DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro - Revision history

Louis: rewrote from stub, added sources for the activation lock, data collection, arbitration clause. documented the bishop v dji court case & competitor comparison with gopro and insta360. was 3 citations from dji's own site, now 15 independent sources.

2026-03-29T18:05:08Z

rewrote from stub, added sources for the activation lock, data collection, arbitration clause. documented the bishop v dji court case & competitor comparison with gopro and insta360. was 3 citations from dji's own site, now 15 independent sources.

Louis: rewrote from stub, added sources for the activation lock, data collection, arbitration clause. documented the bishop v dji court case & competitor comparison with gopro and insta360. was 3 citations from dji's own site, now 15 independent sources.

2026-03-29T16:36:27Z

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Rudxain: add "Forced account" to "See also"

2026-03-16T07:55:39Z

add "Forced account" to "See also"

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	This is an anti-consumer practice that forces users to install and use proprietary software on their mobile devices (see [[Forced app download]]), potentially giving up their personal data and depriving them of their right to hold DJI accountable in a court of law.		This is an anti-consumer practice that forces users to install and use proprietary software on their mobile devices (see [[Forced app download]]), potentially giving up their personal data and depriving them of their right to hold DJI accountable in a court of law.

			== See also ==

			* [[Forced account]]

	==References==		==References==

Rudxain: link Forced app download

2026-03-16T07:54:09Z

link Forced app download

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	Furthermore, activating the camera via the DJI Mimo app, requires users to agree to the DJI products terms of use, which include both binding arbitration and a class action waiver. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024-09-03 \|title=DJI products terms of use \|url=https://www.dji.com/en/terms \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250403035327/https://www.dji.com/terms \|archive-date=2025-04-03 \|access-date=2025-04-19 \|website=DJI official website}}</ref>		Furthermore, activating the camera via the DJI Mimo app, requires users to agree to the DJI products terms of use, which include both binding arbitration and a class action waiver. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024-09-03 \|title=DJI products terms of use \|url=https://www.dji.com/en/terms \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250403035327/https://www.dji.com/terms \|archive-date=2025-04-03 \|access-date=2025-04-19 \|website=DJI official website}}</ref>

	This is an anti-consumer practice that forces users to install and use proprietary software on their mobile devices, potentially giving up their personal data and depriving them of their right to hold DJI accountable in a court of law.		This is an anti-consumer practice that forces users to install and use proprietary software on their mobile devices (see [[Forced app download]]), potentially giving up their personal data and depriving them of their right to hold DJI accountable in a court of law.

	==References==		==References==

Banana at 02:49, 16 February 2026

2026-02-16T02:49:01Z

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	\| Website = https://www.dji.com/it/osmo-action-5-pro		\| Website = https://www.dji.com/it/osmo-action-5-pro
	}}		}}
	The Osmo Action 5 Pro is an action camera developed by [[DJI]].<ref>https://www.dji.com/global/osmo-action-5-pro Retrieved on February 23, 2025</ref>		The Osmo Action 5 Pro is an action camera developed by [[DJI]].<ref>https://www.dji.com/global/osmo-action-5-pro Retrieved on February 23, 2025 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20260216024643/https://www.dji.com/osmo-action-5-pro Archived])</ref>
	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
	Osmo Action 5 Pro action camera requires the owner to use the DJI Mimo smartphone app. Action camera can only be used 5 times without using the app for "activation". After 5 times the usage of the camera is impossible unless the DJI Mimo app is installed and used to "activate" the camera.<ref>Section 2.2 of the Cameras Beginner's Guide https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400011286&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en Retrieved on February 23, 2025.</ref>		Osmo Action 5 Pro action camera requires the owner to use the DJI Mimo smartphone app. Action camera can only be used 5 times without using the app for "activation". After 5 times the usage of the camera is impossible unless the DJI Mimo app is installed and used to "activate" the camera.<ref>Section 2.2 of the Cameras Beginner's Guide https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400011286&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en Retrieved on February 23, 2025. ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250708182459/https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400011286&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en Archived])</ref>

	Furthermore, activating the camera via the DJI Mimo app, requires users to agree to the DJI products terms of use, which include both binding arbitration and a class action waiver. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024-09-03 \|title=DJI products terms of use \|url=https://www.dji.com/en/terms \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250403035327/https://www.dji.com/terms \|archive-date=2025-04-03 \|access-date=2025-04-19 \|website=DJI official website}}</ref>		Furthermore, activating the camera via the DJI Mimo app, requires users to agree to the DJI products terms of use, which include both binding arbitration and a class action waiver. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024-09-03 \|title=DJI products terms of use \|url=https://www.dji.com/en/terms \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250403035327/https://www.dji.com/terms \|archive-date=2025-04-03 \|access-date=2025-04-19 \|website=DJI official website}}</ref>

Danboy: Added description field to Cargo Field

2026-01-05T13:30:53Z

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	\| Category = Cameras		\| Category = Cameras
	\| Company = DJI		\| Company = DJI
	\| Description =		\| Description = 40MP 4k HDR Action Camera. Usage beyond five times requires installation of proprietary application and account registration.
	\| InProduction = Yes		\| InProduction = Yes
	\| Logo = Dji osmo action 5 pro.jpg		\| Logo = Dji osmo action 5 pro.jpg

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: Copyedit

2025-11-07T06:56:20Z

Copyedit

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	Osmo Action 5 Pro action camera requires the owner to use the DJI Mimo smartphone app. Action camera can only be used 5 times without using the app for "activation". After 5 times the usage of the camera is impossible unless the DJI Mimo app is installed and used to "activate" the camera.<ref>Section 2.2 of the Cameras Beginner's Guide https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400011286&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en Retrieved on February 23, 2025.</ref>		Osmo Action 5 Pro action camera requires the owner to use the DJI Mimo smartphone app. Action camera can only be used 5 times without using the app for "activation". After 5 times the usage of the camera is impossible unless the DJI Mimo app is installed and used to "activate" the camera.<ref>Section 2.2 of the Cameras Beginner's Guide https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400011286&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en Retrieved on February 23, 2025.</ref>

	Furthermore, activating the camera via the DJI Mimo app, requires users to agree to the DJI products terms of use, which include both, binding arbitration and a class action waiver. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024-09-03 \|title=DJI products terms of use \|url=https://www.dji.com/en/terms \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250403035327/https://www.dji.com/terms \|archive-date=2025-04-03 \|access-date=2025-04-19 \|website=DJI official website}}</ref>		Furthermore, activating the camera via the DJI Mimo app, requires users to agree to the DJI products terms of use, which include both binding arbitration and a class action waiver. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024-09-03 \|title=DJI products terms of use \|url=https://www.dji.com/en/terms \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250403035327/https://www.dji.com/terms \|archive-date=2025-04-03 \|access-date=2025-04-19 \|website=DJI official website}}</ref>

	This is an anti-consumer practice that forces users to install and use proprietary software on their mobile devices, potentially giving up their personal data and depriving them of their right to hold DJI accountable in a court of law.		This is an anti-consumer practice that forces users to install and use proprietary software on their mobile devices, potentially giving up their personal data and depriving them of their right to hold DJI accountable in a court of law.

Mr Pollo at 23:15, 3 October 2025

2025-10-03T23:15:26Z

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	[[Category:DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]]		[[Category:DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]]
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AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: Hopefully this looks good.

2025-09-17T15:08:15Z

Hopefully this looks good.

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	The Osmo Action 5 Pro is an action camera developed by [[DJI]].<ref>https://www.dji.com/global/osmo-action-5-pro Retrieved on February 23, 2025</ref>		The Osmo Action 5 Pro is an action camera developed by [[DJI]].<ref>https://www.dji.com/global/osmo-action-5-pro Retrieved on February 23, 2025</ref>
	==~~Anti-consumer issues~~==		==Incidents==
	Osmo Action 5 Pro action camera requires the owner to use the DJI Mimo smartphone app. Action camera can only be used 5 times without using the app for "activation". After 5 times the usage of the camera is impossible unless the DJI Mimo app is installed and used to "activate" the camera.<ref>Section 2.2 of the Cameras Beginner's Guide https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400011286&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en Retrieved on February 23, 2025.</ref>		Osmo Action 5 Pro action camera requires the owner to use the DJI Mimo smartphone app. Action camera can only be used 5 times without using the app for "activation". After 5 times the usage of the camera is impossible unless the DJI Mimo app is installed and used to "activate" the camera.<ref>Section 2.2 of the Cameras Beginner's Guide https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400011286&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en Retrieved on February 23, 2025.</ref>

Schang1146: Add ProductCargo

2025-07-23T05:32:24Z

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	{{~~InfoboxProductLine~~		\| ArticleType = Product
	\| ~~Title~~ =DJI ~~Osmo Action 5 Pro~~		\| Category = Cameras
	\| ~~Release Year~~ =~~2024~~		\| Company = DJI
	\| ~~Product Type~~ =~~Camera~~		\| Description =
	\| ~~In Production~~ =~~Yes~~		\| InProduction = Yes
	\| ~~Official~~ Website =https://www.dji.com/it/osmo-action-5-pro		\| Logo = Dji osmo action 5 pro.jpg
	~~\| Logo = Dji osmo action 5 pro.jpg~~		\| ProductLine =
			\| ReleaseYear = 2024
			\| Website = https://www.dji.com/it/osmo-action-5-pro
	}}		}}

	The Osmo Action 5 Pro is an action camera developed by [[DJI]].<ref>https://www.dji.com/global/osmo-action-5-pro Retrieved on February 23, 2025</ref>		The Osmo Action 5 Pro is an action camera developed by [[DJI]].<ref>https://www.dji.com/global/osmo-action-5-pro Retrieved on February 23, 2025</ref>
	==Anti-consumer issues==		==Anti-consumer issues==

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	== Background ==		== Background ==

	The Osmo Action 5 Pro is a $349 action camera released in September 2024.<ref name="pcmag-review">{{Cite web \|title=DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Review \|author=Jim Fisher \|date=2024-09-19 \|url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/dji-osmo-action-5-pro \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=PCMag}}</ref> It features a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor capable of 40-megapixel photos & 4K video at 120 fps, is waterproof to 20 meters without a case (60 meters with the optional waterproof case), & carries an IP68 rating.<ref name="dji-specs">{{Cite web \|title=Osmo Action 5 Pro Specs \|url=https://www.dji.com/osmo-action-5-pro/specs \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=DJI}}</ref> The camera weighs 146 grams, includes 47 GB of built-in storage expandable to 1 TB via microSD, & connects to smartphones over Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.1.<ref name="dji-specs" />		The Osmo Action 5 Pro is a $349 action camera released in September 2024.<ref name="pcmag-review">{{Cite web \|title=DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Review \|author=Jim Fisher \|date=2024-09-19 \|url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/dji-osmo-action-5-pro \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=PCMag}}</ref> It features a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor capable of approximately 40-megapixel photos & 4K video at 120 fps, is waterproof to 20 meters without a case (60 meters with the optional waterproof case), & carries an IP68 rating.<ref name="dji-specs">{{Cite web \|title=Osmo Action 5 Pro Specs \|url=https://www.dji.com/osmo-action-5-pro/specs \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=DJI}}</ref> The camera weighs 146 grams, includes 47 GB of built-in storage expandable to 1 TB via microSD, & connects to smartphones over Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.1.<ref name="dji-specs" />

	[[DJI]] manufactures consumer drones, gimbals, & action cameras. The Osmo Action 5 Pro is part of DJI's Osmo Action line, which has required mandatory app activation across its models.<ref name="dji-activation" />		[[DJI]] manufactures consumer drones, gimbals, & action cameras. The Osmo Action 5 Pro is part of DJI's Osmo Action line, which has required mandatory app activation across its models.<ref name="dji-activation" />
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	After the fifth power cycle without activation, the camera locks at the activation screen & can't be used for any purpose until the owner completes activation through the DJI Mimo app.<ref name="dji-activation" />		After the fifth power cycle without activation, the camera locks at the activation screen & can't be used for any purpose until the owner completes activation through the DJI Mimo app.<ref name="dji-activation" />

	The activation requirement creates a barrier for users whose smartphones aren't compatible with DJI Mimo. On the DPReview forums, a user reported the app crashed immediately on a Samsung A10e (2019 Exynos chipset) & that running it through an Android emulator (BlueStacks 5) also failed.<ref name="dpreview-thread">{{Cite web \|title=DJI Mimo app req'd to activate Action 5. Any other way? \|date=2024-11-26 \|url=https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4785280 \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=DPReview}}</ref> Another user in the same thread reported they don't own a smartphone at all & had to return a ~~camera they purchased because they couldn't activate it~~.<ref name="dpreview-thread" />		The activation requirement creates a barrier for users whose smartphones aren't compatible with DJI Mimo. On the DPReview forums, a user reported the app crashed immediately on a Samsung A10e (2019 Exynos chipset) & that running it through an Android emulator (BlueStacks 5) also failed.<ref name="dpreview-thread">{{Cite web \|title=DJI Mimo app req'd to activate Action 5. Any other way? \|date=2024-11-26 \|url=https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4785280 \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=DPReview}}</ref> Another user in the same thread reported they don't own a smartphone at all & had to return an Insta360 Ace Pro for the same activation issue, calling forced activation "a strange method for a company to reduce their sales."<ref name="dpreview-thread" />

	The forced activation isn't limited to the Action 5 Pro. DJI's support documentation confirms the same requirement applies across the Osmo Action series, the Osmo Pocket 3, the Osmo Mobile series (where lack of activation causes "gimbal spinning and jitter"), & the Osmo Nano and Osmo 360.<ref name="dji-activation" />		The forced activation isn't limited to the Action 5 Pro. DJI's support documentation confirms the same requirement applies across the Osmo Action series, the Osmo Pocket 3, the Osmo Mobile series (where lack of activation causes "gimbal spinning and jitter"), & the Osmo Nano and Osmo 360.<ref name="dji-activation" />
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	DJI's privacy policy states collected data may be shared with third parties for "analytics and advertising purposes."<ref name="dji-privacy" />		DJI's privacy policy states collected data may be shared with third parties for "analytics and advertising purposes."<ref name="dji-privacy" />

	A 2020 security audit by River Loop Security found that an earlier version of DJI Mimo collected "carrier and network information, to hardware, usage, and geolocation data" & transmitted much of it unencrypted through the MobTech SDK, which the researchers described as "a Chinese analytics company which openly cooperates with the Chinese Government."<ref name="riverloop">{{Cite web \|title=Analyzing Data Use by the DJI Mimo App \|date=2020-05-12 \|url=https://riverloopsecurity.com/blog/2020/05/dji_mimo/ \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=River Loop Security}}</ref> DJI may have removed the MobTech SDK since 2020. A November 2025 assessment by sUAS News documented ongoing concerns about "MIMO/GO4 dynamic code loading mechanisms" & noted ~~that DJI disputes rather than remediates~~ independently reported vulnerabilities~~, citing unresolved~~ CVE-2023-6949 & CVE-2023-6950.<ref name="suas-security">{{Cite web \|title=DJI Security Assessment: An Analysis of Vulnerabilities, Data Practices, and Operational Security \|date=2025-11-01 \|url=https://www.suasnews.com/2025/11/dji-security-assessment-an-analysis-of-vulnerabilities-data-practices-and-operational-security/ \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=sUAS News}}</ref>		A 2020 security audit by River Loop Security found that an earlier version of DJI Mimo collected "carrier and network information, to hardware, usage, and geolocation data" & transmitted much of it unencrypted through the MobTech SDK, which the researchers described as "a Chinese analytics company which openly cooperates with the Chinese Government."<ref name="riverloop">{{Cite web \|title=Analyzing Data Use by the DJI Mimo App \|date=2020-05-12 \|url=https://riverloopsecurity.com/blog/2020/05/dji_mimo/ \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=River Loop Security}}</ref> DJI may have removed the MobTech SDK since 2020. A November 2025 assessment by sUAS News documented ongoing concerns about "MIMO/GO4 dynamic code loading mechanisms" & noted a pattern of partial remediation and selective dispute of independently reported vulnerabilities; the assessment cited CVE-2023-6949 & CVE-2023-6950, which DJI disputes as legitimate security flaws and declines to fix.<ref name="suas-security">{{Cite web \|title=DJI Security Assessment: An Analysis of Vulnerabilities, Data Practices, and Operational Security \|date=2025-11-01 \|url=https://www.suasnews.com/2025/11/dji-security-assessment-an-analysis-of-vulnerabilities-data-practices-and-operational-security/ \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=sUAS News}}</ref>

	=== Binding arbitration & class action waiver ===		=== Binding arbitration & class action waiver ===
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	The DJI terms of use (updated December 22, 2025) that users must accept during activation state: "all disputes between you and DJI will be resolved by BINDING ARBITRATION. YOU AGREE TO GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO GO TO COURT."<ref name="dji-terms" /> The terms also prohibit class action lawsuits: "YOU AND DJI AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING."<ref name="dji-terms" />		The DJI terms of use (updated December 22, 2025) that users must accept during activation state: "all disputes between you and DJI will be resolved by BINDING ARBITRATION. YOU AGREE TO GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO GO TO COURT."<ref name="dji-terms" /> The terms also prohibit class action lawsuits: "YOU AND DJI AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING."<ref name="dji-terms" />

	Arbitration is administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA)~~. For claims under $10,000~~, ~~DJI covers the filing, administrative, & arbitrator~~ fees. Users can reject future changes to the arbitration provision by mailing written notice to DJI's Cerritos, California address within 30 days of the change, but doing so results in account termination.<ref name="dji-terms" />		Arbitration is administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA), with fees determined by AAA Rules. Users can reject future changes to the arbitration provision by mailing written notice to DJI's Cerritos, California address within 30 days of the change, but doing so results in immediate account termination.<ref name="dji-terms" />

	DJI has used forced-activation terms to defend against lawsuits. In ''Bishop v. SZ DJI Technology Co.'' (E.D. Tex., No. 4:2024cv00268), a personal injury case involving a malfunctioning drone, DJI filed a motion to compel arbitration. The court denied DJI's motion on September 30, 2025, because the person who agreed to the terms was a minor who later disaffirmed the agreement.<ref name="bishop-dji">{{Cite web \|title=Bishop et al v. SZ DJI Technology Co., LTD., et al, No. 4:2024cv00268 - Document 83 \|url=https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/texas/txedce/4:2024cv00268/228932/83/ \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=Justia}}</ref>		DJI has used forced-activation terms to defend against lawsuits. In ''Bishop v. SZ DJI Technology Co.'' (E.D. Tex., No. 4:2024cv00268), a personal injury case involving a malfunctioning drone, DJI filed a motion to compel arbitration. The court denied DJI's motion on September 30, 2025, because the person who agreed to the terms was a minor who later disaffirmed the agreement.<ref name="bishop-dji">{{Cite web \|title=Bishop et al v. SZ DJI Technology Co., LTD., et al, No. 4:2024cv00268 - Document 83 \|url=https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/texas/txedce/4:2024cv00268/228932/83/ \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=Justia}}</ref>
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	The Osmo Action 5 Pro's activation process requires the DJI Mimo app to connect to DJI's servers over the internet.<ref name="dji-activation" /> If DJI discontinued the Mimo app or shut down its activation servers, any unactivated camera would have no way to complete the required activation.		The Osmo Action 5 Pro's activation process requires the DJI Mimo app to connect to DJI's servers over the internet.<ref name="dji-activation" /> If DJI discontinued the Mimo app or shut down its activation servers, any unactivated camera would have no way to complete the required activation.

	DJI has a history of discontinuing support for older products. An official "Notice of Suspension of Service and Support for Old Product Series" lists over 120 discontinued products, including the original Osmo Pocket & multiple Osmo Mobile models.<ref name="dji-eol">{{Cite web \|title=Notice of Suspension of Service and Support for Old Product Series \|url=https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400007185&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=DJI Support}}</ref> As of January 30, 2026, DJI ended support for six additional products~~, with the company stating it "will no longer provide you with services for these products involving product inquiries, technical support, and product maintenance~~."<ref name="dronedj-eol">{{Cite web \|title=DJI is ending support for 6 products, including Matrice classics \|date=2025-12-02 \|url=https://dronedj.com/2025/12/02/dji-service-support-matrice-drones/ \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=DroneDJ}}</ref>		DJI has a history of discontinuing support for older products. An official "Notice of Suspension of Service and Support for Old Product Series" lists over 120 discontinued products, including the original Osmo Pocket & multiple Osmo Mobile models.<ref name="dji-eol">{{Cite web \|title=Notice of Suspension of Service and Support for Old Product Series \|url=https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400007185&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=DJI Support}}</ref> As of January 30, 2026, DJI ended support for six additional products.<ref name="dronedj-eol">{{Cite web \|title=DJI is ending support for 6 products, including Matrice classics \|date=2025-12-02 \|url=https://dronedj.com/2025/12/02/dji-service-support-matrice-drones/ \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=DroneDJ}}</ref> The EOL notice states DJI "will no longer provide you with services for these products involving product inquiries, technical support, and product maintenance."<ref name="dji-eol" />


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	\| '''Insta360''' \|\| X4 \|\| Yes (required before first use) \|\| No		\| '''Insta360''' \|\| X4 \|\| Yes (required before first use) \|\| No
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	\| '''GoPro''' \|\| Hero 13 Black \|\| Prompted but optional \|\| ~~Yes~~ (SD card firmware update)		\| '''GoPro''' \|\| Hero 13 Black \|\| Prompted but optional \|\| Claimed (SD card firmware update; inconsistent user results)
	\|}		\|}

	Insta360's official documentation for the X4 states: "You need to activate X4 in the Insta360 app before using it for the first time."<ref name="insta360-x4">{{Cite web \|title=Insta360 X4 Camera Tutorial - Activation \|url=https://onlinemanual.insta360.com/x4/en-us/camera/firstuse/activation \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=Insta360}}</ref> Unlike DJI, Insta360 doesn't offer any trial uses before forcing activation.		Insta360's official documentation for the X4 states: "You need to activate X4 in the Insta360 app before using it for the first time."<ref name="insta360-x4">{{Cite web \|title=Insta360 X4 Camera Tutorial - Activation \|url=https://onlinemanual.insta360.com/x4/en-us/camera/firstuse/activation \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=Insta360}}</ref> Unlike DJI, Insta360 doesn't offer any trial uses before forcing activation.

	GoPro's Hero 13 Black displays a QR code on first boot prompting connection to the GoPro Quik app~~, but~~ users can bypass ~~it entirely~~ by ~~loading~~ a firmware update onto the microSD card~~. After~~ the ~~update completes,~~ the ~~camera asks only for date & time before becoming fully functional without any app or account~~.<ref name="gopro-bypass">{{Cite web \|title=Can I start my Hero 13 without the Quik app? \|url=https://community.gopro.com/s/question/0D5Uv00000HERTCKA5/can-i-start-my-hero-13-without-the-quik-app \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=GoPro Support Hub}}</ref>		GoPro's Hero 13 Black displays a QR code on first boot prompting connection to the GoPro Quik app. GoPro's official support confirmed users can bypass this by performing a manual firmware update onto the microSD card, though multiple users in the same forum thread reported the method did not work on their units.<ref name="gopro-bypass">{{Cite web \|title=Can I start my Hero 13 without the Quik app? \|url=https://community.gopro.com/s/question/0D5Uv00000HERTCKA5/can-i-start-my-hero-13-without-the-quik-app \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=GoPro Support Hub}}</ref>

	== Consumer response ==		== Consumer response ==
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	PCMag's review of the Osmo Action 5 Pro criticized the activation requirement: "Grabbing the app is a strict requirement; you'll need it to activate the camera, which is a necessary, not optional, step... we wish DJI didn't make it a requirement."<ref name="pcmag-review" />		PCMag's review of the Osmo Action 5 Pro criticized the activation requirement: "Grabbing the app is a strict requirement; you'll need it to activate the camera, which is a necessary, not optional, step... we wish DJI didn't make it a requirement."<ref name="pcmag-review" />

	The DPReview forum thread on the activation requirement drew responses from ~~users~~ who had spent weeks searching for a workaround & couldn't find one, ~~with one user~~ calculating they'd need to pay $20 per month more for a compatible phone plan just to activate a camera they'd already purchased.<ref name="dpreview-thread" />		The DPReview forum thread on the activation requirement drew responses from a user who had spent weeks searching for a workaround & couldn't find one, calculating they'd need to pay $20 per month more for a compatible phone plan just to activate a camera they'd already purchased.<ref name="dpreview-thread" />

	== See also ==		== See also ==