DJI · Updated June 2026

DJI RS 4: price, specs & release date

Name: DJI RS 4
Brand: DJI
Price: 549 USD
Availability: InStock

DJI RS 4, released 2024-04. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: dji.com verified 2026-06-27 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

The DJI RS 4 is listed at $549 on dji.com as of 2026-06-27, #10 cheapest of 12 gimbals (median $234); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 31/100 pay-blind standing, #9 of 12 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Best for Very easy to set up and rebalance; Teflon-coated arms let you make tiny adjustments with less effort; Vertical shooting mode is excellent — quick plate swap, no rebalancing needed.
Skip if Android version of the app isn't on the Google Play Store is a dealbreaker.

Is the DJI RS 4 a good buy?

At $549, the DJI RS 4 is #10 cheapest of the 12 gimbals we track, where the median is $234. On the spec sheet, its max payload of 6.6 lb is above the median of the 11, its weight of 2.35 lb is above the median of the 12, and its axes of 3 is at the median of the 12. By release date, it is among the newer of the 12 we date.

Evidence of Record

Our data

No independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the DJI RS 4

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2024-04-09

Tested by TechRadar

Consistently praised

Very easy to set up and rebalance; Teflon-coated arms let you make tiny adjustments with less effort
Vertical shooting mode is excellent — quick plate swap, no rebalancing needed
Longer tilt arm handles more accessories, and Focus Pro motor / camera-control integration works well

Commonly flagged

Android version of the app isn't on the Google Play Store
Still a bit of a process — like all gimbals it demands patience and setup time, not instant results

Where reviewers disagree Single-source: only TechRadar provided a genuine hands-on review of the exact base RS 4, so no cross-source agreement or contradiction could be assessed.

The sources (1)

TechRadar lab-tested · 2024-04-09

It's very easy to use – especially in vertical mode – and easy to adjust, and its integration with the Focus Pro follow-focus motor and camera controls also solve a lot of problems.

The RS 4 is as easy to get up and running with as a gimbal can currently be.

Android version of the app isn't on the Play Store

Specifications

Price (US)	$549 MSRP, gimbal only
Brand	DJI
Released	2024-04
Type	camera
Max payload (lb)	6.6
Axes	3
Battery hours	12
Weight (lb)	2.35
Built in screen	Yes
Quick release	Arca-Swiss / Manfrotto compatible QR plate

Source: dji.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by newsshooter.com. Verified. Weight 1,066 g / 2.35 lb, payload 3 kg / 6.6 lb, and 12-hour max runtime (balanced/stationary) confirmed on DJI spec page and via B&H Photo listing. Announced/released April 9, 2024. Price $549 USD (gimbal-only) confirmed across multiple US launch-day sources and B&H.

Is the DJI RS 4 worth it vs cheaper gimbals?

DJI RS 4 against its closest cheaper and pricier gimbals on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked

Product	Price	Type	Max payload (lb)	Axes	Battery hours	Weight (lb)
DJI RS 4 this	$549	camera	6.6	3	12	2.35
Moza AirCross 3	$469	camera	7.05	3	20	2.87
Zhiyun Crane 4	$669	camera	—	3	12	3.69

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the DJI RS 4?

Rests on a single whitelisted hands-on review: TechRadar's Editor's Choice writeup of the base DJI RS 4 by Damien Demolder (April 2024). He found it very easy to set up and rebalance thanks to Teflon-coated arms, praised the quick plate-swap vertical mode that needs no rebalancing, and liked the longer tilt arm plus Focus Pro motor and camera-control integration. No lab measurements were reported, and the only noted downside is that the Android app isn't on the Google Play Store. With just one source, there is no cross-outlet agreement to confirm or contradict. Praised: Very easy to set up and rebalance; Teflon-coated arms let you make tiny adjustments with less effort; Vertical shooting mode is excellent — quick plate swap, no rebalancing needed; Longer tilt arm handles more accessories, and Focus Pro motor / camera-control integration works well. Flagged: Android version of the app isn't on the Google Play Store; Still a bit of a process — like all gimbals it demands patience and setup time, not instant results. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the DJI RS 4 cost?

The DJI RS 4 has a US price of $549 (MSRP, gimbal only), as of 2026-06-19.

How does the DJI RS 4 compare on price?

At $549, the DJI RS 4 is #10 cheapest of the 12 gimbals we track, where the median is $234.

When was the DJI RS 4 released?

The DJI RS 4 was released 2024-04.

What are the DJI RS 4's key specs?

DJI RS 4 (DJI): type camera, max payload lb 6.6, axes 3, battery hours 12, weight lb 2.35. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Price of record: $549 at dji.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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