GoPro unveils drone, six camera array for VR content

RANCHOS PALOS VERDES, California — GoPro is lifting off and branching out.

After spending years riding on the bellies of other people's drones, GoPro is finally building its own quadrocopter for consumers. "Quads plus GoPro has been one of the most enabling combinations," said GoPro CEO Nick Woodman, who announced the new product at Re/code's Code Conference Wednesday.

Woodman said the camera maker decided to build their own drone when they realized the growth of the sector reminded them of the early days of the GoPro business. "I think that it's core enough to our business that it makes sense for us to make our own," explained Woodman. Read more...