Fortunately, they can be remote controlled very easily over a WiFi connection, and this neat tutorial from [euerdesign] shows how you can use an ESP8266 to build a very cheap GoPro remote.

If you're not familiar with Akaso, this brand makes some of the best cheap action cameras around, and is a great shout if you're looking for a GoPro alternative that won't break the bank.

This is the cheapest we’ve ever seen it, and considering this is GoPro’s top of the range action camera, this is impressively cheap! Click the link below if you’re in the UK, and carry on ...