DJI dropped a teaser on social media today announcing a “Lead the Scene” event scheduled for January 29, 2026, at 12 PM GMT. The short video reveals familiar imagery for anyone who followed the RS5 launch in China earlier this month, strongly suggesting the gimbal is finally heading to global markets.

The teaser shows a glowing red ring expanding around what appears to be a camera sensor, followed by a quick glimpse of a display screen and controller buttons. These visuals match the RS Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module and the new Electronic Briefcase Handle that DJI revealed during the Chinese launch on January 15th.

The RS5 launched in China two weeks ago

DJI released the RS5 in China on January 15, 2026, but international customers have been waiting for their turn. The China-only launch left many videographers outside Asia wondering when they could get their hands on the new gimbal. This teaser appears to answer that question: one week from today.

The RS5 brings several upgrades over its predecessor, including the RS Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module that allows on-device subject tracking without a phone app, a 50% increase in peak motor torque, and the Electronic Briefcase Handle with built-in joystick and screen. Pricing in China started around $436 for the single version.

Could this also be the RS5 Pro?

There is another possibility. Earlier leaks suggested that an RS5 Pro could follow the base model, similar to how DJI launched the RS4 and RS4 Pro together in April 2024. The RS5’s 3kg payload capacity keeps it in mirrorless territory, leaving room for a Pro model to handle heavier cinema rigs. A global launch event would be the perfect stage to announce both.

If you want to be notified when more details drop, DJI has set up a signup page for the event here.

DroneXL’s Take

The two-week gap between China and global availability is shorter than we have seen with some recent DJI products, which is a good sign for international customers tired of watching Chinese creators unbox gear they cannot buy. The “Lead the Scene” tagline fits the RS5’s positioning as a gimbal for run-and-gun shooters who need reliable tracking without fiddling with phone apps mid-shoot.

My bet is that January 29th brings the global RS5 launch, possibly with the RS5 Pro announced simultaneously. DJI rarely wastes a marketing moment, and bundling both announcements would generate more buzz than staggering them. Either way, videographers with aging RS3 or RS4 setups should start clearing some budget.

Editorial Note: AI tools were used to assist with research and archive retrieval for this article. All reporting, analysis, and editorial perspectives are by Haye Kesteloo.