Master the DJI RS 5 By Making the Most of Its Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module

One of the more exciting gimbal stabilizers to release in the past year, the DJI RS 5 was always going to be a top option based on the previous success and popularity of other stabilizers released by DJI in the past.

However, even by the company’s high standards, the RS 5 is proving to be a great option for filmmakers and videographers looking for smooth, even video footage and lots of versatility for all of the weird variables that pop up when shooting run-and-gun content.

If you’re an owner or someone interested in the DJI RS 5, this new tutorial released by DJI goes over everything you need to know about installing and using one of the gimbal’s best features, the Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module.

DJI RS 5 Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module

Released by DJI on the company’s YouTube channel, this tutorial aims to teach you how to install and use the Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module on the DJI RS 5. The goal is to help shooters enable the gimbal’s responsive subject tracking directly from the RS 5’s touchscreen, which will ultimately make it quite powerful and easy to use.

If you’d like to learn how to be a master of this Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module, here are the individual chapters in the tutorial to check out:

• 00:06 Installation
• 00:45 Setting the Intelligent Tracking Module
• 02:24 Control Tracking and Photo/Video Capture via the Tracking Module
• 05:05 Updating Firmware

When set up and running, the Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module can help you frame and track people, vehicles, pets, or custom subjects with precision. With tracking people in particular, the module can support distances of up to 10 meters and can automatically reacquire the subject if they temporarily leave the frame.

The DJI RS 5 Specs and Pricing

As _covered when it was first announce_d, the DJI RS 5 is a gimbal stabilizer packed with enhanced intelligent subject tracking, stability, and control mechanisms, and a longer runtime than previous models.

If you think it might be worth considering for your projects and workflows, here are the full specs and purchase options.

• Lightweight 3.2 lb Body, 6.6 lb Payload
• Z-Axis Indicator
• One-Hour Full Charge with 65W PD Charger
• 2nd Gen Automated Axis Locks
• Separate AI Tracking and Framing Module
• Separate Electronic Control Handle
• OLED Touchscreen with Auto-Lock
• 3rd Gen Native Vertical Shooting
• Joystick or Bluetooth Mode Switching
• Teflon-Coated Axes, Enhanced Balancing

DJI RS 5 Gimbal Stabilizer

Get even smoother video footage, complete with a Z-axis (vertical) indicator, using the RS 5 Gimbal Stabilizer from DJI. This powerful yet lightweight gimbal features full charging in just one hour, a 15% increase in runtime, Teflon-enhanced balancing, and fine-tuning knobs. An electronic control handle and advanced AI framing and tracking modules are available separately.