Because of Freefly's incredible engineering team's desire to cater to professionals and our own experience using their gimbals for years, we have built up a large selection of options for controlling MōVI's from M5's to MōVI Pros. We have workflows that are great for high end commercials, all the way down to your backpacking drone operators. Learn about the pros and cons here of all the options.
There are a range of options for new MōVI Pro and XL users. Scroll down to read about each option in depth to find the best fit for your needs.
Older MōVI M5, M10, and M15 models are supported via Alpha Link S.Bus
The Alpha Link MIMIC allows the Alpha Wheels to seamlessly fit into your MōVI Pro / XL on-set workflow. The Alpha Link MIMIC interfaces between the Alpha Wheels and Freefly's MIMIC via a short cable. Additionally, you can use the hardwire to directly connect for areas with wireless interference.
Recommended for: MōVI Pro / XL Users
Signal Type
All-Digital, Utilizes Freefly's API
Operating Experience
Drifting: Minimal
Repeatability: Perfect
Response: Fastest
Power
Bus powered off MIMIC
Setup
Fastest, Plug and Play
Wireless Range
600+ Feet
Hardwire Length
50 Feet via
Combining flexibility, precision, in an all-digital wireless system. The Alpha Link S.Bus and S.Bus XR are an all around flexible solution. The Alpha Link S.Bus has a transmitter and receiver pair. The transmitter mounts to the Alpha Wheels. The Receiver plugs into the S.Bus or COM port on the MōVI.
Recommended for: All MōVI Users and Cross-Gimbal Users
Signal Type
All-Digital Custom Wireless, Outputs S.Bus
Operating Experience
Drifting: Minimal
Repeatability: Perfect
Response: Fast
Power
Everything runs off Alpha Wheels
Setup
Fast, Requires one time setup
Wireless Range
600-1200 feet (depending on model)
The Alpha Wheels and MōVI Controller are a perfect pairing designed for the ultimate user experience.
Recommended for: High End Gimbal Professionals
Signal Type
All-Digital, Inputs Directly into MōVI Controller
Operating Experience
Drifting: None
Repeatability: Perfect
Response: Fastest
Power
Bus powered off MōVI Controller
Setup
Fast, Simply change the Mode of the Controller
Wireless Range
200+ Feet
Cost
$125 Cable
$3500 MōVI Controller
Long range wireless solution that fits into existing aerial operator workflows. Add the Alpha Wheels to your Futaba Controller.
Recommended for: Drone Operators
Signal Type
Analog Input (PPM) & Digital Output (S.Bus)
Operating Experience
Drifting: Some
Repeatability: Medium
Response: Medium
Power
Alpha Wheels and Controller require separate power solutions
Setup
Difficult, Requires advanced knowledge of RC Systems
Wireless Range
3000+ Feet
Cost
$100 Cable
$350+ Controller
Quick and affordable solution that fits into existing MōVI workflows.
Signal Type
Analog Input (PPM) & Analog Output (PPM)
Operating Experience
Drifting: Some
Repeatability: Medium
Response: Medium
Power
Alpha Wheels and Controller require separate power solutions
Setup
Difficult, Requires advanced knowledge of RC Systems
Wireless Range
600+ Feet
Cost
$100 Cable
$250+ Controller