GoPro Fluid Pro AI Gimbal Setup, Balancing, and Tips for Trail Running & Outdoor Adventures

UPDATE 1/11/26 - Balance Test Short Uploaded
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UPDATE 1/10/26 - GoPro Support / Product Team reviewed this video and confirmed the setup and balancing details in the video. They provided some feedback - camera orientation does not affect performance, sliding the camera along the arm is valid for balancing, and using a 1/4-20 tripod screw keeps the camera parallel while the Finger Mount allows angled positioning. See pinned comment for full feedback.

GoPro just released the Fluid Pro AI Gimbal, and the timing couldn’t be better. As trail runners and outdoor adventurers, smooth footage without constantly thinking about camera balance is a game-changer.

In this video, I walk through my real-world setup and balancing process for the GoPro Fluid Pro AI gimbal. This was my first time using a gimbal, so I share what I learned while working through the user manual, GoPro support (support@gopro.com), YouTube videos, and some hands-on mechanical troubleshooting.

The ability to focus on running, balance, and terrain—instead of camera stabilization—has already helped us capture smoother, more fluid outdoor action footage, and we’re excited to share more adventures on this channel.

If you’re setting up the GoPro Fluid Pro AI for trail running, hiking, or general outdoor filming, I hope this helps shorten your learning curve.

Let me know how your setup goes, and drop a comment if there’s anything specific you’d like me to test or cover next.

00:00 Introduction & Why I Bought the Fluid Pro AI
01:13 Camera Setup – Lens Opposite Tilt Motor
02:04 Camera Setup – Sliding the Arm
02:34 Camera Setup – Finger Mount vs Direct Mount
04:32 Balancing the Gimbal
09:01 Running Vest for Gimbal Packing
10:32 Weather Protection (USB-C Silicone Plugs)
11:20 Magnetic Mount
12:17 Final Thoughts & Tips

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