Abstract: A multi-rotor aircraft including a split dual hemispherical attachment apparatus for virtual reality content capture and production. One or more hemispherical attachment assemblies can include camera receptacles to receive and secure multiple cameras, sensors, and/or other detectors. The relative positioning of the cameras eliminates any parallax point or view of a propeller within the video content, even though they are disposed in closer proximity, which enables the production of high-quality virtual reality content. The split dual hemispherical attachment apparatus can be coupled to a stabilization device mounted on the multi-rotor aircraft to reduce or eliminate remaining vibration and vertigo effects. The split dual hemispherical attachment apparatus disclosed herein permits interchangeability of various kinds of holders and receptacles for the various kinds of cameras, sensors, and/or detectors.

Abstract: A multi horizontal rotor drone having a propulsion unit coupled to a payload housing by a multi-axial gimbal assembly. The centers of mass of each of these three components resides at a common point that also coincides with the pitch and roll axes (and optionally the yaw axis) of the gimbal assembly's rotational orientations. The propulsion unit has the minimal operational mass necessary while the majority of the drone's mass is located onto the payload housing. With this arrangement, the payload housing can be stabilized on its center of gravity independent of the roll, pitch and yaw changes undergoing by the propulsion unit, during the drone's flight.