I’ve been loyal to GoPro for years, buying every new model hoping for a change. But here’s the thing: the overheating issues that ruined my shoots back in 2020 are still haunting me today. DroneXL just compared the new GoPro Mission 1 Pro with the DJI Osmo Action 6, and surprise — DJI still wins in key ways. It leaves me wondering if GoPro is listening to creators or just churning out hardware.

The source article makes it clear that despite GoPro’s latest release, the DJI Osmo Action 6 has some clear advantages. I haven’t tested the Mission 1 Pro myself yet (both units were sent by manufacturers for that review), but the pattern feels familiar. GoPro often touts new specs while core problems like overheating persist. I learned this the hard way after missing crucial footage in the field.

What frustrates me most is the lack of transparency. GoPro keeps dropping cameras, but where’s the fix for that heat-related shutdown? The DJI Action 6, according to the comparison, still beats the Mission 1 Pro in areas that matter to creators on the go. Without naming specifics from that piece, the business angle is clear: reliability trumps new bells and whistles.

So I’m asking you: have you dealt with GoPro overheating issues? Are you still buying new models, or have you switched to DJI? Share your pain points in the comments. As a creator, I just want a camera that doesn’t quit when the action heats up. DJI seems to get that; GoPro, not so much.