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Action Cams on Linux (i.e. GoPro, DJI, Canon, etc)
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I have a DJI Action 3. It works with no issues on (Arch) Linux.
I mount it to my helmet while I'm out riding my motorcycle on the streets as sort of a dashcam.
The one thing I hate about the Action 3 is that it requires a mobile app to do firmware updates. Just to start using it requires registration on their DJI Mimo app which is terrible.
The device lets you choose if it is as a webcam or storage for mounting when turned on if it is plugged in through USB.
The Action 3 doesn't have anything special, but a search on the AUR shows there are some for GoPros.
Answered above.
Sounds like hardware support is no longer as sketchy as I expect. Years of barely being able to connect to various android phones have me jaded.
The note on the app being necessary is good, I worry about buying things that depend on apps to setup or use. Of course, that could easily apply to other models too. Even if they maintain an android app, what if Manjaro Phone and Pinephone hardware get good enough that I can switch. :)
The motorcycling sounds good. Thanks for the reply.