Systems and methods for payload stabilization

摘要

Systems and methods are provided for supporting and articulating a payload using stabilization platform. The stabilization platform may be configured to avoid gimbal lock. The stabilization platform may be configured to automatically transition between different modes of orientation.

主权项

1. A stabilizing platform configured to stabilize a payload comprising:
a frame assembly comprising a plurality of frame components movable relative to one another, said frame assembly configured to support the payload; a handle assembly that supports the frame assembly and is configured to be switchable between a first orientation and a second orientation independently of an orientation of the payload; and a plurality of motors configured to permit the frame components to move relative to one another, said plurality of motors including (1) a first motor that is configured to (a) control movement of the payload about a yaw axis when the handle assembly is in the first orientation, and (b) control movement of payload about a roll axis when the handle assembly is in the second orientation, and (2) a second motor that is configured to (a) control movement of the payload about the roll axis when the handle assembly is in the first orientation, and (b) control movement of the payload about the yaw axis when the handle assembly is in the second orientation.