DJI walked away from NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas with multiple awards for two of its newest imaging products — the RS 5 gimbal stabilizer and the Osmo 360 camera. The wins come from one of the most respected stages in professional video production, signaling that DJI's latest gear is turning heads well beyond the drone world.
What Is NAB Show and Why Does It Matter?
NAB Show — hosted annually by the National Association of Broadcasters — is one of the largest and most influential events in the global media and entertainment industry. Filmmakers, broadcasters, cinematographers, and content creators converge in Las Vegas each year to discover cutting-edge production technology. Earning recognition here carries serious weight, as the audience is made up of working professionals with high standards for gear performance and reliability.
For DJI, a company best known for its consumer and commercial drones, taking home honors at NAB reinforces its growing reputation as a serious player in the broader filmmaking equipment market.
The DJI RS 5: Gimbal Stabilization Elevated
The DJI RS 5 is the latest entry in DJI's RS (Ronin Series) line of 3-axis motorized gimbal stabilizers. Designed for mirrorless cameras and DSLRs, the RS series has long been a favorite among videographers who need smooth, professional footage on the move — whether shooting on the ground or rigging a camera to an aerial platform.
Winning at NAB 2026 suggests the RS 5 brings meaningful upgrades over its predecessors, continuing DJI's pattern of iterative improvement in motor strength, payload capacity, battery life, and intelligent shooting modes. For creators who shoot alongside drone footage and need consistent stabilization across their entire workflow, a capable gimbal is an essential part of the kit.
The DJI Osmo 360: Immersive Content Creation
The DJI Osmo 360 represents DJI's push into the 360-degree camera segment — a format increasingly popular with travel creators, real estate professionals, virtual tour producers, and immersive video storytellers. A NAB award for a 360 camera speaks to its image quality, ease of use, and overall production value compared to the competition.
360-degree cameras also have direct relevance to the drone community. Mounting compact 360 cameras to UAVs allows pilots to capture fully immersive aerial perspectives, making footage that traditional single-lens cameras simply cannot replicate.
What These Wins Mean for Creators
For American content creators evaluating their gear purchases in 2026, NAB Show awards serve as a useful independent signal of product quality. DJI has now demonstrated it can compete — and win — on a stage dominated by established broadcast and cinema equipment brands.
- RS 5 — Best-in-class gimbal stabilization for hybrid shooters blending ground and aerial footage
- Osmo 360 — Award-winning immersive camera for 360-degree storytelling and aerial perspectives
Whether you're a drone filmmaker looking to round out your production setup or a content creator hunting for gear that's earned professional validation, DJI's NAB 2026 double win is a strong signal that both products deserve a closer look.