Gimbals 101 Overview

In order to select the appropriate gimbal configuration, we must first identify your specific requirements. Here are the main questions to answer to start determining which gimbal best fits your application:

• What is your payload? (antenna, camera, sensor)
• What is the maximum weight of your payload?
• What is your mission or application? (airborne, ground, ground mobile, marine)
• What are your performance requirements? (speed, accuracy, acceleration, power consumption)
• What are your budget considerations?

Our Gimbal Selection Guide will introduce you to the process of selecting an appropriate gimbal based on your requirements. We also have provided a Glossary to help you understand gimbal terminology.

In the Products section you will find product datasheets, interface drawings, frequently asked questions, and application matrices that will assist you in understanding the capabilities of our standard products.

If you do not find a standard gimbal that meets your needs, please contact us. We are available to provide technical assistance to ensure that you find the appropriate gimbal and options. In addition to our standard products, we build custom gimbals and provide custom modifications to standard products to meet our customers' requirements.

Roto-Lok® rotary drives on a 2.4-meter antenna positioner are pictured above.

(Photo courtesy of AvL Technologies)