The Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9 sells for KSh 12,400 at Mascom International, carrying a 2200mAh battery, 6 hours of runtime and a 170mm extension rod. You will find it brand new and sealed at our shop in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Three motors hold the pan, tilt and roll axes steady across 340 degrees of pan, 325 degrees of roll and 160 degrees of pitch. A magnetic tracking module clips onto the phone holder and follows a detected face on its own. The Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9 weighs 382 grams and folds down to 164 x 110 x 54mm.
Content creators filming walk-and-talk clips along Kimathi Street lose most of their footage to shaky hands, not bad cameras. The Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9 fixes the walking bounce that phone stabilization alone cannot absorb. Wedding videographers covering ceremonies in Karen, real estate agents recording apartment walkthroughs in Kilimani, church media teams filming Sunday services, and small traders shooting product videos for WhatsApp Business catalogues all need steady footage without hiring a crew. The magnetic tracking module matters most for solo shooters. You set the phone down on the tripod legs, step back, and the Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9 turns to follow you while you talk.
At Mascom International, we're witnessing steady demand for stabilizers under KSh 15,000 as Kenyan creators move from casual posting to paid client work. Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who stock gimbals without a working demo unit, our Kimathi Street counter lets you mount your own phone and test the tracking before you pay. Users consistently report that the 6-hour battery covers a full wedding day without a recharge break. The Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9 ships countrywide with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you inspect the motors and the folding joint before any money changes hands.
Common Questions About the Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9
What does the Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9 do that my phone alone cannot?
It cancels movement your phone cannot. Phone stabilization corrects small vibrations inside the lens, but it cannot fix the up-and-down bounce of walking or the sway of turning around. Three motors here physically counter-rotate the phone on the pan, tilt and roll axes, covering 340, 340 and 325 degrees respectively. The result is footage that looks like it came off a slider. You also gain a joystick, a zoom scroll wheel and a shutter button you can reach with one thumb.
How does face tracking work on the Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9?
A separate tracking module attaches magnetically to the front of the phone holder and does the detection itself. Double press the button on that module to switch tracking on or off, and single press it to control the built-in LED light. The indicator tells you the state: rapid flashing means tracking is on but no face is found, and a solid light means a face is locked. Because the module handles detection, tracking runs without the app open.
Which phones fit the Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9 holder?
The clamp accepts phones between 55mm and 90mm wide and between 7mm and 12mm thick, with a screen diagonal up to 192mm, or 7.72 inches. That covers almost every handset sold in Kenya, including the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, iPhone 16 Pro Max, Redmi Note 14 and Tecno Camon 30. Remove your phone case before mounting so the clamp grips the body directly. Centre the phone in the holder, otherwise the motors fight an unbalanced load and drain the battery faster.
How long does the Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9 battery last?
The 2200mAh cell runs for 6 hours of continuous use and refills in 80 minutes through the Type-C port. That covers a full wedding, a school sports day, or roughly six client shoots between charges. Three indicator lights show the level: one light means under 33 percent, two means up to 65 percent, and three means above 66 percent. You can keep filming while it charges from a power bank, and the battery itself is replaceable behind a lift-off cover.
Do I need the Gimbal Pro app to record with it?
No. Pair over Bluetooth and the shutter button, mode switch, joystick and zoom wheel all work with your normal camera app. The free Gimbal Pro app, on iOS 12.0 or later and Android 8.0 or later, adds the creative shots: Inception spins, Dolly Zoom, panorama stitching and FPV effects. The app also unlocks front-to-rear camera switching from the power button and burst photography from the shutter. Search "Gimbal Pro" in the App Store or Play Store, then connect to the device named GP9.
Which shooting modes suit different Nairobi filming jobs?
Four modes cover most work. Half Follow, the default, moves only on the pan axis and suits interviews and market walkthroughs. All Follow adds tilt, which helps when you climb stairs on a property viewing. Lock Full freezes all three axes for static product shots on a table. First Person View lets all three axes follow the handle, giving the rolling motion used in transitions and skate-style clips. Switch between them with a single press of the mode button.
Is the Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9 easy to carry every day?
At 382 grams it weighs less than most water bottles, and folded it measures 164 x 110 x 54mm, which slides into a laptop bag pocket. The ABS and glass fibre body keeps the weight down without feeling hollow. For a matatu commute into town, fold the arm at the joint and detach the tripod legs. Setup takes under a minute: attach the legs, clamp the phone, hold the power button, and the motors level themselves.
How does the Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9 compare to a DJI Osmo Mobile 6?
The DJI Osmo Mobile 6 runs its ActiveTrack subject following through the DJI Mimo app using the phone camera, so the app must stay open and the phone must stay awake. The Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9 puts detection in a separate magnetic module with its own LED light, so it tracks a face without the app. DJI holds an edge on app polish and accessory range. Porodo undercuts it heavily on price in the Kenyan market.
Is the Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9 worth KSh 12,400 in Kenya?
Compare it against hiring a camera operator. A single day of freelance videography in Nairobi typically costs KSh 8,000 to KSh 15,000, so this stabilizer pays for itself on the second shoot you handle alone. For a WhatsApp Business seller posting three product clips a week, steadier video lifts watch time on Instagram Reels and TikTok, where viewers scroll past shaky footage in the first second. The 6-month warranty from Mascom International covers the motors and the folding joint.
Technical Specifications
Three-Axis Stabilization and Rotation Range
- Pan axis rotates through 340 degrees, letting you spin a full circle while filming without the frame jumping
- Roll axis covers 325 degrees, holding the horizon level when you tilt the handle sideways on uneven ground
- Pitch axis moves through 160 degrees, useful for low-angle shots of shoes, furniture and other product photography
- Controllable tilt range spans plus 45 to minus 45 degrees under joystick input for framing adjustments while recording
- Controllable pan range spans plus 250 to minus 100 degrees, enough to follow a subject walking past you
- Controllable roll range spans plus 100 to minus 220 degrees, which supports the rolling transitions used in short-form video
Face Tracking Module and Gesture Control
- Magnetic tracking module mounts on the front face of the phone holder and detaches for storage or travel
- Double press the module button to switch tracking on or off; single press controls the LED fill light
- Rapid flashing indicator means tracking is active but no face is detected in the current frame
- Solid indicator light confirms a face is locked, so you know the gimbal will follow you
- Green and blue flashing signals the module has lost its connection and needs reseating on the holder
- Gesture control lets you start recording from in front of the camera without walking back to the handle
Battery Capacity and Charging Behavior
- 2200mAh internal battery supports 6 hours of continuous filming, covering a full wedding or corporate event
- Type-C charging port refills the battery in 80 minutes using a 5V/2A adapter or a power bank
- Three-stage indicator shows under 33 percent, up to 65 percent, and above 66 percent charge remaining
- The gimbal operates while charging, so a pocket power bank keeps you filming through long shoot days
- Battery sits behind a lift-off cover and can be replaced, extending the working life of the unit
Smartphone Compatibility and Mounting
- Clamp accepts handset widths from 55mm to 90mm, covering compact phones through to large screen models
- Supported phone thickness runs 7mm to 12mm, so remove thick cases and battery cases before mounting
- Screen diagonal limit is 192mm, or 7.72 inches, which fits every mainstream Android and iPhone model
- Centre the phone in the holder so the motors carry a balanced load and battery drain stays predictable
- Standard quarter-inch screw thread on the handle base accepts tripods, clamps and light stands you already own
- Works in portrait and landscape, plus underslung mode for ground-level shots and side-grip mode for tight spaces
Build Materials and Folded Dimensions
- Body uses environment-friendly ABS plastic with glass fibre reinforcement, keeping total weight at 382 grams
- Folded size measures 164 x 110 x 54mm, small enough for a laptop bag or camera pouch
- Unfolded size measures 278 x 136 x 76mm once the arm is extended and the phone is mounted
- Built-in extension rod pulls out in three segments to 170mm for higher angles and wider selfie framing
- Three-leg tripod support screws into the handle base for static shots, interviews and time-lapse recording
- Rated for use between 0 and 40 degrees Celsius, which covers Nairobi nights through to coastal Mombasa afternoons
Controls Shooting Modes and App Support
- Joystick steers the phone up, down, left and right without touching the handset screen mid-take
- Zoom scroll wheel adjusts framing during recording, avoiding the shake caused by pinching the screen
- Mode button cycles the four modes; double press flips portrait to landscape, triple press recentres the phone
- Shutter button takes photos, starts and stops video, and captures stills during an active recording
- Gimbal Pro app on iOS 12.0 and Android 8.0 adds Inception, Dolly Zoom, panorama and FPV effects
- Bluetooth pairing appears as GP9 in the app; hold shutter and power together to reset the pairing name
Package Contents
- Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9 in Black
- Magnetic face tracking module with built-in LED light
- Detachable three-leg tripod base
- Type-C charging cable
- User manual with mode diagrams and pairing steps
Note: Mascom International confirms the exact contents of each shipment before dispatch. A wall charger is not included, and we stock 5V/2A Type-C adapters separately at our Kimathi Street counter.
Warranty
The Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9 carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use, including the three axis motors, the tracking module and the folding joint. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles claims directly, so you deal with staff you can walk in and speak to rather than a call centre queue.
Buying the Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9 from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9 in Black at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, mount your own phone on the clamp, and test the face tracking before committing.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the gimbal the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Kakamega, Garissa and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the unit and pay only when it arrives.
Every Porodo AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal P9 comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate product specifications, current Kenyan pricing, and direct after-sales support from our Nairobi CBD store on every camera accessory we stock.
