DJI Ronin RS4 Pro: Difference between revisions

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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.


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[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.