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DJI RS 4 Pro: what owners actually say
Owners like the RS 4 Pro's tracking and dual motors but warn DJI's review practices are suspect and the RavenEye system is unreliable
What owners complain about
- RavenEye unreliability SOME
Owner reports RavenEye works only ~70% of the time, making it unusable for professional work where reliability matters
- Active tracking struggles with groups FEW
Owner says active tracking is great for a single individual but 'goes crazy' when trying to track a group of people
- Review integrity concerns COMMON
Multiple users highlight that DJI required early reviewers to let DJI review their videos before publishing, with DCRainmaker refusing and finding the tracking system 'not great'
- Open gate breaks vertical flip FEW
Owner reports that open gate mode destroys the vertical flip functionality
- Short upgrade cycle fatigue SOME
Owners note they've only had the RS3 for a year or are still happy with RS2 Pro, making the RS4 upgrade feel premature
What owners love
- Active tracking for individuals
Owner praises the active tracking as 'amazing' when used with a single subject, and appreciates being able to toggle it off via the grip button
- Dual focus motors on Pro
Owner specifically chose the Pro over standard RS4 because they need dual focus motors for certain setups
- Longevity of DJI gimbals
One owner reports still using the original Ronin-S professionally nearly every week since 2018, with battery life still fine and the tool having generated significant income
- General build and excitement
Multiple new buyers express strong excitement after watching reviews, calling the device 'so cool' and saying the video 'sold them' on purchasing
Surprising patterns
- An owner of the original 2018 Ronin-S says it delivers the exact same results as newer models, openly questioning whether upgrading is necessary at all
- An owner points out you do NOT need RavenEye to control the gimbal as some reviews imply, suggesting the feature may be oversold
- Owners are actively seeking DIY workarounds for power, such as mounting V-mount batteries on the side of the handle rather than on the camera plate
WHO SHOULD SKIP IT
Owners of the RS3 or RS2 Pro who don't specifically need dual focus motors or improved single-subject tracking, as multiple owners say their current gear still works perfectly and the upgrade cycle feels too short.
Synthesised from 230 real owner comments across 3 platforms. Every point is grounded in the comments — no marketing, no AI guessing. How we do it →