DJI’s new Osmo Mobile 8 launches today, but not for U.S. customers

DJI officially released the new Osmo Mobile 8 today, its third smartphone gimbal in seven months. But not everyone can buy it.

In particular, DJI Osmo Mobile 8 is now available in all global markets. except for the US This is not surprising: Amanda Yeo from Mashable reported In October, the Chinese company “has recently faced significant challenges in doing business in the U.S., many of which appear to stem from the federal government.” In July blog postDJI said U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seizing its popular drones due to allegations of forced labor (which the company denies).

Many products on DJI's website have been listed as “out of stock” in the US for months – not just drones, but also cameras and mobile accessories.

For its part, Osmo Mobile 8 is not a revolutionary update to the Osmo Mobile 7 and 7P, which debuted in February. Its key new features include 360-degree camera panning, pet tracking and Apple. DocKit compatibility that allows you to use your iPhone camera to track objects. Its global launch comes less than two weeks after its first release in China, where it retail price 898 yuan (or about $126).

Notably, the Osmo Mobile 7 and 7P are still available in the US at the time of writing. Their prices are $89 and $129 respectively. (The 7P has an optional extender and multi-function module that allows tracking and third-party camera apps.) Mashable tech editor Timothy Beck Wert considers the Osmo Mobile 7 the best phone gimbal he's tried, and DJI confirmed to Mashable that it will still be available for sale.