ACADEMY AWARD WINNING TECHNOLOGY
Designed in 1982.
The first in the world remotely-operated stabilized camera crane.
Also known as AUTOROBOT.
The RUSSIAN ARM and the Flight Head is remotely - operated gyro-stabilized camera crane system that keeps the camera steady while going at high speed, across bumpy roads or off-road. Lightweight design allows the crane to be mounted on the roof of almost any camera car, boat, train or other mobile platform.
The Russian Arm is fully controlled from within a car and is capable of operating at speeds up to 120 km/h.
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Set up 1.5h (depending on a vehicle type)
SPECIFICATIONS
Length of the boom 4m
Boom rotation 360°
Operating angle ±45°
Speed 6 sec / 360°
Payload capacity 50kg
Weight 250kg