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# OPERATION MODES
## MIO HAS 2 OPERATION MODES
#### LOCK MODE
Lock Mode is a stabilization mode where the camera maintains orientation independently of the rest of the gimbal and the orientation can be changed by an external control signal from remote control.
#### FOLLOW MODE
Follow Mode: in this mode, the camera will mimic the operator’s movement and allows one person to control camera tilt and pan without using an external device like a remote control.
## MIO SUPPORTS
**SINGLE OPERATOR:** using FOLLOW mode.
**DUAL OPERATOR:** a second operator can use a Remote Controller (SBUS, PPM) to control gimbal’s movement.
## WORKING OPERATION
MIO has 3 working operations: Normal, Inverted, Front Mount
After powering up the gimbal , it will automatically detect if the gimbal is in inverted operation or normal operation based on pan motor position.
{% hint style="info" %}
*During working, switching to other working operation made easy by changing pan motor position, the gimbal will automatically detect new type of working operation.*
{% endhint %}
## SWITHING BETWEEN MODES
### Using mode channel on remote control
| POSITIONS | MODES |
| --------- | ------------------------------- |
| Hight |
Follow Mode Motors ON
|
| Middle |
Lock Mode Motors ON
|
| Low | Motors OFF |
### Using software
If there is a remote control signal, changing modes or turning motors on/ off by other methods such as using the function button or software will not take effect because the remote control signal has the highest priority and override the command.
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