"Open GoPro" API, sports camera supports third-party application control

       On the afternoon of June 23, today, GoPro released an open API program called "Open GoPro", allowing third-party developers to integrate HERO9 Black cameras into their own apps.

　　With Open GoPro, developers have access to the following HERO9 Black features APIs, including:

　　Wireless connections

　　Camera Command and Control

　　Camera Status

　　Camera Preview

　　SD card media file viewing and transfer

　　Developers view demos and sample code at GoPro.com/Open GoPro. No application or approval process required.

　　Companies that have already been included in Open GoPro include:

　　Amazfit Huami Smartwatch: Use the Amazfit watch touch screen to wirelessly control your GoPro.

　　Centurion Boats Racing Speedboat: Wirelessly control your GoPro from the helm control screen.

       OrqaFPV UAV Goggles: Use the OrqaFPV.Connect app to wirelessly control the GoPro mounted on the FPV drone, and view the camera status directly on the drone goggles.

　　Pixellot Sports Live Streaming: Wirelessly control GoPro cameras and manage content streaming through Pixellot’s mobile platform.

　　Sena Bluetooth Devices: Voice control your GoPro using the built-in microphone of the Sena Communications 50S and 50R headsets, perfect for motorcycles and other high wind noise applications.

　　For users, Open GoPro's corresponding functions have been supported with the release of camera firmware v1.6, which can be applied to HERO9 Black from now on. Users can update through GoPro's Quik application or GoPro's official website.

　　The firmware also includes the following other updates:

　　Improve camera startup/shutdown speed and consistency

　　Improve Quik app connectivity

　　Improved touchscreen sensitivity in menus and settings

　　Improves reliability when controlling the camera using "The Remote"