air if the GPS signal isn’t strong enough. At worst, it may cause collisions with objects in its path. Fortunately, the controller can somehow compensate this effect.
Con Limitations when filming in 4K
Filming in 4K gives a “fish eye” effect which can be removed later, but it also reduces the maximum resolution down to 2.7K.
Con Lack of an obstacle avoidance system may cause crashes
If the drone loses connection with the remote and takes a straight course home, it can crash somewhere, since it lacks an obstacle avoidance system.
Con Controller's screen is hard to see under direct sunlight
The controller's screen is glossy, making it hard to use under direct sunlight.
