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DJI RS 5
DJI · Released January 15, 2026

RS 5

DJI's RS 5 is a pro camera gimbal with fast balancing and smarter subject tracking.

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9.7/10What the pros sayOutstandingExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the RS 5 if you shoot with mirrorless cameras and want top stabilization: reviewers praised its excellent stabilization, much faster balancing, rugged locking build, all-day battery with one-hour fast charging and a tracking module that now follows non-human subjects. Skip it if weight or budget matters, because it's relatively heavy and premium-priced, and the tracking module costs extra. It's legal in the US but hard to find, because DJI doesn't sell it through its US store.

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Should you buy it?

Buy the RS 5 if you shoot with mirrorless cameras and want top stabilization: reviewers praised its excellent stabilization, much faster balancing, rugged locking build, all-day battery with one-hour fast charging and a tracking module that now follows non-human subjects. Skip it if weight or budget matters, because it's relatively heavy and premium-priced, and the tracking module costs extra. It's legal in the US but hard to find, because DJI doesn't sell it through its US store.

Best for

Mirrorless video shooters who want pro stabilization.

Not for

Phone and light-camera users.

Main strengthExcellent stabilization
Main weaknessRelatively heavy
Reasons to buy
Excellent stabilization
Much faster balancing
All-day battery
Smarter subject tracking
Reasons to avoid
Relatively heavy
Tracking module costs extra
Hard to find in the US
Measured view9.7/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Release Year
2026
Release Date
2026-01-15
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