DJI Ronin RS4 Pro - Revision history

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	==Anti-consumer issues==		==Anti-consumer issues==
	The DJI RS4 Pro camera gimbal requires the owner to use the DJI Ronin smartphone app for baseline function and firmware updates of the gimbal due to activation and firmware updates via DJI from the Ronin app. Similarly to the [[DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]], the gimbal when first powered on presents with an activation screen, QR code, and slider; allowing manual bypass by the owner a maximum of 5 times without downloading and activating/registering the gimbal via the Ronin app. After manually touch-sliding a bar to bypass this screen on the gimbal 5 times, the usage of the gimbal is not possible, until the DJI Ronin app is installed and used to "activate" the gimbal. As well, this prevents the ability to update firmware as this is only possible via Bluetooth over the Ronin app, and firmware is unavailable directly via DJI's website.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=DJI RS4 / RS4 Pro User Manual \|url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_RS_4/UM20240408/DJI_RS_4_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf \|url-status=live \|access-date=17 May 2025 \|website=[[DJI]] ~~\|url-status=live~~ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260129234934/https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_RS_4/UM20240408/DJI_RS_4_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf \|archive-date=29 Jan 2026}}</ref>		The DJI RS4 Pro camera gimbal requires the owner to use the DJI Ronin smartphone app for baseline function and firmware updates of the gimbal due to activation and firmware updates via DJI from the Ronin app. Similarly to the [[DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]], the gimbal when first powered on presents with an activation screen, QR code, and slider; allowing manual bypass by the owner a maximum of 5 times without downloading and activating/registering the gimbal via the Ronin app. After manually touch-sliding a bar to bypass this screen on the gimbal 5 times, the usage of the gimbal is not possible, until the DJI Ronin app is installed and used to "activate" the gimbal. As well, this prevents the ability to update firmware as this is only possible via Bluetooth over the Ronin app, and firmware is unavailable directly via DJI's website.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=DJI RS4 / RS4 Pro User Manual \|url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_RS_4/UM20240408/DJI_RS_4_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf \|url-status=live \|access-date=17 May 2025 \|website=[[DJI]] \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260129234934/https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_RS_4/UM20240408/DJI_RS_4_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf \|archive-date=29 Jan 2026}}</ref>

	Furthermore, activating the gimbal via the DJI Ronin app requires owners to agree to the DJI products Terms of Use, which includes both binding arbitration and a class action waiver.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=DJI Website Terms of Use \|url=https://www.dji.com/en/terms \|url-status=live \|access-date=17 May 2025 \|website=[[DJI]] ~~\|url-status=live~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216025757/https://www.dji.com/terms \|archive-date=16 Feb 2026}}</ref> The owner must also agree to DJI's Privacy Policy from within the app, which among various other privacy concerns, states that storage of geolocation data taken at the time of activation will occur on DJI's side.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=27 Dec 2021 \|title=DJI Privacy Policy \|url=https://www.dji.com/policy \|url-status=live \|access-date=17 May 2025 \|website=[[DJI]] ~~\|url-status=live~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216025824/https://www.dji.com/policy \|archive-date=16 Feb 2026}}</ref> As well, a Product Improvement program is presented in which further data is collected, though this can be opted out of upon presentation.		Furthermore, activating the gimbal via the DJI Ronin app requires owners to agree to the DJI products Terms of Use, which includes both binding arbitration and a class action waiver.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=DJI Website Terms of Use \|url=https://www.dji.com/en/terms \|url-status=live \|access-date=17 May 2025 \|website=[[DJI]] \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216025757/https://www.dji.com/terms \|archive-date=16 Feb 2026}}</ref> The owner must also agree to DJI's Privacy Policy from within the app, which among various other privacy concerns, states that storage of geolocation data taken at the time of activation will occur on DJI's side.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=27 Dec 2021 \|title=DJI Privacy Policy \|url=https://www.dji.com/policy \|url-status=live \|access-date=17 May 2025 \|website=[[DJI]] \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216025824/https://www.dji.com/policy \|archive-date=16 Feb 2026}}</ref> As well, a Product Improvement program is presented in which further data is collected, though this can be opted out of upon presentation.

	Permissions requested on an iPhone 14 Pro Max via the Ronin app include a request for push notifications and the following:		Permissions requested on an iPhone 14 Pro Max via the Ronin app include a request for push notifications and the following:

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	==Anti-consumer issues==		==Anti-consumer issues==
	The DJI RS4 Pro camera gimbal requires the owner to use the DJI Ronin smartphone app for baseline function and firmware updates of the gimbal due to activation and firmware updates via DJI from the Ronin app. Similarly to the [[DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]], the gimbal when first powered on presents with an activation screen, QR code, and slider; allowing manual bypass by the owner a maximum of 5 times without downloading and activating/registering the gimbal via the Ronin app. After manually touch-sliding a bar to bypass this screen on the gimbal 5 times, the usage of the gimbal is not possible, until the DJI Ronin app is installed and used to "activate" the gimbal. As well, this prevents the ability to update firmware as this is only possible via Bluetooth over the Ronin app, and firmware is unavailable directly via DJI's website.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=DJI RS4 / RS4 Pro User Manual \|url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_RS_4/UM20240408/DJI_RS_4_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf \|url-status=live \|access-date=17 May 2025 \|website=[[DJI]]}}</ref>		The DJI RS4 Pro camera gimbal requires the owner to use the DJI Ronin smartphone app for baseline function and firmware updates of the gimbal due to activation and firmware updates via DJI from the Ronin app. Similarly to the [[DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]], the gimbal when first powered on presents with an activation screen, QR code, and slider; allowing manual bypass by the owner a maximum of 5 times without downloading and activating/registering the gimbal via the Ronin app. After manually touch-sliding a bar to bypass this screen on the gimbal 5 times, the usage of the gimbal is not possible, until the DJI Ronin app is installed and used to "activate" the gimbal. As well, this prevents the ability to update firmware as this is only possible via Bluetooth over the Ronin app, and firmware is unavailable directly via DJI's website.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=DJI RS4 / RS4 Pro User Manual \|url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_RS_4/UM20240408/DJI_RS_4_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf \|url-status=live \|access-date=17 May 2025 \|website=[[DJI]] \|url-status=live \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260129234934/https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_RS_4/UM20240408/DJI_RS_4_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf \|archive-date=29 Jan 2026}}</ref>

	Furthermore, activating the gimbal via the DJI Ronin app requires owners to agree to the DJI products Terms of Use, which includes both binding arbitration and a class action waiver.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=DJI Website Terms of Use \|url=https://www.dji.com/en/terms \|url-status=live \|access-date=17 May 2025 \|website=[[DJI]]}}</ref> The owner must also agree to DJI's Privacy Policy from within the app, which among various other privacy concerns, states that storage of geolocation data taken at the time of activation will occur on DJI's side.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=27 Dec 2021 \|title=DJI Privacy Policy \|url=https://www.dji.com/policy \|url-status=live \|access-date=17 May 2025 \|website=[[DJI]]}}</ref> As well, a Product Improvement program is presented in which further data is collected, though this can be opted out of upon presentation.		Furthermore, activating the gimbal via the DJI Ronin app requires owners to agree to the DJI products Terms of Use, which includes both binding arbitration and a class action waiver.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=DJI Website Terms of Use \|url=https://www.dji.com/en/terms \|url-status=live \|access-date=17 May 2025 \|website=[[DJI]] \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216025757/https://www.dji.com/terms \|archive-date=16 Feb 2026}}</ref> The owner must also agree to DJI's Privacy Policy from within the app, which among various other privacy concerns, states that storage of geolocation data taken at the time of activation will occur on DJI's side.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=27 Dec 2021 \|title=DJI Privacy Policy \|url=https://www.dji.com/policy \|url-status=live \|access-date=17 May 2025 \|website=[[DJI]] \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216025824/https://www.dji.com/policy \|archive-date=16 Feb 2026}}</ref> As well, a Product Improvement program is presented in which further data is collected, though this can be opted out of upon presentation.

	Permissions requested on an iPhone 14 Pro Max via the Ronin app include a request for push notifications and the following:		Permissions requested on an iPhone 14 Pro Max via the Ronin app include a request for push notifications and the following:

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	\| ~~Title~~ = DJI ~~Ronin RS4 Pro~~		\|ArticleType=Product
	\| ~~Release Year~~ = ~~2024~~		\|Category=Cameras
	\| ~~Product Type~~ = ~~Camera Gimbal~~		\|Company=DJI
	\| ~~In Production~~ = ~~Yes~~		\|Description=
	\| ~~Official~~ Website = https://www.dji.com/rs-4-pro		\|InProduction=Yes
	~~\| Logo = DJI RS4 Pro.png~~		\|Logo=DJI RS4 Pro.png
			\|ProductLine=
			\|ReleaseYear=2024
			\|Website=https://www.dji.com/rs-4-pro
	}}		}}

	The DJI Ronin RS4 Pro is Prosumer Camera Gimbal developed by [[DJI]].		The DJI Ronin RS4 Pro is Prosumer Camera Gimbal developed by [[DJI]].

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	~~The DJI Ronin RS4 Pro is Prosumer Camera Gimbal developed by [[DJI]].~~

	{{InfoboxProductLine		{{InfoboxProductLine
	\| Title = DJI Ronin RS4 Pro		\| Title = DJI Ronin RS4 Pro
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	\| Logo = DJI RS4 Pro.png		\| Logo = DJI RS4 Pro.png
	}}		}}

			The DJI Ronin RS4 Pro is Prosumer Camera Gimbal developed by [[DJI]].

	==Anti-consumer issues==		==Anti-consumer issues==
	The DJI RS4 Pro camera gimbal requires the owner to use the DJI Ronin smartphone app for baseline function and firmware updates of the gimbal due to activation and firmware updates via DJI from the Ronin app. Similarly to the [[DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]], the gimbal when first powered on presents with an activation screen, QR code, and slider; allowing manual bypass by the owner a maximum of 5 times without downloading and activating/registering the gimbal via the Ronin app. After manually touch-sliding a bar to bypass this screen on the gimbal 5 times, the usage of the gimbal is not possible, until the DJI Ronin app is installed and used to "activate" the gimbal. As well, this prevents the ability to update firmware as this is only possible via Bluetooth over the Ronin app, and firmware is unavailable directly via DJI's website.<ref>DJI RS4 ~~and~~ RS4 Pro ~~Product~~ Manual. https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_RS_4/UM20240408/DJI_RS_4_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf ~~Retrieved on~~ May ~~16,~~ 2025.</ref>		The DJI RS4 Pro camera gimbal requires the owner to use the DJI Ronin smartphone app for baseline function and firmware updates of the gimbal due to activation and firmware updates via DJI from the Ronin app. Similarly to the [[DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]], the gimbal when first powered on presents with an activation screen, QR code, and slider; allowing manual bypass by the owner a maximum of 5 times without downloading and activating/registering the gimbal via the Ronin app. After manually touch-sliding a bar to bypass this screen on the gimbal 5 times, the usage of the gimbal is not possible, until the DJI Ronin app is installed and used to "activate" the gimbal. As well, this prevents the ability to update firmware as this is only possible via Bluetooth over the Ronin app, and firmware is unavailable directly via DJI's website.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=DJI RS4 / RS4 Pro User Manual \|url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_RS_4/UM20240408/DJI_RS_4_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf \|url-status=live \|access-date=17 May 2025 \|website=[[DJI]]}}</ref>

	Furthermore, activating the gimbal via the DJI Ronin app requires owners to agree to the DJI products Terms of Use, which includes both binding arbitration and a class action waiver.<ref>DJI ~~Official~~ Website. https://www.dji.com/en/terms ~~Archived from the original on 2025~~-04-~~03. Retrieved~~ 2025~~-04-19.~~</ref> The owner must also agree to DJI's Privacy Policy from within the app, which among various other privacy concerns, states that storage of geolocation data taken at the time of activation will occur on DJI's side.<ref>Privacy Policy ~~- DJI~~ https://www.dji.com/policy ~~Retrieved on~~ May ~~16,~~ 2025.</ref> As well, a Product Improvement program is presented in which further data is collected, though this can be opted out of upon presentation.		Furthermore, activating the gimbal via the DJI Ronin app requires owners to agree to the DJI products Terms of Use, which includes both binding arbitration and a class action waiver.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=DJI Website Terms of Use \|url=https://www.dji.com/en/terms \|url-status=live \|access-date=17 May 2025 \|website=[[DJI]]}}</ref> The owner must also agree to DJI's Privacy Policy from within the app, which among various other privacy concerns, states that storage of geolocation data taken at the time of activation will occur on DJI's side.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=27 Dec 2021 \|title=DJI Privacy Policy \|url=https://www.dji.com/policy \|url-status=live \|access-date=17 May 2025 \|website=[[DJI]]}}</ref> As well, a Product Improvement program is presented in which further data is collected, though this can be opted out of upon presentation.

	Permissions requested on an iPhone 14 Pro Max via the Ronin app include a request for push notifications and the following:		Permissions requested on an iPhone 14 Pro Max via the Ronin app include a request for push notifications and the following:
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	==References==		==References==
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			[[Category:DJI Ronin RS4 Pro]]

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	==Anti-consumer issues==		==Anti-consumer issues==
	The DJI RS4 Pro camera gimbal requires the owner to use the DJI Ronin smartphone app for baseline function and firmware updates of the gimbal due to activation and firmware updates via DJI from the Ronin app. Similarly to the [[DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]], the gimbal when first powered on presents with an activation screen, QR code, and slider; allowing manual bypass by the ~~user~~ a maximum of 5 times without downloading and activating/registering the gimbal via the Ronin app. After manually touch-sliding a bar to bypass this screen on the gimbal 5 times, the usage of the gimbal is not possible, until the DJI Ronin app is installed and used to "activate" the gimbal. As well, this prevents the ability to update firmware as this is only possible via Bluetooth over the Ronin app, and firmware is unavailable directly via DJI's website.<ref>DJI RS4 and RS4 Pro Product Manual. https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_RS_4/UM20240408/DJI_RS_4_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf Retrieved on May 16, 2025.</ref>		The DJI RS4 Pro camera gimbal requires the owner to use the DJI Ronin smartphone app for baseline function and firmware updates of the gimbal due to activation and firmware updates via DJI from the Ronin app. Similarly to the [[DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]], the gimbal when first powered on presents with an activation screen, QR code, and slider; allowing manual bypass by the owner a maximum of 5 times without downloading and activating/registering the gimbal via the Ronin app. After manually touch-sliding a bar to bypass this screen on the gimbal 5 times, the usage of the gimbal is not possible, until the DJI Ronin app is installed and used to "activate" the gimbal. As well, this prevents the ability to update firmware as this is only possible via Bluetooth over the Ronin app, and firmware is unavailable directly via DJI's website.<ref>DJI RS4 and RS4 Pro Product Manual. https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_RS_4/UM20240408/DJI_RS_4_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf Retrieved on May 16, 2025.</ref>

	Furthermore, activating the gimbal via the DJI Ronin app requires ~~users~~ to agree to the DJI products ~~terms~~ of ~~use~~, which ~~include~~ both binding arbitration and a class action waiver.<ref>DJI Official Website. https://www.dji.com/en/terms Archived from the original on 2025-04-03. Retrieved 2025-04-19.</ref> The ~~user~~ must also agree to DJI's Privacy Policy from within the app, which among various other privacy concerns, states that storage of geolocation data taken at the time of activation will occur on DJI's side.<ref>Privacy Policy - DJI https://www.dji.com/policy Retrieved on May 16, 2025.</ref> As well, a Product Improvement program is presented in which further data is collected, though this can be opted out of upon presentation.		Furthermore, activating the gimbal via the DJI Ronin app requires owners to agree to the DJI products Terms of Use, which includes both binding arbitration and a class action waiver.<ref>DJI Official Website. https://www.dji.com/en/terms Archived from the original on 2025-04-03. Retrieved 2025-04-19.</ref> The owner must also agree to DJI's Privacy Policy from within the app, which among various other privacy concerns, states that storage of geolocation data taken at the time of activation will occur on DJI's side.<ref>Privacy Policy - DJI https://www.dji.com/policy Retrieved on May 16, 2025.</ref> As well, a Product Improvement program is presented in which further data is collected, though this can be opted out of upon presentation.

	Permissions requested on an iPhone 14 Pro Max via the Ronin app include a request for push notifications and the following:		Permissions requested on an iPhone 14 Pro Max via the Ronin app include a request for push notifications and the following:
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	*Allow Approximate Location - DJI states, "Allow DJI Ronin to access this device's location to help get the position of hardware devices".		*Allow Approximate Location - DJI states, "Allow DJI Ronin to access this device's location to help get the position of hardware devices".

	This is an anti-consumer practice that forces ~~users~~ to install and use proprietary software on their mobile devices, forcefully giving up their personal data and depriving them of their right to hold DJI accountable in a court of law, as well as creating a target for those who may wish to exploit this collected data. This also contributes to a culture in which devices that may not otherwise require or even benefit from app or other connectivity slowly begin providing ~~noted~~ features only through anti-consumer methods such as invasive activation via apps, or updating over-the-air via Bluetooth through an app rather than downloading updates via PC and uploading via USB.		This is an anti-consumer practice that forces owners to install and use proprietary software on their mobile devices, forcefully giving up their personal data and depriving them of their right to hold DJI accountable in a court of law, as well as creating a target for those who may wish to exploit this collected data. This also contributes to a culture in which devices that may not otherwise require or even benefit from app or other connectivity slowly begin providing marketed features only through anti-consumer methods such as invasive activation via apps, or updating over-the-air via Bluetooth through an app rather than downloading updates via PC and uploading via USB.

	==References==		==References==
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	==Anti-consumer issues~~[edit \| edit source]~~==		==Anti-consumer issues==
	The DJI RS4 Pro camera gimbal requires the owner to use the DJI Ronin smartphone app for baseline function and firmware updates of the gimbal due to activation and firmware updates via DJI from the Ronin app. Similarly to the [[DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]], the gimbal when first powered on presents with an activation screen, QR code, and slider; allowing manual bypass by the user a maximum of 5 times without downloading and activating/registering the gimbal via the Ronin app. After manually touch-sliding a bar to bypass this screen on the gimbal 5 times, the usage of the gimbal is not possible, until the DJI Ronin app is installed and used to "activate" the gimbal. As well, this prevents the ability to update firmware as this is only possible via Bluetooth over the Ronin app, and firmware is unavailable directly via DJI's website.<ref>DJI RS4 and RS4 Pro Product Manual. https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_RS_4/UM20240408/DJI_RS_4_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf Retrieved on May 16, 2025.</ref>		The DJI RS4 Pro camera gimbal requires the owner to use the DJI Ronin smartphone app for baseline function and firmware updates of the gimbal due to activation and firmware updates via DJI from the Ronin app. Similarly to the [[DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]], the gimbal when first powered on presents with an activation screen, QR code, and slider; allowing manual bypass by the user a maximum of 5 times without downloading and activating/registering the gimbal via the Ronin app. After manually touch-sliding a bar to bypass this screen on the gimbal 5 times, the usage of the gimbal is not possible, until the DJI Ronin app is installed and used to "activate" the gimbal. As well, this prevents the ability to update firmware as this is only possible via Bluetooth over the Ronin app, and firmware is unavailable directly via DJI's website.<ref>DJI RS4 and RS4 Pro Product Manual. https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_RS_4/UM20240408/DJI_RS_4_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf Retrieved on May 16, 2025.</ref>

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	This is an anti-consumer practice that forces users to install and use proprietary software on their mobile devices, forcefully giving up their personal data and depriving them of their right to hold DJI accountable in a court of law, as well as creating a target for those who may wish to exploit this collected data. This also contributes to a culture in which devices that may not otherwise require or even benefit from app or other connectivity slowly begin providing noted features only through anti-consumer methods such as invasive activation via apps, or updating over-the-air via Bluetooth through an app rather than downloading updates via PC and uploading via USB.		This is an anti-consumer practice that forces users to install and use proprietary software on their mobile devices, forcefully giving up their personal data and depriving them of their right to hold DJI accountable in a court of law, as well as creating a target for those who may wish to exploit this collected data. This also contributes to a culture in which devices that may not otherwise require or even benefit from app or other connectivity slowly begin providing noted features only through anti-consumer methods such as invasive activation via apps, or updating over-the-air via Bluetooth through an app rather than downloading updates via PC and uploading via USB.

	==References~~[edit \| edit source]~~==		==References==
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	The DJI Ronin RS4 Pro is Prosumer Camera Gimbal developed by [[DJI]].		The DJI Ronin RS4 Pro is Prosumer Camera Gimbal developed by [[DJI]].

			{{InfoboxProductLine
			\| Title = DJI Ronin RS4 Pro
			\| Release Year = 2024
			\| Product Type = Camera Gimbal
			\| In Production = Yes
			\| Official Website = https://www.dji.com/rs-4-pro
			\| Logo = DJI RS4 Pro.png
			}}

	==Anti-consumer issues[edit \| edit source]==		==Anti-consumer issues[edit \| edit source]==

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	==Anti-consumer issues[edit \| edit source]==		==Anti-consumer issues[edit \| edit source]==
	The DJI RS4 Pro camera gimbal requires the owner to use the DJI Ronin smartphone app for baseline function and firmware updates of the gimbal due to activation and firmware updates via DJI from the Ronin app. Similarly to the [[DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]], the gimbal when first powered on presents with an activation screen, QR code, and slider; allowing manual bypass by the user a maximum of 5 times without downloading and activating/registering the gimbal via the Ronin app. After manually touch-sliding a bar to bypass this screen on the gimbal 5 times, the usage of the gimbal is not possible, until the DJI Ronin app is installed and used to "activate" the gimbal. As well, this prevents the ability to update firmware as this is only possible via Bluetooth over the Ronin app, and firmware is unavailable directly via DJI's website.<ref>[[DJI ~~Ronin~~ RS4 Pro~~#cite ref-1]]~~</ref>		The DJI RS4 Pro camera gimbal requires the owner to use the DJI Ronin smartphone app for baseline function and firmware updates of the gimbal due to activation and firmware updates via DJI from the Ronin app. Similarly to the [[DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]], the gimbal when first powered on presents with an activation screen, QR code, and slider; allowing manual bypass by the user a maximum of 5 times without downloading and activating/registering the gimbal via the Ronin app. After manually touch-sliding a bar to bypass this screen on the gimbal 5 times, the usage of the gimbal is not possible, until the DJI Ronin app is installed and used to "activate" the gimbal. As well, this prevents the ability to update firmware as this is only possible via Bluetooth over the Ronin app, and firmware is unavailable directly via DJI's website.<ref>DJI RS4 and RS4 Pro Product Manual. https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_RS_4/UM20240408/DJI_RS_4_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf Retrieved on May 16, 2025.</ref>

	Furthermore, activating the gimbal via the DJI Ronin app requires users to agree to the DJI products terms of use, which include both binding arbitration and a class action waiver.<ref>[[DJI ~~Ronin RS4 Pro#cite ref~~-~~2]]~~</ref> The user must also agree to DJI's Privacy Policy from within the app, which among various other privacy concerns, states that storage of geolocation data taken at the time of activation will occur on DJI's side.<ref>[[DJI ~~Ronin RS4 Pro#cite ref-3]]~~</ref> As well, a Product Improvement program is presented in which further data is collected, though this can be opted out of upon presentation.		Furthermore, activating the gimbal via the DJI Ronin app requires users to agree to the DJI products terms of use, which include both binding arbitration and a class action waiver.<ref>DJI Official Website. https://www.dji.com/en/terms Archived from the original on 2025-04-03. Retrieved 2025-04-19.</ref> The user must also agree to DJI's Privacy Policy from within the app, which among various other privacy concerns, states that storage of geolocation data taken at the time of activation will occur on DJI's side.<ref>Privacy Policy - DJI https://www.dji.com/policy Retrieved on May 16, 2025.</ref> As well, a Product Improvement program is presented in which further data is collected, though this can be opted out of upon presentation.

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	==References[edit \| edit source]==		==References[edit \| edit source]==
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	~~#[[DJI Ronin RS4 Pro#cite ref-1\|↑]] DJI RS4 and RS4 Pro Product Manual. https:~~/~~/dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_RS_4/UM20240408/DJI_RS_4_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf Retrieved on May 16, 2025.~~
	~~#[[DJI Ronin RS4 Pro#cite ref-2\|↑]] DJI official website. "[https://www.dji.com/en/terms DJI products terms of use]". 2024-09-03. Archived from the original on 2025-04-03. Retrieved 2025-04-19.~~
	~~#[[DJI Ronin RS4 Pro#cite ref-3\|↑]] "Privacy - DJI". https://www.dji.com/policy Retrieved on May 16, 2025.~~

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	==Anti-consumer issues[edit \| edit source]==		==Anti-consumer issues[edit \| edit source]==
	The DJI RS4 Pro camera gimbal requires the owner to use the DJI Ronin smartphone app for baseline function and firmware updates of the gimbal due to activation and firmware updates via DJI from the Ronin app. Similarly to the [[DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]], the gimbal when first powered on presents with an activation screen, QR code, and slider; allowing manual bypass by the user a maximum of 5 times without downloading and activating/registering the gimbal via the Ronin app. After manually touch-sliding a bar to bypass this screen on the gimbal 5 times, the usage of the gimbal is not possible, until the DJI Ronin app is installed and used to "activate" the gimbal. As well, this prevents the ability to update firmware as this is only possible via Bluetooth over the Ronin app, and firmware is unavailable directly via DJI's website.		The DJI RS4 Pro camera gimbal requires the owner to use the DJI Ronin smartphone app for baseline function and firmware updates of the gimbal due to activation and firmware updates via DJI from the Ronin app. Similarly to the [[DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]], the gimbal when first powered on presents with an activation screen, QR code, and slider; allowing manual bypass by the user a maximum of 5 times without downloading and activating/registering the gimbal via the Ronin app. After manually touch-sliding a bar to bypass this screen on the gimbal 5 times, the usage of the gimbal is not possible, until the DJI Ronin app is installed and used to "activate" the gimbal. As well, this prevents the ability to update firmware as this is only possible via Bluetooth over the Ronin app, and firmware is unavailable directly via DJI's website.<ref>[[DJI Ronin RS4 Pro#cite ref-1]]</ref>

	Furthermore, activating the gimbal via the DJI Ronin app requires users to agree to the DJI products terms of use, which include both binding arbitration and a class action waiver. The user must also agree to DJI's Privacy Policy from within the app, which among various other privacy concerns, states that storage of geolocation data taken at the time of activation will occur on DJI's side. As well, a Product Improvement program is presented in which further data is collected, though this can be opted out of upon presentation.		Furthermore, activating the gimbal via the DJI Ronin app requires users to agree to the DJI products terms of use, which include both binding arbitration and a class action waiver.<ref>[[DJI Ronin RS4 Pro#cite ref-2]]</ref> The user must also agree to DJI's Privacy Policy from within the app, which among various other privacy concerns, states that storage of geolocation data taken at the time of activation will occur on DJI's side.<ref>[[DJI Ronin RS4 Pro#cite ref-3]]</ref> As well, a Product Improvement program is presented in which further data is collected, though this can be opted out of upon presentation.

	Permissions requested on an iPhone 14 Pro Max via the Ronin app include a request for push notifications and the following:		Permissions requested on an iPhone 14 Pro Max via the Ronin app include a request for push notifications and the following:

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	The DJI Ronin RS4 Pro is Prosumer Camera Gimbal developed by [[DJI]].		The DJI Ronin RS4 Pro is Prosumer Camera Gimbal developed by [[DJI]].

	== Anti-consumer issues[edit \| edit source] ==		==Anti-consumer issues[edit \| edit source]==
	The DJI RS4 Pro camera gimbal requires the owner to use the DJI Ronin smartphone app for baseline function and firmware updates of the gimbal due to activation and firmware updates via DJI from the Ronin app. Similarly to the [[DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]], the gimbal when first powered on presents with an activation screen, QR code, and slider; allowing manual bypass by the user a maximum of 5 times without downloading and activating/registering the gimbal via the Ronin app. After manually touch-sliding a bar to bypass this screen on the gimbal 5 times, the usage of the gimbal is not possible, until the DJI Ronin app is installed and used to "activate" the gimbal.~~<ref>[[DJI Ronin RS4 Pro#cite ref-1]]</ref>~~ As well, this prevents the ability to update firmware as this is only possible via Bluetooth over the Ronin app, and firmware is unavailable directly via DJI's website.		The DJI RS4 Pro camera gimbal requires the owner to use the DJI Ronin smartphone app for baseline function and firmware updates of the gimbal due to activation and firmware updates via DJI from the Ronin app. Similarly to the [[DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro]], the gimbal when first powered on presents with an activation screen, QR code, and slider; allowing manual bypass by the user a maximum of 5 times without downloading and activating/registering the gimbal via the Ronin app. After manually touch-sliding a bar to bypass this screen on the gimbal 5 times, the usage of the gimbal is not possible, until the DJI Ronin app is installed and used to "activate" the gimbal. As well, this prevents the ability to update firmware as this is only possible via Bluetooth over the Ronin app, and firmware is unavailable directly via DJI's website.

	Furthermore, activating the gimbal via the DJI Ronin app requires users to agree to the DJI products terms of use, which include both binding arbitration and a class action waiver.~~<ref>[[DJI Ronin RS4 Pro#cite ref-2]]</ref>~~ The user must also agree to DJI's Privacy Policy from within the app, which among various other privacy concerns, states that storage of geolocation data taken at the time of activation will occur on DJI's side.~~<ref>[[DJI Ronin RS4 Pro#cite ref-3]]</ref>~~ As well, a Product Improvement program is presented in which further data is collected, though this can be opted out of upon presentation.		Furthermore, activating the gimbal via the DJI Ronin app requires users to agree to the DJI products terms of use, which include both binding arbitration and a class action waiver. The user must also agree to DJI's Privacy Policy from within the app, which among various other privacy concerns, states that storage of geolocation data taken at the time of activation will occur on DJI's side. As well, a Product Improvement program is presented in which further data is collected, though this can be opted out of upon presentation.

	Permissions requested on an iPhone 14 Pro Max via the Ronin app include a request for push notifications and the following:		Permissions requested on an iPhone 14 Pro Max via the Ronin app include a request for push notifications and the following:
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	Required Permissions for activation:		Required Permissions for activation:

	* Allow Finding Devices on Local Networks - DJI states, "Permission required before connecting to DJI device." Apple states, "Information from networks can be used to determine your location and create a profile of you."		*Allow Finding Devices on Local Networks - DJI states, "Permission required before connecting to DJI device." Apple states, "Information from networks can be used to determine your location and create a profile of you."

	* Allow Finding Bluetooth Devices - DJI states, "Allow DJI Ronin to use Bluetooth to communicate with other devices?" Apple states, "Information from Bluetooth devices can be used to determine your location and create a profile of you."		*Allow Finding Bluetooth Devices - DJI states, "Allow DJI Ronin to use Bluetooth to communicate with other devices?" Apple states, "Information from Bluetooth devices can be used to determine your location and create a profile of you."

	Optional Permissions for activation:		Optional Permissions for activation:

	* Allow Approximate Location - DJI states, "Allow DJI Ronin to access this device's location to help get the position of hardware devices".		*Allow Approximate Location - DJI states, "Allow DJI Ronin to access this device's location to help get the position of hardware devices".

	This is an anti-consumer practice that forces users to install and use proprietary software on their mobile devices, forcefully giving up their personal data and depriving them of their right to hold DJI accountable in a court of law, as well as creating a target for those who may wish to exploit this collected data. This also contributes to a culture in which devices that may not otherwise require or even benefit from app or other connectivity slowly begin providing noted features only through anti-consumer methods such as invasive activation via apps, or updating over-the-air via Bluetooth through an app rather than downloading updates via PC and uploading via USB.		This is an anti-consumer practice that forces users to install and use proprietary software on their mobile devices, forcefully giving up their personal data and depriving them of their right to hold DJI accountable in a court of law, as well as creating a target for those who may wish to exploit this collected data. This also contributes to a culture in which devices that may not otherwise require or even benefit from app or other connectivity slowly begin providing noted features only through anti-consumer methods such as invasive activation via apps, or updating over-the-air via Bluetooth through an app rather than downloading updates via PC and uploading via USB.

	== References[edit \| edit source] ==		==References[edit \| edit source]==

	# [[DJI Ronin RS4 Pro#cite ref-1\|↑]] DJI RS4 and RS4 Pro Product Manual. https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_RS_4/UM20240408/DJI_RS_4_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf Retrieved on May 16, 2025.		#[[DJI Ronin RS4 Pro#cite ref-1\|↑]] DJI RS4 and RS4 Pro Product Manual. https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_RS_4/UM20240408/DJI_RS_4_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf Retrieved on May 16, 2025.
	# [[DJI Ronin RS4 Pro#cite ref-2\|↑]] DJI official website. "[https://www.dji.com/en/terms DJI products terms of use]". 2024-09-03. Archived from the original on 2025-04-03. Retrieved 2025-04-19.		#[[DJI Ronin RS4 Pro#cite ref-2\|↑]] DJI official website. "[https://www.dji.com/en/terms DJI products terms of use]". 2024-09-03. Archived from the original on 2025-04-03. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
	# [[DJI Ronin RS4 Pro#cite ref-3\|↑]] "Privacy - DJI". https://www.dji.com/policy Retrieved on May 16, 2025.		#[[DJI Ronin RS4 Pro#cite ref-3\|↑]] "Privacy - DJI". https://www.dji.com/policy Retrieved on May 16, 2025.