Follow the steps below to activate the device:
1. Press and hold the power button to power on DJI RS 4.
2. Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device.
3. Launch the DJI Ronin app and register or log in with your DJI account. Select DJI RS 4 on the device list, enter the default password: 12345678, and follow the on-screen instructions to activate DJI RS 4.*
4. DJI RS 4 will enter sleep mode after successful activation. Press the power button once to exit sleep mode before use.

^{* During activation, make sure your mobile device is connected to the internet.}

Follow the steps below to update the firmware:
1. Press and hold the power button to power on DJI RS 4.
2. Launch the DJI Ronin app, tap Connect to Gimbal, and select your DJI RS 4 on the device list.
3. When new firmware is available, there will be a prompt on the top of the DJI Ronin app main interface that says "Update Now."* Simply tap it. There will be a prompt to indicate a successful update. Tap Exit to complete the update.
4. If the update fails, restart the device and try again.

^{* Do not power off the device or exit the app until the firmware update is complete.}

No. The ports on DJI RS 4 are not waterproof or dustproof. Please keep away from water and dust during use to avoid damaging the device.

DJI RS 4 is primarily composed of aluminum alloy.

Please refer to the Ronin Series Compatibility Search page: http://www.gzsszt.com/support/compatibility

‌1. Power Button
Press and hold: Power on/off.
Press once: Sleep/wake.

‌2. Trigger
Press and hold: Enter Lock/FPV mode (customizable).
Press twice: Recenter the gimbal.
Press three times: Enter Selfie mode.

3. Front Dial
Electronic focusing (default setting).

4. Camera Control Button
Press halfway: Autofocus.
Press once: Start/Stop recording.
Press and hold: Take a photo.

5. Joystick
Zoom Control
‌Push up or pull down: Control external focus motor zoom, Power Zoom for Sony PZ lenses, or Sony Clear Image Zoom.
Gimbal Control
Push up or pull down: Control tilt axis movement (default setting).
Push left or right: Control pan axis movement (default setting).

6. M Button
‌Press once: Can be customized to Take Photos, C1/Fn1 Button Mapping, or LiDAR AF/MF.
Press and hold: Enter Sport Mode.
Press and hold the M button while pressing the trigger twice: Enter and remain in Sport Mode. Repeat to exit.
Press and hold the M button and trigger: Start Auto Tune.

When DJI RS 4 is powered off, press and hold the power button, and the three axes will unlock and expand automatically to become ready for use within seconds. Press and hold the power button again to lock the axes and power off DJI RS 4. During use, press the power button once, and the axes will automatically lock and enter sleep mode. Press once again to unlock and wake. You can set the movement of the automated axis locks on the touchscreen. When DJI RS 4 is being powered on/off, the movement can be Recenter & Lock, Fold & Lock, or None. When DJI RS 4 is entering sleep mode, the movement can be Recenter & Lock or None. Additionally, the automated axis locks also support manual locking and unlocking.

‌With the gimbal mode switch, you can quickly switch between PF, PTF, and FPV modes. FPV mode is also customizable to 3D Roll 360 or Custom via the touchscreen.

Please refer to the Ronin Series Compatibility Search page: http://www.gzsszt.com/support/compatibility

Swipe down from the touchscreen home page, tap the Bluetooth icon, and DJI RS 4 will begin searching for the Bluetooth signals of the surrounding devices. Select the Bluetooth name of your camera. Certain camera models require a pairing password. After successful pairing, the Bluetooth icon will turn blue. For detailed steps, watch the tutorial How to Connect a Camera - DJI RS 4 Pro & DJI RS 4.

Press the camera control button halfway to control autofocus, press once to start/stop recording, and press and hold to take a photo. Additionally, you can use the joystick to control Power Zoom for Sony PZ lenses, or Sony Clear Image Zoom.

Please refer to the DJI RS Series Universal Accessories List.

When the gimbal is balanced in a level and stationary state and the battery is powering only the gimbal, the battery runtime can reach 12 hours. When DJI RS 4 is used with the new DJI RS BG70 High-Capacity Battery Grip, the battery runtime can be extended to 29.5 hours.

Approx. 1.5 hours.*

^{*‌ Measured with a charger supporting 18W fast charging. It is recommended to use chargers supporting PD protocol.}

Yes.

The DJI RS 4 battery grip is compatible with DJI RS 3. However, it cannot be used with DJI RS 4 Pro.

The DJI RS BG70 High-Capacity Battery Grip only supports charging mainstream cameras when they are powered off. The charging speed depends on the charging protocol of the camera.