Lacks in range and battery life compared to its competitors, but if your looking to buy this you will most likely be farmiliar with GoPro already. These cameras are to best effect with wide scenic or closeup action shots.

First up is the price tag. Karma costs $800 at retail or $1,100 if you opt for the HERO5 Bundle, which includes the camera. In other words, if you don't already have a HERO4 Silver, HERO4 Black, or HERO5 Black then you'll be paying over a thousand smackers for this guy.

Comes with Karma Grip accessory ($300 MSRP; Preset shots make great footage – simple to use; Controller is great – feels like playing video games; Portable and easy to replace parts; Compatible with several GoPro cameras

Requires a GoPro (or you have to spend up for the bundle; Terrible battery life at ~15 minutes (you'll end up buying a second battery; Connection with remote cuts out at 300m-500m; Durability concerns – we cracked the leg on our first flight; Not as quick to react as other drones

If you're spending this much on a drone, you certainly need to consider what features you would like. If you want a tiny drone, or the very best image quality, then look elsewhere. If you want something really easy to fly, with some extra video equipment to boot, then this is the drone for you!

To say that GoPro's first effort at launching a quadcopter was turbulent would be something of an understatement. Initially it seemed an impressive, affordable machine - until DJI announced the smaller, more technologically advanced Mavic Pro .

Very easy to control; works reliably; consistent performance; smart flying modes

Not as technologically advanced as competitors; no obstacle avoidance technology

This was a considerable upgrade from my previous inexpensive drone. What drew me in was the inclusion of the go pro and the gimbal. This meant I could upgrade my go pro and also acquire a gimbal which made this particular drone stand out from other brands. The drone itself is excellent.

As a package, the Karma has undeniable appeal, especially for those already well invested in the GoPro system of mounts and cameras. It’s a well-built, all-in-one airborne and handheld stabilisation setup that fits into a slim, lightweight backpack. And the Hero5 Black’s image quality does the job nicely. As a flying camera platform, it’s less impressive. With lower range and fewer safety features than its chief rivals, and no “follow me” mode, it just doesn’t offer as advanced a feature set as we’d expect from a quadcopter in this price bracket. With the Mavic Pro and Phantom 4, DJI is streets ahead of (or should that be feet above) GoPro at the moment – but there’s promise here, and hopefully Karma’s next reincarnation will fix the issues and offer up something with bigger all-round appeal. Buy the GoPro Karma here from Currys PC World

A complete package in a slim backpack; Handy Karma Grip accessory; Simple flight controls; Good build quality;

No obstacle detection or indoor sensors; Low transmission range; No “follow me” flight mode; Short battery life;

A complete package in a slim backpack; Handy Karma Grip accessory; Simple flight controls; Good build quality;

No obstacle detection or indoor sensors; Low transmission range; No “follow me” flight mode; Short battery life;

Updated: We've updated our impressions of GoPro's Karma drone and gimbal system with a new accessory that lets you mount the gimbal almost anywhere. The Karma Drone has been GoPro's soap opera.

Being new to this I find it easy to use and very practical

I feel hs could be cheaper! Accessories are very pricey

Simple to set up and fly; Complete system in a backpack; Good image quality; Sturdy and well made;

Short flight time; Low transmission range; No 'follow me' flight modes; No obstacle detection or indoor modes;