DJI, the company known for its drones, already has a few smartphone gimbals in the market. Now, the brand is gearing up to launch a new model with a telescoping selfie stick built into its handle, reports WinFuture. The upcoming smartphone gimbal from DJI, dubbed Osmo Mobile 5, will be a successor to last year’s Osmo Mobile 4. It is likely to get announced at a launch event on 8th September for a price of € 159, which roughly translates to US$ 188.
If the reports are to be believed, then the upcoming Osmo Mobile 5 folds down to around 17cm (6.7 inches) and can also be extended when you need to get closer to the subject. But don’t expect it to extend as much as a selfie stick but the distance should be enough for extra flexibility. Unfortunately, the new feature seems to be taking a toll on the battery life as it will reportedly offer a battery life of 6 hours and 20 minutes, a massive decrease from 15 hours of battery life on the Osmo Mobile 4.
It is being reported that the battery can be fully recharged within around 1.5 hours. As for the design, the company seems to have retained a magnetic mounting system, making it easier to quickly attach and detach the smartphone from the gimbal. Along with the new Osmo Mobile 5, DJI is also reportedly planning to launch a cheaper Osmo Mobile 4 SE which gets rid of the magnetic mounting system to lower the cost. It will reportedly cost US$ 99, which is US$ 50 cheaper than the price of the current model.
