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A gimbal is a pivoted support which facilitates the rotation of an object about a single axis. A set of three gimbals, with each one mounted on an orthogonal axis of another, allows for a camera mounted on the innermost gimbal to remain independent of rotation of its support (e.g. a cameraman). Camera gimbals are used to reduce the ‘shakiness’ of video recordings by moving the camera in the opposite motion to that of the support. Exploring the camera gimbal market revealed several commercial products with varying capabilities, prices, and sizes. Gimbal sizes varied with the size of camera it could accommodate and the body it would be supported by. Gimbals are most commonly handheld or mounted to an unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV). Some of the more expensive camera gimbals allowed for direct control of the gimbal yaw and pitch motors.[1][2]

Motion systems can include camera translation and rotation; however, the market analysis was focused on camera rotation for this sub-system. Motion control systems are usually setup on the ground or mounted on a tripod and provide electronic control for the user. Control can be input in real-time or preprogrammed. [3][4]