DJI Osmo - a battery-powered handgrip w/ wifi

[Aukmed42]

DJI has just released information and pricing for the Osmo which is a powered handheld gimble, very similar(if not the same, but with a grip) to the one implemented in the Inspire 1.

 

"The Osmo is a battery-powered handgrip with built-in Wi-Fi and camera controls. For Inspire 1 owners, you'll be able to use its camera and gimbal assembly off the quadcopter and lock it onto Osmo. You'll also be able to buy an Osmo with a version of the Zenmuse X3 camera. The main difference between the two is that the Osmo camera's focus is set to 1 meter (3.3 feet) whereas the Inspire 1's is set to infinity. The Osmo will also work with the Zenmuse X5 cameras."

 

There are locks on the gimble so it doesn't break while not in use. The camera takes a moment to start and "is ready to record in a few seconds, but it takes about 20 seconds for the Wi-Fi to get up and running." The wifi will allow connectivity with Apple and Android phones where it can be used as a screen and be used for fine tuning settings. As far as buying it, "The DJI Osmo can be ordered now direct from DJI for $650 and £550 and will begin shipping October 15. Availability and pricing for Australia wasn't immediately available, but the UK price converts to about AU$1,165."

 

Spec overview:

 

Fully stabilized 4K, 12Mp camera optimized for ground use

Tripod-free long exposures

Remote camera control

Ergonomic, secure grip

Suite of accessories including bike & car mount, tripod, extension stick and phone mount

6-hour standby time

1 hour of video shooting

 

Sauce:

CNET Article

DJI Osmo Store page

[elfensky]

Damn, that looks really cool. I wish they had an option without a camera, so you could put your smartphone/point-&-shoot camera on it and make somewhat acceptable videos.

[Thorium19]

I just want it without the camera, that would make it worthwhile, a gopro mounted to that and then using the bike mount, or attaching it to a backpack for a hike would be bloody good if you ask me.

[Aukmed42]

Damn, that looks really cool. I wish they had an option without a camera, so you could put your smartphone/point-&-shoot camera on it and make somewhat acceptable videos.

 

 

I just want it without the camera, that would make it worthwhile, a gopro mounted to that and then using the bike mount, or attaching it to a backpack for a hike would be bloody good if you ask me.

I think you can get it without the camera on it, since they say people with inspire 1's can use the camera from the drone. And you could probably get a 3d printed mount for a phone or go pro, or use one of the go pro mounts that I think they've made (not 100% sure on that, but some of their drones use go pros). 

[ofr057]

tested did a video on this the other day, looks good