Filmotechnic Canada Ltd. is very proud to bring you the Gyro-stabilized Camera Support System: The Russian Arm Mini (AKA: U Crane), Flight Head Mini.

What is the Russian Arm Mini?

The Russian Arm Mini is the unique combination of the carbon fibre gyro-stabilized Flight Head Mini on the end of a mini version of our famous Rusian Arm.

It is safely operated via joystick consoles from within the Chase Car or Picture Vehicle.

A low profile high speed mobile crane arm used for photographing moving vehicles from just about any & every angle you want in all weather conditions. Shots are setup on the fly & adjusted instantly. Sequences can be as dynamic as your imagination.

 

Specifications

360° panning capability around the ML55 or picture vehicle.

Angle of movement in vertical Tilt plane +50, -40°.

Max Payload up to 12 kg. (5.5 kg FH Mini + 6.5 kg Camera Package)

Weight 150 kg.

Height: 92 cm/ 3 ft + height of chase vehicle. (Good for parking Garages on a Sedan or Station Wagon)

Reach: 3.5 m/ 10 ft.

Max Lens Height: 4 m/ 12 ft.

Pan & Tilt axis are gyro-stabilized.

Minimum safe operating camera height off the road surface is 12”.

With an 18 mm lens a full frame top shot can be achieved.

Speed 5 sec / 360°.

Set-up Time on Chase Car: 1.25 hours (including camera).

Set-up Time on a Picture Vehicle: 2.5 hours (not including vehicle’s prep).

The RA Mini is fully controlled from within the chase car and is capable of operating at speeds up to 120 km/hr.