Methods and systems for attaching and detaching a payload device to and from, respectively, a gimbal system without requiring use of a mechanical tool

摘要

Methods and systems are provided for attaching and detaching a payload device (110) to and from, respectively, a gimbal system (101) without requiring use of a mechanical tool. The gimbal system (101) includes a gimbal assembly that includes a payload socket (108) arranged to attach a payload device (110) to the gimbal assembly (101). The payload socket (108) is preferably arranged to allow any of a plurality of payload devices to attach to and detach from the payload socket without requiring use of a mechanical tool.