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.
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.
Let this GoPro be your answer. The GoPro Hero13 Black is a waterproof action camera that is currently on sale for 25% off. That is a $100 discount, bringing the price down to just $300 for a ...