Abstract: A gimbal for carrying an imaging device includes a support frame and a center of gravity adjusting unit arranged at the support frame. The center of gravity adjusting unit is configured to adjust a center of gravity of the support frame by moving one part of the support frame relative to another part of the support frame. The center of gravity adjusting unit includes a threaded rod. One end of the threaded rod is provided with a rotating handle or a driving motor configured to drive the threaded rod to rotate.

Abstract: A method for controlling a gimbal includes obtaining an image recorded by an image sensor that is carried by the gimbal, extracting a reference object from the image, determining an offset attitude angle of the image sensor according to position information of the reference object in a preset coordinate system, and adjusting the attitude of the image sensor by the gimbal according to the offset attitude angle.

Abstract: A knob structure includes a fixed member, a rotational assembly, and a damping element. The fixed member includes a carrying platform. The rotational assembly is rotatably disposed on the fixed member. The damping element is disposed between the carrying platform and the rotational assembly. A contact area between the carrying platform and the damping element is configured to be changed by a rotation of the rotational assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a clamping mechanism having a base. A first holding mechanism extends from one side of the base and movable to form an unfolded position and a folded position relative to the base. A second holding mechanism extends from another side of the base and movable to form the unfolded position and the folded position. The first holding mechanism restricts movement of an electronic device clamped on the clamping mechanism in a first direction in the unfolded position, the second holding mechanism restricts movement of the electronic device in a second direction in the unfolded position, and the second direction is different from the first direction. The present disclosure further provides a pan-tilt-zoom assembly with a clamping mechanism. The PTZ assembly with the clamping mechanism is suited for one-hand user operations and is not top-heavy.

Abstract: System and method can support a servo system. The servo system comprises a motor with a rotor and a stator, wherein said rotor is arranged internally to said stator. Furthermore, said rotor, which is rotatable relative to said stator, can be configured to receive at least a portion of a functional module. Additionally, the servo system can be used for supporting a payload stabilization system, such as a gimbal system.

Abstract: A gimbal photographing device includes a body having a supporting wall, a folding mechanism connected to the body, and a gimbal camera connected to the folding mechanism. The gimbal camera fits to the body through the folding mechanism, having an expanded state and a folded state. The supporting wall is configured to support the folding mechanism and the gimbal camera. The rotating portion being connected to the supporting wall rotates around a rotation axis, to drive the gimbal camera to rotate relative to the body. The rotation axis is parallel to the supporting wall. In response to the rotating portion driving the gimbal camera to rotate to the expanded state, the rotating portion abuts against the supporting wall. In response to the rotating portion driving the gimbal camera to rotate to the folded state, the gimbal camera attaches to a side wall of the body adjacent to the supporting wall.

Abstract: A handheld gimbal includes a handle and a stabilizer. The handle includes a grip portion and a rotating portion rotatably connected to the grip portion. The stabilizer is mounted at the rotating portion and positioned distal from the grip portion. The stabilizer is configured to carry an imaging assembly. The rotating portion is configured to drive the stabilizer to rotate relative to the grip portion to switch the handheld gimbal from a first attitude to a second attitude.

Abstract: A stop device includes a first shift lever including a first shifting part configured to rotate around a rotation axis to form a first motion trajectory, and a second shift lever including a second shifting part partially within the first motion trajectory. The first shifting part drives the second shifting part to rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft to form a second motion trajectory. The stop device further includes a stopping boss located on a periphery of the first motion trajectory and partially within the second motion trajectory. The second shift lever rotates to drive the second shifting part to contact a first side of the stopping boss when rotating in a first direction and to contact a second side of the stopping boss facing away from the first boss when rotating in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A method for controlling an image stabilization apparatus includes detecting a motion status of a handle of the image stabilization apparatus. A rotation of the handle is controlled by a rotary axis motor of the image stabilization apparatus. The method further includes controlling the rotary axis motor to stop rotating in response to the motion status of the handle being a free status in which the handle is not fixed and one portion of the image stabilization apparatus other than the handle is fixed.

Abstract: A method for controlling a gimbal includes detecting a motion state of a motion of the gimbal, comparing the motion state to a preset threshold, and controlling the gimbal to move along a moving direction of the motion or to move in an opposite direction to the moving direction oldie motion based on the comparison.

Abstract: A carrier for controlling torque delivery to a payload includes a carrier component configured to rotate about a carrier axis, a payload support structure coupled to the carrier component and configured to support the payload, and a rotational device coupled to the payload support structure. The rotational device includes a non-rotating portion directly coupled to the payload support structure and a rotating portion configured to rotate freely to provide a supplemental torque to the payload support structure to compensate for a torque transmission delay from the carrier component to the payload support structure when the carrier component rotates about the carrier axis.

Abstract: A holding apparatus includes a support base configured to hold an electronic device, a driving device configured to drive the support base, a detecting device configured to detect a mounting state of the electronic device, and a control circuit coupled to the detecting device. The control circuit is configured to receive a detection result from the detecting device and control a power output of the driving device according to the detection result.

Abstract: System and method can support a servo system. The servo system comprises a motor with a rotor and a stator, wherein said rotor is arranged internally to said stator. Furthermore, said rotor, which is rotatable relative to said stator, can be configured to receive at least a portion of a functional module. Additionally, the servo system can be used for supporting a payload stabilization system, such as a gimbal system.

Abstract: A gimbal for carrying a load includes a first frame configured to be coupled with the load. The gimbal also includes a second frame rotatably coupled with the first frame. At least one of the first frame or the second frame includes a connecting segment and a movable segment movably coupled with the connecting segment, the movable segment being movable relative to the connecting segment to cause the at least one of the first frame or the second frame to extend or retract.

Abstract: A method of controlling an imaging device having a function extension button includes obtaining attitude information of the imaging device or detecting triggering of one or more other buttons of the imaging device in response to the function extension button being triggered, and controlling the imaging device to perform an extended function. If the obtained attitude information is preset attitude information, the extended function is based upon a combination of the function extension button and the obtained attitude information. If the one or more other buttons is detected to be triggered, the extended function is based upon a combination of the function extension button and the one or more other buttons.

Abstract: A method for controlling a gimbal includes detecting a motion state of a motion of the gimbal, comparing the motion state to a preset threshold, and controlling the gimbal to move along a moving direction of the motion or to move in an opposite direction to the moving direction oldie motion based on the comparison.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a lens bracket assembly for supporting an imaging device. The imaging device includes a body and a lens connected to the body. The lens bracket assembly includes a supporting plate and a bracket. The supporting plate is used for mounting the imaging device, and the supporting plate includes a first side. The bracket includes a supporting portion of which the shape matches the lens of the imaging device and a fixing portion connected with the supporting portion. The fixing portion is fixedly arranged at the first side. The supporting portion is used for supporting the lens. The present disclosure further relates to a gimbal that uses the lens bracket assembly.

Abstract: A supporting mechanism includes a mounting assembly, a supporting assembly, and a connection assembly. The mounting assembly is configured to be coupled to a gimbal. The supporting assembly is configured to be coupled to an auxiliary apparatus. The connection assembly includes an assembling member. One end of the assembling member is rotatably connected to the mounting assembly, and another end of the assembling member is movably connected to the supporting assembly. A position of the auxiliary apparatus relative to the gimbal is adjustable by adjusting a position of the supporting assembly and a position of the assembling member relative to the mounting assembly.

Abstract: A gimbal for controlling an optical device includes a rocker and a controlling assembly. The rocker is configured to receive an action instruction and generate a control instruction based on the action instruction. The action instruction includes a long press when a rocker handle of the rocker is deviated from a middle position, and the control instruction includes a back-to-middle control instruction instructing the rocker handle to return to the middle position. The controlling assembly is configured to receive the control instruction from the rocker, and generate a performing instruction based on the control instruction for controlling the optical device.