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DJI has introduced two new smartphone gimbals, the Osmo Mobile 7 and 7P, the latter of which boasts native app tracking on both Android and iOS devices thanks to its innovative “Multifunctional Module”. This feature appears to be a direct response to Insta360’s Flow 2 Pro, which, until recently, only supported native app tracking on iPhones via Apple’s Dockkit.

The key differences between the Osmo Mobile 7 and 7P lie in the fact that the latter comes with the Multifunctional Module, while the former does not (although it can be purchased separately at a later time). Additionally, the Osmo Mobile 7P features a built-in extension rod that is absent in the Osmo Mobile 7. Nevertheless, both products share a similar design and folding mechanism, inherited from the Osmo Mobile 6. One significant improvement is that the tripod is now integrated into the gimbal, eliminating the need for an external accessory.

I had the opportunity to test the Osmo Mobile 7P, and I will be referring to this product from now on. Like its predecessor, the Osmo Mobile 6, it is primarily designed as a three-axis gimbal to provide smoother smartphone video than the built-in camera, with the ability to shoot in both “Tilt Lock” and “FPV” modes for either steady or dynamic footage. The gimbal can be controlled using the built-in joystick.

The Osmo Mobile 7P also features automatic subject tracking, which is made possible by the Multifunctional Module. On the Osmo Mobile 6, automatic subject tracking was limited to DJI’s Mimo camera app. However, with the new module connected to your smartphone, the Osmo Mobile 7P can track your subject automatically (with gesture control) in nearly any app on both Android devices and iPhones.

To use this feature, simply mount the Multifunctional Module either forward for the main camera or backward for the selfie camera. The module is roughly the size of DJI’s Mic 2 and features a built-in tracking camera, an LED light, and serves as a receiver for DJI’s Mic Mini wireless microphones.

To utilize the tracking feature, install the module on the side of the gimbal and connect it to your phone via a USB-C cable. Then, open your preferred app (I tested the native camera apps on an iPhone 16 and Pixel 7a, as well as Zoom, Google Chat, and Blackmagic Camera). Simply hold up your palm to the camera or have your subject do the same, and tracking will commence automatically, indicated by a green light on the module. To start and stop recording, hold up two fingers. The gimbal will then move to keep you in view as you move around while vlogging or conducting a video call. The feature works reliably with minimal lag, provided you stay within the gimbal’s range of motion.

Interestingly, Insta360 has also released a similar module for its Flow 2 Pro gimbal, called the AI Tracker, which performs the same function. Until now, native app tracking on the Flow 2 Pro was limited to iPhones via Apple’s Dockkit function, leaving Android users without this feature. Insta360’s new module brings the same functionality to Android users, albeit at a cost of $40, or in a bundle with the Flow 2 Pro at $180.

This development raises the question of whether DJI will introduce Dockkit support for the Osmo Mobile 7/7P, which would allow iPhone users to enjoy the tracking benefits of the module without incurring additional costs. However, DJI has not made any announcements on this matter.

Other features of both gimbals include a 10-hour battery life, and when not in use, the gimbal serves as a power bank to charge your phone. With the DJI Mimo app, tracking supports multiple people in a scene, as well as pets, and you can easily switch subjects by tapping on the tracking box. The Mimo app also supports panoramic shooting, dynamic zoom, and other intelligent functions, along with zoom/focus control via the side wheel, which also activates the fill light.

Furthermore, the Osmo Mobile 7P’s Multifunctional Module works as a receiver for DJI’s $59 Mic Mini transmitter, providing superior sound quality compared to your phone’s built-in microphone – a significant advantage over the Flow 2 Pro.

Given the competition with Insta360, the Osmo Mobile 7/7P is an intriguing addition to DJI’s lineup, especially considering the Flow 2 Pro’s newly released AI Module. The Osmo Mobile 7 ($89) and Osmo Mobile 7P ($149) are now available for order, with shipping commencing today. Pricing for the OM 7 Series Tracking Kit, when purchased separately, has not been announced yet.

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