Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for setting camera parameters are provided. In one aspect, a system for imaging a target object using an imaging device carried by a movable object comprises: one or more sensors configured to detect motion information for the movable object; and one or more processors configured to: receive, from the one or more sensors, the motion information for the movable object; determine, based on the motion information, a change in a spatial relationship between the movable object and the target object; and modify one or more parameters of the imaging device based on the determined change in the spatial relationship between the movable object and the target object such that the imaging device is focused on the target object.

Abstract: A gimbal structure includes a support frame and a gear adjusting mechanism. The support frame includes a roll-axis support, a yaw-axis vertical bar connected to the roll-axis support, and a yaw-axis horizontal bar carried on the yaw-axis vertical bar. The yaw-axis horizontal bar includes a rack. The gear adjusting mechanism includes a gear. The gear is configured to engage with the rack and to drive the yaw-axis horizontal bar to move relative to the yaw-axis vertical bar through the engagement with the rack to change a center of gravity of the gimbal structure.

Abstract: A weight component comprises a connecting seat including a fixing portion, a weight block, a guiding member disposed on the fixing portion, and a connecting member disposed on the weight block. The weight block is coupled to the guiding member through the connecting member and is movable along the guiding member to adjust a center of gravity of the weight component.

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 at least in part on a duration of the action instruction. The controlling assembly is configured to (1) receive the control instruction from the rocker, and (2) generate, based on the control instruction, a performing instruction for controlling the optical device.

Abstract: A gimbal remote controller includes a press key, a sensor disposed below the press key for acquiring an operation state of the press key, and a controller electrically coupled to the sensor and configured to send a gimbal control signal in accordance with the operation state of the press key.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted gimbal system includes a damping device and a gimbal configured to be mounted on a hanging component of a vehicle through the damping device. The damping device includes a fist damping connecting member, a second damping connecting member opposite to and spaced apart from the first damping connecting member, and a steel wire rope damper. Two ends of the steel wire rope damper are connected with the first damping connecting member and the second damping connecting member, respectively.

Abstract: An assembly includes a payload configured to obtain sensor data and a mounting platform coupled to the payload via a first coupling and including one or more actuators configured to adjust a spatial disposition of the payload. The assembly is for interchangeably mounting onto a plurality of base supports including a first base support and a second base support. The mounting platform is configured to be releasably coupled via a second coupling to each of the first base support and the second base support. The first base support is configured to control a function of the payload when the mounting platform is coupled to the first base support.

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 gimbal structure includes a support frame and a gear adjusting mechanism. The support frame includes a roll-axis support, a yaw-axis vertical bar connected to the roll-axis support, and a yaw-axis horizontal bar carried on the yaw-axis vertical bar. The yaw-axis horizontal bar includes a rack. The gear adjusting mechanism includes a gear. The gear is configured to engage with the rack and to drive the yaw-axis horizontal bar to move relative to the yaw-axis vertical bar through the engagement with the rack to change a center of gravity of the gimbal structure.

Abstract: A damping device includes an upper damping connecting member, a lower damping connecting member opposite to and spaced apart from the upper damping connecting member, a steel wire rope damper disposed between the upper damping connecting member and the lower damping connecting member, and a carrying damper connected with the upper damping connecting member. Two ends of the steel wire rope damper are connected with the upper damping connecting member and the lower damping connecting member, respectively.

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 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 at least in part on a duration of the action instruction. The controlling assembly is configured to (1) receive the control instruction from the rocker, and (2) generate, based on the control instruction, a performing instruction for controlling the optical device.

Abstract: The present invention 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 invention further relates to a gimbal that uses the lens bracket assembly.

Abstract: A platform for interchangeably mounting a payload to a base support is provided. In one aspect, the platform comprises: a support assembly configured to be releasably coupled to a payload via a first coupling and configured to control a spatial disposition of the payload; and a mounting assembly configured to be releasably coupled via a second coupling to a plurality of types of base supports selected from at least two of the following: an aerial vehicle, a handheld support, or a base adapter mounted onto a movable object.

Abstract: A gimbal structure includes a support frame and a center of gravity adjusting device connected to the support frame. The support frame includes a roll-axis support, a yaw-axis vertical bar connected to the roll-axis support, and a yaw-axis horizontal bar carried on the yaw-axis vertical bar. The center of gravity adjusting device is configured to slide the yaw-axis horizontal bar relative to the yaw-axis vertical bar to adjust a center of gravity of the gimbal structure. The center of gravity adjusting device includes a quick release mechanism including a quick release buckle arranged on one side of the yaw-axis vertical bar, a slider arranged between the yaw-axis vertical bar and the yaw-axis horizontal bar, and a screw connecting the slider with the quick release buckle.

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 gimbal for controlling an optical device includes a rocker for receiving an action instruction and generating a control instruction. The rocker comprises a keypad for switching between two or more operating modes of the gimbal. The operating modes of the gimbal comprise (1) a follow mode in which a shooting direction of the optical device follows a moving direction of the gimbal and (2) a locked mode in which the shooting direction of the optical device is locked in a specified direction regardless of movement of the gimbal. The gimbal further includes a controlling assembly configured to (1) receive the control instruction from the rocker, and (2) generate, based on the control instruction, a performing instruction for controlling the optical device.

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 gimbal includes a first support frame, a second support frame, a third support frame, and a center of gravity adjusting unit. The first support frame includes two first pillars and a guiding post connected between the two first pillars and approximately perpendicular to the two first pillars. The guiding post is configured to carry an imaging device. The second support frame includes two second pillars hinged with the two first pillars, respectively. The third support frame includes a third pillar and a connecting plate. One end of the third pillar is connected to the two second pillars. The connecting plate is connected to another end of the third pillar. The center of gravity adjusting unit is provided in one of the two first pillars, the guiding post, or the connecting plate, and configured to adjust a center of gravity of the gimbal.

Abstract: A gimbal for controlling an optical device includes a rocker for receiving an action instruction and generating a control instruction. The rocker comprises a keypad for switching between two or more operating modes of the gimbal. The operating modes of the gimbal comprise (1) a follow mode in which a shooting direction of the optical device follows a moving direction of the gimbal and (2) a locked mode in which the shooting direction of the optical device is locked in a specified direction regardless of movement of the gimbal. The gimbal further includes a controlling assembly configured to (1) receive the control instruction from the rocker, and (2) generate, based on the control instruction, a performing instruction for controlling the optical device.