HD Air Studio presents an insightful article on the development of a bespoke weather-resistant drone gimbal tailored for the Sony UMC-R10C industrial camera.
Since its introduction a few years ago, the Sony UMC-R10C has maintained its relevance in the market, particularly when paired with a precision UAV gimbal. HD Air studio’s initial gimbal design for this industrial camera continues to be favored by professionals in drone mapping and autonomous inspection sectors.
we engineered both a 2-axis and a 3-axis gimbal for the KVS Technologies Team, who sought a ready-to-deploy solution for inspecting power infrastructure. KVS Technologies specializes in providing power companies with effective and secure methods for monitoring the status of their overhead power lines.
Beyond Stabilization: Enhanced Dialog Features
The Sony UMC-R10C gimbal, crafted by HD Air Studio, boasts extensive integration capabilities. its continuous rotation feature on the pan axis, facilitated by a built-in slip ring connector, enables both serial communication and power supply.
Like all gimbals from HD Air Studio, this model can be paired with advanced data processing software. Users can interact with the gimbal’s onboard computer and autopilot, executing commands set by the operator or automating tasks such as adjusting settings, controlling the gimbal, and gathering real-time data.
designing a Gimbal for All Weather Conditions
Given that autonomous drone inspections often occur in challenging weather, KVS Technologies required a camera stabilizer that was both mechanically robust and weather-resistant. To meet this need, HD Air Studio developed a waterproof camera housing that effectively seals the camera integrated with the gimbal.
Our team at HD Air Studio can create custom weatherproof enclosures that fit seamlessly with the gimbal design.These enclosures adhere to the IP65 ingress protection standard, ensuring resistance against low-pressure water jets from any direction, as well as protection from condensation and water spray, in accordance with the international protection marking EN 60529.
