UAV Camera Multi-Axis Driver for Attitude Correction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with photographing apparatuses often capture images with improper photographing attitudes due to the lack of effective attitude correction mechanisms, leading to suboptimal image quality.
Innovation Solution
A photographing apparatus mounted on a UAV, featuring a multi-axis driver system that includes a first driver for rotation about a first axis coinciding with the optical axis and a second driver for rotation about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, along with location detection sensors and a controller to adjust the attitude based on detected information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a multi-axis driver system is added to correct photographing attitude, then image quality and stability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The photographing apparatus is divided into functionally independent modules: a photographing unit containing the sensor and lens, a first driver for rotating the sensor about the optical axis, a second driver for rotating the entire photographing unit, and location detection sensors. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while maintaining overall system manageability despite the added complexity of attitude correction capabilities.
2Reliability
If location detection sensors and control systems are integrated, then photographing attitude correction is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Location detection sensors continuously monitor the photographing attitude of the UAV, and this detected information is fed back to the control system. The controller processes this feedback and adjusts the first and second drivers accordingly to correct any attitude deviations. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures reliable attitude correction while maintaining systematic control over the increased device complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multi-axis rotation capability is added to the photographing sensor, then photographing flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The photographing apparatus incorporates dynamic rotation capabilities through two independent drivers: the first driver enables the photographing sensor to rotate about the optical axis (first axis), while the second driver rotates the entire photographing unit about a perpendicular axis (second axis). This dynamic multi-axis rotation system provides flexible photographing adaptability, allowing the apparatus to capture images from various orientations and angles while compensating for UAV attitude changes during flight.
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AI summary
A photographing apparatus is provided. The photographing apparatus includes a photographing unit comprising a photographing sensor and a lens unit configured to focus image light onto the photographing sensor, a first driver configured to drive the photographing sensor to perform a first rotation about a first axis that is coincide with an optical axis of the lens unit, and a second driver configured to drive the photographing unit and the first driver to perform a second rotation about a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis.