You can still manually power on and off by holding the ‘M’ button like you did with older models. When the Osmo Mobile 6 is unfolded, the gimbal automatically powers on and starts stabilizing, and when folded down, the gimbal will turn off. Basically, between the two, the time between taking out your gimbal and phone and beginning to record is minimized. The headline new feature is the automatic powering on and off and quick launch for the DJI Mimo app. It’s otherwise pretty indistinguishable from the OM5, but put the two side-by-side and the Osmo Mobile 6 is slightly bigger.

AppearanceĬompared to its predecessor which had light gray coloring, the Osmo Mobile 6 gets a darker shade of gray which gives it a slightly more professional look.

The result is the most comprehensive package yet, and the obvious gimbal to upgrade to if coming from an older gimbal. However, subtle changes to improve quality-of-life as an operator. Unusually, the Osmo Mobile 6 doesn’t introduce any standout features that make it capable of doing something that its predecessor can’t. Interestingly, it’s the DJI OM5 (now reduced to $129), and the DJI OM4 SE ($99) that are probably the most compelling alternatives. This is an attractive price point, especially given that the Zhiyun Smooth 5, its main rival, is more expensive.

The DJI Osmo Mobile 6 is priced at $159, which means DJI has matched the OM5’s original price. Like the OM5, it keeps the folding design which was first introduced on the DJI OM3, and the magnetic clamp design that came with the release of the OM4. It also keeps the upgraded gimbal motors which boast a maximum payload of 290g, up from the OM4’s 230g capacity. The Osmo Mobile 6 keeps the built-in extension rod, and design-wise feels quite similar to its predecessor. This wasn’t a gimmick, but a genuinely useful new feature, and one that I personally found myself using on more occasions than not. The OM5’s main new feature was the selfie-stick-like extension rod, making it possible to shoot video from a variety of angles. Instead, DJI makes incremental changes that aim to make the filming experience slightly better.

Quick Launch feature exclusive to iPhoneĭJI seems committed to updating the Osmo Mobile series on a yearly basis, so it would be unrealistic to expect complete overhauls each year.

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