DJI’s new Osmo Mobile 8 adds pet tracking and 360-degree cameras

Only eight months after submission Osmo Mobile 7 ProDJI has already announced a follow-up. the The new Osmo Mobile 8 It doesn’t reimagine the now-established design of the company’s smartphone mounts. But it offers new functions, including the ability to rotate and move the smartphone a full 360 degrees, and support Apple Docketgiving the installer another way to track and follow topics independently while using a Wide range of camera applications.

Similar to Other products announced by DJI this yearthe company has not finalized its plans for a US or international release for the new Osmo Mobile 8. “Osmo Mobile 8 is currently only available in China, and we do not have an estimated timeline for other markets at this time,” said DJI spokesperson Daisy Kong. The installer is priced at CNY 898, or about $126.

The new OM8 features the same multi-function module as the OM7, which attaches to the side of the stronger, more secure magnetic phone holder. The unit includes an LED fill light, which also acts as a wireless receiver for DJI wireless microphonesIt can track subjects and keep them in frame by controlling stabilizer movements, regardless of which camera app you’re using. DJI has also upgraded the unit’s tracking capabilities to include dogs and cats.

Battery life still tops out at 10 hours, and the OM8 carries over its predecessor’s built-in tripod legs and an 8.4-inch telescopic extension rod. DJI has also added a counterweight mount so that the gimbal remains balanced even when using a smartphone with a large lens or when attaching other large accessories.