Where can I rent a remote head in Chicago?

Based in the Chicago area: Midwest Camera Car and Kinetic Remote Systems.

Who handles film permits in Chicago?

Chicago Film Office. Check the office site for permits and locations.

Remote heads · Chicago

2 remote head vendors for Chicago shoots: 2 based in the Chicago area. Sourced safety and permit notes.

Shops whose own public site places them in Chicago or its nearby cities.

Chicago, IL

Telescopic U-Crane 6, F27 Technoscope, process trailers, and tow dollies.

Skokie, IL

SuperTechno 15 through 50 plus Technocrane 22, Z Head, Talon, and ARRI SRH-3.

Remote heads are wheeled or joystick-controlled camera heads used on cranes and arms. Telescopic cranes are used with remote heads only. Source: Actsafe, Camera Cranes safety bulletin
Keep the arm balanced whenever the head or payload changes. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletin #25, Camera Cranes (rev. 07/10/25)

Where can I rent a remote head in Chicago?: Based in the Chicago area: Midwest Camera Car and Kinetic Remote Systems.
Who handles film permits in Chicago?: Chicago Film Office. Check the office site for permits and locations.