An imaging method includes when an amount of incident light is less than a preset value, controlling a gimbal carrying an imaging device to enter a stabilization mode, controlling the imaging device to perform imaging with a second exposure duration longer than a first exposure duration. The imaging device is used to perform imaging with the first exposure duration when the amount of incident light is greater than the preset value.

A stabilizing mounting apparatus coupled to a camera to enhance image quality captured by the camera is provided. The mounting apparatus absorbs undesirable movement resulting from travel on an uneven terrain to maintain the camera in a stable position. The apparatus includes a base frame assembly having a plurality of bars coupled together, a first portion of the plurality of bars forming a H-shaped base, a second portion of the plurality of bars having a plurality of upright bars coupled to the H-shaped base, and a third portion of the plurality of bars having a plurality of upper frame bars connected together and coupled to the plurality of upright bars. The H-shaped base is designed to permit attachment of the camera thereto.

A 2-axis bracket assembly with smart linear actuators forms a mount for one or more sensors, and is controllable via a remote smart controller for the actuators, which may in turn be controlled by a remote PC and may control multiple 2-axis bracket assemblies. A two-axis gimballed support is mounted to an elevated structure, and a sensor is fixed thereto. The gimballed support includes a gimbal assembly, and a bracket to mount the assembly on a pole, a bracket assembly to hold the sensor. The gimbal assembly connects the pole bracket to the sensor bracket, permitting two-axis motion therebetween. Two smart linear actuators, one connecting the pole bracket to the gimbal assembly, and one connecting the sensor bracket to the gimbal assembly control the position of the sensor bracket and the sensor.

A method for detecting a payload on a carrier configured to support the payload includes obtaining a obtaining at least one motion characteristic of the carrier. The at least one motion characteristic is indicative of a coupling state between the carrier and the payload. The method further includes assessing the coupling state between the carrier and the payload based on the at least one motion characteristic. Assessing the coupling state between the carrier and the payload includes at least one of assessing whether the payload is coupled to the carrier or assessing whether the payload is correctly mounted at the carrier.

Present invention provides a frame assembly for a stabilizer, wherein the stabilizer comprises a gimbal for fixing a photographing device and adjusting the posture of the photographing device, the frame assembly is used for supporting the gimbal, and comprises: a first frame part; a second frame part configured to be disposed at an angle with the first frame part; and a holding handle; wherein the frame assembly is configured to allow the stabilizer to be held via the holding handle in a manner roughly vertically aligned with the overall center of gravity of the stabilizer and a photographing device. Therefore, present invention provides the stabilizer and the frame assembly thereof, which is ergonomic, good in stability and changeable in operation postures. Furthermore, present invention also provides a stabilizer with the frame assembly.

A method of controlling a handheld gimbal includes obtaining an input instruction, and selecting one follow mode from a plurality of follow modes for following movement of an input device or a handheld member of the handheld gimbal based on the input instruction. The plurality of follow modes have different following speeds. The method further includes controlling movement of the handheld gimbal using the selected follow mode to follow the movement of the input device or the handheld member.

A handheld gimbal includes a handle, a stabilization assembly mounted at the handle and configured to carry a load, an inertial measurement unit configured to obtain an actual attitude of the load and an actual attitude of the handle, and a microcontroller connected to the inertial measurement unit and configured to determine an operation mode of the handheld gimbal and control rotation of the stabilization assembly according to the operation mode of the handheld gimbal, the actual attitude of the load, and the actual attitude, to cause the load to rotate to a desired attitude.

A load bracket includes a guide rod, a locking assembly, and a mounting plate. The locking assembly is arranged at the guide rod and configured to slide with respect to the guide rod along a first direction. The mounting plate is slidably connected with a portion of the locking assembly. The portion of the locking assembly is configured to drive the mounting plate to move with the locking assembly along the guide rod in the first direction. The locking assembly is configured to move, along a second direction, with respect to the mounting plate to enable a relative movement, along the second direction, between the mounting plate and the guide rod. The second direction is different from the first direction.

A gimbal for carrying an imaging device includes a support frame and a center of gravity adjusting unit. The center of gravity adjusting unit includes a transmission member and a coupling member. The center of gravity adjusting unit is coupled to the support frame through the coupling member. A motor is configured to enable the transmission member to drive a portion of the support frame to have a linear movement relative to the coupling member to adjust a center of gravity of the support frame.

A gimbal handle includes an enclosure including an accommodation space, a main control board accommodated in the accommodation space, and an electrical contact member provided at the main control board and electrically connected to the main control board. The electrical contact member penetrates the enclosure to expose to an outside of the enclosure. The electrical contact member is configured to be electrically connected to an adapter.