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DJI RS 4 Pro Review (2027)

Research review of the DJI RS 4 Pro: 4.5 kg payload, carbon fiber axis arms, automated locks, and native vertical shooting for heavy rigs.

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Updated 2026-10-28
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DJI RS 4 Pro

DJI RS 4 Pro

The 4.5 kg payload flagship of the RS line, with carbon fiber axis arms.

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Our verdict

The RS 4 Pro is the RS 4 with the ceiling raised: 4.5 kg of payload on carbon fiber arms, automated axis locks, and second generation native vertical, aimed at caged full-frame and cinema-leaning builds. Crews whose rigs fit the RS 4 should save the difference; crews whose rigs do not have exactly one DJI answer, and this is it.

What we like

  • 4.5 kg payload, half again the RS 4, for caged full-frame and cinema builds
  • Second generation native vertical shooting without added brackets
  • Carbon fiber axis arms and automated axis locks speed setup and teardown
  • OLED touchscreen with Bluetooth shutter control for supported cameras

What to watch out for

  • Heavier and pricier than the RS 4 for capacity lighter kits never touch
  • LiDAR focusing needs optional Focus Pro accessories that are not in the box
  • The longest runtime figures need the optional BG70 grip; the included BG30 is rated up to about 13 hours

What owners report: DJI RS 4 Pro

Synthesized from recurring themes in long-term owner feedback.

Most praised

  • Payload headroom ends the marginal balance dance with heavy zooms and cages
  • Automated axis locks make pack-down a seconds-long routine between locations
  • Vertical shooting without brackets keeps social deliverables in the same setup

Common complaints

  • The Pro premium only pays off with genuinely heavy rigs, and lighter kits feel the cost
  • Total carried weight with camera and grip tells on long handheld days
  • The focusing ecosystem upsells LiDAR parts that are not in the box

Who it is for

Professional videographers and small crews running heavy mirrorless, DSLR, or compact cinema rigs.

Payload that ends arguments

At 4.5 kg the Pro carries full-frame bodies with fast zooms, cages, monitors, and mic rigs that push the RS 4 to its limit. Carbon fiber axis arms keep that capacity from adding as much gimbal weight as the same strength in metal would.

Setup speed as a feature

Automated axis locks open and secure the arms without manual latches, the OLED touchscreen runs settings on the body, and Bluetooth shutter control covers supported cameras. Second generation native vertical switches orientation for social deliverables without brackets or rebalancing hardware.

The ecosystem upsell, honestly

LiDAR focusing, often shown in Pro marketing, needs the optional Focus Pro accessories rather than anything in this box. The included BG30 grip is rated up to about 13 hours; the headline longer runtimes belong to the optional BG70 grip. Budget for the gimbal you are actually buying.

Key specifications

Payload
4.5 kg (about 9.9 lb)
Axis arms
Carbon fiber
Vertical
Native vertical shooting, second generation
Display
OLED touchscreen
Battery
BG30 grip included, up to about 13 hours
Control
Bluetooth shutter control, automated axis locks

Sources: Amazon listing, Price History App

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DJI RS 4

The 3 kg payload workhorse for mirrorless video professionals.

Why consider it: The same ecosystem at 3 kg payload, the right buy when your rig fits it.

  • Payload: 3 kg tested payload
  • Stabilisation: 3-axis, 4th-gen RS stabilisation algorithm
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FeiyuTech SCORP 2 Kit

FeiyuTech SCORP 2 Kit

A camera gimbal with integrated AI tracking and a touchscreen.

Why consider it: Integrated AI tracking for solo operators, at a lower payload and price class.

  • Payload: 5.5 lb (about 2.5 kg)
  • Stabilisation: 3-axis with integrated AI tracking
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Research-based assessment. TrueGear has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.

Questions, answered

RS 4 or RS 4 Pro?

Weigh your full rig. Under 3 kg, the RS 4 covers it and costs less. Caged builds and heavy cinema glass that push past 3 kg are the Pro's reason to exist.

Is LiDAR focusing included?

No. The Pro supports the Focus Pro LiDAR system, but the LiDAR unit and focus motor are optional accessories sold separately.

Does the RS 4 Pro shoot vertical natively?

Yes, second generation native vertical shooting is built in, so social formats need no extra brackets.

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