Interesting you mention this. Originally, I had thought this camera mount was more like a Merlin, Steadicam or Flycam or something more like that. It is really not much like them at all. About the only similarity is that it has a pivot point and uses the battery to help balance the camera (which some stabilizers do like Varizoom). Other than that, it is relying more on the gyros and servos to keep the camera aligned vertically. I haven't finished setting up the gimbal with electronics yet, so I am not sure how much the springs really come into play, but I think they are primarily more of a shockabsorber to cut down on apparent servo movements. In any case, in answer to your question, I don't think it will make all that much difference if there is a little drag due to the power cable since the servos are keeping the gimbal vertical and it isn't really balanced like traditional steadicams. At one time, I had considered mounting and customizing a mini stabilizer on a quad (found some mini hague thing) but it was made so crappy that I didn't bother to go through the hassle. Went with this instead. Possible that balance is more important than I anticipate and the cable could pose some issues.......I will let you know what I end up doing when I get there. Jim
