i expect to HATE the GoPro HERO 9...

Trying out the new GoPro HERO 9 on my FPV drones.
It's too big and heavy for a drone... but is it still worth it?
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[@m.s.aviation7065]

i really dislike the people who hated on the session. it was the best!

[@christhiell1524]

I was a little late to the party with FPV, heard lots about the Session, but it was already discontinued when I joined. I heard the closest thing was the Runcam 5. Got that little guy a while back for $99 and it's been great since. If you enjoyed the Session, you may also like that. Can't beat the price too! :)

[@13FPV]

Chris Thiell Dealbreaker is that it doesn’t do ReelSteady... Session 5 did...

[@dinocanal8969]

I Agee 100%

[@mouseFPV]

Runcam 5 Orange is *close* if you run on the right settings and apply SuperView effect in post.

[@christhiell1524]

@@13FPV very true, but for $99 I can do without

[@synopsiscreativemedia862]

I thought that only I gained weight but even the gopro got fatter due the lockdown.

[@azerustv3784]

lol dude~!! same here lol

[@krane15]

Yeah, but GoPro can do more stuff so its extra weight is all muscle.

[@Seeraphyn]

I think GoPro has forgotten what GoPros were supposed to be. They're action cams, made for extreme sports. They're not freakin selfie cameras, that's not what most people use them for, contrary to what you're saying. We have phones for that. And if GoPros get as big, as fragile and as expansive as freaking iPhones, well, I don't see why people would keep using them over smartphones or regular cameras. Like seriously, you can easily find "regular" cameras that are barely bigger than these chonky GoPros...

[@randomdudefpv4927]

yeah, and now - one crash, and battery pack smashes this fragile screen... in old days, we threw gopro against wall to see what happens - nothing

[@krane15]

GoPro didn't forget. But the people demanded more. You either give the people what they want, or you stick to your original roots and go out of business.

[@Perceivedshift]

100% agree, phones already have everything needed - and then some - for vloggers and streamers. Its hopeless for gopro to compete with the development pace of phones. Gopro should be building their cameras to be more durable, higher quality, and more versatile. Better low-light performance, more durable, and yea...take one thing from phones...multiple cameras with different lenses. 180, 100, and 50 FoV dang that would be a beast! If Gopro wants to do anything streaming, stream to a screen wirelessly with good range! This would be great for events where the PoV on contestants can be streamed online without a bunch of expensive wireless HD equipment. Also, live streaming quadcopter freestyle and races in HD would be a thing!

[@ejaz787]

GoPro cant please everybody with one camera because the 9 has got a lot of praise for daring to go bigger and put a bigger battery in the camera by other KZbinrs who use the camera for different activities such as MTB and other sports where the size of the camera doesn't matter to a large extent but the capacity of the battery does. The Hero 9 is definitely not suited for fpv and it would be good if they released another improved Session camera.

[@krane15]

@@Perceivedshift Low-light performance is not a factor of an action camera. And GoPro already makes the most durable, high quality, versatile action cameras on the market. You can do all kinds of post-processing with GoPro footage that you can't do with that from cellphones or many other lesser action cameras. The combo lens however, is a good idea that I agree with.

[@mts635htr]

I've missed the Drib vlogs... need more of the colored hair, guyliner, cat, and Ashley!

[@terrencedries8692]

So couple of questions. Is there any settings you have to change to adapt for the difference in weight and size of the H9? Second question, would an anamorphic lens help with using the hyper smooth setting to get a bigger picture?

[@spaceknight4775]

I feel like at some point the GoPro is just turning into a normal digital camera ... it is getting bigger ever time. Far from the days of a small compact cam.

[@kain0m]

@@NullHyp He actually showed that comparison in the video. Short answer: no.

[@frankpayne6902]

It's somewhat ironic that cell phones got enormous. For non-FPV usage, you might as well just strap a phone to your helmet/body/car/selfie stick.

[@krane15]

False. This is the first time its gotten bigger.

[@AngelVlad100]

@@krane15 Compare hero 5 and hero 6 for example.

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

The only thing that does not get bigger in gopros, is the sensor.. they are still using the tiny 1/2.3" sensor they started with. I dont get why people use gopros, when there are cheaper better alternatives. Its simply lack of any imagination.

[@yeefpv]

This is the video I’ve been looking for since the 9 came out! Awesome bro! Patiently waiting for the Tpu mount to release

[@OwenBuckingham11]

Low key, what if because the 9 is so beefy, they will come out with a new version of the session??? We can only hope

[@jellifpv735]

It took all my remote class breaks to watch this. Nice Vid Drew!!!!!!!

[@cerosPH]

Because I really want to have a very good quality of camera just last Monday, I went to the trusted shop here in Hongkong but I'm not satisfied because i tried to record a video at home just to try it first but I'm so disappointed because the camera is burning hot after 30 minutes of recording a video. Can u tell me what's wrong with it?

[@scoutfpv]

Hey Drew what camera are you using when you're in the studio? looks really good.

[@FriarPop]

im worried about my hero9 its overheats while recording and i burned my hand, now the screen flickers

[@boccacantiga5095]

Great vid Dribbo but why would you not mention that you can remove the battery and power it from the fc? You can even buy a premade wire harness for it...

[@RCwithAdam1]

Very good points. Thanks for this! From what I've seen (comparisons), I don't think ReelSteady is really needed anymore (for the Hero 9 and newer).

[@gre-vo]

Great vid! There’s a lot to be said about firmware and software improvements on the 9 over time. Hopefully since the body is bigger, processing speed is a lil faster, maybe they can squeeze a 4k 4:3 60fps and maybe some other features to appease the fpv enthusiasts.

[@avoquadofpv]

Thanks for this review! It was great to see the different features. RIP session 5

[@thompsondroneworx]

I know this video is 11 months old but still hoping this is seen. As someone that’s recently gotten into fpv and has a 3” cinewhoop, what would be a good suggestion? I know the Hero 10 came out but you’re looking at $400 minimum. It’s not beyond my price point but can’t help but think since I’m new, I’ll be crashing therefore creating more risk of damaging the camera. That’s my thoughts at this point but I also want good quality. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[@justrooster4157]

ahhh back to the good old vlogs. Finally!

[@no-trick-pony]

Stupid question: Is the stabilization in the Gopro hardcoded (so you get a stabilized, cropped video file) or is it done in software (e.g. in 2 files: 1 is the original footage, 2 is what corrections to apply when and you render the file in some gopro program)? At least as an option? My guess is, that it's the former(?) In that case you lose the ability to correct your shot afterwards or reduce and adjust the cropping?

[@mikelanclos557]

I saw an add for gopro's max lens mod. Looks like a fish eye lens. I'd be curious to see some crazy wide fov freestyle. Might also allow the use of hypersmooth boost without excessive cropping

[@cinialvespow1054]

It can also keep the horizon level a full 360 degrees on that one! It's basically half a 360 camera

[@knot2003]

Great clip and very true honest explanation, thank you

[@moosjungs6213]

I‘ve newly a 3“ race quad and a session 5 and it fits on there perfecly but im so bad at the moment, but with lots of training ill hopefully get really nice shots :)

[@brokenfpv4601]

Did you get another Maxx? I just got one, building ramps tomorrow then training my son to flip so I can chase with drone 👍

[@moek]

When you tried Boost, you were shooting Wide FYI, The Hero 9 can do 4K 30 SuperView with BOOST, which looks really good IMO, couple of videos on my channel

[@A-mechanics-review-4U]

MK ya. No.

[@markyoto3432]

How u connect gopro cam with fpv goggle? I dont see any wire connect between drone to gopro,

[@xplore7359]

Is it too late for a session 9? And what foam are you using on your DJI goggles??

[@russnbish]

Naked GoPro 9. Then print a very durable case. Nice and small.

[@flyingmonkey8245]

Russell FPV eh

[@canmanfpv384]

Buy a $450 camera and then take it apart?!! Not for me

[@AntonKoba]

And another case to support old batteries :)

[@cinialvespow1054]

@@canmanfpv384 it's only 450? Thought it would be like 700

[@canmanfpv384]

@@cinialvespow1054 for $700 you could get an actual camera

[@fpvfreedomuk]

What kind of flight time do you get with the hero 9 on your drone

[@Tallguysrc]

Back talking the hero Session did not have a removable lens?

[@estebanrapstar2215]

hi, and horizon mode of Go Pro Hero 9, do you will probe mode?

[@Starkeyfpv]

What about the weight? Was it a major difference flying it?

[@devinalbrecht5176]

Make sure you do this video again once you have the “Max lens mod” for the Hero 9. 👌🏼 I’m in a similar boat as you. I use gopros for aviation shoots mounted to airplanes. The smaller and wider angle and the less screens the better for me. Let’s hope that the Max lens helps!

[@karlmaestrati9773]

How about the gopro max ? I know it's quite more expensive but isn't it more compact and more suitable for fpv ?

[@tango_sierra8608]

Is this auto shutter speed??? I know you said you usually run that in your old video about hero7. Wondering if you still fly like that

[@gattenmattie3080]

My dvr is super smooth like you fly but my footage from mu runcam 5 orange is not smooth please tell me how i can fix that, i am for a really long time stuck with it

[@flowleopard893]

fly better.

[@joleneolivares3733]

Why dont you get the type c to balance charging cable. Youll will drop alot of weight that way

[@rmdcade1717]

When that coffee started going, it cast my mind back to the old vloggy days.

[@brycito]

Haha just noticed the Revive "hand board" in the back left! I loved those boards throughout highschool. Andy Schrock is the man!

[@tanmay______]

I expect this video to blow up like Drew’s video on the Hero 7 Silver listing it’s disadvantages

[@VFXDuude]

Finally good review! Agree about session, also upset they didn't do it anymore... Hope you will review max lens for GoPro when you get it ;)

[@MachuFrey]

Drew is your Hero 9 laggy? I find my hero 9's screen to be seriously laggy compared to the previous version

[@drewbooFPV]

I just binded my beta95x v2 but i don’t have any response in betaflight???

[@will450ktm]

Thanks for this video dude my sessions just died and I got it when I started flying fpv and now I can decide what to get this it was going to be a 7 . But now I'm probably going to get the 9 this video has help me out 👍

[@DstruX]

Awesome and honest vid Drew! Horizon lock looks insanely good!! Do we didn’t have to strap a truck to our drones to get it though. 😂

[@stone_fpv2599]

How much does your quad weigh? With batteries and a GoPro?

[@RCnerd74]

I will stay on the Hero7 as long as possible. Great for any kind of FPV freestyle and cinematic footage. And also removable lens cover for ND filters in comparison to the Hero8.

[@JsBlazIN]

Not good with reel steady go though which sucks. Go pro 6 or 9 - 10 are the best options.

[@naiceify]

I swapped to Insta360 one r, because I had 3 GoPros (7, 7, 8) wich broke without a cause, they just stopped working, the last one was beeping steady for no reason and the displays didn’t turn on at all. For me it is over. But it was nice when working

[@SuperZbx]

What is going on with the GoPro footage? It gets pixelated from time to time

[@AGILISFPV]

Great vid Drew. But you forgot to mention the max lens mod for the 9, allowing you to use the higher stabilization mode with a wider FOV.

[@LeDribFPV]

Max lens mod not available yet. I look forward to trying it when it comes out :)

[@___echo___]

I remember that joshua bardwell said that 1440p had the highest bitrate on youtube is that still the case?

[@hillbillyfpv3]

Hmm.. Looking at the 9 for a motorcycle vlog camera. Maybe not for freestyle flying (hate me if you want, but I still have 2 Session 5s in the box), but the advanced Hypersmooth could be very good for sport bike twisties/track day footage.

[@tatar_fpv]

Good overview! Thanks! 🤜

[@JoseARubio]

Hey Drew, I love your vlogs and super aligned with your thoughts about Hero 9, very similar what I posted in my last video. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to watch more. Bst

[@sleepyheadfpv1507]

I swapped my TPU mounts on the hero8 for the roll cage from GoPro that has the removeavke lens protector too. It offers the same amount of protection without gaining more weight. Then I just use a variable mount and bolt it it the rig.

[@dinocanal8969]

W o w that is the best session I've ever seen! Complimenti drib miglior pilota flowfreestyle! Top!

[@rowanballinger3690]

Le drip what don’t you run your camera powered from the drone take the battery out to save wait use a 5v bec and use tbs usc cable to power it

[@patregan]

I'm with you. I'm still flying the 6 and 7 because of the screw on lens protectors, and they fit in the same protectors and mounts. I smash the lens protectors and screw-on ND filters about three times as often as I break a GoPro. I figure that means I'd be replacing a GoPro 8 or 9 three times as often, and that'd be a bummer, right?! I wish someone told me just how bent, chipped, and mangled my props can get and still look buttery smooth with Hypersmooth. I would have upgraded to a 7 way sooner, and the money I saved in props would have paid for the upgrade two or three times over! I still miss the Session. Maybe we'll luck out. Maybe with GoPro's new camera being so tubby and massive, and with competition coming in from the (much) smaller side with things like the Insta360 Go, maybe we'll get something like a Session from GoPro with Hypersmooth and proper ReelSteady Go support. Maybe? Maybe?! I'm not holding my breath, but the possibility of GoPro releasing a smaller camera is getting more much likely.

[@ryeyoo]

Awesome review video. More please

[@Andrewolf79]

Amazing thanks for the brilliant review... I'm a cyclist and like u i love the session for how small and ligh it is. Was tempted by the 9 but your review just made me re evaluate.

[@JP1970]

No way dude! I had the sessions, the 5, 7, and now the 9. Love it!

[@NabiL_Lam]

what about the audio is it good?

[@labpartners3490]

I bought a box of about 40 session 5s last year for like $100 lol. Most of them just worked or needed a new lens, so I sold the majority of them and left myself with ten. Hopefully that'll last me till there's something fpv friendly again.

[@zaneclark5226]

The linear Horizon Mode looks really weird but it was really cool to

[@Rich2brokeN]

I've been waiting to get a used gopro8 now nevermind no lens change I can scratch every time I fly

[@FPVMama]

That was excellent. That transition at 17:42! Next level. Thanks for the thorough review and comparison! I'm sure it will help Bubs decide if he wants to spend the money to upgrade. Maybe on the next crash... thanks to the Best Buy upgrade option! Thanks for that tip too ❤

[@ranudar5666]

Love the vid, hade the midroll adds even more.

[@mikespeedyfpv321]

I'm surprised you lot from the fpv community haven't got together and found a company that can make you a GoPro camera Pacific for your needs and then sell it to the fpv community like the session GoPro you sell drones, parts and t-shirts but you don't sell a camera 📷 after all the camera is the most important part of your whole operation because if it wasn't for cameras you wouldn't be on KZbin. Great video love the channel .👊👍

[@davidmuth4571]

This video makes me feel so validated. I got a cheap gopro4 clone and the criticism of 4k @30fps is nearly about the same faults my cam has.

[@geordieboy77]

what was the weight of the rig Drew?

[@creativelinesproductions3887]

lots of oscilation on the quad?

[@marauderfpv3792]

Hey drib, was that a 5 or 6 inch drone?

[@mavos1211]

Do you have to use GoPro? I am sure there are dedicated cameras out there that do not have lcd touch screens ect.

[@LeDribFPV]

Need that superview

[@kevofpv]

what is about the weight? is this lil improvmenty worth this havy weight?!

[@bobwyattfpv9847]

One wheels, e skateboards, Traxxas Maxx and FPV. You’re living my life but in a different dimension. As for the GoPro I’ll probably stick with my session and firefly until I kill them. ☠️👌🏻 Cool edit and content as usual. Merry Christmas 🎄 from the UK.

[@evyafpv8309]

This is definitely the next camera! Despite the weight and the delicate screen up front that it sucks a bit, it's bombastic!

[@150daysofwinter]

Is that your air conditioning ruining the audio at your desk?

[@TrentTationnaiseXization]

13:19 you can see the frame move before you grab the camera.

[@ShebanFPV]

Will the lens from gopro 6/7 fit on the gopro 9?

[@gunnerdoggy]

Nope.

[@prescottmajette5290]

Can I ask what props are on your rig in the opening shot? Dal T5046C's?

[@LeDribFPV]

Gemfan props. 51433 I think

[@prescottmajette5290]

Le Drib ahhh gotcha, I didn’t know gemfan had a translucent purple too (I’m also man of taste) Thanks for the reply!

[@tvial]

You have to test the Max lens mod and benchmark hypersmooth again.

[@buellfpv]

GoPro session is the best one !! Come on GoPro, build a session 9 please !!! 🙏🏻🤞🏻

[@trekmil]

Siento que no estoy vien diferencias de video con las anteriores me gusta como grava la goopro black 5

[@jamesmilagrosa]

Question about one thing. Why is the video so grainy? Great video btw. It’s just the grain that I see is what bothers me the most.

[@quadrography9234]

2:39 Can you also change the lens of the GoPro Hero 5 Black?

[@LeDribFPV]

Yes the 5, 6, and 7 front lenses are all removable and interchangeable

[@gilowens5785]

I could be wrong, but I think that early in the video you said the 9 did not crop hypersmooth, then later on you said it does.

[@gilowens5785]

I think I may have gotten the superview and hypersmooth info mixed up.... my bad

[@epicairperspective9915]

Great video 😁🎥

[@1upGamingandArcade]

Nice one champ. Seems your not the only person not happy with it either. I wont rushing out to buy one.

[@propwash6880]

LOL Bardwell on the coffee machine.

[@bigfuzzyarchon2007]

Get a mount for your rc car and use horizon level mode on that.

[@EastCoastJeepSRT]

I absolutely LOVE the HERO 9. Have to add the Media Mod and a Rode Mic but it’s great.

[@carlonchino]

Great video 😀😀😀

[@JavisHD]

I'm doing a low effort naked-ish Hero 8. *Hero 8 without the battery / battery door / bottom clip is only 84g!* 1 - take off battery door and clip, remove battery 2 - power with cable to 5v regulator In a year from now, if the hero 10 isn't lighter, I plan to do the same thing with the Hero 9. Have to worry about throwing an SD card in a crash, and I've got no waterproofing, so this isn't for everyone. If you're already considering the naked GoPro trend this is a nice low effort middle route.

[@OniiSoul]

What drone is this?

[@diegomsta]

Very interesting your views i totally agree, nice video, very enlightening!!!

[@InfrastructuraRomania]

Very cool, great skills!!

[@BeardieFPV]

Still have never experienced a go pro at all.. still using the runcam 5 orange, EIS doesn't work very good at all. Better to leave it off.

[@addictedrcguy259]

Love the maxx bro👍😁

[@marlonsyma5859]

Can I still get a Session 5?

[@hongk0ngfu3y]

get the max lens mod for even wider than superview

[@josh8106]

Lots of mid throttle oscillations but the funny part is that it’s a good hypersmooth test lol