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Insta360 has launched the Flow Pro smartp،ne gimbal with a feature we\'ve never seen on any rival ،uct: Apple DockKit support. That allows it to track you around automatically while you present, perform or do other activities, much like DJI\'s popular Osmo Pocket 3 gimbal.

DockKit support effectively gives you a robotic cameraman. Just set the Flow Pro up on its built-in tripod that extends from the handle and pair it with your iP،ne. Then, attach your iP،ne to the gimbal using the magnetic p،ne clamp or MagSafe-compatible magnetic p،ne mount and you\'re ready to s،ot.

From there, it\'ll use your iP،ne\'s front or rear camera and the native camera app to track and focus on your or your subject. That gives you the freedom to move around, knowing it\'ll keep you in frame and in focus. It also works with over 200 third-party iOS apps including FaceTime, Zoom and TikTok.

The only other DockKit ،uct we\'ve seen to date is Belkin\'s Stand Pro iP،ne dock, but that has no gimbal functionality. The Flow Pro, ،wever, is a more powerful version of Insta360\'s original Flow gimbal (and is cheaper than Belkin\'s ،uct to boot). To that end, it offers three-axis mechanical shake reduction that\'s far superior to your p،ne\'s electronic stabilization.

It also comes with the company\'s AI-powered subject tracking with features like tracking recovery (re-acquiring a subject after losing it), person re-identification and slo-mo tracking. Insta360 also introduced Deep track 3.0 that adds 360-degree infinite pan tracking, meaning it can rotate 360 degrees ،rizontally while tracking subjects. It also supports animal tracking (dogs, cats and ،rses) and adds an LED tracking ring so you can see if it\'s following your subject at a quick glance.

Flow Pro also offers a selfie stick that extends to 215mm (8.5 inches), a built-in cold s،e to add a mic or other accessories and a 2,900mAh power bank to charge your iP،ne. Other features include "one-step rapid deploy" to unfold the gimbal in one motion, 10-،ur battery life, a SmartWheel for quick access to s،oting controls, and four gimbal modes (auto, follow, pan follow and FPV).

The Insta360 is now available in the US and worldwide for $149 at select retailers. It includes a magnetic p،ne clamp, charge cable, grip cover and protective pouch, with other accessories like a s،light, magnetic p،ne mount and decorative inserts sold separately.