Which GoPro and DJI cameras work with Race Ninja?
Race Ninja works with any camera that records its own GPS. A GoPro Hero 9, 10, 11 or 13 does it out of the box. DJI Action 4, 5, 6 and the Osmo 360 do it with the DJI GPS Remote. The one to avoid is the GoPro Hero 12, it has no GPS. No data logger, nothing on the steering wheel.
We process GoPro and DJI footage from real track and kart sessions every day. This is the list we actually support, not a spec sheet.
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| Camera | Records GPS | GPS rate | Works | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoPro Hero 9 | Built in | 10 Hz | Yes | Built-in GPS. Records position about ten times a second. |
| GoPro Hero 10 | Built in | 10 Hz | Yes | Built-in GPS. Same setup as the Hero 9. |
| GoPro Hero 11 | Built in | 10 Hz | Yes | Built-in GPS. A strong value pick if you are buying secondhand. |
| GoPro Hero 12 | No GPS | N/A | No | No GPS. GoPro left it out of this one, so it can't feed Race Ninja any telemetry. |
| GoPro Hero 13 | Built in | 10 Hz | Yes | Built-in GPS, back again. The latest Hero. |
| DJI Action 4 | With GPS Remote | 1 Hz | Yes | Works with the DJI GPS Remote paired. |
| DJI Action 5 | With GPS Remote | 1 Hz | Yes | Works with the DJI GPS Remote paired. |
| DJI Action 6 | With GPS Remote | 1 Hz | Yes | Works with the DJI GPS Remote paired. |
| DJI Osmo 360 | With GPS Remote | 1 Hz | Yes | Works with the GPS Remote. You also get full 360 playback. |
Which GoPro cameras work with Race Ninja?
GoPro logs GPS right inside the camera. Switch it on in settings, hit record, and you're done. One model is the exception.
Watch the Hero 12. It's the one Hero without GPS. The 9, 10, 11 and 13 all have it, the 12 doesn't. Great camera, just not one Race Ninja can read.
Which DJI cameras work with Race Ninja?
DJI cameras don't track GPS by themselves. Pair the DJI GPS Remote and they will. No remote, no lap times.
The GPS Remote isn't optional. DJI cameras don't log position on their own. Pair the DJI GPS Remote and you're set.
Common questions about camera compatibility
Do I need any special hardware?
No. You need a camera that records GPS, and that's the whole shopping list. No data logger. Nothing bolted to the steering wheel. If the camera logs GPS, Race Ninja reads it.
Does my GoPro have GPS?
The Hero 9, 10, 11 and 13 do. The Hero 12 doesn't, GoPro pulled GPS from that model. One thing racers forget: GPS is off by default, so turn it on in the camera settings before you head out.
Which DJI cameras work?
The Action 4, 5 and 6, plus the Osmo 360. Here's the catch. None of them log GPS on their own, so you'll need the DJI GPS Remote paired to the camera. No remote means no position data, and no lap times.
What about the GoPro Hero 12?
Short answer, don't. GoPro left GPS out of the Hero 12. Every other recent Hero has it, the 12 is the odd one out. If you already own one it still shoots great video, it just can't feed Race Ninja the telemetry it needs.
Does GPS quality change my lap times?
A little. GoPro logs position about ten times a second, so sector splits land tight. The DJI GPS Remote logs roughly once a second, which is still plenty for lap times and trends, just a touch coarser through fast direction changes. Either way you get real, usable data.
Can I use my phone or a different action cam?
Not yet. Right now it's GoPro and DJI, because those are the cameras racers actually run trackside. More may follow. For now, stick to the models above.