CARRIER FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

摘要

The invention describes devices and methods for controlling positioning of a payload on an unmanned aerial vehicle. A carrier as described herein may provide movement of a payload relative to a central body or one or more propulsion units of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The payload may move above and below the central body or the one or more propulsion units. The carrier may comprise one or more guides, a first actuator and a second actuator. The first actuator may permit the payload to translate with respect to the one or more guides and the second actuator may permit the payload to rotate about one or more axes of rotation with respect to the one or more guides. Therefore, the positioning of the payload may be well controlled, and movability and maneuverability of the payload may be increased.

主权项

1. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising:
a central body; one or more propulsion units configured to propel the UAV through the air; and a carrier supported by the central body, wherein the carrier is configured to support and permit a payload to translate relative to the central body, such that the payload is capable of moving above and below the central body.