Abstract: A method includes determining an actual orientation of a base of an apparatus, obtaining a target orientation of a payload support of the apparatus, and determining target angular displacements of the payload support about gimbal axes of a plurality of pivoted supports of the apparatus based on the actual orientation of the base and the target orientation of the payload support. The payload support is mounted to the base through the plurality of pivoted supports.

Abstract: A method of controlling an imaging device includes detecting that a function extension button of the imaging device is triggered, where the imaging device includes a gimbal and a camera carried by the gimbal. The method further includes obtaining attitude information of the gimbal; controlling the imaging device to perform an extended function based upon a combination of the function extension button and the obtained attitude information in response to the obtained attitude information being preset attitude information of the gimbal; and adjusting an operating parameter of the imaging device based upon the combination of the function extension button and the obtained attitude information.

Abstract: A control method for a gimbal is provided. The control method includes determining an acceleration of a base of the gimbal and controlling a movement response speed of the gimbal according to the acceleration of the base to allow an attitude adjustment of a camera of the gimbal.

Abstract: A method of controlling a handheld gimbal includes obtaining an input instruction, and selecting one follow mode from a plurality of follow modes for following movement of an input device or a handheld member of the handheld gimbal based on the input instruction. The plurality of follow modes have different following speeds, and include a rapid follow mode. The method further includes controlling movement of the handheld gimbal using the selected one follow mode to follow the movement of the input device or the handheld member. In response to the rapid follow mode being selected, the movement of the handheld gimbal is controlled according to a sum of a first speed and a second speed. The first speed and the second speed are determined based on different information.

Abstract: A gimbal includes a control device configured to receive an action instruction including a press action instruction and, based on the action instruction, generate a control instruction including a switch control instruction for switching operating modes of the gimbal, a controlling assembly configured to receive the control instruction and generate a performing instruction based on the control instruction for controlling an optical device, and a performing assembly configured to receive and implement the performing instruction. The performing assembly is operably connected to the controlling assembly and supported on a top end of a support arm of the control device. The performing assembly comprises a first rotation member, a second rotation member, and a carrying member connected one to another, and first and second motors for driving the second rotation member and the carrying member to rotate relative to the first and second rotation members, respectively.

Abstract: A gimbal for supporting a load includes at least three rotatably coupled driving axis assemblies and a controller. Each driving axis assembly includes a driving device and a joint arm configured to rotate when driven by the driving device. The controller is configured to control the gimbal to limit a rotation of a first driving axis assembly, and adjust positions of a second driving axis assembly and a third driving axis assembly, respectively, relative to the load, such that the gimbal maintains a forward orientation of the load.

Abstract: A method for controlling a gimbal includes receiving an audio input from a user that contains a question, determining an answer to the question, determining a movement pattern for the gimbal to mimic human body language corresponding to the answer, and controlling the gimbal to move according to the movement pattern.

Abstract: A execution status indication method includes receiving a control instruction sent from a control device, the control instruction being configured to instruct an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to perform an operation; and controlling an indicator light at the UAV to indicate an execution status of the control instruction executed by the UAV.

Abstract: A handheld platform includes an imaging device configured to obtain image data, a gimbal assembly coupled to the imaging device and configured to control a spatial disposition of the imaging device, and a handheld support coupled to the gimbal assembly. The handheld support includes an input interface including a touchscreen on the handheld support. The touchscreen is configured to receive a user input to control the imaging device or the gimbal assembly. The handheld support further includes a controller configured to generate one or more control signals based at least in part on the user input.

Abstract: A method of controlling a handheld gimbal includes obtaining an input instruction, and selecting one follow mode from a plurality of follow modes for following movement of an input device or a handheld member of the handheld gimbal based on the input instruction. The plurality of follow modes have different following speeds. The method further includes controlling movement of the handheld gimbal using the selected follow mode to follow the movement of the input device or the handheld member.

Abstract: A gimbal for controlling an optical device includes a control device and a controlling assembly. The control device is configured to receive an action instruction and generate a control instruction based on the action instruction. The action instruction includes a press action instruction, and the control instruction includes a switch control instruction for switching the gimbal from a first operating mode to a second operating mode. The first operating mode and the second operating mode cause different relative movements between the gimbal and the optical device. The controlling assembly is configured to receive the control instruction from the control device and generate a performing instruction based on the control instruction for controlling the optical device.

Abstract: A gimbal for supporting a load includes at least three rotatably coupled driving axis assemblies. Each driving axis assembly includes a driving device and a joint arm configured to rotate when driven by the driving device. The gimbal also includes a controller configured to control the gimbal to limit a rotation of at least one of the three driving axis assemblies during a rotation of the gimbal.

Abstract: A method includes, at an electronic gimbal device having one or more processors and memory storing instructions for execution by the one or more processors, receiving a user-provided query, determining a gimbal response to the user-provided query in response to receiving the user-provided query, and controlling the electronic gimbal device to indicate the determined gimbal response.

Abstract: A method comprising receiving control instructions sent from a control device, where the control instructions are configured to instruct a photographing apparatus carried by an unmanned aerial vehicle to perform an image capturing operation; and controlling an indicator light at the unmanned aerial vehicle to indicate an execution status of the control instructions executed by the photographing apparatus.

Abstract: A follow focus device for a gimbal carrying an image capturing device includes a power assembly connected to the image capturing device, a connection member, and an adjustment member electrically connected to the power assembly. The power assembly is configured to adjust at least one lens parameter of the image capturing device. The connection member is configured to fix the power assembly to the gimbal. The adjustment member generates a control signal to adjust the lens parameter of the image capturing device. The power assembly receives the control signal from the adjustment member and, based on the control signal, rotates a part of the image capturing device to adjust the lens parameter of the image capturing device.

Abstract: A method for suppressing a vibration of a gimbal includes obtaining state information of the gimbal, determining a vibration frequency of the gimbal according to the state information, and performing an operation of suppressing the vibration of the gimbal according to the vibration frequency of the gimbal.

Abstract: A follow focus device includes a signal receiver, a controller electrically connected to the signal receiver, and a control interface electrically connected to the controller and configured to be electrically connected to a camera device. The signal receiver is configured to receive a control instruction for controlling a focal length of a lens of the camera device and send the control instruction to the controller. The controller is configured to generate a control signal according to the control instruction and send the control signal to the camera device via the control interface.

Abstract: A method of controlling a handheld gimbal includes obtaining an input instruction, and selecting one follow mode from a plurality of follow modes for following movement of an input device or a handheld member of the handheld gimbal based on the input instruction. The plurality of follow modes have different following speeds. The method further includes controlling movement of the handheld gimbal using the selected follow mode to follow the movement of the input device or the handheld member.

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: A method of controlling an imaging device includes detecting that a function extension button of the imaging device is triggered, where the imaging device includes a gimbal and a camera carried by the gimbal. The method further includes obtaining attitude information of the gimbal; controlling the imaging device to perform an extended function based upon a combination of the function extension button and the obtained attitude information in response to the obtained attitude information being preset attitude information of the gimbal; and adjusting an operating parameter of the imaging device based upon the combination of the function extension button and the obtained attitude information.