DJI is expanding its smartphone filmmaking lineup again, but US buyers are being left on the sidelines for now. The company has officially launched the new DJI Osmo Mobile 8P globally, introducing a feature-packed smartphone gimbal aimed at creators, vloggers, and livestreamers who want smoother footage and smarter tracking tools.
While the product is rolling out in Europe and other international markets, DJI has not announced US availability, continuing a growing trend where some of its newest products never officially make it to American shelves. That’s especially notable because DJI still sells older smartphone stabilizers in the US, including the DJI Osmo Mobile 8.
The biggest addition to the “Pro” edition of Osmo Mobile 8 is something DJI calls the “Osmo FrameTap,” a detachable remote controller with a built-in display. Instead of blindly starting recordings or relying on timers, creators can now see a live mirrored view from the smartphone camera while controlling the gimbal remotely. DJI says the joystick allows users to precisely adjust framing, pan movements, and zoom levels from a distance.
In practice, that means solo creators can finally shoot rear-camera selfies or cinematic walking shots without constantly running back to check whether they’re still in frame.
