DJI Ronin
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Imaging technology, Digital cinema cameras, Camera stabilization |
| Founded | 2014-06-25 |
| Founder | DJI |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Motorized camera stabilization gimbals, Digital cinema cameras |
| Parent | DJI |
DJI Ronin represents a lineup of motorized camera stabilization gimbals and digital cinema cameras produced by DJI, a prominent Chinese firm specializing in drone and imaging technologies.
Ronin ("Ronin 1")
Debuting on June 25, 2014, the original Ronin—also called "Ronin 1"—signaled DJI’s initial foray into the digital camera gimbal sector. It accommodated payloads up to 16 lbs (7.25 kg), catering primarily to prosumer cinema and DSLR cameras widely used at that time.
To clarify its product range, DJI now designates this first-generation model as the "Ronin 1," a term also adopted by third-party vendors.
Ronin M
The Ronin M introduced a streamlined, lighter frame while maintaining compatibility with the original Ronin 1’s higher-capacity battery. It incorporated an upgraded 1580mAh battery, balancing enhanced portability with sustained power delivery.
Ronin MX
Designed for aerial filming and environments involving elevated G-forces, the Ronin MX offers stronger motors compared to the Ronin M. Its standard payload capacity is 10 lbs (4.5 kg), which reduces to 8.49 lbs (3.85 kg) when attached to DJI’s M600 hexacopter due to combined weight constraints.
Ronin 2
As the largest model in the series, the Ronin 2 targets professional cinema applications with a maximum payload of 30 pounds. It replaces conventional handles with a monopod-style halo ring, providing multiple grip positions and versatile mounting options.
Ronin S
The Ronin S introduced a one-handed design featuring enhanced ergonomics that influenced later models in the lineup. A firmware update released in September 2019 integrated DJI’s Force Mobile and ActiveTrack 3.0 technologies, enabling automatic facial tracking through a smartphone camera connected via the DJI Ronin app.
Ronin SC
The Ronin SC—with "SC" standing for "Compact"—is a smaller variant of the Ronin S tailored for lighter mirrorless cameras. It includes a reduced-capacity battery and lower payload limits but retains ergonomic similarities to the Ronin S. Firmware updates in 2019 added support for Force Mobile and ActiveTrack 3.0 features.
RS 2
The RS 2 is notable as the first Ronin gimbal equipped with an integrated touchscreen and focus wheel. When used alongside DJI’s optional RavenEye system, it allows ActiveTrack functionality directly via its onboard LCD screen.
RSC 2
The RSC 2 serves as a cost-effective version of the RS 2, optimized for mirrorless cameras and featuring a more compact design. Unlike the RS 2, it depends on an external smartphone for ActiveTrack capabilities and includes a built-in, non-removable battery housed within its grip.
Ronin 4D (6K and 8K)
The Ronin 4D marks DJI’s inaugural fully integrated cinema camera within the Ronin family, combining advanced gimbal mechanics with an iso-elastic Z-axis arm. It also debuted an optional LiDAR system to enhance focusing precision and object tracking.
Announced on October 20, 2021, both the 6K and 8K variants entered the market subsequently—the 6K model shipping from February 2022 and the 8K version released in December 2023.
In March 2023, DJI unveiled the Ronin 4D Flex accessory, which permits detaching the lens and gimbal from the main camera body through a two-meter flexible cable, thereby improving maneuverability in tight shooting environments.
RS 3
The RS 3 serves as the successor to the RSC 2, incorporating numerous elements from the RS 2, such as an integrated touchscreen LCD display.
RS 3 Pro
Taking over from the RS 2, the RS 3 Pro upgrades its capabilities by featuring a larger 1.8" LCD for enhanced gimbal operation and ActiveTrack functionality, along with a mode selector switch. It also offers compatibility with an optional LiDAR system for automatic subject tracking, akin to the Ronin 4D cinema camera.
RS 3 Mini
Designed as a more compact option within the RS lineup, the RS 3 Mini supports payloads up to 4.4 pounds and includes native physical mounting tailored specifically for vertical video capture.
Feature comparison
| Model | Model Number | Announced | Availability | Type | Active Track | LiDAR compatibility | Unit Weight | Max Payload | Battery | Battery Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronin ("Ronin 1") |
CP.ZM.000078 | June 25, 2014 | Discontinued | Two-handle gimbal | No | No | 9.26lbs/4.20kg | 16.00lbs/7.25kg | 14.8V 3400mAH 4S LiPo | 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 | 14.8V 3400mAH 4S LiPo 14.4V 1580mAh LiPo |
CP.ZM.000099 CP.ZM.000226 |
| Ronin MX | CP.ZM.000377 | April 17, 2016 | Discontinued | Two-handle gimbal + aeronautical | No | No | 6.11lbs/2.77kg | 10.00lbs/4.50kg | 14.4V 1580mAh LiPo | 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 | 22.8V 4280mAh LiPo | 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 | CP.RN.00000004.01 (BG37) |
| Ronin SC | CP.RN.00000040.01 CP.RN.00000043.01 ("Pro") |
July 7, 2019 | Current | Single-handle gimbal | Yes, w/firmware update | No | 2.38lbs/1.08kg | 4.41lbs/2.00kg | 14.4V 2450mAh Li-Ion | 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 | 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 | 7.2V 3400mAh Li-Ion | Integrated, not replaceable |
| Ronin 4D 6K | CP.RN.00000176.01 | October20,2021 | Current | Unified gimbal + camera | Yes, integral | Yes | 10.30lbs/4.67 kg (overall) | Not applicable | 22.8V4280mAh LiPo | CP.BX.000202 (TB50) |
| Ronin4D8K | CP.RN .00000177 .01 | October20 ,2021 | Current | Unified gimbal + camera | Yes , integral | Yes | 10 .30 lbs /4 .67 kg (overall) | Not applicable | 22 .8 V4280 mAh LiPo | CP .BX .000202 (TB50) |
| Ronin-S3 (RS3) | CP.RN .00000216 .01 | June15 ,2022 | Current | Single-handle gimbal | Yes , with RavenEye | No | 3 .26 lbs /1 .48 kg | 6 .60 lbs /3 .00 kg | 7 .2 V3000 mAh18650 Li-Ion | CP.RN .00000226 .01 (BG21) |
| Ronin-S3 Pro (RS3 Pro) | CP.RN .00000218 .01 | June15 ,2022 | Current | Single-handle gimbal | Yes , with RavenEye | Yes | 3 .59 lbs /1 .74 kg | 10 .00 lbs /4 .50 kg | (15 .4 V1950 mAh)4S LiPo | (CP.RN .00000103 .03) (BG30) |
| Ronin-S3 Mini (RS3 Mini) | CP.RN .00000294 .01 | January10 ,2023 | Current | Single-handle gimbal | No | No | (1 .75 lbs /795 g) | (0 .8 -4 .4 lbs /0 .4 -2 .0 kg) | (7 .2 V2450 mAh18650 )2S Li-Ion | (Integrated , not replaceable) |