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DJI’s latest smartphone gimbal is chasing a very specific frustration: that awkward shuffle back to your phone after every take just to check whether you are still in frame. With the global debut of the Osmo Mobile 8P, announced on May 7, DJI is leaning hard into solo filming, and the standout addition is not the stabilizer itself. It is the tiny detachable screen riding alongside it.
That new accessory, called Osmo FrameTap, ships with every Osmo Mobile 8P package. It is a compact magnetic touchscreen remote that weighs about 29 grams and connects over Bluetooth from as far as 10 metres away. Small thing, big difference. Instead of guessing your composition or sprinting back and forth between shots, you get a live preview from the paired phone right in your hand.
That changes the feel of mobile filming more than the spec sheet might suggest. From the remote, users can adjust framing, switch the tracked subject, control zoom, steer the gimbal with an on screen joystick, and tweak fill light settings. For creators who shoot alone, that is the kind of convenience that usually lives behind pricier camera rigs and more complicated setups.
A smarter tool for people filming themselves
Android users get an especially practical bonus: direct phone screen mirroring on the controller. In real use, that means you can place the phone farther away, use the rear camera for better image quality, and still keep an eye on the shot without touching the handset. For vloggers, fitness instructors, tutorial makers, and one person production teams, that is a meaningful upgrade rather than a flashy extra.
DJI has also refreshed its tracking system. The company says ActiveTrack 8.0 is better at staying locked on in busy scenes, even when the subject moves quickly or disappears briefly behind obstacles. That should help in the kind of environments where mobile tracking often falls apart: crowded streets, events, or fast moving casual shooting.
There is another layer for users who want more flexibility. The optional Multifunctional Module 2 expands tracking beyond people and pets, allowing the gimbal to follow objects such as vehicles or landmarks. That opens the door to more dynamic travel footage, automotive clips, or location based shooting without needing a dedicated camera operator.
On the iPhone side, DJI is also tapping into Apple DockKit support. That lets compatible apps handle native tracking directly, including Apple’s Camera app, YouTube, and Blackmagic Camera. For users already deep in the iPhone video ecosystem, it makes the Osmo Mobile 8P feel less like a separate gadget and more like a natural extension of the phone.
Beyond the headline feature, the hardware stays close to what DJI users already know. The Osmo Mobile 8P offers 3 axis stabilization, a built in extension rod, a foldable tripod, and battery life of up to 10 hours under certain conditions. In other words, DJI has not reinvented the gimbal. It has tightened the experience around the way people actually shoot today.
The DJI Mimo app fills in the creative side with modes such as DynamicZoom, Slow Shutter, Action Shot, and 360 degree spin support for more stylised footage. None of that is new territory for DJI, but paired with the detachable display, these tools become easier to use when you are both the subject and the camera crew.
Pricing starts at €159 for the standard bundle, while more complete kits that add the Multifunctional Module 2 and microphone accessories reach €219. One detail that will disappoint some buyers: like the previous generation, the Osmo Mobile 8P is not launching in the US.
That absence aside, DJI seems to have read the room correctly. Mobile creators do not always need more cinematic jargon or bloated features. Sometimes they just need to see the shot without running across the room.
Source: dji
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