When a drone isn’t practical—or simply isn’t the right tool for the shot—our Cable Cam systems provide fast, smooth, and precisely controlled aerial camera movement in environments that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to capture.
Cable Cams can operate over people, indoors, through forests, around live events, and in audio-sensitive environments while supporting larger professional cinema camera packages than many drone systems.
From feature films and episodic television to concerts, sporting events, commercials, and live broadcasts, our Cable Cam systems give directors and cinematographers the freedom to create dramatic aerial camera movements with exceptional control and repeatability.
GO WHERE DRONES CAN’T
One of the biggest advantages of a Cable Cam is the ability to place the camera in environments where traditional aerial platforms may be restricted, impractical, or disruptive.
Cable Cam is an excellent solution for:
Operations Over People
Live Events & Broadcasts
Concerts & Festivals
Indoor Productions
Forests & Difficult Terrain
Audio-Sensitive Environments
Close-Proximity Camera Movement
Sports & Athletic Events
Feature Films & Episodic Television
Commercial Productions
Because the system follows a predetermined cable path, the camera can travel close to talent, sets, structures, and other subjects while maintaining smooth and predictable movement.
FROM ½ INCH PER SECOND TO 45 MPH
Sometimes the shot calls for speed. Other times, it requires almost imperceptible movement.
Our Cable Cam systems can crawl at approximately ½ inch per second for extremely controlled cinematic moves or reach speeds of up to 45 mph for fast-moving action, sports, vehicles, and live events.
That enormous speed range makes Cable Cam equally capable of executing a subtle dramatic push-in or racing alongside fast-moving subjects.
PRECISE. REPEATABLE. CONSISTENT.
For VFX, multiple takes, live productions, and complex sequences, getting the camera move once isn’t always enough—you need to be able to get it again.
Precision and repeatability are two of the greatest strengths of Cable Cam.
The controlled path allows our operators to execute highly consistent camera moves, making Cable Cam an excellent choice for visual effects plates, rehearsed action, multiple takes, and sequences requiring precise coordination between the camera, talent, vehicles, lighting, and special effects.
PROFESSIONAL CINEMA CAMERA PACKAGES
Our systems can support professional cinema camera and lens packages while utilizing fully motorized stabilized remote heads for precise pan, tilt, roll, focus, iris, and zoom control depending on the configuration.
This allows productions to achieve the image quality and lensing they want without being restricted to lightweight aerial camera systems.
Our crews work directly with the DP and camera department to configure the appropriate camera, lens, stabilization, wireless video, and control package for each production.
ENGINEERED FOR SAFETY
Our Cable Cam systems utilize high-strength synthetic cable rated to approximately 13,700 lbs.
Even at maximum operating load, the system requires approximately 1,500 lbs. of cable tension, providing a substantial engineering safety margin.
Synthetic cable provides several important advantages for production:
Cable runs up to 600 feet
Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
High abrasion resistance
Approximately 0.08% stretch
Excellent UV resistance
Does not absorb water
Floats for marine and water-based applications
Every installation is planned around the specific location, loads, anchor points, camera package, operating environment, and requirements of the production.
POINT-TO-POINT CABLE CAM
Our Point-to-Point Cable Cam provides high-speed camera movement along a controlled linear path.
It is ideal for following action across stadiums, streets, stages, forests, race courses, waterways, and large sets. The system can be configured horizontally, vertically, or at an angle depending on the location and creative requirements.
With cable runs of up to approximately 600 feet, the system can cover significant distances while maintaining smooth, controlled camera movement.
MULTI-POINT & SPIDER CAM SYSTEMS
When the shot requires movement beyond a single cable path, our multi-point and Spider Cam configurations provide another level of creative freedom.
These systems allow the camera to move through a larger three-dimensional operating area, creating sweeping camera moves over stages, arenas, sporting events, and large production environments.
The result is a perspective that combines the freedom of aerial cinematography with the precision and predictability of a controlled camera system.
DESIGNED AROUND THE SHOT
There is no single Cable Cam configuration that works for every production.
Our team evaluates the location, desired camera path, speed, camera package, anchor points, operating environment, and production requirements before determining the appropriate system.
We collaborate with Directors, Directors of Photography, VFX Supervisors, Key Grips, Production Designers, and other departments during prep to determine how to safely and efficiently achieve the shot.
From a slow-moving camera traveling silently above talent to a 45 mph tracking shot following athletes or vehicles, we build the system around what the production needs to accomplish.
ONE SYSTEM. INCREDIBLE POSSIBILITIES.
Over people. Indoors. Through forests. Across stadiums. At ½ inch per second or 45 mph.
When drones, cranes, dollies, and traditional camera systems can’t put the lens where you need it, Cable Cam may be the answer.
Tell us the shot you’re trying to achieve, and we’ll figure out how to put the camera there.