DJI has launched the Osmo Mobile 7 Series. This new generation of smartphone gimbals elevates three-axis stabilization and intelligent tracking to new heights. Both the Osmo Mobile 7P and Osmo Mobile 7 models are equipped with DJI’s seventh-generation stabilization and ActiveTrack 7.0 technology, offering a suite of features designed to help you capture cinematic-quality-ish footage with your smartphone.

Osmo Mobile 7P: A Powerhouse for Creators

The Osmo Mobile 7P boasts a robust three-axis smartphone stabilizer while maintaining a lightweight and portable design. A standout feature is the new Multifunctional Module, which enhances subject tracking and includes integrated light control with adjustable color temperature and brightness levels. When functioning as a microphone receiver, the module’s USB-C port connects to your phone, delivering high-quality audio transmission and providing additional power. Setup is a breeze with quick one-step unfolding, an integrated extension rod, and a built-in tripod.

Osmo Mobile 7: Lightweight and Accessible

Weighing in at approximately 300 grams, the Osmo Mobile 7 is the lightest gimbal in its class. It shares the compact and user-friendly design of the 7P but comes at a more entry-level price point. Features include quick unfolding, a built-in tripod, one-step storage, and compatibility with the Multifunctional Module (sold separately).

Multifunctional Module: Your New Best Friend

The Multifunctional Module allows creators to track subjects using their smartphone’s native camera, live streaming apps, and other camera applications. It maintains focus in crowded scenes and can reacquire a subject if they momentarily leave the frame. Attaching the module is as simple as a magnetic clip, and it responds to hand gestures for various controls:

• Showing your palm starts or stops intelligent tracking.
• Making a “V” gesture takes a photo or starts/stops video recording.
• A “Double L” gesture with both hands adjusts subject framing.

ActiveTrack 7.0: Smarter Tracking

When paired with the DJI Mimo app, the Osmo Mobile 7 Series utilizes ActiveTrack 7.0, DJI’s most advanced tracking technology to date. This enables the gimbal to automatically follow subjects, even in crowded or dynamic environments. Smart Capture detects multiple subjects, allowing users to lock onto one or switch between them with a simple tap. Smooth tracking ensures accurate focus and maintains continuous tracking, even if the subject is temporarily obscured or moving swiftly.

Additional Features

• Side Wheel for Cinematic Control: Adjust focal length for flexible composition and smooth zooming, or switch to manual focus. A long press controls the fill light, allowing easy adjustments to brightness and color temperature, streamlining your shooting experience.
• Apple Watch Compatibility: Through the DJI Mimo app, your Apple Watch can serve as a smart remote, enabling remote control of the gimbal and camera feed.

Pricing and Availability

The Osmo Mobile 7P is priced at $149, while the Osmo Mobile 7 offers a more budget-friendly option at $89. Both models are available for purchase starting today. For more information visit DJI’s official website.

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DJI’s latest gadget, the DJI Flip, proves that good things really do come in small packages. Designed with creators in mind, this compact, foldable drone is perfect for those who want cinematic shots but don’t feel like lugging around a flying tank.

A Camera That Means Business

At the heart of the Flip is its 1/1.3″ CMOS sensor, which captures 4K60 horizontal video, 2.7K vertical video, and 48MP stills. If that’s not enough, you can slow things down with 100 fps Full HD 1080p video. Translation? Whether you’re filming a scenic landscape or your dog stealing food off the counter, the Flip’s camera has you covered.

Folding Like a Pro

The Flip lives up to its name with a folding mechanism that tucks its arms, motors, and propeller guards neatly under the body. It’s so compact, you might mistake it for a snack in your bag. But don’t let its small size fool you—this drone is ready to take flight at a moment’s notice.

Flight Modes for Every Mood

The Flip is packed with intelligent flight modes, each designed to make your aerial shots look like they came from a Hollywood set.

• FocusTrack: It’s like having a stalker in the sky, with Spotlight 2.0, Point of Interest 3.0, and ActiveTrack 4.0 ensuring your subject stays in focus.
• MasterShots: The Flip takes the reins, executing pre-programmed routes and compiling footage into a cinematic “masterpiece”.
• QuickShots: Think of it as the drone’s party trick—six preset maneuvers, including Dronie, Circle, and Boomerang, that make even amateur pilots look like pros.
• Hyperlapse: Want to make time fly? The Flip captures photos at intervals and stitches them into stunning timelapse videos.
• Panorama: Choose from 180°, wide-angle, vertical, or sphere modes for sweeping landscape shots. Or, in a more professional setting, the presets you need for photogrammetry.
• Cruise Control: For those moments when smooth, consistent footage is a must, the Flip keeps its speed steady so you can focus.

Safety First

DJI hasn’t forgotten about safety. The Flip features full-coverage propeller guards and a 3D infrared sensing system to spot obstacles and stop in its tracks before crashing into Aunt Susan’s flower bed. It’s practically a drone with a conscience.

Easy Controls, Wherever You Are

The Flip offers versatile control options. It can take off straight from your palm if you’re feeling adventurous, or you can use the RC-N3 controller for more precision. Prefer your smartphone? The DJI Fly app has you covered, with Wi-Fi-enabled footage transfer at speeds up to 30 MB/s.

Light as a Feather

Weighing in at 249 Grams with battery, the Flip dodges registration when using the standard intelligent flight battery. Add up to 31 minutes of flight time, and you’ve got yourself a drone that’s light, portable, and efficient enough for a quick aerial photoshoot—or an extended spying mission on the neighborhood cats.

Seeing Far and Wide

The O4 video transmission system lets you stream live 1080p60 feeds from up to eight miles away, so you can explore without leaving your couch. The drone also features SmartPhoto mode, combining HDR and scene recognition to make your shots look professionally edited. Oh, and let’s not forget the 4x zoom, because sometimes you want to get closer without actually getting closer.

What’s the Damage?

The DJI Flip is available in three flavors:

• The RC-N3 version is a wallet-friendly $439.
• The RC 2 version upgrades your experience for $639.
• Feeling fancy? The RC 2 with Fly More Combo—complete with extra batteries, propellers, a shoulder bag, and a parallel charging hub—comes in at $779.

Check out the full specs and pricing on the B&H DJI Flip product page.

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