DJI reveals Osmo Pocket 4, upgrading its popular gimbal camera. But theres a big catch.

Source: Mashable Tech

Overview

DJI has unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4, the next iteration of its popular handheld gimbal camera. Since its release in 2023, the Osmo Pocket 3 has become a stalwart favorite of content creators worldwide. The newly announced Pocket 4 adds several upgrades to the familiar 4K vlogging camera, such as dedicated zoom and customizable buttons that are accessible when the 2‑inch touchscreen is twisted into landscape mode.

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 camera features a 1‑inch CMOS sensor with 14 stops of dynamic range, delivering improved low‑light performance. It can film at a maximum resolution of 16:9 4K @ 60 fps and also record 4K slow‑mo footage at 240 fps—a frame rate the Pocket 3 only reaches at 1080p.

DJI states that the Pocket 4 can run for an impressive four hours at its lowest resolution of 1080p @ 24 fps, notably longer than the Pocket 3, and it includes 107 GB of built‑in storage. This will likely be welcome news to anyone concerned about the increasing cost of memory cards, as the Pocket 3 relies entirely on SD cards.

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The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 camera is not yet approved for U.S. release

Unfortunately, a U.S. release of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 camera has not yet been confirmed. While other parts of the world will get their hands on the Pocket 4 within the next week, the U.S. government’s hostility toward DJI continues to significantly hamper its business in the country.

A DJI spokesperson told Mashable that it has requested authorization from the FCC to release the Pocket 4 in the U.S. market; however, the application is still pending. Given the FCC’s tough stance on foreign drone companies, U.S. content creators will have to continue waiting.

Meanwhile, in Australia, pre‑orders for the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 are open now, with shipping scheduled to begin on April 22.

• Standard Combo: AU $769 (≈ $551) – includes a handle, carrying pouch, gimbal clamp, and wrist strap.
• Creator Combo: AU $959 (≈ $687) – includes everything in the Standard Combo plus a wide‑angle lens, fill light, mini tripod, carrying bag, and a DJI Mic 3 transmitter with accessories.

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