Inspection system including a self-stabilizing assembly

An inspection system comprising;

• a first assembly comprising:
• a housing;
• one or more rotatable members positioned within the housing, wherein the rotatable members are configured to generate torque and control the heading of the first assembly;
• one or more motors coupled to the rotatable members, wherein the motors are configured to control the rotation of the rotatable members;
• a payload support structure pivotally attached to the housing;
• a payload device mounted within the payload support structure, wherein the payload support structure is configured to stabilize and control the movement of the payload device;
• a second assembly connected to the first assembly, wherein the second assembly comprises:
• a support stand configured to support the first assembly, wherein the support stand comprises a tripod, and wherein the tripod comprises a plurality of pin locking stations;
• an elongated arm pivotally attached to the support stand;
• and
• a winch assembly positioned on top of the support stand and attached to the elongated arm via a fastening assembly, wherein the winch assembly comprises a winch cable connected to the first assembly, and wherein the winch cable is configured to raise and lower the first assembly;
• and
• a controller for controlling the movement and direction of the first assembly.