GoPro plans to release its own Karma drone in 2016

 

 GoPro has reportedly ended talks with DJI to jointly produce a quadcopter drone, but the action camera maker is forging ahead with plans to release a remote-controlled flying vessel for its Hero4 cameras all on its own. DJI, a leading maker of commercial and recreational drones, figures turnabout is fair play, according to Fast Company — the Shenzhen, China-based firm is now developing its own action cameras to compete with GoPro on its own turf.
GoPro last month released aerial footage captured by a drone the company described as a “developmental prototype of [its] quadcopter and stabilization system.” Now that flyer has a name: Karma. GoPro said this week that it plans to release its Karma drone in 2016.

There’s no word on price or specs to date, but GoPro is attempting to build up some buzz for Karma with a giveaway promotion on its newly unveiled Karma website. Sign up for GoPro’s Karma news alerts and you’ll have a chance to win one of 100 drones the company is handing out at launch. Meanwhile, DJI CEO Frank Wang told Fast Company that negotiations with GoPro stalled over the divvying up of profits from the proposed drone the two companies wanted to build. GoPro wanted a two-thirds cut while DJI wanted that ratio reversed in its own favor, according to Wang.
Apple Watch, Android updates

GoPro on Thursday also announced some added functionality in the GoPro app for Apple Watch users, including the ability to “preview shots, toggle between capture modes, start/stop record, and add HiLight Tags to the best moments of their videos,” the company said in a statement.
New capabilities have also been added to GoPro apps for other iOS devices as well as Android products. These include the ability to more easily select and download still images from video, and a new filtering function that makes finding photos, videos, HiLight Tags, and clips easier and faster, GoPro said.
The GoPro app for mobile devices is best known for its Trim & Share tools for editing and finalizing clips lasting from 5 to 30 seconds.