{"product_id":"1000-series-gimbal","title":"PlaneWave 1000 Series Direct-Drive Gimbal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex_box_50\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex_box_padding_20\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"214\"\u003ePlaneWave 700 \u0026amp; 1000 Series Precision Gimbals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eHeavy-duty, high-precision gimbal systems for advanced observatory and aerospace applications.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"764\"\u003ePlaneWave is proud to unveil the next evolution in its proven lineup of professional mounts and gimbals. 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