[Pocket 3] Please add hands-free gimbal lock function ASAP

Slaughter.

Dear DJI team,

A key function of ANY video camera is to be able to set the device up as a B-roll static camera.

Your product is missing a gimbal mode that allows you to eliminate gimbal drift and set the camera rolling, hands-off - there is only a lock option via pressing a button manually and then it is unlocked when you release.

I understand the gimbal based image stabilisation of this device is an integral thing. I am not requesting that the image stabilisation should have a disable option. I'm pointing out that gimbal drift does happen, which compromises a key function: Being able to set the device down and shoot a static shot continuously as a B-roll camera.

With respect, this is a glaring oversight.

I understand this has been requested since at least 2023.

When will this essential function be added to the OS please?

DJI Tony

Hi, there. Thanks for your suggestion. We will inform the relevant department about it.
By the way, what is the situation of your words "gimbal drift does happen"? Could you please provide relevant pictures or videos so that we can better assist you?
PS: If you want the gimbal moves together with the handle, please try FPV mode.

Slaughter.

DJI Tony Posted at 9-3 02:40
Hi, there. Thanks for your suggestion. We will inform the relevant department about it.
By the way, what is the situation of your words "gimbal drift does happen"? Could you please provide relevant pictures or videos so that we can better assist you?
PS: If you want the gimbal moves together with the handle, please try FPV mode.

To clarify, "gimbal drift" means - you set the device to film as a static camera, eg on a tripod, and you don't touch it. Your intention is a single, static shot. However, the gimbal moves slowly, so that your framing has slightly changed from start to end of shot. I simply want to have a way of ensuring the framing that is set, remains exactly the same, when the device is set to film in a single position ie the gimbal does not "drift". A simple function built into the gimbal modes such as "universal gimbal lock" would solve this.

DJI Tony

Slaughter. Posted at 9-3 04:28
To clarify, "gimbal drift" means - you set the device to film as a static camera, eg on a tripod, and you don't touch it. Your intention is a single, static shot. However, the gimbal moves slowly, so that your framing has slightly changed from start to end of shot. I simply want to have a way of ensuring the framing that is set, remains exactly the same, when the device is set to film in a single position ie the gimbal does not "drift". A simple function built into the gimbal modes such as "universal gimbal lock" would solve this.

Hi there. We are sorry that we only have one way to enable lock mode: Press and hold the 5D joystick to enter the gimbal lock mode, and release it to disable. Please rest assured that we will inform the relevant department of your suggestion.
If you have other questions in the future, please feel free to contact us.

Slaughter.

DJI Tony Posted at 9-3 23:51
Hi there. We are sorry that we only have one way to enable lock mode: Press and hold the 5D joystick to enter the gimbal lock mode, and release it to disable. Please rest assured that we will inform the relevant department of your suggestion.
If you have other questions in the future, please feel free to contact us.

Thanks, yes am aware of that mode, as I mentioned. Sadly you must hold the camera to do this. Please add in a function to allow for this setting to be applied for an entire shot without requirement to manually hold a button down. Cheers.

DJI Tony

Slaughter. Posted at 9-4 01:09
Thanks, yes am aware of that mode, as I mentioned. Sadly you must hold the camera to do this. Please add in a function to allow for this setting to be applied for an entire shot without requirement to manually hold a button down. Cheers.

Hi there. We are quite aware of how you feel. Also, thank you for your suggestion. We have fed it back to the product department.
If you have other questions in the future, please feel free to contact us.