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Action cameras since 2002

GoPro

Action cameras and accessories developed by a California technology company.

Designed inCalifornia, USA
Made inContract manufacturing across Asia and Mexico
Known forHERO Black
01 / Story

A wrist camera for one surf trip.

Nick Woodman developed the first GoPro concept to capture surfing without a separate photographer. A simple wrist-mounted film camera grew into a rugged digital-camera platform with stabilisation, mounts and editing software.

  1. GoPro is founded in California.

  2. The first 35mm HERO camera goes on sale.

  3. HyperSmooth makes electronic stabilisation a defining feature.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define GoPro.

03 / Origin

What the design claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered design work
  • Camera and imaging-system design
  • Mount ecosystem
  • Capture and editing software
Sources & further reading1 official source

Brand statements and product ranges change. Verify the current country-of-origin marking on the exact model before purchase.

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Take the origin note with you.

GoPro uses contract manufacturers and a changing international supply chain, including Asia and Mexico. California development is not a US assembly claim.

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