To provide a system, a method and the like for acquiring more images or more quickly focused images. A control device acquires information regarding a situation of a range captured by an imaging device, determines a mode according to an assumed situation of the range captured by the imaging device among a plurality of focusing modes, and transmits designation information specifying the determined mode to the imaging device. The imaging device receives the designation information from the control device, and captures an image using the mode specified by the received designation information.

[Object] To provide a control device which enables a flight vehicle device to obtain a highly precise image. [Solution] Provided is the control device including an illuminating control unit configured to adjust a light amount of an illuminating device according to an inclination of a body of a flight vehicle device that has an imaging device configured to photograph a photographing target and the illuminating device configured to illuminate the photographing target.

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.

A shield system for an unmanned arial vehicle (AUV) is provided. The shield system includes inner shield members rigidly mounted to at least the rotor arms of the AUV and outer shield members shock mounted to the inner shield members. The shield system defines opening for sensors, payload or mechanical portions of the UAV.

A crossbar system for facilitating isolation of a sensor assembly from external vibrations of a support structure. The crossbar system comprises first and second crossbar assemblies and a payload mount, Each of the first and second crossbar assemblies comprises a crossbar segment and a slip plate damper. Each crossbar segment comprises a payload mount interface at a first end of the crossbar assembly and a first support structure interface at a second end of the crossbar assembly. Each slip plate damper is disposed about the crossbar segment and is slidably coupled to the crossbar segment to constrain movement in two lateral degrees of freedom and to facilitate movement in a longitudinal degree of freedom, Each slip plate damper comprises a second support structure interface at the second end of the crossbar assembly. The payload mount is coupled to the payload mount interfaces of the first and second crossbar assemblies.

An optical assembly includes an optical element including a reflection surface to reflect light in a first axis direction, a holder to hold the optical element, a case to support the holder, a first swing mechanism to swing the holder around a first swing axis, and a second swing mechanism to swing the holder around a second swing axis perpendicular to the first swing axis. The holder includes first and second protrusions. The case includes first and second recesses. Each of the recesses includes a first side surface located on one side in the axial direction of the second swing axis and a second side surface located on the other side with respect to the corresponding protrusion. At least one of the first and second side surfaces includes an inclined surface inclined with respect to the second swing axis.

An imaging apparatus includes an imaging substrate, a connector substrate, and a housing. The imaging substrate is provided with an imaging device that produces image data. The connector substrate is movably connected to the imaging substrate. The connector substrate includes a terminal configured to be connectable in a first direction to an external connector to which the image data is output. The imaging substrate and the connector substrate are accommodated in the housing. The housing includes a restricting section that restricts a position of the connector substrate in the first direction. The connector substrate is configured to be movable within a predetermined range in a direction intersecting the first direction.

An imaging method which comprises, while a line of sight of a camera is maintained fixedly oriented towards a target, controlling the camera to acquire an image by a sensor located at a current position relative to the camera, sending a command to an actuator of the sensor, for inducing a motion of the sensor relative to the camera along at least one direction, from the current position to a new position, controlling the camera to acquire an image by each of the pixel bands of the sensor, wherein motion of the sensor is performed during a first period of time, and the sensor is retained stationary at the new position during a second period of time, wherein acquisition of the image is performed during a third period of time, wherein a majority of the third period of time is within the second period of time.

A media capture device (MCD) that provides a multi-sensor, free flight camera platform with advanced learning technology to replicate the desires and skills of the purchaser/owner is provided. Advanced algorithms may uniquely enable many functions for autonomous and revolutionary photography. The device may learn about the user, the environment, and/or how to optimize a photographic experience so that compelling events may be captured and composed into efficient and emotional sharing. The device may capture better photos and videos as perceived by one's social circle of friends, and/or may greatly simplify the process of using a camera to the ultimate convenience of full autonomous operation.

A gimbal includes a first shaft assembly, a second shaft assembly, and a third shaft assembly. The first shaft assembly includes a first shaft arm and a first motor arranged at a first end of the first shaft arm. The second shaft assembly includes a second shaft arm and a second motor arranged at a first end of the second shaft arm and fixedly connected to a second end of the first shaft arm that is distal from the first motor. The third shaft assembly includes a third shaft arm configured to carry a load and a third motor arranged at an end of the third shaft arm and fixedly connected to a second end of the second shaft arm that is distal from the second motor.