Dji OSMO MOBILE 2 User manual

2018.02

v1.0

User Manual

OSMO MOBILE 2

Using this Manual

Legend

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v4.4 and later. The iOS version of DJI GO is compatible with iOS v10.0

and later.

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Contents

Using this Manual 2

Legend 2

Download the DJI GO App 2

Introduction 4

Charging the Osmo Mobile 2 5

Mounting and Balancing a Mobile Phone 5

Mounting the Mobile Phone Horizontally 5

Mounting the Mobile Phone Vertically 7

Using the Osmo Mobile 2 8

Controls and Operations 8

Operation Modes 11

DJI GO App 13

Installing the DJI GO App 13

Connecting to the DJI GO App 13

Key Pages 14

Updating the Firmware 17

How to Update 17

Specications 18

Introduction

Equipped with 3-axis stabilization and SmoothTrack technology, the OSMOTM Mobile 2 turns

your mobile phone into a smart motion camera by stabilizing it during movement. Its light and

ergonomic design puts seamlessly smooth video creation at your ngertips.

A mobile phone can be mounted to the Osmo Mobile 2 either horizontally or vertically. It is

easy to use and in Follow mode allows you to position your phone by hand. Features such as

ActiveTrack, Timelapse, and Pano are available through the DJI GO app.

At a Glance

1. Mobile Phone Holder

2. Pan Motor

3. Joystick

4. Power/Mode Button

5. Charging Port (Micro USB)

6. Shutter/Record Button

7. System Status LED

8. Battery Level Indicators

9. Tilt Motor

10. Adjustable Arm

11. Balance Adjustment Knob

12. Roll Motor

13. Holder Lock Knob

14. USB Port

15. 1/4”-20 UNC Port

16. Zoom Slider

14 16

* Mobile phone not included.

* Max run-time was tested with the gimbal balanced

and held steadily. This value should be taken for

reference only.

Charging the Osmo Mobile 2

To charge the Osmo Mobile 2, connect a USB adapter (not included) to the Charging port

using the provided power cable. During charging the battery level indicators blink to indicate

the current battery level. The battery is fully charged when the battery level indicators turn

solid white. With the battery fully charged, the Osmo Mobile 2’s max run-time is 15 hours*.

Charging Time: 2 hours (when charging at 2 A)

Mounting and Balancing a Mobile Phone

Only mount and balance a mobile phone while the Osmo Mobile 2 is powered off.

Mounting the Mobile Phone Horizontally

1. Place the mobile phone in the mobile phone holder while pulling the sides of the

holder outwards, then release the sides of the holder so they hold phone in place. It is

recommended that you position the mobile phone close to the tilt motor.

Battery Level Indicators

3. Adjust roll axis balance by loosening the Balance Adjustment knob and pulling out the

Adjustable Arm. The roll axis is balanced if the mobile phone remains level when released.

If the roll axis tilts to the

left, pull out the arm until

the roll axis remains level.

Left Right

2. Turn the mobile phone over (so that it is facing downwards) and adjust the position of the

phone (in the holder) to balance the tilt axis. The tilt axis is balanced if the mobile phone

remains level when released.

Mounting the Mobile Phone Vertically

1. To mount the mobile phone vertically, loosen the Holder Lock knob and rotate the mobile

phone holder 90 degrees.

3. Adjust roll axis balance by either loosening the Balance Adjustment knob and stretching

the Adjustable Arm or by adjusting the position of the mobile phone holder. The roll axis is

balanced if the mobile phone remains level when released.

Adjust the Adjustable

Arm to obtain roll

axis balance.

If the roll axis cannot be balanced

by adjusting the arm, pull the

mobile phone holder left to balance.

Left Right

Ensure the mobile phone is properly installed in the holder and the system is balanced

before each use. Make sure the mobile phone is ush with the holder and the Balance

Adjustment knob and Holder Lock knob are tightened before use.

It is important to balance the mobile phone in order to achieve optimal performance.

The Osmo Mobile 2 should only be balanced when powered off.

2. Place the mobile phone in the mobile phone holder while pulling the sides of the holder

outwards, then release the sides of the holder so they hold the phone in place. Hold the

Osmo Mobile 2 horizontally and adjust the position of the phone (in the holder) to balance

the tilt axis. The tilt axis is balanced if the mobile phone remains level when released.

90°

Using the Osmo Mobile 2

Controls and Operations

The buttons on the handle allow ne control over the gimbal and mobile phone. The gimbal

converts joystick movements into smooth pan and tilt transitions, and uses SmoothTrack

technology to reduce the impact of natural vibrations. In Follow mode the mobile phone can

also be positioned directly by hand.

1. Power/Mode Button

Press and hold the Power/Mode button for 1.5 seconds to power the Osmo Mobile 2 on/off.

With the Osmo Mobile 2 powered off, press the Power/Mode button once to check the

battery level. The current battery level will be displayed on the battery level indicators.

Hold the Osmo Mobile 2 steady and upright while it is starting up.

The Osmo Mobile 2 starts up in Follow mode each time it is powered on.

With the Osmo Mobile 2 powered on:

Press the Power/Mode button once to switch the gimbal mode. The Osmo Mobile 2

will switch to Free mode from Follow mode. In Free mode the mobile phone stays in its

current position regardless of handle movements. Press the Power/Mode button again to

return to Follow mode.

Press the Power/Mode button twice quickly to center the mobile phone.

Press the Power/Mode button three times quickly to switch between the mobile phone's

front and rear cameras.

You cannot switch between front and rear cameras while recording video.

Tracking will stop if you switch between front and rear cameras while using

ActiveTrack.

2. Battery Level Indicators

With the Osmo Mobile 2 powered off, press the Power/Mode button once to check the

battery level.

Battery Level Indicators

: LED is on. : LED is blinking. : LED is off.

LED1 LED2 LED3 Battery Level*

67% - 100%

34% - 66%

16% - 33%

1% - 15%

* Battery level indications should be taken for reference only.

HighLow

3. System Status LED

Indicates the current system status of the Osmo Mobile 2.

LED State Description

—

Solid green The Osmo Mobile 2 is functioning normally or

rmware upgrade was successful

Blinking green The Osmo Mobile 2 is initializing or taking photos

—

Solid yellow The gimbal is locked or re-centered

Blinking yellow The gimbal is not functioning normally

Blinking red Recording

Blinking red and green Firmware is being upgraded

—

Solid red Firmware upgrade failed

If the System Status LED blinks yellow a gimbal error has occurred. Press the

Power/Mode button twice quickly to try to re-center the mobile phone.

Connect the USB port to your mobile phone using a standard Micro USB cable. If the

Osmo Mobile 2 is powered on charging will start. If the Osmo Mobile 2 is powered off

press the Power/Mode button once to start charging.

The Osmo Mobile 2 cannot charge mobile phones while being charged itself. Do

not connect the USB port to a mobile phone while charging the Osmo Mobile 2.

4. Joystick

Move vertically to tilt the mobile phone. Move horizontally to

pan the mobile phone. Joystick control direction can be set in

the DJI GO app.

5. Shutter/Record Button

Press the Shutter/Record button once to start or stop

recording, or to take a photo. (To switch between photo and

video modes tap the Photo/Video switch in the DJI GO app).

Press and hold the Shutter/Record button for burst capture

(available on iOS only).

7. Charging Port (Micro USB)

Charge the Osmo Mobile 2 by connecting a USB adapter to

this port. Refer to the Charging section for more information.

6. Zoom Slider

Push up/down to zoom in/out.

8. USB Port

The USB port can be used to charge mobile

phones.

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