GoPro Karma User Manual GETTING STARTED
DRONE + STABILIZER + BATTERY
Propellers
Power Button [
] Orientation Lights
Camera Stabilizer
Battery Status Lights
Battery Status Button
Touch Display
Camera Tilt Wheel
CONTROLLER
Start/Stop Button
Speaker
Land Button [
] Ambient Light Sensor
Shutter Button [
] Mode/Tag Button
Joysticks
Charging Port
Lanyard Tether Point
CHARGING THE KARMA BATTERY AND CONTROLLER
Remove the battery from Karma.
Connect the components to the charger.
Connect the charger to a wall outlet. The battery status lights on the battery and the controller indicate the charge level.
📘NOTICE: Using a battery charger other than the Karma charger can damage the Karma battery. For the controller, use only chargers marked: Output 0.5V 0.5-3A. If you do not know the voltage and current of your charger, use the Karma charger.
For more battery information, see Battery.
CHECKING THE BATTERY LEVEL
Press the Battery Status button.
As the controller’s battery is used, one battery status light blinks, then turns off. This pattern continues until all lights are off, indicating that the battery is fully drained.
When Karma is in flight, the battery status is indicated at the top of the touch display. However, Karma returns to the launch location if the battery becomes too low. For more information, see Automatic Safety Landings.
ASSEMBLING KARMA
Insert the battery.
Unfold the landing gear and arms. Note: To close the landing gear, pull the legs toward the back of the drone, then bend them inward.
Open the harness and insert a camera (sold separately, for some Karma bundles). Note: Although the Karma battery powers both the drone and the camera, the camera must contain a battery so that Karma is properly balanced.
Securely tighten the propellers. Propellers are color-coded to match the correct motors.
📘PRO TIP: Replacement parts for Karma or its components are available at gopro.com.
SETTING UP KARMA
The Karma controller contains everything you need to set up Karma and control the drone during flight. In addition to flight data and safety info, the controller contains an interactive flight simulator so you can practice before Karma leaves the ground.
Power on the controller, then power on the drone. The light around the Power button [
] turns on. The orientation lights on the arms help you identify the front and back of the drone during flight. The lights on the front are green and those on the back are red. 
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your system and learn how to fly.
📘PRO TIP: You can practice flying at any time with the flight simulator on the controller. From the Home screen, tap Learn, then tap Practice Flying.
LEFT JOYSTICK
RIGHT JOYSTICK
KARMA AND YOUR GOPRO
The controller operates both Karma and your camera, so the camera buttons are disabled when you use your camera with the drone. In addition, the camera’s wireless connection is turned off, the camera uses Karma’s battery, and a drone icon [ 
] appears on the camera status screen.
SOFTWARE UPGRADES
To get the latest features and best performance from your Karma components, make sure to periodically check for updates by connecting the controller to a Wi-Fi network (from the Home screen, tap Connect > Wi-Fi). The controller then automatically notifies you if a software upgrade is available and provides instructions about how to download and install it.
🚧WARNING: Abide by all local laws when using Karma and its accessories. Depending on where you plan to operate Karma, there may be restrictions on use in certain areas, such as populated public sporting events, near airports, or in connection with certain activities, such as hunting. It is solely your responsibility to comply with all local laws, regulations and restrictions.
FLYING SAFELY
Don’t fly over people or animals.
Don’t fly in fog, high winds, rain or snow.
Don’t fly within 5 miles (8km) of airports.
FLYING SAFELY
Fly outdoors and within line of sight.*
Make sure your Karma isn't damaged.
Comply with all regulations.
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