Osmo Mobile SE - Tripod DJI - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer with Integrated Tripod
Brand	DJI
Model	Osmo Mobile SE
Dimensions (Folded)	311 × 98 × 43 mm
Weight	352 g (including tripod)
Battery Capacity	Li-ion 2450 mAh
Charging Time	Approx. 2.5 hours via USB-C
Operating Time	Up to 6 hours (with tripod folded)
Compatible Phone Width	67–84 mm
Max. Phone Weight	290 g
Main Functions	ActiveTrack 5.0, SpinShot, DynamicZoom, Timelapse, Panorama, Motionlapse
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.1
Working Temperature	0–40 °C
Maintenance	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid liquids.
Safety Precautions	Do not disassemble; keep away from heat sources; use only DJI approved chargers.
Spare Parts Availability	Official DJI accessories and replacement parts available online
General Information	Automatically unfolds and starts when the tripod legs are extended. Compatible with DJI Mimo app.

Frequently Asked Questions - Osmo Mobile SE DJI

How do I charge the DJI Osmo Mobile SE?

Use the provided USB-C cable and a power adapter (not included). Charging time is approximately 2.5 hours. The battery indicator lights will show the charging status.

How do I pair my phone with the Osmo Mobile SE via Bluetooth?

Install the DJI Mimo app, then turn on the gimbal. In the app, tap 'Connect Device' and select 'Osmo Mobile SE'. Follow the on-screen instructions. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone.

What is ActiveTrack 5.0 and how do I use it?

ActiveTrack 5.0 is a smart tracking feature that automatically follows a selected subject. In the DJI Mimo app, frame your subject and tap the box on the screen. The gimbal will track the subject smoothly.

How do I calibrate the gimbal?

Place the gimbal on a flat surface and press the M button for 3 seconds until the indicator light blinks. Avoid moving it during calibration. You can also calibrate via the DJI Mimo app under 'Settings'.

Can I use the Osmo Mobile SE with an iPhone?

Yes, it is compatible with iPhone 7 and later models, including the latest iPhone 15 series. Ensure your phone width is between 67-84 mm and weight under 290 g.

How do I attach my phone to the gimbal?

Slide the phone clamp open and place your phone centered. The clamp will securely hold it. For thicker cases, you may need to remove the case. Avoid covering the camera.

Which apps are compatible with the Osmo Mobile SE?

The primary app is DJI Mimo, available for iOS and Android. It offers all features. Third-party apps like Filmic Pro also support the gimbal for manual control.

How do I update the firmware?

Connect the gimbal to the DJI Mimo app. If a firmware update is available, a prompt will appear. Tap 'Update' and follow the instructions. Do not disconnect the gimbal during the update.

What do the indicator lights mean?

Solid green: connected. Blinking green: standby. Blinking yellow: low battery. Blinking red: calibration error. Solid red: charging. Refer to the user manual for full details.

How do I use the integrated tripod for stationary shots?

Extend the tripod legs at the base of the handle until they lock. The gimbal will stand on its own. Rotate the gimbal head to frame your shot. Use the app to start timelapse or panorama modes.

USER MANUAL Osmo Mobile SE DJI

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Legend

Important Hints and Tips

Before Use

Read the following documents before using DJI™ OSMO™ Mobile SE:

1. Safety Guidelines
2. Quick Start Guide
3. User Manual

It is recommended to watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website (www.dji.com/osmo-mobile-se/video) or in the DJI Mimo app. Read the safety guidelines and quick start guide before using for the first time. Refer to this user manual for more information.

Downloading the DJI Mimo App

Scan the QR code above to download the latest version of the DJI Mimo app.

The iOS version of DJI Mimo is compatible with iOS v12.0 and later. The Android version of DJI Mimo is compatible with Android v8.0 and later.

Contents

Using this Manual 2

Legend 2

Before Use 2

Downloading the DJI Mimo App 2

Introduction 4

Overview 4

Getting Started 5

Charging 5

Attaching the Phone 5

Using Osmo Mobile SE 7

On-board Features 7

Operating Mode 10

DJI Mimo App 11

Connecting to the DJI Mimo App 12

Camera View 12

Firmware Update 16

How to Update 16

Storage 16

Specifications 17

Introduction

Boasting 3-axis stabilization, the lightweight Osmo Mobile SE unlocks the full potential of your mobile phone. The foldable magnetic design makes setup easier than ever, transportation and storage more convenient. Osmo Mobile SE can be operated in both portrait and landscape, while the upright, underslung, side grip, and low position modes help capture the perfect shot. Take content to the next level through DJI Mimo with ActiveTrack™ 5.0, DynamicZoom, and Pano. The Story mode, Timelapse, and ShotGuides provide step-by-step tutorials according to the scenario and help generate a video that can be shared on social media.

Overview

1. Magnetic Phone Clamp 3
2. Roll Motor
3. M3×0.5 Screw Hole
4. Pan Motor
5. Status Panel
6. Joystick
7. Zoom Slider
8. 1/4"-20 UNC Port
9. Charging Port (USB-C)
10. Switch Button
11. Shutter/Record Button
12. Power/M Button
13. Tilt Motor
14. Trigger

Osmo Mobile SE is compatible with DJI OM Fill Light Phone Clamp, which can be purchased in the DJI Store.

Getting Started

Charging

To charge Osmo Mobile SE, connect a USB adapter (not included) to the charging port using the power cable. The battery is fully charged when the battery level indicator turns off on the status panel.

Charging time: approx. 2 hours and 12 minutes (tested in the environment temperature of 25° C when using a 10 W charger)

Max runtime: approx. 8 hours (tested with the gimbal balanced and held steadily. This value should be taken as a reference only)

Attaching the Phone

1. Attach the magnetic phone clamp in the center of the phone. The magnetic phone clamp can be stretched to adapt to the mobile phone width. The camera mark should point towards the camera of the phone.

1. Align the marks on the phone clamp and the phone clamp mounting plate. Attach the mobile phone to Osmo Mobile SE.
2. Unfold the gimbal as shown. Press and hold the M button to power on. Osmo Mobile SE will stabilize once the gimbal mode indicator lights up on the status panel.

Magnetic Phone Clamp Tips

Make sure the direction of the magnetic phone clamp is the same as shown in the figure above. For optimal performance, make sure the magnetic phone clamp is in the middle of the mobile phone, and the distance between the clamp arms is the same.

The anti-slip pads help to secure the mobile phone and the magnetic phone clamp. Attach the anti-slip pad to the magnetic phone clamp as shown in the figure below and press down firmly.

Using Osmo Mobile SE

On-board Features

Status Panel

Displays the System Status Indicator, Battery Level Indicator, and Gimbal Mode.

● System Status Indicator Descriptions

Blinking Pattern Descriptions

Solid yellow: Bluetooth disconnected

Solid green: Bluetooth connected

Pulses yellow or green: Standby mode

Blinks red and green alternately: Firmware updating/firmware update failed

Solid red: Abnormal status detected

Battery Level Indicator Descriptions

Blinking Pattern: Battery Level

Blinks red quickly: ≤5%

Solid red: 6%-19%

Solid yellow: 20%-60%

Solid green: >60%

Gimbal Mode

Follow: pan and tilt axes follow, where both the pan and tilt axes follow the movement of the grip. Suitable for scenarios when moving up and down or on a slant.

- Tilt Locked: only the pan axis follows, where only the pan axis follows the movement of the grip. Suitable for scenarios such as arc shots or moving from left to right.

FPV: pan, tilt, and roll axes follow, where all three axes follow the movement of the grip. Suitable for shooting the first-person view.

SpinShot: pan, tilt, and roll axes follow. The joystick can be used to control the roll axis rotation. SpinShot enables footage to be shot while rotating the camera 360°. This is suitable for shooting push, pull, and down.

M Button

When powered off

Press once: check the battery level

Press and hold: power on

When powered on

Press once: switch between gimbal modes

Press three times: enter standby mode (press any button to exit)

Press and hold: power off. Press and hold for 20 seconds to force power off

Zoom Slider

Move the slider to the + direction to enlarge the subject and move the slider to the - direction to shrink. Push the slider once to change the zoom once. Push the slider continuously to change the zoom continuously.

Joystick

Move vertically and horizontally to tilt and pan the mobile phone. The joystick control direction can be set in DJI Mimo. Use the joystick to navigate through settings on the Quick Settings page.

Shutter/Record Button

Press once: take a photo or start or stop recording.

Press and hold: for burst shooting when in photo mode.

Switch Button

Press once: switch between front and rear cameras.

Press twice: switch between landscape and portrait mode.

Press three times: switch between photo and record mode. The feature can be set to control Quick Settings in DJI Mimo.

Trigger

Press once to start or stop ActiveTrack 5.0 (requires used with Mimo).

Press twice to recenter the gimbal. When using ActiveTrack 5.0, the gimbal will recenter to the center of the camera view.

Press once, and then press and hold to adjust the follow speed to fast mode, release to exit.

Press and hold to enter lock mode. In lock mode, the gimbal will not follow the handle movements. Release to exit lock mode.

Charging Port (USB-C)

Charge Osmo Mobile SE by connecting a USB adapter to this port.

1/4"-20 UNC Port

The 1/4"-20 UNC port can be used to attach a tripod.

M3×0.5 Screw Hole

Used to mount counterweights. Counterweights should be used if a camera lens or microphone is mounted on the mobile phone. Make sure the total weight of these accessories is less than 290 g.

Combination Operation

Press the switch button, shutter/record button, and trigger simultaneously for more than one second to reset the Bluetooth name and connection and reconnect.

Osmo Mobile SE will be powered off automatically if there is no operation for three minutes in standby mode.

Operating Mode

Operation modes apply when used in portrait and landscape mode.

Upright Mode

Upright mode can be used without any further user input. In this mode, press the trigger twice quickly to center the mobile phone.

Underslung Mode

Hold Osmo Mobile SE upside down to enter Underslung mode, in which the mobile phone can easily capture images from a lower position. Press the trigger twice to center the mobile phone.

Side Grip Mode

Rotate Osmo Mobile SE to the right or left by 90° to go from Upright to Side Grip mode. Press the trigger twice to center the mobile phone.

Low Position Mode

Press and hold the trigger, then tilt Osmo Mobile SE forward to enter Low Position mode. The tilt angle is enlarged, making it more suitable for shooting from a low position.

DJI Mimo App

Watch a live HD video feed on your mobile phone screen through the DJI Mimo app. The app also allows you to use ShotGuides, Story mode, Hyperlapse, Timelapse, ActiveTrack 5.0, DynamicZoom, and Pano, or configure camera and gimbal settings in just a few taps.

Device: tap to connect to Osmo Mobile SE. Once connected, DJI Mimo enters camera view. Academy: tap to watch tutorials and view manuals. Scan the QR code on the gimbal to access Academy directly. AI Editor: provides several templates to edit photos or videos. Home: tap to return to the home screen. Album: manage and view footage from the phone or DJI devices. Editor: tap to edit photos or videos from Osmo Mobile SE or import and edit from a mobile device. Profile: register or log in to a DJI account. Tap the setting icon to access more settings.

Connecting to the DJI Mimo App

1. Power on Osmo Mobile SE.
2. Enable Bluetooth on the mobile phone and connect to the device with an OMSE prefix name in DJI Mimo.
3. Users are required to allow access to certain information when using DJI Mimo for the first time. The exact information will be listed in the prompt. An internet connection is required. Osmo Mobile SE will be activated after authorization and the app will enter the camera view.

When connected via Bluetooth, Osmo Mobile SE is able to control the mobile phone camera without DJI Mimo. Refer to the Mobile Phone Compatibility List for details at www.dji.com/osmo-mobile-se.

Camera View

1. Home

☐: Tap to return to the home screen.

2. ShotGuides

ShotGuides provides step-by-step shooting tutorials according to the scenario, and users can edit the video using AI Editor.

3. ActiveTrack Select Box

•:ActiveTrack 5.0 has been optimized for tracking subjects. The subject will remain in the center of the camera view by default. The camera view can be adjusted manually.

There are three ways to use ActiveTrack 5.0:

a. Drag a box on the screen in the camera view in DJI Mimo. A green box around the subject indicates ActiveTrack 5.0 is successfully enabled. Tap the ✗ icon on the top corner to stop tracking. b. Enable Gesture Control Off, select "Follow and Shoot" in DJI Mimo, and perform a palm or V gesture for one to two seconds when facing the camera. The gimbal will follow the subject closest to the camera. The detection range between the rear camera and the gesture is 0.5 to 4 m. Note that ActiveTrack 5.0 may consume more power and cause the temperature of the mobile phone to increase. Perform a palm or V gesture to stop recording.

c. Press the trigger once to start or stop ActiveTrack 5.0. The gimbal will follow the subject in the center of the screen by default. When using ActiveTrack 5.0 move the joystick to adjust the camera view.

4. Gimbal Battery Level

☐:Displays the current battery level of the gimbal.

5. Mobile Phone Battery Level

:Displays the current battery level of the mobile phone.

6. Flash

*:Displays the flash status.

7. Gimbal Mode

:Displays the current gimbal mode: Follow, Tilt Locked, FPV, or SpinShot.

8. Front/Rear Camera Switch

:Tap to switch between the front and rear cameras of your mobile phone. Selfie, Follow, and glamour effects are automatically enabled when switching to the front camera. Note: glamour effects are not supported when recording at 4K or 60fps.

9. Shooting Modes

Scroll to select the shooting mode.

Hyperlapse: enable to shoot a Timelapse photo while moving the mobile phone. Tap the shutter button to begin.

Timelapse: there are four types of timelapse (Fixed Angle, L to R, R to L, and Custom Motion). After selecting the timelapse, tap the settings at the top of the screen. For Fixed Angle, L to R, and R to L, set the interval and duration and start to shoot. For Custom Motion, select up to four positions and the gimbal will move to each position in sequence.

DynamicZoom: choose from Move Out and Move In mode. After selecting a mode, drag a box to select a subject, and tap the shutter button to start shooting.

Slow Motion: tap to shoot video at 4x and 8x slow motion. Check the mobile phone compatibility list for more information.

Video: tap to shoot a normal video.

Photos: tap to take a single shot photo. Press and hold for burst shooting.

Pano: tap to take a 3x3, 240°, or CloneMe panorama photo. The camera will take nine, seven, or three photos separately and generate a pano.

Story: provides several templates for recording video.

10. Shutter/Record Button

● :Tap to take a photo or to start or stop recording video.

11. Gesture Control Switch

:Tap to access Gesture Control settings.

12. Playback

Tap to preview photos and videos.

13. Zoom

Displays the current zoom ratio. Place two fingers on the screen and spread to zoom in, pinch to zoom out, or slide the bar to control zoom.

14. Shooting Parameters

1/100 ISO 80 ☒ 0: Displays the shutter speed, ISO, and EV values (Compatible with most mobile phones).

15. Settings ...

Camera Settings

The settings vary depending on the shooting mode. Note that the flash, white balance, and grid settings are only available when using the rear camera. For iOS devices, Selfie Flip is available when using the front camera in photo and video mode. For Android devices, Selfie Flip is only available in photo mode.

Gimbal Settings

Gimbal Mode: choose from Follow, Tilt Locked, FPV, and Spinshot.

Follow Speed: provides Fast, Medium, and Slow follow speed.

Gimbal Auto Calibration: reduces drift caused by nearby magnetic interference or human error. Before calibrating, place Osmo Mobile SE on a flat surface using a tripod. Do not touch the gimbal during calibration.

Horizontal Gimbal Adjustment: make sure the magnetic phone clamp is level before adjusting the gimbal.

Press Switch Button 3 Times: features can be set to take photos, record, or enter Quick Settings.

Joystick Speed: tap to set the maximum speed when controlling the joystick. There are Fast, Medium, and Slow options.

Joystick Control Direction: choose from Free and Horiz/Vert. Free enables the gimbal to be controlled in horizontal and vertical direction simultaneously. Horiz/Vert enables

the gimbal to be controlled in a horizontal or vertical direction.

Invert Joystick: after enabling this feature, the gimbal movement direction is inverted. Select from Off, Horizontal, Vertical, and All. After enabling Horizontal, the pan axis movement direction is inverted. After enabling Vertical, the tilt axis movement direction is inverted.

Sound: the sound of the gimbal can be turned on/off.

General Settings

Includes information such as Device Management, Device Name, Version Information, and Device Serial Number.

16. Shooting Parameters Settings

Shooting Parameters can be set according to the shooting mode. Tap the icon to access settings.

- Gesture Control and ActiveTrack 5.0 are not available in the following scenarios:

a. Gimbal mode is set to FPV or SpinShot.

b. The zoom ratio exceeds 3x.

- Selfie and Follow is not available in the following scenarios:

a. Gimbal mode is set to FPV or SpinShot.

b. Gesture Control is enabled.

c. The zoom ratio of the front camera exceeds 3x.

Shooting parameter settings vary depending on the model of the mobile phone. Refer to the Mobile Phone Compatibility List (www.dji.com/osmo-mobile-se) for more information.

Firmware Update

Use DJI Mimo to update the Osmo Mobile SE firmware. It takes approximately three minutes to complete an update.

How to Update

Before starting an update, make sure that the battery level indicator shows green or yellow. Connect Osmo Mobile SE to your mobile device and launch DJI Mimo. You will be prompted if a new firmware update is available. To start updating, connect the mobile device to the internet and follow the on-screen instructions.

Do not exit DJI Mimo while updating the firmware. Pay attention to on-screen prompts. The system status indicator will blink green and red alternatively and become solid green once the firmware update has completed successfully.

If an update is unsuccessful, restart DJI Mimo, reconnect the Bluetooth, and retry.

Storage

Osmo Mobile SE is designed to be folded for easier storage and transportation. Make sure to fold the Osmo Mobile SE after powering off. Rotate the tilt and pan axis as shown and fold the gimbal.

Specifications

General
Gimbal Dimensions	Unfolded: 262.5×119.5×104 mm (L×W×H)Folded: 167×108.5×46.5 mm (L×W×H)
Weight	Gimbal: Approx. 352 gMagnetic Phone Clamp: Approx. 31 g
Compatible Phone Weight 170-290 g
Compatible Phone Thickness 6.9-10 mm
Compatible Phone Width 67-84 mm
Battery
Type 18650 Li-ion
Chemical System LiNiMnCoO2
Capacity 2600 mAh
Energy 9.36 Wh
Voltage 2.75-4.2 V
Charging Temperature 5° to 40°C (41° to 104°F)
Operating Temperature 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Operating Time	Approx. 8 hours (under ideal conditions with the gimbal fully balanced)
Charging Time	Approx. 2 hours and 12 minutes (measured with a 10W USB-C charger)
Gimbal Charging Port USB-C
Power Output Port N/A
Bottom Port 1/4"-20 Screw Hole
Gimbal
Power Consumption 1 W (under ideal conditions with the gimbal fully balanced)
Controllable Range	Pan: -115° to 115°Roll: -85° to 160°Tilt: -43° to 53°
Mechanical Range	Pan: -161.2° to 171.95°Roll: -136.7° to 198°Tilt: -106.54° to 235.5°
Max Control Speed 120°/s
Wireless Mode
Model Bluetooth 5.1
Other
App	DJI Mimo
Grip Tripod
Dimensions	Length: 138 mmDiameter: 32 mm
Weight	Approx. 72 g

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