Patent ID: 11958641
Assignee: FLIGHTWAVE AEROSPACE SYSTEMS
Field: Transport (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC G  B | IPC B  G

Claim 0:
1. A gimbal configured to be implemented in an unmanned aerial system, the gimbal comprising:
a payload interface comprising a payload interface wall and the payload interface being configured with mechanical retention components configured for tool-free mechanical attachment to an unmanned aerial system;
the payload interface further configured with electrical connections configured to receive power from the unmanned aerial system;
the payload interface further configured with electrical connections configured to exchange data with the unmanned aerial system;
an end effector configured to hold at least one sensor in a stabilized orientation;
a structure comprising composite skins, an internal structure, and integrated seals;
integrated drive components with gearing and bearings arranged on outermost diameter of rotation interfaces and the integrated drive components are configured with one, two or three rotational degrees of freedom; and
at least one computer that comprises at least one of the following: a dedicated vision computer, a dedicated targeting computer, and/or one or more rotational actuator control computers,
wherein excess heat generated by the at least one computer is disposed of through a heat transfer surface integrated into the composite skin of the gimbal.