The US ban on certain DJI products has removed the company's latest gimbal camera, the Osmo Pocket 4, from official retail channels. That leaves American buyers without access to a device widely considered the category leader, but it also opens the door for competitors to capture demand. According to Engadget's testing, the most capable alternative is Insta360's Luna Pro, which matches the Pocket 4's 1-inch sensor, stabilization, and subject tracking, while adding 8K video and a detachable display. It costs the same $600 as the Pocket 4, but unlike the DJI model, it's legally available in the US.
For those on a tighter budget, DJI's older Osmo Pocket 3 remains officially on sale at about $439. It lacks some of the Pocket 4's refinements—such as built-in storage and higher-resolution stills—but still delivers strong video quality and gimbal stabilization. Engadget notes that the Pocket 3 is a better buy than cheaper, lesser-known brands like Agfa, Ordro, and SJCam, which the reviewer tested but did not recommend. The source does not compare those budget models in detail, but it clearly positions the Luna Pro and Pocket 3 as the two sensible choices.
The ban has effectively split the US market: premium buyers can turn to Insta360, while value seekers can still buy DJI's previous generation. The source also mentions that phone makers Oppo and Vivo are exploring gimbal cameras, suggesting the market may see more entrants soon. For now, the Luna Pro and Pocket 3 are the practical options, and the source agrees both are excellent—differing mainly on price and specific features like storage and vertical video resolution.