SmCpIFlight IPower GM5208-12 Hollow Shaft Brushless Gimbal Motor W/ AS5048A Encoder For DSLR / CANON 5D2/5D3 Cameras Stabilizati
SmCpIFlight IPower GM5208-12 Hollow Shaft Brushless Gimbal Motor W/ AS5048A Encoder For DSLR / CANON 5D2/5D3 Cameras Stabilizati
SmCpIFlight IPower GM5208-12 Hollow Shaft Brushless Gimbal Motor W/ AS5048A Encoder For DSLR / CANON 5D2/5D3 Cameras Stabilizati
SmCpIFlight IPower GM5208-12 Hollow Shaft Brushless Gimbal Motor W/ AS5048A Encoder For DSLR / CANON 5D2/5D3 Cameras Stabilizati
SmCpIFlight IPower GM5208-12 Hollow Shaft Brushless Gimbal Motor W/ AS5048A Encoder For DSLR / CANON 5D2/5D3 Cameras Stabilizati
SmCpIFlight IPower GM5208-12 Hollow Shaft Brushless Gimbal Motor W/ AS5048A Encoder For DSLR / CANON 5D2/5D3 Cameras Stabilizati

SmCpIFlight IPower GM5208-12 Hollow Shaft Brushless Gimbal Motor W/ AS5048A Encoder For DSLR / CANON 5D2/5D3 Cameras Stabilizati

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High-Torque Brushless Gimbal Motor for DSLR Cameras, Red Epic, and Airborne LiDAR Pods

The iPower GM5208 is a precision brushless gimbal motor engineered for large-scale multi-rotor platforms requiring high torque and smooth stabilization. Designed to support DSLR cameras (Canon 5D Mark II/III), Red Epic, and airborne LiDAR pods, the GM5208 delivers 1800-2500g of load torque with a hollow shaft design for clean cable routing. Available in two winding configurations — GM5208-12 and GM5208-24 — to suit different gimbal controller requirements and stabilization applications. Both variants feature a 2.5mm Dupont connector, 610mm #24AWG lead wire, and are rated for 3-5S operation at up to 40W maximum power.

Key Features

  • High Load Torque - 1800-2500g for DSLR and cinema camera stabilization
  • Hollow Shaft Design - OD Ø15mm for clean internal cable routing
  • Two Winding Options - GM5208-12 and GM5208-24 for different controller setups
  • 3-5S Compatible - Flexible voltage range for various gimbal controllers
  • Max 40W Power - Efficient high-torque operation
  • 610mm Lead Wire - #24AWG with 2.5mm Dupont connector
  • Precision Tolerances - Rotor runout ≤0.1mm
  • Wide Temperature Range - -20°C to 60°C operating range
  • High Voltage Tested - DC500V 10mA @ 1sec
  • Clockwise Rotation - Standard axle extension direction

Perfect For

  • DSLR camera gimbals (Canon 5D Mark II/III and similar)
  • Red Epic and cinema camera stabilization
  • Airborne LiDAR pod motors
  • UAV payload turntables
  • Large-scale multi-rotor gimbal systems
  • Professional aerial cinematography rigs
  • Custom brushless gimbal builds

Variant Options

  • GM5208-12 - 12-turn winding, Ø63mm diameter, 22.7mm height, 195g, 15.2Ω internal resistance, 456-504 RPM no-load
  • GM5208-24 - 24-turn winding, Ø59.5mm diameter, 31.2mm height, 204g, 13.7Ω internal resistance, 396-436 RPM no-load

Technical Specifications

GM5208-12

  • Model: GM5208-12
  • Outer Diameter: Ø63 ±0.05mm
  • Motor Height: 22.7 ±0.2mm
  • Hollow Shaft OD: Ø15 -0.008/-0.012mm
  • Hollow Shaft ID: Ø12 +0.05/0mm
  • Internal Resistance: 15.2Ω ±5%
  • No-Load RPM: 456-504 RPM (at 20V)
  • No-Load Current: 0.09 ±0.1A (at 20V)
  • Load Current: 1A (at 20V)
  • Load Torque: 1800-2500g
  • Motor Weight: 195 ±0.5g

GM5208-24

  • Model: GM5208-24
  • Outer Diameter: Ø59.5 ±0.05mm
  • Motor Height: 31.2 ±0.2mm
  • Hollow Shaft OD: Ø15 -0.008/-0.012mm
  • Hollow Shaft ID: Ø12.6 +0.05/0mm
  • Internal Resistance: 13.7Ω ±5%
  • No-Load RPM: 396-436 RPM (at 20V)
  • No-Load Current: 0.09 ±0.1A (at 20V)
  • Load Current: 1A (at 20V)
  • Load Torque: 1800-2500g
  • Motor Weight: 204 ±0.5g

Common Specifications (Both Variants)

  • Wire Length: 610 ±3mm
  • Cable AWG: #24
  • Wire Connector: 2.5mm Dupont
  • Maximum Power: ≤40W
  • Working Voltage: 3-5S LiPo
  • Working Temperature: -20°C to 60°C, 10-90% RH
  • Rotor Housing Runout: ≤0.1mm
  • Rotation Direction: Clockwise (axle extension)
  • High Voltage Test: DC500V 10mA @ 1sec
  • High Temp Test: 60°C for 100 hours (normal operation after 24h at room temp)
  • Low Temp Test: -20°C for 100 hours (normal operation after 24h at room temp)

What's Included

  • 1x GM5208 brushless gimbal motor (GM5208-12 or GM5208-24 per selection)

Important Notes

  • iPower GM5208 brushless gimbal motor — available in 12-turn and 24-turn windings
  • Designed for DSLR, Red Epic, and airborne LiDAR gimbal applications
  • Hollow shaft for internal cable routing
  • Gimbal controller not included
  • Camera and payload not included

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