Insta360 Flow 2 – NEW Budget Gimbal with BIG Features

Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Insta360 has just launched the brand-new Flow 2 budget gimbal, featuring numerous enhancements and upgrades over the original Flow. As you can see, it shares the same design and form factor as the Flow 2 Pro, with some of its advanced features incorporated. In this video, we’ll explore these updates and help you decide which model is right for you.

Design and Features

The Flow 2 adopts the sleek design of the Flow 2 Pro, including a more robust tripod. It features NFC built into the top for easy pairing with the Insta360 app. The device includes software updates introduced on the Flow 2 Pro, such as the teleprompter, and supports the new AI tracking module. While you can track directly in the Insta360 app without the AI tracker, using the tracker enables tracking in third-party apps, which is ideal for streamers or those who prefer native phone apps.

The Flow 2 is available as a standalone kit or bundled with the AI tracker. It includes standard features like an extendable selfie pole and an upgraded tripod. The included smartphone clamp accommodates most smartphones and is magnetic for easy mounting. An optional MagSafe mount is available for MagSafe-compatible phones, further simplifying attachment. The Flow 2 also supports the AI tracker with a built-in camera and a reversible fill light, perfect for vlogging to brighten your face.

Compatibility and Accessories

The Insta360 Flow 2 is fully compatible with the Insta360 Air Mic, offering a clean, minimal setup with excellent audio for vloggers. The microphone can also serve as a mini remote to start and stop recording. Additionally, the Flow 2 can act as a power bank, allowing you to charge your phone via a USB-C port on the arm while filming.

Insta360 Flow 2 vs. Flow 2 Pro

Although the Flow 2 and Flow 2 Pro are similar, there are key differences. The Flow 2 Pro includes the Dock Kit, enabling tracking in third-party apps using just the phone’s camera (iPhone only). It also offers 360-degree infinity pan, a built-in selfie mirror, and advanced options in the Insta360 app, such as the Pro Frame Guide for easier shot framing and automatic zooming during tracking. The Flow 2 is a budget-friendly option for those seeking solid performance, while the Flow 2 Pro targets advanced users, solo content creators, and those needing high-performance features.

Comparison with DJI OM7P

The smartphone gimbal market offers many options, including the DJI OM7P, launched late last fall. Priced at $109 for the base kit and $129 with the tracking module, the Flow 2 is more affordable than the DJI OM7P, which retails at $149. Both gimbals deliver excellent stabilization, with various stabilization modes and comparable performance.

Stabilization and Tracking

In a side-by-side comparison, both the Flow 2 and DJI OM7P excel at keeping footage stable. Tracking performance is also impressive, with both devices locking onto subjects effectively, even after brief obstructions. However, the Insta360 AI tracker can track both people and animals, while the DJI OM7P tracker is limited to humans. Both devices support animal tracking within their respective apps.

Additional Features

Both gimbals feature adjustable fill lights with multiple brightness levels and color temperatures. The DJI OM7P includes a built-in audio receiver for connecting devices like the DJI Mic Mini or DJI Mic 2 directly to the AI tracking module, a feature the Flow 2 lacks. However, the Flow 2 supports the Insta360 Air Mic for similar functionality. The Flow 2’s larger tripod footprint provides greater stability, especially with the extension pole, compared to the slightly flimsier DJI tripod.

The DJI OM7P requires the AI tracking module for reverse charging, whereas the Flow 2 has a USB-C port on the arm. Both offer MagSafe-compatible accessories, but the DJI OM7P’s AI tracker is incompatible with its MagSafe connector, requiring the clamp instead. Both gimbals feature user-friendly interfaces and joysticks, with control preferences varying by user.

Conclusion

Both the Insta360 Flow 2 and DJI OM7P are excellent handheld gimbals, and your choice will depend on personal preferences and required features. The Flow 2 is ideal for those seeking an economical, high-performance gimbal for daily life, vlogging, or social media. The Flow 2 Pro, with its advanced tracking, Dock Kit, and high-performance features, suits solo content creators and advanced users. Hopefully, this video provided valuable insights. Thanks for watching, and we’ll see you in the next one!