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Download and install the DJI Ronin Assistant App.
Search "DJI Assistant" on the App Store and then follow the instructions for iOS installation.
iOS6.1 or above
The DJI Ronin is the culmination of years of stabilization experience built into our most advanced camera stabilization platform to date. The technology built into the DJI Ronin allows a broad spectrum of cameras varying in size and weight to be mounted for class leading stabilization. We've put years of passion and excitement into the Ronin, bringing world-class movement translation and stability to the professional cinematographer's market.
A brushless gimbal stabilization system is not simply three brushless motors moving on three axes. The motors work with position feedback and the IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) to communicate with our custom 32-bit processor, which processes movement calculations in milliseconds. This equates to control and stability accuracy down to 0.02 degrees of translated movement, meaning your images are going to be perfectly still in all three axes of movement. There are three operation modes in the Ronin: underslung mode, upright mode and briefcase mode.
Air pressure may be built up during air transportation or during extreme barometric pressure changes. Loosen the pressure valve knob on the side of the case prior to transportation in these circumstances to prevent pressure build up.
Below is the layout of the items inside the case. Not every item in this sheet is provided by DJI. There are pre-cut slots for some additional accessories. For more information regarding what's included, please refer to the "In the box" section of this manual.
Before you start using your Ronin, be sure to charge the battery first. The smart battery is specially designed for the Ronin. It has a battery capacity of 3400mAh, voltage of 14.8V, and power management functionality. Charge the smart battery only with DJI approved chargers. When the battery is fully charged, it has a maximum run time of 4 hours.
Balance Charging | Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell during charging. |
Capacity Display | Displays current battery levels. |
Overcharge Protection | Charging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 16.8V to prevent overcharge damage. |
Over Discharge Protection | Discharging stops automatically when battery voltage reaches 12V to prevent over discharge damage. |
Short Circuit Protection | Automatically cuts power supply when a short circuit is detected. |
Sleep Protection | Sleep mode is activated after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power. |
Charging Temperature Detection | The battery will charge only when the temperature is between 0°C and 55°C. |
Type | LiPo |
Capacity | 14.8V, 3400mAh |
Charging Environment Temperature | 0°C ~ 45°C |
Operating Environment Temperature | -15°C ~ 50°C |
Charging/Discharging Environment Relative Humidity | <80% |
[1] [2] [3] [4] LED indicator lights
[5] Power Button (with one LED battery power indicator.)
[6] Thumb Screws
Checking the battery level: When the battery is powered off, pressing the battery power button once will display the current battery level.
Powering on: When the battery is powered off, press and hold for 1 second to turn on the smart battery.
Powering off: When the battery is powered on, press and hold for 1 second to turn off the smart battery.
The battery level indicators show the current battery level during both the charging and discharging process. The following is a description of the indicators.
: The LED is in a solid state on
:The LED is blinking
: The LED is off
Discharging process
You can use the tuning stand during setup or for storage of the gimbal. The following steps show how to use the tuning stand.
The Ronin uses an adjustable camera mounting plate to allow you to easily balance, install and remove your camera. The Ronin has been tested with the following types of cameras. Other cameras similar in size and weight may also work.
Black Magic Cinema Camera | Canon 6D | Nikon D800 |
Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera | Canon 7D | Panasonic GH3 |
Canon 1Dc | Canon C100 | Panasonic GH4 |
Canon 5DMKII | Canon C300 | RED Epic/Scarlet |
Canon 5DMKIII | Canon C500 | Sony NEX7 |
Why do you need to use a lens support?
Certain cameras have a very tight lens securing system, and some cameras like the Canon 5D MKII and MKIII have very loose lens securing systems. The Ronin balances the camera as one solid unit. If the mounted camera has a loose camera securing system, the lens support must be used. This is because if a loose connection between the lens and the camera body is apparent, vibrations could travel through to the camera but not directly to the lens, resulting in the two masses shaking at different frequencies. The resulting oscillation will translate to the IMU, causing the whole gimbal to shake. If the lens support fits, it's best to use it at all times.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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