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The '''DJI Osmo Pocket 3''' is a 3-axis gimbal camera released in 2023 by [[DJI]]. | The '''DJI Osmo Pocket 3''' is a 3-axis gimbal camera, released in 2023 by [[DJI]]<ref name="dji-beginners-guide" />. During the camera's setup process, it [[forced app download|forces the user]] to download, install, and use the DJI Mimo smartphone app. The installation process requires users to accept terms which include binding arbitration, and a class action waiver.<ref name="amateur-photographer" /> | ||
== Consumer impact summary == | == Consumer impact summary == | ||
The device locks after 5 uses unless the owner installs the | The device locks after 5 uses unless the owner installs the DJI Mimo smartphone app and completes a mandatory [[activation]] process.<ref name="dji-beginners-guide">{{Cite web |title=A Beginner's Guide to Osmo Pocket 3 |url=https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400009024&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en |access-date=2026-03-29 |website=DJI Support}}</ref><ref name="dji-specs">{{Cite web |title=Osmo Pocket 3 - Specs |url=https://www.dji.com/osmo-pocket-3/specs |access-date=2026-03-29 |website=DJI}}</ref><ref name="amateur-photographer">{{Cite web |last=Mold |first=Dan |date=2025-07-06 |title=The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 may be the world's favourite vlogging camera, but for me it has one HUGE drawback |url=https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/opinion/the-dji-osmo-pocket-3-may-be-the-worlds-favourite-vlogging-camera-but-for-me-it-has-one-huge-drawback/ |access-date=2026-03-29 |website=Amateur Photographer}}</ref> That activation forces acceptance of [[DJI]]'s terms of use, which include binding arbitration & a class action waiver.<ref name="dji-terms">{{Cite web |date=2025-12-22 |title=DJI Products Terms of Use |url=https://www.dji.com/terms |access-date=2026-03-29 |website=DJI}}</ref> | ||
==== Privacy concerns ==== | ==== Privacy concerns ==== | ||
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The camera allows the owner to skip the activation prompt five times. After the fifth skip, the device locks & requires activation before any further use.<ref name="amateur-photographer" /> DJI's "Activating Your Handheld Products" support page documents the same 5-trial mechanism for the Osmo Action series.<ref name="dji-activation" /> | The camera allows the owner to skip the activation prompt five times. After the fifth skip, the device locks & requires activation before any further use.<ref name="amateur-photographer" /> DJI's "Activating Your Handheld Products" support page documents the same 5-trial mechanism for the Osmo Action series.<ref name="dji-activation" /> | ||
This is not unique to the Pocket 3. DJI's activation page lists the Osmo Action series, Osmo Mobile series, Osmo Nano, & Osmo 360 as also requiring Mimo-based activation.<ref name="dji-activation" /> By contrast, the competing FeiyuTech Pocket 3 is "ready to go straight out of the box without the need for an app."<ref name="amateur-photographer" /> | This is not unique to the Pocket 3. DJI's activation page lists the Osmo Action series, Osmo Mobile series, Osmo Nano, & Osmo 360 as also requiring Mimo-based activation.<ref name="dji-activation" /> By contrast, Amateur Photographer states that the competing FeiyuTech Pocket 3 is "ready to go straight out of the box without the need for an app."<ref name="amateur-photographer" /> | ||
===DJI Mimo app data collection=== | ===DJI Mimo app data collection=== | ||