Zhiyun Mobile Gimbal Smooth 5S AI Pro

Zhiyun Mobile Gimbal Smooth 5S AI Pro – Magnetic AI Tracker and Built-in Fill Light

The Zhiyun SMOOTH 5S AI Pro combines advanced stabilization, AI tracking, and built-in lighting to support smartphone filmmakers. It offers a refined physical design, a full-key control panel for on-device adjustments, and a modular magnetic lighting system. The gimbal aims to make professional smartphone videography more accessible through intelligent shooting technology and a range of practical features.

Exquisite craftsmanship and tactile design

ZHIYUN uses a new visual design with axis arms made from a textured translucent material. The control panel employs a dual-layer cover with a translucent shell for a cleaner look. Multi-layer spraying creates a smooth, glossy finish. Meanwhile, the handle features a gradient texture and silicone wrapping to improve grip and comfort during extended use.

All-in-one control panel for quick parameter adjustments

The SMOOTH 5S AI includes a full-key control panel that exposes professional parameter adjustments typically found on high-end cameras. As a result, you can change settings smoothly from the gimbal itself, keeping control at your fingertips and reducing the need to rely solely on an app while filming.

Orthogonal 3-axis structure and rotation freedom

ZHIYUN continues to use its classic orthogonal 3-axis architecture. This structure provides substantial internal space and notable load capacity for a variety of smartphone setups. It also enables true 360° unlimited rotation, which makes immersive visual effects like the gimbal’s “Vortex Mode” straightforward to execute.

Stabilization, motors and intelligent tracking

The SMOOTH 5S AI applies ZHIYUN’s advanced stabilization algorithm and high-torque motors to deliver professional-grade smoothness for everyday mobile creation. In addition, the gimbal employs a cutting-edge algorithm and a magnetic AI tracker for rapid, responsive object tracking. You can control tracking either with an app or directly without one, depending on your workflow.

Magnetic AI Tracker features

The magnetic AI tracker mounts at the front or rear and supports intuitive gesture control for start/stop tracking. It integrates with the gimbal to provide smart controls and custom framing tracking. The module also supports start/stop shooting within the ZHIYUN app or the native camera app, allowing flexible recording options for solo creators and long-distance shooting.

• Rapid and responsive target tracking.
• Gesture control for start/stop tracking.
• Re-identification and recovery of object tracking after re-framing the shot.
• Intense and precise tracking, unaffected by strong light interference.

Built-in and magnetic fill light system

The tilt axis contains a high-power built-in fill light with a peak illuminance of 650 lux. The Pro kit includes one magnetic fill light that mounts easily via magnets. When combined with the built-in unit and an additional magnetic light (sold separately), the system reaches a combined peak illuminance of 2040 lux. This modular approach gives you flexible lighting for different filming conditions.

Smart shooting apps: ZY Cami and StaCam

The ZY Cami app provides an exclusive SMART mode and a large set of intelligent video templates for one-click video production and simpler editing. For more advanced studio-style control, the StaCam app supports customizable framing, adjustments for various lens focal lengths, depth beauty effects, and controls for smartphone video bitrate and encoding. In short, ZY Cami focuses on quick, template-driven workflows while StaCam targets advanced, professional-level configuration.

Battery life in typical modes

• 26h — Gimbal in Standby Mode
• 7h — AI Tracker + Built-in Fill Light on
• 2h 20min — 2 Magnetic Fill Lights + Built-in Fill Light on

Package contents (Pro kit)

• 1x SMOOTH 5S AI Gimbal
• 1x Tripod
• 1x USB Type-C Charging Cable
• 1x AI Tracker
• 1x Fill Light
• 4x Fill Light Filter
• 1x Wrist Strap
• 1x Storage Bag
• 1x Quick Start Guide

Specifications

FAQ

Question: What does the Pro kit include?

Answer: The Pro kit includes the SMOOTH 5S AI gimbal, tripod, USB Type-C charging cable, AI tracker, one magnetic fill light, four fill light filters, a wrist strap, a storage bag, and a quick start guide.

Question: How does the Magnetic AI Tracker work on the gimbal?

Answer: The Magnetic AI Tracker mounts at the front or rear and enables rapid, responsive target tracking. It supports gesture control to start or stop tracking, re-identifies and recovers tracked objects after re-framing, and works with the ZHIYUN app or the native camera for start/stop recording.

Question: What lighting options are available and how bright are they?

Answer: The tilt axis has a built-in fill light with a peak illuminance of 650 lux. The Pro kit includes one magnetic fill light, and you can add another magnetic light (sold separately). Together with the built-in light, the system reaches a combined peak illuminance of 2040 lux.

Question: What battery life can I expect in real use?

Answer: Battery life varies by mode: the gimbal in standby provides up to 26 hours; with the AI Tracker and built-in fill light on, it lasts around 7 hours; and with two magnetic fill lights plus the built-in light active, it runs approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Question: Which apps support smart shooting and advanced controls?

Answer: ZY Cami offers a SMART mode and intelligent video templates for quick one-click production and easy editing. StaCam targets advanced needs with customizable framing, focal length adjustments, depth beauty effects, and control over smartphone video bitrate and encoding for studio-style production.