DJI Ronin Extended-Arm 3-Axis Brushless Gimbal Stabilizer

Includes

Ronin 3-axis gimbal with top handle & monitor mount
Extensions for all 3 axes
Battery & charger
Rod Mount w/4x rods & lens support
Stand
Wireless Remote
Hard case

Resources

Tuning Guide

Manual

Setup Video

DJI Assistant Software

DJI Ronin Extended-Arm 3-Axis Brushless Gimbal Stabilizer

While we no longer rent this product, we do carry the DJI Ronin 2 3-Axis Handheld Stabilizer. Additionally, you may find alternatives on the left-hand side of this page (see Recommended section).

Supports up to 16 lbs. of equipment
Built for large cameras
Underslung, Upright, and Briefcase shooting modes
Remote second-operator control

The DJI Ronin Extended is the same great handheld 3-axis gimbal stabilization system, just bigger! Key features include:

Extra-Large Payload Capacity. This version of the Ronin offers the space you need to mount large camera packages. These include RED DSMC cameras with brick batteries, or long cameras like Sony’s FS7, FS700, F5, and F55.

Three Shooting Modes. This stabilizer comes programmed with three different shooting modes: Underslung, Upright, and Briefcase. Underslung is the standard operation mode for Ronin, with the camera hanging below the handlebars. Upright Mode allows the gimbal to be flipped over so the camera can be operated closer to eye level without straining. Briefcase mode allows the gimbal to be held to the side and close to the legs, much like a briefcase.

Optional Second-Operator Control. This rental includes a radio transmitter. This allows a second person to control the camera’s pan, roll, and tilt, while the main operator is free to focus on safely navigating through the shot.

It’s complicated. The DJI Ronin isn’t what you’d call a “turn-key” solution to camera stabilization. It requires a significant amount of training and practice to get good results, so you’ll want at least one full day of learning before using it on a shoot. Check the Resources section on the right-hand side of this page for manuals and software. Here’s DJI’s setup video, but some of our customers have found this video helpful as well.

Power Issues. Although the DJI Ronin features USB and 12V P-Tap power outputs for powering accessories, it doesn’t actually do so very well. Powering accessories off of the Ronin leads to instability in the accessory and in the Ronin itself. If you’d like to use powered accessories on the Ronin, we recommend you add the appropriate batteries to your rig instead of trusting the Ronin’s power outputs.

Faulty Plate Lock. We’ve found the Ronin’s camera-plate locking mechanism to be very unreliable. The preferred method for mounting/dismounting cameras is to leave the plate lock lever in the closed (locked) position at all times, and use the included allen key for loosening and tightening.

Q & A

Help! I’m in the middle of a shoot and the DJI app says the battery is “not a DJI Intelligent battery." What should I do?

Breathe! While the warning sounds scary, it does not affect the performance of the gimbal stabilizer in any way. If time allows, we’re happy to send you a replacement battery so you don’t have to clear the warning every time. Please contact us. support@lensrentals.com | 901-754-9100
“Intelligent” batteries are great and all, but they don’t provide much of a heads up. While we test every battery upon return, this warning generally pops up out of the blue as the battery ages. We see it fairly regularly and are constantly rotating our stock to minimize occurrence. If you do get the warning during your shoot, please let us know so we can be on the lookout upon its return.

Is the Ronin easy to pick up and use?

The DJI Ronin isn’t what you’d call a “turn-key” solution to camera stabilization. It requires a significant amount of training and practice to get good results, so you’ll want at least one full day of learning before using it on a shoot. Check the “Resources” section of this page for manuals and software. Here’s DJI’s setup video, but some of our customers have found this video helpful as well.

What’s the DJI app’s password?

Try 123456. If that doesn’t work, you’ll need to connect the Ronin to a computer using the supplied USB cable and reset the password. You can download the DJI app for Windows/OSX here. In the app, click the large “Reset Password” button and then click “OK.”

Can I use this stabilizer with smaller cameras?

This stabilizer is only for large/heavy/awkward camera packages. If your camera is small/light/normal, you probably want another stabilizer.

Specifications

Brand	DJI
Camera Support Type	Stabilizer
Item Type	Stabilizer