Smoother DJI RS 5 gimbal tracks more than just people now

DJI has upgraded its DSLR camera gimbal, releasing the RS 5 overnight, aimed at making it easier to record smoother video.

Made to help DSLR cameras record steady footage, it’s an upgraded version of last year’s DJI RS 4 gimbal, which the company says has improved tracking, along with more stability than the previous model.

Based on DJI’s figures, the gimbal’s improved stabilisation algorithm boosts the peak motor torque by 50 per cent. That doesn’t mean it moves 50 per cent faster, as such, but it should help keep the camera steadier while moving. For example, if you need to run or quickly change direction with the camera in hand, the resulting footage shouldn’t include jerky motion.

With the RS 5, DJI has added an “Enhanced” version of its tracking module, as an optional add-on, which supports subject tracking via the gimbal’s 1.8-inch OLED touchscreen. It now supports pet and vehicle tracking, in addition to the existing person tracking functionality. DJI’s tracking technology is designed to lock focus on subjects up to 10 metres away, including automatically reframing them if they leave and re-enter the shot.

Faster charging also comes to the DJI RS 5, reaching full battery capacity in under an hour with a 65W charger. According to DJI, that’s 60 per cent faster charging than the RS 4.

The DJI RS 5 is available in Australia now via DJI’s online store and various tech retailers. It costs $839 for the gimbal, which comes with a battery grip, or $999 for a bundle that includes the tracking module and a new electronic briefcase handle. The handle includes buttons and a joystick for one-handed use.

DJI also still sells the previous-gen RS 4 gimbal, now at a cheaper $679 price than the $799 RRP it launched with.

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