DJI RS 5 Gimbal Stabilizer in Kenya and Full Features
The DJI RS 5 price in Kenya is KES 64,000. It is a lightweight professional camera gimbal that keeps mirrorless and DSLR cameras perfectly steady for smooth, cinematic footage, now with intelligent touchscreen subject tracking, faster balancing, and a clever briefcase handle for low-angle shots. Built for filmmakers, videographers, and content creators, it handles a 3kg payload while staying portable and quick to set up. It comes with a 2-year warranty at Smartphones Planet Kenya in Nairobi.
What You Should Know Before Buying the DJI RS 5:
- It's a camera gimbal, not a camera: The RS 5 is a motorised stabiliser that you mount your own mirrorless or DSLR camera onto for smooth, shake-free video.
- DJI RS 5 supports up to 3kg: The tested payload is 3.0kg, which covers most popular mirrorless and DSLR setups; check your camera and lens weight fits.
- The tracking module may be a separate bundle: Some RS 5 packages include the Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module and others don't, so confirm which bundle you're getting.
- Balancing takes a little practice: Like all gimbals, you balance the camera before use; the RS 5's fine-tuning knobs make this easier than before.
- Check camera compatibility: DJI maintains a compatibility list, so confirm your specific camera and lens are supported before buying.
Stabilisation
The core job of the RS 5 is to eliminate camera shake, and it does it superbly. Its 3-axis motorised stabilisation smooths out every bump, step, and movement so your handheld footage looks steady and cinematic, the kind of professional-looking video that's impossible to achieve with a camera alone. It supports a tested payload of 3.0kg, comfortably handling most popular mirrorless and DSLR cameras with their lenses, while the gimbal itself weighs a portable 1193g, making it light enough to carry and shoot with all day without excessive fatigue.
Intelligent Touchscreen Subject Tracking
A standout upgrade is the Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module, which clips magnetically onto the gimbal and lets you select and track any subject directly from the RS 5's touchscreen. Once locked on, it keeps your subject precisely framed as they move, with a tracking range of up to 10 metres, and it can even reacquire a person if they briefly leave the frame. You can trigger and adjust tracking with the gimbal, gestures, or the touchscreen, so solo creators can film themselves or follow a moving subject without a second operator. It's a genuine productivity boost for one-person shoots.
Fast Balancing and the New Briefcase Handle
DJI has made the RS 5 quicker and easier to use. Fine-tuning knobs and Teflon-enhanced axes make balancing your camera smoother and more precise, so you spend less time setting up and more time shooting, and 2nd-generation automated axis locks let you fold and deploy the gimbal fast. The new electronic briefcase handle is especially useful: it lets you carry the gimbal low to the ground for dramatic low-angle shots while still controlling the gimbal and camera directly from the handle, opening up creative angles that are awkward with a standard grip.
All-Day Battery and Fast Charging
Battery life is generous and practical. The built-in battery delivers up to around 14 hours of standby with the battery grip, easily covering long shoots, and when it does run low it charges fully in roughly one hour using a compatible USB-C PD charger, so you're quickly back to filming. This combination of long runtime and fast top-ups means the RS 5 keeps pace with demanding shooting days without holding you up.
Versatile Control and Connectivity
The RS 5 is built to fit into any filming setup. It has a range of ports including USB-C camera control and a multifunctional port, plus Ronin-series accessory and NATO mounts, a 1/4"-20 thread, and a cold shoe for adding accessories like microphones and lights. It connects over Bluetooth 5.0 and works with the DJI Ronin app on iOS and Android for deeper control and settings. It supports vertical shooting for social media, and its touchscreen is available in multiple languages, making it a flexible, professional tool for all kinds of video work.
DJI RS 5 Gimbal Stabilizer Full Specifications:
| Product | DJI RS 5 Camera Gimbal Stabiliser |
| Type | Lightweight 3-axis handheld camera stabiliser |
| Tested Payload | 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs) |
| Gimbal Weight | Approx. 1193 g (with quick-release plates) |
| Grip Weight | Approx. 274 g |
| Tripod Weight | Approx. 149 g |
| Axis Locks | 2nd-generation automated |
| Max Rotation Speed | 360°/s (pan, tilt, roll) |
| Mechanical Range | Pan 360° continuous, Roll -95° to +240°, Tilt -112° to +214° |
| Vertical Shooting | Supported |
| Tracking Module | DJI RS Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module (magnetic) |
| Tracking Distance | 0.5 to 10 m |
| Tracking Triggers | Gimbal trigger, gesture, touchscreen |
| Briefcase Handle | Electronic, with gimbal and camera control |
| Battery | Built-in LiPo 4S, 2150mAh, 33.29Wh |
| Standby Time | Up to approx. 14 hours (with battery grip) |
| Charging Time | Approx. 1 hour (65W PD charger) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C charging |
| Ports | RSA/NATO, 1/4"-20, cold shoe, USB-C camera control, USB-C multifunctional |
| App | DJI Ronin (iOS 14.0+, Android 9.0+) |
| Operating Temperature | -20° to 45°C |
| Folded Dimensions | 247.4 x 115.7 x 258.7 mm |
| Price in Kenya | KES 64,000 |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
Pros
- Professional 3-axis stabilisation for smooth, cinematic video
- Handles a 3kg payload, suits most mirrorless and DSLR cameras
- Lightweight gimbal at around 1193g
- Touchscreen subject tracking with the Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module
- Up to 10m tracking range with subject reacquisition
- Fine-tuning knobs for faster, easier balancing
- New electronic briefcase handle for low-angle shots
- 2nd-gen automated axis locks for quick setup
- Up to ~14 hours standby battery life
- Fast ~1-hour full charge
- Vertical shooting for social media
- Extensive ports and mounts for accessories
- DJI Ronin app support
- 2-year warranty
Cons
- It's a stabiliser, not a camera, you supply your own camera
- 3kg payload limit, check heavy camera and lens setups fit
- Tracking module may be a separate bundle, confirm what's included
- Balancing takes some practice, as with all gimbals
- Camera compatibility should be checked before buying
- Not designed for smartphones, it's for mirrorless and DSLR cameras

