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# GENERAL

## Introduce Pixy U

The **Pixy U** is a compact, lightweight, and highly versatile 3-axis stabilized gimbal engineered for professional UAV operations. Designed to support a wide range of multi-camera setups, Pixy U delivers precise stabilization, flexible integration, and autonomous mission capability while maintaining an exceptionally low system weight.

PIXY U is a universal 3-axis gimbal that can handle a wide variety of cameras, [features Hyper quick release](/accessories/quick-release/hdmi-hyper-quick-release.md) with integrated HDMI, a variety of I/O interfaces and the ability to start up in 2 seconds.

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## What's in the Box?

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## Dimension and Camera Cage

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## Operation Modes

* Motor ON / OFF control
* Lock Mode (fixed attitude stabilization)
* Follow Mode / Mapping Mode (smooth yaw/pitch tracking)
* Inverted Mode (for downward or unconventional mounting configurations)

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## Core Functional Features

* Integrated temperature sensor for thermal monitoring and protection
* Gremsy high-precision brushless motors with built-in encoders
* Micro USB interface for configuration and debugging
* 32-bit high-performance ARM microcontroller
* Compatible with S-Bus / Spektrum / PPM receiver systems

## Mechanical & Electrical Characteristics

### &#x20;Electrical Specification

* Input Power: **14 – 52 VDC (including UBEC)**
* Operating Voltage: **12 V**
* Static Current: **400 mA @ 12 V**
* Dynamic Current: **800 mA @ 12 V**
* Locked Motor Current: **Max 4.0 A @ 12 V**

### Environmental Conditions

* Operating Temperature: **0°C to 50°C**

### &#x20;Mechanical Properties

* Total Weight: **0.465 kg (1 lb)**
* Dimensions (Gimbal Body): **112 × 145 × 200 mm (W × D × H)**

### Payload Interface (Camera Tray)

* Maximum depth from center of gravity (camera base plate): **65.5 mm**
* Maximum height above base plate: **70 mm**
* Maximum width: **100 mm**

This mechanical envelope supports a wide range of compact EO, thermal, and multispectral camera systems.

## Performance Specification

### Stabilization Performance

* Angular Vibration Accuracy: **±0.02°**

### Rotation Speed

* Pan Axis: up to **100°/s**
* Tilt Axis: up to **100°/s**
* Roll Axis: up to **100°/s**

### Motion Range

**Mechanical Endpoint Range**

* Pan: **±330°**
* Tilt: **+135° to -45°**
* Roll: **+45° to -90°**

**Controlled Operation Range**

* Pan: **±330°**
* Tilt: **+135° to -45°**
* Roll: **±45°**


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