Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI Pro – 3-Axis Smartphone Gimbal with AI Tracking & Fill Light
The Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI Pro is a premium 3-axis smartphone gimbal that combines smooth, professional stabilization with advanced AI tracking and built-in lighting — ideal for vloggers, content creators, mobile filmmakers and solo shooters who demand flexibility and quality. With strong load capacity, intelligent tracking, versatile shooting modes and integrated lighting, it’s designed to simplify creative workflows while raising the production value on the go.
Key Features
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3-axis stabilization with high-torque motors: Enables smooth panning, tilting and rolling even during movement, helping you achieve cinematic-quality video without a bulky rig.
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Support for smartphones 150–300 g (width 50–90 mm): Compatible with a wide range of modern phones, ensuring stability whether you shoot with a compact or premium model.
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Advanced AI tracking module with gesture control: Automatically tracks subjects and allows start/stop, reframing or custom tracking using hand gestures — ideal for solo creators and automatic shoots.
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Integrated + magnetic fill lighting: Built-in fill light plus optional magnetic light ensure usable illumination for low-light shooting or creative lighting effects directly from the gimbal.
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360° rotation and creative shooting modes (Vortex Mode, Pan Follow, Lock, Follow, POV, Go): Gives freedom to explore dynamic angles, cinematic shots, low-angle filming or smooth follow-cam sequences.
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All-in-one control panel: Intuitive controls — joystick, dials and mode buttons let you easily switch between modes, adjust lighting, and control shooting without reaching for the phone.
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Bluetooth 5.1 + app compatibility: Works with companion apps for advanced control, templates, live-streaming tools and expanded creative features.
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Long battery life: Up to ~26 hours on standby; multi-hour shooting capability with lights and AI tracker active (e.g. approx. 7 hours with tracker + built-in light).
Customer Benefits
The Smooth 5S AI Pro offers a complete mobile filmmaking solution in a compact package. You get stable, shake-free footage, automatic tracking and lighting — all without needing multiple devices or bulky accessories. It’s particularly useful for solo creators, vloggers, interviews, social media content and run-and-gun filming. Quick setup, responsive controls, and flexible shooting modes let you focus on creativity instead of rigging. And because it supports many smartphone models, it works whether you’re using a compact phone or a flagship device.
Quick Specs
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Axes: 3 (Pan / Tilt / Roll)
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Load capacity: 150–300 g (smartphones 50–90 mm wide)
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Rotation range: Pan 360°, Tilt ≈ –140° to +209°, Roll ≈ –90° to +259°
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Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1
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Dimensions (folded): approx. 311 × 168 × 52 mm
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Battery & runtime: Built-in rechargeable battery; ~26 h standby, ~7 h with AI tracker + built-in light, ~2 h 20 min with full lighting load (depending on configuration)
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Lighting: Built-in fill light + support for magnetic fill lights
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Compatibility: iOS and Android smartphones (within load & size range)
What’s in the Box
- Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI Pro gimbal stabilizer
- Tripod / mini-stand
- USB-C charging cable
- AI Tracker module
- Fill Light (built-in + optionally magnetic light unit)
- Wrist strap
- Carrying/storage pouch / bag
- User manual & documentation
Use Cases / Ideal For
Perfect for vloggers, YouTubers, solo content creators, travel videographers, mobile filmmakers, interviewers, livestreamers, social media content producers and anyone needing stable smartphone video with intelligent subject tracking and optional lighting in a compact package.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Very smooth, 3-axis stabilization suitable for professional-style video
- AI tracking and gesture control — great for solo shoots and hands-free operation
- Built-in and magnetic fill lights add useful illumination without extra gear
- Wide compatibility with most smartphones and flexible load support
- Compact, travel-friendly design with foldable form and long battery life
- Multiple shooting modes and 360° rotation for creative freedom
⚠️ Cons:
- Performance depends on phone camera quality — results vary by device
- Not ideal for heavy cameras — only for smartphones within specified load range
- Built-in light is limited — may need external lighting for advanced production work
- AI tracker and lights consume battery faster — battery backup recommended for long shoots
The Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI Pro delivers stabilization, tracking and lighting in a single compact package — a powerful tool for creators, vloggers and mobile filmmakers who want professional-looking results with minimal gear under Soundium standards.
