Smooth 5S AI Mobile Gimbal, Gimbal Only

Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI Mobile Gimbal — Your Solo Video Crew for Travel Filmmaking

The gist: A flagship 3-axis smartphone gimbal with a built-in AI tracker and fill light — it follows you autonomously so you can walk, hike, and explore while the camera stays locked on you.

• Magnetic AI tracker (front & rear): Places at the front or back of the gimbal; start tracking with a wave or gesture — no remote, no second person, no drone needed.
• 300 g payload, all flagship phones: Supports even the heaviest current iPhones and Androids with cases, including phones mounted in a Moment Cage setup.
• 26-hour battery (gimbal only): Multi-day shooting without a recharge; ~7 hours with AI tracker and fill light running simultaneously on location.
• 680 lux built-in fill light: Adds warm or cool fill for golden-hour pushes, restaurant interiors, or any interior corridor where phone sensors lose color accuracy.

Gear Diary called the Smooth 5S AI a “flagship AI stabilizer that delivers stunning results,” noting its AI tracking and stabilization combination genuinely elevates solo smartphone footage to professional quality.

Best for: Solo travel content creators and vloggers who shoot in challenging conditions and need hands-free tracking. Skip it if: you pack carry-on only and need a foldable gimbal — the 5S AI is rigid and takes up more bag space than compact alternatives. Runs around $129 — check the current price before buying.