Gyrostabilized remotely operated RUSSIAN ARM (AutoRobot)

The Legendary and Academy Award winning Russian Arm (original name Autorobot) was designed and developed back in the Soviet time by FILMOTECHNIC as the first of its kind robotic and mobile camera remote crane system. It is the most flexible and stable camera system on the market. The Russian Arm changed the way in which film makers shoot their tracking shots. It inspired directors and DP’s to create the most amazing dynamic shots ever, such as the high speed and breathtaking scenes on ‘War of Worlds’ or chase shots in ‘Transformers’. As well as numerous tracking shots for ‘Mission Impossible 3’, ‘Fast and Furious’, ‘Incredible Hulk’ and many others. It is also quickly became the preferred tool for shooting car commercials and music videos. The Russian Arm is the unique combination of a gyro stabilized remote system the ‘Flight Head’ and a remote camera crane. The Russian Arm is operated via joystick consoles from within a camera car. The high speed mobile crane is mounted on the roof of a camera car or any other mobile platform (boats, bus, train, etc) and is used to film moving vehicles from just about any and every angle you want. The Russian Arm keeps the camera steady while going high speed, across bumpy roads or off-road.

Specification for the Russian Arm

Pan & Tilt axis are gyro-stabilized

Length of the arm 4 meters (Optional 6meters)

360° panning capability

Operating Tilt angle ±45°

Speed 6 sec / 360°

Max camera payload capacity 25 kg

Weight up to 300 kg (RA, FH, Camera, Counter Weights)

Set-up Time on ML55 Chase Car: up to 2 hours (including camera)

Set-up Time on a Picture Vehicle: up to to 3 hours (not including vehicle’s prep)

Operating at speeds up to 150 km / hr