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GoPro recalls quadcopter in surprise announcement
Drone makers, GoPro announced on Tuesday that it’s recalling its all-new quadcopter after receiving reports of the machine’s motor cutting out during flight.
The $800 folding quadcopter only started shipping in October and is GoPro’s first foray into the drone market.
The company said in a statement that it had come to its attention that “in a very small number of cases, Karma units lost power during operation.”
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That’s not good when you have a 2.2 lbs (1 kg) machine buzzing about over property or even people, though GoPro added that up to now no accidents or injuries have been reported.
“Owners of Karma can return their units to GoPro, or their place of purchase, for a full refund,” the company said in a statement, adding, “Replacement units are not being offered. GoPro plans to resume shipment of Karma as soon as the issue is resolved.”
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