DJI Camera Gimbal RS 4
Product description
The RS 4’s redesigned horizontal plate lets you move from landscape to native vertical shooting without adding a separate accessory. For a solo creator switching from a horizontal interview shot to a vertical social clip, that can mean less setup between takes.
It also pairs that faster format change with a 3 kg payload rating and Teflon-coated axis arms designed to reduce friction during balancing.
Key specifications
The RS 4 supports mainstream mirrorless camera-and-lens combinations, with a 3 kg payload capacity. Its extended tilt axis provides more room for balancing, while the coated arms across all three axes are intended to make fine adjustments smoother. The details provided do not identify a specific camera-and-lens combination, so the payload figure alone cannot confirm how a particular rig will balance. Without that measurement, check your setup’s weight and balance requirements before choosing it.
A joystick mode switch lets you move among PF, PTF, and FPV modes. FPV can be set to 3D Roll 360 or Custom mode, depending on the shot. An RSA communication port also supports compatible accessories, including the DJI RS Tethered Control Handle and third-party control or remote-control ring handles.
Who it’s for
This gimbal is aimed at creators who want to stabilize a mirrorless camera rig and make vertical content without rebuilding the setup around extra accessories. A solid pick if your work moves between landscape and portrait framing, or if you value quick access to different gimbal modes while filming.
It’s also worth considering if you expect to add control accessories later, since the RSA port is intended to expand the setup. Not the best choice if your camera-and-lens combination exceeds the stated payload or needs more balancing room than the rig allows. Those details depend on your actual equipment, which isn’t specified here.
What’s included
The listed package includes the gimbal, BG21 Battery Grip, Quick-Release Plate, and Extended Grip/Tripod. The description also mentions additional items without naming them, so don’t assume a particular cable or accessory is included. The higher-capacity BG70 Battery Grip is sold separately, it can extend the stated runtime from 12 hours to 29.5 hours and provide up to 18 watts to a camera or accessories through its USB-C port.
One practical setup detail: the DJI Ronin app is no longer available through Google Play. DJI directs users to download the latest version from its official website, so Android users should account for that extra step.
Practical doubts
Can it switch to vertical shooting without an added accessory? The product details say the horizontal plate can be released and secured in a vertical position, without additional accessories.
What payload does it support? The stated capacity is 3 kg. That figure does not specify which camera-and-lens combinations will balance successfully.
Does it include the extended-runtime battery grip? No. The listed grip is the BG21, the BG70 is described as a separate purchase and is the option associated with extending runtime to 29.5 hours.
When it makes sense
Choose the RS 4 if native vertical shooting, mode switching, and room to expand through the RSA port fit the way you film. Compared with a simpler stabilizer setup focused on one framing style, its main appeal is switching formats without adding a separate vertical-shooting accessory. If your priority is confirming fit for a specific camera rig, first match that rig to the 3 kg payload and available balancing space, the product details don’t name supported camera-and-lens combinations.