DJI announced that the Ronin 2 gimbal system development team was awarded the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Technical Achievement Award at the 97th Academy Awards held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Museum in Los Angeles on April 29, 2025.
The Ronin 2 is a three-axis camera stabilizer that allows today’s camera professionals to capture smooth and steady cinematic footage under the widest variety of situations. The Academy specifically recognized DJI’s Su Tie for the development of the sensor analysis and stabilization software, Bei Shimeng for the electrical engineering, and Zhao Yanchong for the mechanical design and engineering of the Ronin 2.
“DJI is honored to be recognized by the esteemed industry leaders at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The DJI Ronin 2 started as an idea a little over 10 years ago, as a way to give filmmakers true freedom and flexibility,” said Christina Zhang, Senior Director of Corporate Strategy and Communication at DJI. “It has been an incredible journey to see how our first expansion from drones to gimbals has transformed the way movies are filmed today. With the Ronin 2’s versatility and intelligent features, cinematographers can capture scenes from every angle and distance, bringing their visions to life in groundbreaking ways.”
Prioritizing power and versatility, the DJI Ronin 2 offers ample power and torque to carry larger cameras, with an enlarged camera cage, 50mm extendable arms, and motors that can handle payloads up to 30 pounds. The encoded motors resist high winds, ensuring smooth footage even when attached to a car or other vehicles travelling at speeds of up to 75 mph, without losing the 0.02 degrees of sub-pixel level precision.
What is the DJI Ronin 2?
The Ronin 2 features an integrated, centralized system to power most cameras and accessories without the need for multiple power systems. Dual hot-swappable batteries maximize efficiency and possible shooting time, providing 2.5 hours of continuous runtime. The Ronin 2’s carbon fiber frame makes the camera rig durable, lightweight, and easy to carry. A detachable grip enables various configurations and simple switches, offering creative, seamless movements that were once impossible to perform.
From documentaries to Emmy Award-winning television productions and Academy Award-winning films like Mank, The Banshees of Inisherin, Nomadland, The Whale, and Tár, the Ronin 2 continues to help cinematographers expand the boundaries of filmmaking with its precise performance and practical design.
