Gimbals have truly changed the way we approach camera stabilization, but their 3-axis designs that control tilt, roll and pan don't address the one very crucial part: the vertical axis. The All-in-One Jockey Motion, now running a Kickstarter campaign, was designed by Turbo Ace engineers to tackle this issue head-on, its 4-axis technology counteracting the movement incurred from the gait of an operator.

Not only does the Jockey Motion stabilize your camera on 4 axises using "Adjustable Coil Tension" and "Quadruple Hydraulic Suspension" technology, but it can handle payloads of up to 20 lbs., so clearly weight limits aren't going to be much of a hinderance. 

Technical Specifications (All-in-One)

  • Frame: CNC Aircraft Grade Aluminum
  • Jockey Handlebars: 30mm Carbon Fiber Tubes
  • Motion Handlebars: 25mm Carbon Fiber Tubes
  • Handles: Carbon Core with Rubberized Grips
  • Payload Capcity for Camera Equipment: 8 lbs
  • Dimensions: 22" (W) x 19" (H) x 12" (D)
  • Operating Weight of Jockey Motion (8.8 lbs) + Camera (4 lbs): Jockey Support Rig transfers most of the resulting 12.8 lbs load to your hips leaving less than 2.6 lbs on your arms.

Jockey_2_0All-in-One Jockey Motion 4-Axis Gimbal

Turbo Ace has also managed to offer Ronin and AllSteady owners a way to upgrade their stabilizers with their "4th Axis" package, which gives their 3-axis gimbals an additional axis of stabilization.

Technical Specifications (4th Axis Gimbal)

  • Frame: CNC Aircraft Grade Aluminum
  • Handlebars: 30mm Carbon Fiber Booms
  • Handles: Carbon Core with Rubberized Grips
  • Payload Capacity: Up to 20 lbs
  • Dimensions: 22" (W) x 7" (H) x 11" (D)
  • Differential Weight (Upgrading Ronin from 3-axis to 4-axis): 2.8 lbs
  • Operating Weight of Ronin (10 lbs) + Jockey Differential Weight (2.8 lbs) + Camera (5 lbs): Jockey Support Rig transfers most of the resulting 17.8 lbs load to your hips leaving less than 3.6 lbs on your arms.

Compatible 3-Axis Gimbals

  • DJI Ronin: Compatible with PACKAGE-R
  • DJI Ronin-M: Compatible with PACKAGE-R
  • AllSteady-6Pro: Compatible with PACKAGE-A
  • AllSteady-6Plus: Compatible with PACKAGE-A
  • AllSteady Motion: Part of the JOCKEY MOTION 4-AXIS GIMBAL ALL-IN-ONE PACKAGE

Jockey_44-Axis Gimbal upgrade

Jockey_14-Axis Gimbal upgrade on a Ronin

Again, the Jockey Motion, as well as its 4th Axis Upgrade are currently on Kickstarter. Here is a pricing breakdown for each of the packages being offered:

  • Deluxe Package A: 4th Axis Upgrade for AllSteady ($999)
  • Deluxe Package R: 4th Axis Upgrade for Ronin ($1099)
  • Pro Package A: 4th Axis Upgrade for AllSteady w/ support rig ($1299)
  • Pro Package R: 4th Axis Upgrade for Ronin w/ support rig ($1399)
  • All-in-One Package: Jockey Motion ($2599)

For more information or to make a pledge, head on over to Jockey Motion's Kickstarter campaign.

Source: Jockey Motion 4-Axis Gimbal -- Kickstarter

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