"We owe quite a few people an apology..." says Xtra. An unusal message from a camera company, but then it might have an even more unusual reason behind it...
US drone and Gimbal company Xtra posted an unusual apology for the delay of its next-generation Muse 2 Pro gimbal camera, but is it sharing the whole reason?
Xtra, a US-based camera and drone company, has issued an apology for the delay in releasing the Muse 2 and Muse 2 Pro cameras, which were announced on August 13 but have yet to hit the market. The company appears to be trying to fill the void left by the recent release of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and Pocket 4P in all markets except America due to the American government's restriction on free trade, particularly with Chinese companies like DJI.
The Muse 2 Pro pocket gimbal camera is said to have similar specifications to the Pocket 4P, and Xtra has taken the opportunity to highlight that the original Muse is still available at a current price of $329. The company is emphasizing that it is the ultimate Bridge Camera for those looking to upgrade their content. However, Xtra has also issued refunds to pre-orders made after the announcement, and the FCC has proposed a $25,000 penalty against Xtra, partly due to its failure to cooperate with the Commission's investigations.
The Muse series was initially considered a solution to the DJI ban, but it seems that this temporary reprieve may be short-lived. For those seeking the best action cameras and pocket gimbal cameras, the Insta360 Luna Ultra is now available as a credible alternative to the Muse 2 Pro.
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