DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Announced – FrameTap Wireless Remote, ActiveTrack 8.0, and More

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by Johnnie BehiriMay 7^th, 2026

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Roughly half a year after the Osmo Mobile 8 arrived, DJI is back with a higher-end Osmo Mobile 8P, headlined by a detachable wireless touchscreen remote called the Osmo FrameTap, eighth-generation stabilization, and ActiveTrack 8.0. A redesigned 2nd-Generation Multifunctional Module also adds the ability to track virtually any object through the phone’s native camera app.

The Osmo Mobile 8P slots in above the standard Osmo Mobile 8 we covered last year, continuing the two-tier strategy DJI established with the Osmo Mobile 7 and 7P. At first glance, the price gap between the two looks modest, but the new FrameTap remote alone fundamentally changes how you can shoot with a phone gimbal, whether solo, in groups, or fully remote. There is, however, a significant caveat for one major market: the Osmo Mobile 8P will not officially be available in the United States, with DJI stating that its application for authorization remains pending.

A detachable touchscreen remote called Osmo FrameTap

The headline addition is the Osmo FrameTap, a small magnetic remote with a 1.4-inch, 240×240 touchscreen rated at 800 cd/m² and running at 60 Hz. It snaps onto the gimbal handle for close-range shooting and detaches for wireless control at up to 10 m over Bluetooth, or 25 m for full Wi-Fi screen mirroring. Weighing just 29 g, it includes a virtual joystick for gimbal movement and zoom, dedicated buttons for shutter and mode switching, and on-board GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) support covering GPS L1, Beidou B1, Galileo E1, QZSS L1, and GLONASS G1.

The FrameTap mirrors the phone’s display so you can see exactly what the camera sees while standing away from the rig. On Android and HarmonyOS phones, the screen mirrors directly through the remote’s native screen-cast function. On iOS, mirroring is handled via the DJI Mimo app. From the remote, you can start and stop recording, switch between landscape and portrait, adjust gimbal parameters, and tweak the fill light’s brightness and color temperature. Battery life is rated at up to 4.5 hours in standby, with a charge time of around 2.5 hours.

In practical terms, this turns the Osmo Mobile 8P into a self-contained remote camera rig. Solo creators can place the gimbal on its tripod, walk into frame with the FrameTap in hand, and frame, trigger, and review their shot from a distance. For couples, families, or run-and-gun travel content, the rear-camera selfie workflow without blind shooting is genuinely new territory in this product category.

ActiveTrack 8.0 and three concurrent tracking systems

Subject tracking has long been a centerpiece of the Osmo Mobile line, and the 8P moves it forward with ActiveTrack 8.0, available through the DJI Mimo app. According to DJI, the upgraded algorithm reidentifies subjects faster after they leave and re-enter the frame, and handles complex multi-person scenes such as concerts, basketball, or dance routines more reliably. On supported iPhones, Dual Lens Boost can combine wide-angle and telephoto cameras to hold onto fast-moving subjects across a larger area.

The gimbal supports three distinct tracking systems, and only one can be active at a time. ActiveTrack 8.0 sits at the top of the priority list, followed by the Multifunctional Module 2’s onboard tracking, then Apple DockKit. The DockKit route is the simplest: tap an iPhone 12 or newer (running iOS 18.5 or later) to the NFC area on the gimbal, and the native iPhone camera, third-party apps such as Blackmagic Camera, and even live-streaming apps inherit smart person tracking with no DJI app required.

A second-generation Multifunctional Module that tracks objects

The 2nd-Generation Multifunctional Module, sold separately with the Standard Combo and bundled into the higher tiers, is where the more interesting tracking story lives. Like the original module, it attaches magnetically to the gimbal head, includes an eight-step bi-color fill light spanning 2500 to 6500 K rated at 40 lux, supports gesture control, and acts as a microphone receiver for the DJI Mic ecosystem. What is new is that it can now track virtually any object, not just people, pets, and vehicles, while you are shooting with the native camera or popular third-party apps.

There are caveats. For non-living subjects, you have to manually box-select the object on the FrameTap or phone screen, the object needs clear outlines and high contrast against the background, and it should occupy more than 10 percent of the frame. Within those limits, it opens up scenarios the previous module couldn’t easily handle, from a static figurine on a turntable for live-streamed product unboxings to a vehicle moving across the frame. A new ring of LED indicators on the gimbal head also shows tracking state at a glance, breathing green when tracking, solid green when idle, and off when the module is asleep.

Eighth-generation stabilization in a familiar shell

Mechanically, the Osmo Mobile 8P is a clear evolution rather than a redesign. The three-axis gimbal now uses DJI’s eighth-generation stabilization, which the company says delivers lossless results during higher-impact movement such as running. Pan rotation remains unlimited at 360°, with a max controllable speed of 90°/s. The familiar PTF, FPV, PF, and SpinShot follow modes return.

A 215 mm extension rod is built into the handle, along with a tripod that has been updated with a wider stance for greater stability on uneven surfaces. Folded, the gimbal measures 196 × 105 × 38 mm / 7.7 × 4.1 × 1.5 in. Unfolded, with the Magnetic Phone Clamp 5, Multifunctional Module 2, and FrameTap all attached, it tips the scales at roughly 386 g / 13.6 oz. Compatible phones range from 170 to 300 g, 6.9 to 11 mm thick, and 67 to 84 mm wide. There is a 1/4″-20 mounting point at the base.

Battery life remains a strong suit, with DJI claiming up to 10 hours of operating time on the gimbal’s 3350 mAh, 12.06 Wh internal cell. Enable smart tracking with the fill light off, and that figure drops to roughly five hours; push the fill light to maximum, and you are looking at about four hours. A USB-C out port next to the phone clamp and another on the Module 2 let the gimbal double as a power bank, and the system is compatible with most mainstream USB-C power banks for outright top-ups in the field.

Cinematic modes: slow shutter, widescreen, and dynamic zoom

The Mimo app side gets several creative modes worth flagging. Mimo Slow Shutter is aimed at low-light scenes such as rainy night streets, capturing light trails and ambient motion. Mimo Action Shot is tuned for fast-moving subjects like skaters, runners, or jumpers, prioritizing fluid framing over outright sharpness. Mimo Widescreen records natively in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio for film-style framing without post-production cropping. Mimo Dynamic Zoom returns with both push-in and pull-out modes for the classic dolly-zoom effect.

Other carryover features include ShotGuides for guided shot lists in everyday scenarios such as cafés, parks, and gatherings, AI one-tap editing templates, composition assist with golden-ratio overlays, and over 20 built-in cinematic-style filters with LUT import support. Apple Watch users on watchOS 9.0 or later can also pair a Watch Series 7, 8, 9, SE 2nd-gen, or Ultra 1/2 as a remote with live preview, useful for talking-head shots when the FrameTap is out of reach.

Pricing, configurations, and the U.S. question

Three combos are launching globally, with shipping starting today.

The Osmo Mobile 8P Standard Combo (£135 / from €145 / AU$219) covers the gimbal, the OM Magnetic Phone Clamp 5, the Osmo FrameTap, a 50 cm USB-C power cable, a 15 cm phone charging cable, and a storage pouch. The Osmo Mobile 8P Advanced Tracking Combo (£169 / from €169 / AU$269) adds the 2nd-Generation Multifunctional Module. The top-tier Osmo Mobile 8P Creator Combo (£195 / from €199 / AU$329) bundles all of the above plus a DJI Mic Series mobile receiver, a DJI Mic Mini 2 transmitter, windscreens, magnetic clips, magnetic front covers in Glaze White and Obsidian Black, and a carrying pouch, making it a one-box video-and-audio kit.

The Osmo Mobile 8P will not officially be sold in the United States. DJI’s media materials repeat the same line that has accompanied recent product launches: the application for authorization is still pending. The broader policy backdrop is that the FCC added foreign-made drones and certain related components to its Covered List in December 2025 under the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, after no U.S. agency completed the security audit the law required. The Osmo Pocket 4 was the first DJI product formally blocked from the U.S. market under the new rules, and the 8P now joins it. Existing DJI products that received FCC authorization before the cutoff remain legal to import and sell, but new launches face a closed door for now while DJI’s appeal works through the Ninth Circuit.

DJI Care Refresh is available as a one- or two-year accidental damage plan covering up to two or four replacements, respectively. For full specifications and to order, head to the DJI Osmo Mobile 8P product page.

Does a detachable touchscreen remote change how you’d shoot with a phone gimbal? And does the lack of U.S. availability shift how you view new DJI gear? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!