spidercam

Camera motion systems

Capture every story from above

Capture dynamic immersive shots with aerial camera systems engineered for creative freedom, operational confidence, and dependable performance.

No two productions are the same. That’s why spidercam offers purpose-built aerial camera solutions optimized for performance and flexibility—delivering dynamic movement, proven safety, and dependable reliability wherever your story takes you.

Engineered for every production

Whether you’re producing the world’s biggest broadcasts, supporting live events, or seeking greater flexibility, spidercam delivers dynamic aerial shots with industry-leading safety, precision, and reliability.

Whether you're producing the world's biggest broadcasts, supporting live events, or seeking greater flexibility, spidercam delivers dynamic aerial shots with industry-leading safety, precision, and reliability.

Deliver world-class aerial coverage

Engineered for the world’s most demanding productions, spidercam delivers premium aerial coverage with uncompromising precision, stability, and safety. Available exclusively as a rental service.

Engineered for the world's most demanding productions, spidercam delivers premium aerial coverage with uncompromising precision, stability, and safety. Available exclusively as a rental service.

Expand what’s possible

Designed for flexibility, spidercam iSeries delivers proven aerial camera performance in a compact system ideal for studios, houses of worship, and venues, with ownership options available.

Designed for flexibility, spidercam iSeries delivers proven aerial camera performance in a compact system ideal for studios, houses of worship, and venues, with ownership options available.

Wherever your story takes you

Sports Broadcast

Capture immersive aerial angles that bring viewers closer to the action with smooth, repeatable camera movement.

Live Entertainment

Create cinematic movement across concerts, festivals, and live events with dynamic overhead shots that elevate every performance.

Houses of Worship

Enhance storytelling with quiet, unobtrusive aerial camera movement that creates engaging production without disrupting the experience.

Studios

Bring dynamic movement to studio productions with smooth, repeatable aerial shots for news, entertainment, and virtual sets.

Rent or own

Whether you need spidercam for a single event or a permanent installation, flexible rental and ownership options fit your needs.

Precision engineered

Every spidercam system is engineered to deliver smooth aerial camera movement with the safety, reliability, and precision trusted by broadcasters and live production teams around the world.
Certified safety

Certified safety

Reliable performance

Reliable performance

Precision & stability

Precision & stability

Broadcast connectivity

Broadcast connectivity

Flexible ownership options

Flexible ownership options

Global expertise

Global expertise

Which spidercam is right for you?

Whether your priority is maximum performance or greater flexibility, compare both spidercam solutions to find the right fit.
Compare spidercam spidercam iSeries

Best for

Maximum performance of robotic camera systems Maximum flexibility

Designed for

Ruggedized and battle-tested for the most demanding productions Lightweight and compact footprint for fixed installations

Ideal environments

Large and mid-size venues Mid-size and small venues, studios and houses of worship

Service model

Dry or wet rental Purchase

Knowledge centre

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Frequently asked questions

While drones offer flexibility for some applications, aerial camera systems are purpose-built for broadcast. They support heavier payloads, avoid many airspace restrictions, operate reliably in demanding environments, and incorporate engineered safety features designed to help prevent falls in the event of a system failure.

Aerial camera systems are often perceived as being reserved for the largest productions, but with the right planning and expertise, deployment is straightforward. Ross supports every project with experienced teams, proven processes, and guidance from planning through commissioning to help ensure a successful deployment.

Aerial camera systems are available at different price points to suit a range of production needs. Whether you’re looking to rent spidercam for a single event or invest in spidercam iSeries, Ross offers solutions to fit your production and budget.

EN 17206 is a European safety standard for machinery used in entertainment and production environments. spidercam is the world’s only cable camera system certified to the standard, providing independent validation of its rigorous approach to engineering, safety, and operation.

spidercam combines industry-leading safety technology, experienced crews, and rigorous operational processes with a proven track record across some of the world’s largest sports and live events. Expert services and support provide confidence from planning through production.

spidercam is designed to capture dynamic aerial perspectives without disrupting the action below. Careful system planning, defined operating parameters, experienced crews, and rigorous procedures help integrate camera movement safely into live sports and entertainment environments.