Brushless Gimbal Motors
Compare brushless gimbal motors from Chinese manufacturers by stator size, KV, winding and weight, from 22xx motors for small cameras to 81xx motors.
Brushless gimbal motors only: low-KV, high-pole motors made to hold and move a camera smoothly. Complete gimbals are on their own pages. Listings run from 22xx motors for small cameras to 41xx, 52xx and 81xx motors for heavy cameras.
Quick selection guide
Action and small cameras
22xx and 26xx gimbal motors of about 40 g for light cameras.
Mirrorless and mid-size
36xx and 41xx motors for mid-weight cameras and zoom payloads.
Cinema and heavy cameras
52xx and larger motors for heavy camera and lens combinations.
Gimbal motors up to 30 mm stator
View all 10 →Gimbal motors with stators up to 30 mm, such as 22xx and 26xx, for light cameras.
10 products from 4 manufacturers
DYS BGM2208-70 gimbal brushless motor
- Product type
- Smart gimbal motor
- Weight
- 40 g
T-MOTOR GB2208
- Product type
- Gimbal motor
- Motor weight
- 39.5 g
RCTimer GBM2608-70T
- Weight
- 40 g
FlashHobby BGM2606-90T Gimbal Motor
- Weight
- 40 g
Gimbal motors over 30 mm stator
View all 27 →Gimbal motors with stators over 30 mm, such as 36xx, 41xx, 52xx and 81xx, for heavier cameras.
27 products from 5 manufacturers
DYS GM60-80T gimbal brushless motor
- Weight
- 189 g
T-MOTOR GB54-2
- Product type
- UAV gimbal motor
- Motor weight
- 156 g
EMAX GB4114 Brushless Motor Solid Shaft Output
- KV options
- Specialty configuration
FlashHobby BGM4114-100T-8.5 Gimbal Motor
- Weight
- 136 g
Other gimbal motors
View all 2 →Gimbal motors whose listing states no stator size.
2 products from 1 manufacturers
Compare gimbal motors specifications
Key figures for 4 of these products, as stated by each manufacturer, with their test conditions where given. Maximum, rated and cruise figures are listed separately.
| Model | KV | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| RCTimer GBM4114HS | 32 KV | 136 g |
| T-MOTOR GB54-2 | 26 | 156 gIncluding wires. |
| RCTimer GBM2608-70T | 130 KV | 40 g |
| T-MOTOR GB36-1 Gimbal Type 3-6S UAV Drone Motor KV50 | 50 | 88 gIncluding cable. |
What to check before you buy
- Camera weight
- Match the motor size to the camera and lens weight it must hold on each axis.
- Winding and KV
- Ask for the turns and wire gauge; they set torque and how the motor suits your controller.
- Hollow shaft
- A hollow shaft lets cables pass through the axis; check its diameter.
- Slip ring
- Some motors have a slip ring for continuous rotation; check if you need it.
- Mounting
- Check the bolt pattern and motor height against your gimbal frame.
- Controller
- Check that the motor suits your gimbal controller's voltage and current.
Gimbal motors FAQ
How is a gimbal motor different from a drone motor?
It has many poles and a low KV, made for smooth, precise holding torque at low speed rather than spinning a propeller.
What do the numbers like 4108 mean?
Usually the stator size: 41 mm diameter and 8 mm height.
Why use a hollow shaft?
Cables can run through the motor axis, so they do not twist or drag on the camera.
