DJI Ronin explained

DJI Ronin
Aka:Ronin M, MX, 2, S, SC, RS2, RSC2, 4D, RS3, RS3 Pro
Developer:DJI
Manufacturer:DJI
Release Date:2014 (first generation)

DJI Ronin is a series of motorized camera stabilization gimbals[1] and digital movie cameras[2] manufactured by DJI, a Chinese drone manufacturer.[3]

Ronin ("Ronin 1")

The Ronin or "Ronin 1," announced on June 25, 2014,[4] was DJI's first entry into the market of digitally stabilized camera gimbals. This version had a max payload of 16lbs (7.25kg),[5] accommodating the heavier prosumer-level cinema and DSLR cameras of the time.

Due to similarities in the naming convention of Ronin products, DJI presently refers to this model as the "Ronin 1,"[6] as do some aftermarket suppliers.[7]

Ronin M

The Ronin M effectively reduced the overall weight and dimensions of the original Ronin 1 into a similar package.[8] The new model introduced an updated 1580mAh battery while maintaining backwards compatibility with the higher capacity battery of the Ronin 1.[9]

Ronin MX

The MX was released as an action gimbal designed for higher G-forces and aerial videography, with more powerful motors than the standard M model.[10] [11]

This model features a slightly higher payload of 10lbs(4.5kg) over the M when used conventionally. This payload drops to 8.49lbs(3.85kg) when the gimbal is used in conjunction with DJI's M600 hexacopter.[12]

Ronin 2

The Ronin 2 is the largest of the Ronin series, designed for large-scale professional cinema applications, with a capacity of up to 30 pounds.[13] [14] The Ronin 2 uses a monopod halo ring instead of handles, providing multiple grip positions and mounting points.[15]

Ronin S

The Ronin S the first Ronin to incorporate the popular, single-hand form factor.[16] The S incorporated ergonomics that would become common across the Ronin lineup.[17]

The S gained DJI's Force Mobile and ActiveTrack 3.0 features during a firmware update released in September 2019,[18] giving it the capability to auto-track selected facial features by using a smartphone camera connected through the DJI Ronin app.

Ronin SC

The SC is a downsized version of the S (Ronin S "Compact")[19] for lighter mirrorless cameras. The SC is equipped with a smaller battery and load capacity than the S, but shares similar ergonomics.[20]

Like the S, it gained firmware support for Force Mobile and ActiveTrack 3.0 in 2019.[21]

Ronin-S2, SC2 (RS 2/RSC 2)

RS 2

The RS 2 is the first DJI Ronin-series gimbal to include a built-in touchscreen[22] and focus wheel.

When equipped with DJI's optional RavenEye system, the RS 2 is also capable of ActiveTrack directly from the onboard LCD screen.[23]

RSC 2

The RSC 2 is a budget adaption of the RS 2, sharing many of the same features. Like earlier Ronin SC, the reduced form factor is designed primarily for mirrorless cameras.[24] Unlike the RS 2, the RSC 2 requires an external phone for ActiveTrack.[25]

It also has a built-in battery on a non-swappable grip.[26] [27]

Ronin 4D (6K and 8K)

The 4D is the first complete cinema camera integrated into the Ronin series.[28] The design merges DJI's gimbal technology onto a camera body with an iso-elastic Z-axis arm.[29] The 4D also debuted DJI's optional LiDAR radar system[30] for focusing and tracking objects on screen.[31]

Both the 6K and 8K versions were announced on October 20, 2021.[32] The 6K began shipping in February 2022,[33] followed by the 8K in December 2023.[34] [35] [36]

An additional accessory for the 4D, the Ronin 4D Flex, was announced in March of 2023. The Flex allows the 4D's lens and gimbal to be removed from the main body of the camera and reconnected by a 2-meter long flex cable; providing better access in tight locations.[37]

Ronin-S3, S3 Pro, S3 Mini (RS 3/RS 3 Pro/RS 3 Mini)

RS 3

The RS 3 replaces the RSC 2,[38] incorporating many of the features from the RS 2, including the built-in touchscreen LCD.[39]

RS 3 Pro

The RS 3 Pro replaces the previous RS 2 model, carrying over and improving existing features, including a larger (1.8") LCD screen[40] for controlling the gimbal and for ActiveTrack, and a switch for changing shooting modes.[41]

Like the Ronin 4D cinema camera, the RS 3 Pro introduces support for an optional LiDAR system for following and focusing on subjects automatically.[42]

RS 3 Mini

The RS 3 Mini is designed to provide a lightweight alternative to the larger RS-series, capable of handling a payload of up to 4.4 pounds. It also offers native physical mounting on the gimbal body for vertical video shooting.[43] [44]

Feature comparison

Model Model Number Announced[45] Availability Type Active Track LiDAR compatibility Unit Weight Max Payload Battery Battery Model
Ronin
("Ronin 1") 		CP.ZM.000078[46] June 25, 2014 Discontinued Two-handle gimbal No No 9.26lbs/4.20kg 16.00lbs/7.25kg CP.ZM.000099
Ronin M CP.ZM.000144 April 23, 2015 Discontinued Two-handle gimbal No No 5.07lbs/2.30kg 8.00lbs/3.60kg CP.ZM.000099
CP.ZM.000226
Ronin MX CP.ZM.000377 April 17, 2016[47] Discontinued Two-handle gimbal + aeronautical No No 6.11lbs/2.77kg 10.00lbs/4.50kg CP.ZM.000226
Ronin 2 CP.ZM.00000008.02 April 23, 2017 Current Halo gimbal No No 14.00lbs/6.3kg 30.00lbs/13.60kg CP.BX.000202 (TB50)
Ronin S CP.ZM.00000103.02 January 7, 2018 Discontinued Single-handle gimbal Yes, w/firmware update No 4.00lbs/1.81kg 7.93lbs/3.60kg 14.4V 2400mAh Li-Ion[48] CP.RN.00000004.01 (BG37)
Ronin SC CP.RN.00000040.01
CP.RN.00000043.01 ("Pro")[49] 		July 7, 2019 Current Single-handle gimbal Yes, w/firmware update No 2.38lbs/1.08kg 4.41lbs/2.00kg CP.RN.00000047.01 (BG18)
Ronin-S2 (RS 2) CP.RN.00000094.01 October 15, 2020 Current Single-handle gimbal Yes, with RavenEye No 3.77lbs/1.71kg 10.00lbs/4.50kg 15.4 V 1950mAh 4S LiPo[50] CP.RN.00000103.03 (BG30)
Ronin-SC2 (RSC 2) CP.RN.00000121.01 October 15, 2020 Current Single-handle gimbal Yes, with RavenEye No 3.40lbs/1.54kg 6.61lbs/3.00kg Integrated, not replaceable[51]
Ronin 4D 6K CP.RN.00000176.01 October 20, 2021 Current Unified gimbal + camera Yes, integral Yes 10.30lbs/4.67 kg (overall) Not applicable CP.BX.000202 (TB50)
Ronin 4D 8K CP.RN.00000177.01 October 20, 2021 Current Unified gimbal + camera Yes, integral Yes 10.30lbs/4.67 kg (overall) Not applicable CP.BX.000202 (TB50)
Ronin-S3 (RS 3) CP.RN.00000216.01 June 15, 2022[52] Current Single-handle gimbal Yes, with RavenEye No 3.26lbs/1.48kg 6.60lbs/3.00kg CP.RN.00000226.01 (BG21)
Ronin-S3 Pro (RS 3 Pro) CP.RN.00000218.01 June 15, 2022 Current Single-handle gimbal Yes, with RavenEye Yes 3.59lbs/1.74kg 10.00lbs/4.50kg 15.4 V 1950mAh 4S LiPo[53] CP.RN.00000103.03 (BG30)
Ronin-S3 Mini (RS 3 Mini) CP.RN.00000294.01 January 10, 2023[54] [55] Current Single-handle gimbal No[56] No[57] 1.75lbs/795 g 0.8-4.4lbs/0.4-2.0 kg 7.2V 2450 mAh 18650 2S Li-Ion[58] Integrated, not replaceable[59]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DJI - Introducing the Ronin . YouTube . 8 July 2014 . DJI . 24 September 2022.
  2. Web site: DJI Ronin 4D - The Future Is Rolling . DJI.com . DJI . 24 September 2022.
  3. Web site: Company Overview of SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.. Bloomberg. 2018-12-03.
  4. Web site: DJI - Introducing the Ronin . . 8 July 2014 . 23 September 2022.
  5. Web site: RONIN Specs . DJI . 23 September 2022.
  6. Web site: Support for Ronin 1 Series . DJI.com . 23 September 2022.
  7. Web site: DJI Ronin 1 Accessories . cinemilled.com . 24 September 2022.
  8. Web site: NAB 2015: DJI announce new smaller, lighter Ronin M brushless gimbal priced below $2000 . News Shooter . 13 April 2015 . 24 September 2022.
  9. Web site: DJI Ronin M FAQ . DJI.com . DJI . 24 September 2022 .
    1. 1-18
    . The original Ronin battery can be used with the Ronin-M, but the Ronin-M battery cannot be used in the original Ronin..
  10. Web site: DJI's Ronin-MX brushless gimbal for handheld and aerial use . News Shooter . 18 April 2016 . 24 September 2022.
  11. Web site: What's the difference between the Ronin, Ronin-M and Ronin-MX? . B&H Photo . 25 September 2022.
  12. Web site: DJI RONIN-MX . dji.com . DJI . 24 September 2022 .
    1. 1-9
    . "The maximum weight that can be carried by the M600 is 13.2 lbs (6.0kg). As the Ronin-MX weighs 4.74 lbs (2.15 kg, including vibration absorber), the maximum weight that you can fly with the M600 is 8.49 lbs (3.85 kg).".
  13. Web site: Field Test: Ronin 2 is a High-End Gimbal That is Surprisingly Easy to Use . nofilmschool.com . 25 September 2022.
  14. Web site: Christopher TJ McGuire . THE RONIN 2 .
  15. Web site: Charles Haine . DJI Finally Announces Ronin 2, With Controversial Price . nofilmschool.com . 25 September 2022 . July 5, 2017.
  16. Web site: DJI teases new lighter & smarter gimbal . News Shooter . 15 July 2019 . 24 September 2022.
  17. Web site: Everything about DJI's powerful new Ronin gimbals . DroneDJ . 24 September 2022.
  18. Web site: onin-S Release Notes (09/26/2019) . forum.dji.com . 24 September 2022.
  19. Web site: Mariella Moon . DJI's new gimbal is almost half the weight of the Ronin-S . engadget.com . Engadget . 25 September 2022 . July 17, 2019.
  20. Web site: The DJI Ronin-SC is a Smaller, Cheaper 3-Axis Gimbal for Mirrorless Cameras . petapixel.com . 17 July 2019 . 25 September 2022 . "In terms of form factor, you’d be hard pressed to tell the difference between the Ronin-S and Ronin-SC...the 2.4lbd/1.1Kg Ronin-SC has been shrunk down to about 40% the size of the Ronin-S".
  21. Web site: ActiveTrack and Force Mobile released for Ronin-S . forum.dji.com . DJI . 24 September 2022.
  22. Web site: David J. Crewe . DJI Ronin RS2 Review, Is It Time for an Upgrade? . slrlounge.com . 6 January 2021 . 25 September 2022 . While the app allows for an more visible interface, with this new touchscreen LCD, you don’t actually need it at all, unlike previous generations.
  23. Web site: Please tell me if RS2 will require the phone for activetrack? . forum.dji.com . 25 September 2022.
  24. Web site: Vjeran Pavic . DJI announces Ronin S 2 and Ronin SC 2 gimbals . theverge.com . 15 October 2020 . 25 September 2022.
  25. Web site: DJI Wanda . RSC2 and Active Track without the APP . forum.dji.com . DJI . 25 September 2022.
  26. Web site: Jim Fisher . DJI RSC 2 Review . PC Mag . 25 September 2022 . May 19, 2021.
  27. Web site: DJI RSC 2 User Manual v1.0 2020.10 . dl.djicdn.com . DJI . 25 September 2022.
  28. Web site: Steve T. Dent . DJI Ronin 4D review: The most advanced cinema camera ever created . engadget.com . 25 September 2022 . February 22, 2022.
  29. Web site: Nino Leitner . DJI Ronin 4D Review – This is the Ultimate Stabilized Camera . CineD.com . 25 September 2022 . 20 October 2021 . On top of what normal 3-axis gimbals are able to do, the Ronin 4D adds a 4th axis, the Z axis, to the stabilization.
  30. Web site: Matthew Allard . DJI Ronin 4D– a fully integrated camera & gimbal solution . News Shooter . 20 October 2021 . 25 September 2022 . DJI has made an optional LiDAR Focusing System which they hope will simplify complex focus tools for a user-friendly experience..
  31. Web site: Simon Wyndham . Ronin 4D Review: It's the beginning of an entirely new camera genre . redsharknews.com . 25 September 2022 . Jan 17, 2022.
  32. Web site: Jon Fauer . DJI Ronin 4D . Jon Fauer, ASC: Film and Digital Times . 25 September 2022 . 20 October 2021.
  33. Web site: DJI will ship Ronin 4D Feb. 16 without Apple ProRes RAW . DroneDJI . 24 September 2022.
  34. Web site: DJI Ronin 4D 4-Axis Cinema Camera 8K Combo Kit . B&H Photo . 24 September 2022.
  35. Web site: DJI Reaches the Pinnacle Of Imaging Excellence With the New Ronin 4D-8K - DJI . 2024-03-13 . DJI Official . en.
  36. Web site: Benjamin . Jeff . December 14, 2023 . DJI announces that its Ronin 4D-8K cinema camera is now shipping .
  37. Web site: The DJI Ronin 4D Flex Lets You Detach the Head from the Ronin 4D Camera . 9 March 2023 .
  38. Web site: DJI RS 3 Pro and RS 3 — what's the difference? . 360 Rumors . 15 June 2022 . 24 September 2022.
  39. Web site: George Cairns . DJI RS 3 Combo review . 25 September 2022 . June 15, 2022.
  40. Web site: Heath McKnight . Are the New DJI RS 3 and RS 3 Pro Gimbals Worth Upgrading from the RS 2 and RSC 2? . nofilmschool.com . 25 September 2022 . August 17, 2022.
  41. Web site: DJI RS 3 Pro and RS 3 — what's the difference? . 360rumors.com . 15 June 2022 . 24 September 2022.
  42. Web site: 2 New Gimbals from DJI: the RS 3 and RS 3 Pro . sonyalpharumors.com . 25 September 2022 . June 16, 2022.
  43. Web site: DJI's lightweight RS 3 Mini camera stabilizer is designed to be used with one hand . 10 January 2023 .
  44. Web site: DJI RS3 vs RS3 Pro vs RS3 Mini: Which DJI RS3 is for You? | D1 Lounge .
  45. Web site: DJI Product History Timeline (Drones, Gimbals, Cameras, & More) . djzphoto.com . 23 September 2022.
  46. Web site: DJI Ronin 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer #CP.ZM.000078 . newegg.com . 25 September 2022.
  47. Web site: DJI – Introducing the Ronin-MX . YouTube . 17 April 2016 . 23 September 2022.
  48. Web site: RONIN-S BG37 GRIP - DJI . RONIN-S BG37 GRIP - DJI . DJI . 24 September 2022.
  49. Web site: DJI Ronin-SC Pro Combo (CP.RN.00000043.01) . Amazon.com . 23 September 2022.
  50. Web site: DJI Ronin BG30 Grip for RS 2 & RS 3 Pro Gimbals . B&H Photo . 24 September 2022.
  51. Web site: how to change the built-in battery . forum.dji.com . DJI . 25 September 2022.
  52. Web site: DJI announces the RS 3, DJI RS 3 Pro and DJI Transmission . DPreview.com . 23 September 2022.
  53. Web site: DJI Ronin BG30 Grip for RS 2 & RS 3 Pro Gimbals . B&H Photo . 24 September 2022.
  54. https://www.gizmochina.com/2023/01/03/dji-teases-january-10-launch-handheld-gimbal-dji-rs-3-mini/
  55. Web site: The DJI RS 3 Mini is lightweight and designed for one-handed use . 2023-01-10 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20230531104546/https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/10/23548582/dji-rs-3-mini-stabilize-camera-gimbal-announcement-price-release . 2023-05-31 . live .
  56. Web site: Questions about the DJI RS3 Mini .
  57. Web site: DJI RS3 Mini gimbal review: Extra compact and very capable .
  58. Web site: DJI Ronin BG30 Grip for RS 2 & RS 3 Pro Gimbals . B&H Photo . 24 September 2022.
  59. Web site: DJI Treats Mirrorless Camera Owners to New Travel Stabilizer DJI RS 3 Mini - DJI .

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