Drones with gimbal/camera stabilization

A gimbal is a movable hinge that keeps the camera level no matter how the drone tilts. The result is smooth video without shake or a wavy horizon — a major difference from a fixed camera.

Cheaper cameras solve the same problem with electronic image stabilization , but this reduces resolution and does not handle sudden movements as well.

You can find a mechanical gimbal on Xiaomi FIMI , DJI and Yuneec camera drones. The gimbal is a sensitive part of the machine, a transport lock or case is useful for traveling.