Telescopic crane rental
Bulletin #25 covers powered and manual counterbalanced camera cranes, including telescopic cranes such as Technocranes. Moving Shot lists 20 vendors across 8 states.
What is a telescopic crane?
- Bulletin #25 covers powered and manual counterbalanced camera cranes, including telescopic cranes such as Technocranes. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletin #25, Camera Cranes (rev. 07/10/25)
- Telescopic cranes are used for remote heads only, can extend at 2.6 m (8.5 ft) per second, and have two balancing systems, one fixed and one moving. Source: Actsafe, Camera Cranes safety bulletin
When it is used
- When a crane works with insert cars, tow dollies or process trailers, Bulletin #8 also applies. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletin #25, Camera Cranes (rev. 07/10/25)
Typical crew
- Building, striking, inspecting and operating should be done by properly trained personnel after consulting the manufacturer's manual. Have enough people to lift parts. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletin #25, Camera Cranes (rev. 07/10/25)
Safety notes
- Set exclusion zones for build and strike, and for operation, so only needed people are near the crane. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletin #25, Camera Cranes (rev. 07/10/25)
- Base on a flat, level surface rated for all personnel, gear and crane weight. Use the largest practical base. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletin #25, Camera Cranes (rev. 07/10/25)
- Never exceed what the supplied counterweight can balance or add counterweight beyond spec. Using brakes or tying the arm to the base can cause a tip-over. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletin #25, Camera Cranes (rev. 07/10/25)
- Manufacturer instructions supersede the bulletin when they differ. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletin #25, Camera Cranes (rev. 07/10/25)
Permits and police
- Bulletin #25 Addendum A sets power line distance requirements for cranes. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletins index (incl. #8C and #25A power line distance)
Telescopic cranes vendors
Camera Car Systems
Los Angeles, CA
Filmotechnic U-Cranes (formerly Russian Arm), Flight Heads, and Technoscopes. Site also lists Motocrane, Edge Arm, and Ultimate Arm.
- Camera cars
- Motocrane
- Technocrane
- Remote heads
CineMoves
Los Angeles, CA
Telescopic cranes, arm cars (Porsche Cayenne and TRX), and Matrix / Oculus remote heads.
- Camera cars
- Technocrane
- Remote heads
Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment
North Hollywood, CA
Camera vehicles, Hydrascope telescoping cranes, Taurus MTV, and Libra remote heads.
- Camera cars
- Technocrane
- Remote heads
Pro-Cam Systems
Chatsworth, CA
Technocrane 15 and 22, Techno-S and Libra heads, Patriot Car, and Taurus MTV. Now a Chapman/Leonard company.
- Camera cars
- Technocrane
- Remote heads
Telescopic Camera Cranes
Van Nuys, CA
MovieBird telescopic cranes for US rental, sale, and lease.
- Technocrane
Pacific Motion Control
Santa Clarita, CA
Technodolly, Kuper motion control, Graphlite, and Aerohead / Talon repeatable heads.
- Motion control
- Technocrane
- Remote heads
Metro Camera Cars
New York, NY
Arm car, Technoscope F17, chase truck, tow rig, Flight Head, and Libra options.
- Camera cars
- Technocrane
- Remote heads
- Process trailers
JitaCam
Sparta, NJ
SuperTechno 15 and Technocrane 22+ with operators.
- Technocrane
Midwest Camera Car
Chicago, IL
Telescopic U-Crane 6, F27 Technoscope, process trailers, and tow dollies.
- Camera cars
- Technocrane
- Process trailers
- Remote heads
JibTex
Dallas, TX
Technocrane 22+ with programmable head, arm, and lens moves.
- Technocrane
- Motion control
Uziel Luis
Houston, TX
Technocrane 22 rental in Houston.
- Technocrane
New Mexico Film Rentals
Albuquerque, NM
50-foot Supertechnocrane plus stabilized and non-stabilized remote heads. Site also lists camera cars and motion control.
- Technocrane
- Remote heads
- Camera cars
- Motion control
MTJIBS
Miami, FL
Technocrane 22, Shotover G1, Jimmy Jib, and other movement gear. Shop of Michael C. Taylor.
- Technocrane
- Gyro-stabilized
- Remote heads
The Aerial Filming Company
Los Angeles, CA
Motocrane Ultra, Hyper, and Radical arms, plus SuperTechnocrane pages on the same site.
- Motocrane
- Technocrane
Kinetic Remote Systems
Skokie, IL
SuperTechno 15 through 50 plus Technocrane 22, Z Head, Talon, and ARRI SRH-3.
- Technocrane
- Remote heads
Camera Moves
New York, NY
Scorpio 23L Technojib, Jimmy Jib Triangle, and remote heads for the New York area.
- Technocrane
- Remote heads
Cranium
Sylmar, CA
MovieBird and Scorpio telescopic cranes, remote heads, and an in-house electric camera car.
- Technocrane
- Remote heads
- Camera cars
- Motion control
Any Point of View
Los Angeles, CA
MovieBird and Scorpio telescopic cranes, Techno-Jibs, Jimmy Jib, and remote heads.
- Technocrane
- Remote heads
The Human Jib
Phoenix, AZ
Jimmy Jib and Technocrane owner-operator service. Remote heads are included with the crane packages.
- Technocrane
- Remote heads
Unique Producers
Miami, FL
Miami insert car and process trailer. Site lists SuperTechno crane capacity on the Ford F-450.
- Camera cars
- Process trailers
- Technocrane
Related rig types
Questions
Questions
- Where can I rent a telescopic crane?
- Moving Shot lists 20 vendors that publish telescopic cranes on their own sites, based in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Texas.
- How fast does a Technocrane extend?
- Actsafe's camera crane bulletin says telescopic cranes can extend at 2.6 m (8.5 ft) per second.
- Which safety bulletin covers Technocranes?
- CSATF Safety Bulletin #25, Camera Cranes, plus #8 when used with insert cars or process trailers.