DJI reveals Osmo Pocket 4, but we have bad news for U.S. creators

DJI has unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4, the next edition of its popular handheld gimbal camera. Sadly, it may take a while for people in the US to try it.

Since its release in 2023, DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 has become a favorite of content creators around the world. The newly announced Osmo Pocket 4 adds several upgrades to the now familiar 4K vlogging camera, like a dedicated zoom and customizable buttons that are accessible when the 2-inch touchscreen is rotated to landscape mode.

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The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 camera features a 1-inch CMOS sensor with 14 stops of dynamic range, which helps it deliver better performance in low light. Capable of filming at a maximum resolution of 16:9 4K at 60fps, the Osmo Pocket 4 can also record 4K slo-mo footage at 240fps – a frame rate that the Pocket 3 only reaches at 1080p.

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DJI says the Pocket 4 can last for an impressive four hours at its lowest resolution, 1080p 24fps, which is significantly longer than the Pocket 3, and it also has 107GB of built-in storage. This will likely be welcome news to anyone concerned about the rising costs of memory cards, as the Pocket 3 relies entirely on SD cards.

DJI Osmo Pocket 4 camera not yet approved for US release

Unfortunately, a US release of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 camera has not been confirmed yet. While other parts of the world will be getting the Osmo Pocket 4 within the next week, the US government’s hostility towards DJI is significantly hindering its business in the country.

A DJI spokesperson told Mashable that it has requested authorization from the FCC to release the Osmo Pocket 4 in the US market; However, its application is still pending. And given the FCC’s tough stance on foreign drone companies, American content creators will simply have to continue to wait.

Meanwhile, in Australia, pre-orders for the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 are open now, with shipping scheduled to begin on April 22. The standard combo bundle costs $AU769 (about $551) and includes a handle, carrying pouch, gimbal clamp, and wrist strap. The $AU959 (about $687) Creator Combo includes all that, plus a DJI Mic 3 transmitter with a wide-angle lens, fill light, mini tripod, carrying bag, and accessories.