WHAT IS A GIMBAL?
A gimbal is a mechanical stabilizing device that keeps a camera level and steady, even when the operator or drone is moving.
🛠️ How It Works (Simple Principle):
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Uses three rotating axes:
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Pitch (tilt up/down)
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Yaw (pan left/right)
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Roll (tilt sideways)
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Equipped with gyroscopes and motors that sense movement and then instantly counteract it by rotating the camera in the opposite direction.
⚙️ Core Components:
| Part | Function |
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| IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) | Detects motion via gyroscope and accelerometer |
| Brushless Motors | Gently rotate camera to cancel unwanted movement |
| Controller/Processor | Brain that coordinates sensor data and motor commands |
🧠 Principle:
Newton’s laws + feedback control.
It uses active stabilization: constantly detecting shake and correcting it using a feedback loop.
🧪 Real-Life Analogy:
Imagine holding a spoon steady while walking. A gimbal is like a robotic hand that instinctively tilts the spoon to keep the contents from spilling, no matter how you move.