The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is no longer a rumor, an FCC filing, or a "sudden release race" — it is officially launched. DJI announced the Pocket 4 on April 16, 2026, with retail availability rolling out around April 20 during NAB week. The model ID we tracked in the FCC database (OP041) turned out to be exactly what the paperwork suggested: DJI's biggest Pocket update in more than two years.

The twist? The standard Pocket 4 squeaked through FCC certification before DJI was added to the FCC's Covered List on December 22, 2025 — but that listing now blocks the device from lawful US retail. The Pocket 4 launched in China, Europe, and most of the world, while American buyers were left on the sidelines. It is the first direct casualty of the DJI ban.

Here's everything that's now confirmed, the all-new Pocket 4 Pro, and what the US situation means for you. For an always-current spec sheet, see our DJI Osmo Pocket 4 hub.

✔ CONFIRMED: The Pocket 4 Launch Specs

DJI delivered on nearly every major rumor — and then some.

1. A True 1-Inch Sensor & 14-Stop Dynamic Range

The Pocket 4 ships with a 1-inch CMOS sensor rated at 14 stops of dynamic range — a genuine step up from the Pocket 3 and a serious tool for low light and high-contrast scenes.

2. 4K/120fps and up to 4K/240fps Slow Motion

Video is the real story. The Pocket 4 records 4K at 120fps and pushes all the way to 4K/240fps super slow-motion, plus 6K capture for extra reframing room. Combined with 10-bit D-Log M color, it punches well above its size class.

3. ~107GB Internal Storage

No more scrambling for microSD cards on day one — the Pocket 4 packs roughly 107GB of built-in storage running at high write speeds, so high-bitrate 4K footage has somewhere to live out of the box.

4. Bigger Battery, Lighter Body

DJI moved from the Pocket 3's 1,300 mAh cell to a 1,545 mAh pack for longer shooting, while trimming the body to roughly 35% lighter than the Pocket 3. The connectivity also got a real bump to Wi-Fi 6 and USB 3.1 for faster offloads.

5. 3-Axis Gimbal, 4-Channel Audio & Lossless Zoom

The signature 3-axis mechanical gimbal returns, now paired with 4-channel audio, tighter DJI Mic integration, and 2x lossless zoom. For self-shooting vloggers and travel creators, this is the most capable pocket gimbal DJI has ever shipped.

💰 The Price: $499 Base, $649–$749 Creator Combo

Pricing came in right where the early analysis pointed:

• $499 — standard Pocket 4
• $649–$749 — Creator Combo (wireless mic, wide-angle lens, mini tripod, and accessories)

That's slightly above the Pocket 3 at launch, but still far below mirrorless or cinema-tier competition — assuming you can buy one (more on that below).

🚫 The Catch: It's Blocked From US Sale

This is the part our original "release race" framing got half-right and half-wrong. DJI was racing a regulatory deadline — but it didn't beat it cleanly. DJI landed on the FCC Covered List on December 22, 2025, and that designation prevents new DJI hardware from obtaining the authorization needed for lawful US sale.

The standard Pocket 4 shipped in April 2026 with no official US release. Do not expect to find it on DJI's US store or as a tracked listing on Amazon — it is not authorized for sale in the United States.

It's the clearest sign yet that the DJI ban has moved from "future risk" to present-day reality. The Pocket 4 is the first DJI camera to feel it directly.

🎬 Meet the Osmo Pocket 4 Pro (Pocket 4P)

One month after the standard model, DJI revealed the Osmo Pocket 4 Pro (branded Pocket 4P) at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2026 — a cinema-grade, dual-camera evolution of the formula.

Dual-Camera System

• Main camera: 1-inch sensor at a 20mm-equivalent f/2.0 lens, rated up to 17 stops of dynamic range
• Telephoto camera: a 60mm-equivalent 3x optical zoom on a smaller (~1/1.28-inch class) sensor at f/1.8

Pro-Grade Color & Tracking

The 4 Pro steps up to 10-bit D-Log2 color, adds DJI's latest ActiveTrack subject tracking, records 4K up to 240fps, and carries roughly 103GB of internal storage in a ~230g body.

Price & Availability

China pre-orders opened around 3,799 yuan (about $525) for the base configuration, with plenty of ~$700 chatter for combo kits in Western markets. But DJI has not confirmed an official US price — and crucially, the Pocket 4 Pro is also blocked from US sale under the same FCC Covered List rules. There is no FCC registration on record for the Pro variant.

📸 Should You Buy — and Can You?

If you're outside the US, the Pocket 4 is an easy recommendation: it's the best vertical-video and travel-vlogging pocket camera DJI has made, and the 4 Pro pushes into genuine cinema territory with its dual-lens setup.

If you're in the US, the picture is harder. Neither the Pocket 4 nor the Pocket 4 Pro is authorized for US sale, so official channels are off the table. A discounted Pocket 3 — while it lasts — remains the realistic US option, and gray-market imports carry the usual warranty and support caveats. Keep an eye on our DJI Osmo Pocket 4 hub for any change in US availability.

🎯 Final Thoughts: A Brilliant Camera Caught in the Ban

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is everything the leaks promised — a 1-inch sensor, 4K/240fps slow-motion, huge internal storage, a lighter body, and a Pro model that doubles down with two cameras and D-Log2. It's arguably DJI's most creator-focused camera ever.

The irony is that the same drive to ship before the regulatory window closed is exactly what left American buyers without it. The "sudden release race" we wrote about in 2025 had a finish line — and for the US market, DJI didn't cross it. For everyone else, the Pocket 4 is here, it's real, and it delivers.