An operational unit 30 for a remote operations device such as an endoscope or borescope, the operational unit 30 being located or locatable at a distal end of the operations device , the operational unit 30 including or being configured to receive one or more tools or devices 55, 60 e.g. camera or illumination tools; the operational unit 30 including one or more motors, actuators or other device for producing motive force; wherein the one or more motors; actuators or other device for producing motive force, motion or action are configured to move, articulate and/or operate at least one of the tools or devices 55, 60 and/or a part of the operational unit 30 or remote operations device relative to another part of the operational unit 30 or remote operations device.