DJI has unveiled the RS 5 camera gimbal, a new entry in the long-running Ronan Series. The RS 5 is light, about three pounds, with a maximum payload of about seven pounds.
This gimbal offers what DJI calls “enhanced intelligent subject tracking.” The tracking with some of the company’s old offerings, so any improvement would be icing on the cake. A new tracking module allows videographers to frame live footage and track subjects directly from an included touchscreen, all without having to fiddle with the actual camera.
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The tracking module also offers the ability to track more than just people. It can track pets, cars or anything else. It also helps maintain a locked focus on a human subject up to 10 meters away.
The RS 5 includes the company’s latest stabilization algorithm, which DJI says allows videographers to “effortlessly achieve complex camera movements, such as surround shots, reverse tracking or single-person fixed-camera tracking.” This is also great if the cameraperson is taking footage while walking or running.
It is designed to carry a wide range of mainstream mirrorless cameras and lens combinations and can switch to vertical shooting without additional accessories. There’s a nice little briefcase handle for capturing footage from above or below.
The RS 5 delivers up to 14 hours of use per charge and can be fully charged in just one hour. Video shoots can last forever, so this is good news. For real marathons, there is another extended battery grip accessory that extends the runtime to 30 hours.
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The standard DJI RS 5 includes a gimbal, a quick-open tripod, quick-release plates, a regular battery holder and other useful accessories. That package costs about $680. The combo pack includes all of the above, including an enhanced tracking module, a carrying bag and an electronic briefcase handle. That costs about $859.
Now for the bad news. We don’t have a US release date or any information on whether it will be available here. Engadget has reached out to DJI for more information. The company’s drones are . This only affects newly released models and doesn’t necessarily affect gimbals or anything like that.







