Dockable camera reel and camera control unit (CCU) system

An apparatus for storing, carrying, and positioning a camera control unit (CCU) including a display, comprising:

• an adjustable mounting device for removably attaching a tablet, pad, laptop, smartphone, or the like;
• a first docking apparatus;
• a first closed inner frame element comprising a first handle positioned at a proximate end of the first frame element and a crossmember positioned at a second distal end of the the first frame element opposite the first handle, wherein the crossmember is positioned substantially parallel to the first handle, wherein the cross member is configured with a plurality of slip resistant components which includes one or more rubber strips, feet, or pads and/or extrusions, grooves, treads, or the like for contacting a surface, wherein the crossmember is attached to a baseplate attached to a ball for receiving the adjustable mounting device via the first docking apparatus wherein the tablet, pad, laptop, smartphone, or the like is removably attached via adjustable mounting device and oriented and positioned in multiple positions and orientations including up, down, forward, backward, angled, and the like;
• and a second substantially u-shaped open frame element with a second handle attached at one end of the second frame element, wherein the first inner frame element is positioned inside the second outer frame element,
• at least one rotating element to connect the first and second frame elements, wherein the rotating element is configured such that the first and second frame elements are free to rotate 360 degrees relative to each other, wherein the rotating elements have a frictional component to retain the first and second frame elements in an angled or upright self-supporting position,
• wherein the second frame element is configured with a second docking apparatus comprising two downwardly protruding prongs for removably docking the apparatus to a drum-reel configured with prong receiving slots;
• and
• at least one slip resistant component attached to the first handle and at at least one slip resistant component attached to the second handle, wherein each slip resistant component is configured to prevent or reduce movement of the first and second frame elements once positioned on the surface,
• wherein an attached tablet, pad, laptop, smartphone, or the like is put in a free standing position for viewing by adjusting the position of the first frame element and the second frame element relative to each other, wherein the first handle and second handle provide a base for the display when placed on the surface.

A video inspection system, comprising:

• a first frame element with at least one handle and a second frame element with at least one handle;
• at least one rotating element to connect the first and second frame elements, wherein the rotating element is configured such that the first and second frame elements are free to rotate 360 degrees relative to each other, wherein the rotating elements have a frictional component to retain the first and second frame elements in an angled or upright self-supporting position;
• an adjustable arm comprising a proximal end and a distal end;
• and
• a tablet mounting device, wherein the proximal end of the adjustable arm is connected to at least one of the first frame element or the second frame element, and the distal end of the adjustable arm is connected to the tablet mounting device.