Where can I rent a telescopic crane in Dallas-Fort Worth?

Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area: JibTex. Based elsewhere but naming Dallas-Fort Worth on their own site: Camera Car Systems.

Who handles film permits in Dallas-Fort Worth?

Dallas Film Commission and Fort Worth Film Commission. Check the office site for permits and locations.

Telescopic cranes · Dallas-Fort Worth

Telescopic crane rental in Dallas-Fort Worth

2 telescopic crane vendors for Dallas-Fort Worth shoots: 1 based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, plus 1 based elsewhere that name Dallas-Fort Worth on their own site. Sourced safety and permit notes.

Telescopic cranes based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Shops whose own public site places them in Dallas-Fort Worth or its nearby cities.

JibTex

Dallas, TX

Technocrane 22+ with programmable head, arm, and lens moves.

Technocrane
Motion control

Out-of-town telescopic cranes working in Dallas-Fort Worth

Based elsewhere, but their own site names Dallas-Fort Worth. Confirm dates and travel with each shop.

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

About telescopic cranes

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)
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)

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Questions

Where can I rent a telescopic crane in Dallas-Fort Worth?: Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area: JibTex. Based elsewhere but naming Dallas-Fort Worth on their own site: Camera Car Systems.
Who handles film permits in Dallas-Fort Worth?: Dallas Film Commission and Fort Worth Film Commission. Check the office site for permits and locations.