Connectivity Lab custom-designs two-axis gimbal for air-to-air and air-to-ground laser communications

This post details the custom design and development of a lightweight, two-axis gimbal for UAVs to support air-to-air and air-to-ground laser communications. It describes the design considerations, including swiveling, weight, and aerodynamic appropriateness, and presents various design configurations considered, culminating in the final carbon fiber and magnesium composite gimbal weighing approximately 3.5 kilograms, which is at least two times lighter than existing gimbal technology.