DJI's aerial cinema camera — interchangeable MFT lenses on the Inspire 2 drone platform for professional production.
The DJI Zenmuse X5S is an integrated gimbal-camera unit designed exclusively for the DJI Inspire 2 drone, providing a 20.8MP Micro Four Thirds sensor with CinemaDNG RAW and Apple ProRes recording at up to 5.2K resolution. The interchangeable Micro Four Thirds lens mount accepts compatible MFT lenses — including DJI-branded lenses and third-party MFT primes. Integrated 3-axis gimbal stabilisation is built into the Inspire 2 airframe mounting system.
The 20.8MP MFT sensor provides CinemaDNG RAW at up to 5.2K resolution and Apple ProRes at 4K and below. The integrated 3-axis gimbal provides stabilisation during flight. Recording is to a DJI CineSSD mounted internally in the Inspire 2 airframe. The Zenmuse X5S accepts interchangeable MFT-mount lenses. Gimbal-plus-camera weight approximately 461g. Compatible exclusively with the DJI Inspire 2.
The CinemaDNG RAW recording at 5.2K provides cinema-grade colour depth for professional aerial cinematography — retaining maximum colour information for grading in post-production, comparable to cinema camera workflows rather than consumer drone H.264 output. The MFT interchangeable lens mount enables wide-angle, standard, and short telephoto perspectives using the same lens ecosystem as ground-based MFT cameras. Apple ProRes provides a high-quality compressed alternative when storage speed is a constraint.
On the used market the DJI Zenmuse X5S is a niche professional aerial cinema unit sold for use with the DJI Inspire 2. Condition checks: gimbal motor response on all three axes, lens mount for physical damage, CineSSD interface contacts, and gimbal arm condition. Confirm MFT lens compatibility — the included Olympus 12mm f/2 or DJI MFT lenses are typical pairings. Compatible with the DJI Inspire 2 airframe only.