Jockey Motion is a 4-Axis Gimbal That Can Also Upgrade Your 3-Axis Ronin & AllSteady

by V Renee

Sometimes less is more, but for the Jockey Motion 4-axis gimbal, more is more.

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.

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


4-Axis Gimbal upgrade

4-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.

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