Helicopters

Bell 206B Jet Ranger

	excellent for low altitude flying when prolonged hovering or fast pull-aways are not required
	maximum aircraft speed 135 mph

Bell 206L Long Ranger

	larger and more powerful version of the Jet Ranger
	extended cabin space
	excellent for many applications
	better for high altitude and high temperature operations
	maximum aircraft speed 135 mph
	easily installed hard points are necessary for ABL bracket installation

Hughes/MD 500

	extremely small with excellent speed and maneuverability
	small rotor diameter makes this aircraft useful for narrow street river gorges and other narrow flight paths
	cabin space is at a premium
	maximum aircraft speed 133 mph
	nose mount configuration soon available

Aerospatiale AS350 A-Star 
Aerospatiale AS355 Twin-Star

	A-Star and Twin-Star helicopters have identical air frames
	A-Star has a single-engine
	Twin-Star has two engines
	Twin-Star is useful in situations where the added safety of the extra engine is required
	both provide a more comfortable cabin environment for filming operations
	A-Star B1 and B2 models provide extra power for high altitude and temperature operations, or where extra personnel are required
	maximum aircraft speed 135 mph
	nose mount configuration available

Aerospatiale SA315B Lama

	used primarily in high altitude filming operations, where extra power is necessary
	can climb like no other helicopter available
	maximum aircraft speed 85 mph

Camera Cars

	Wescam systems can be mounted to any part of the car or from a crane arm from the rear of the car
	utilize a long control cable that allows remote operation of the Wescam regardless of the length of the arm
	can also work from a Super Technocrane mounted to a camera car, which allows telescoping action of the crane arm

Cranes

	Wescam systems can be used on nearly any crane capable of supporting the weight of the system
	commonly used cranes are: Lenny Arm, Pegasus, Enlouva, Akela Crane
	length of the camera arm will not affect the stability of the footage captured
	camera does not see any vibration, wind movement or bumps during dolly moves

Tracks

	a track system can provide a very long, uninterrupted shot, and allows the camera to move from ground level up several stories
	Wescam revolutionized the way the Olympics are televised by using track systems in multiple locations and events

Boats

	Wescam has a long-standing history of marine cinematography
	exclusive stabilized boat
	mount for work in demanding conditions such as high speed or rough seas mount to a crane arm and extend over the side of the boat for close-up and boom shots
	Wave action or vibrations from the boat motors are not seen in the image
	Wescam systems have been the only stabilized camera systems used for major sporting events such as: The America's Cup, Olympics, OffShore Power Boat Racing

Cable

	Wescam systems have been used on a variety of cable applications for specialized moving shots
	Descender rings are used to lower the Wescam hundreds of feet from the tops of buildings, cliff edges, or anywhere else a camera drop is required
	Can custom design our cable rings and mountings to fit almost any specialized filming situation requires stability

All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)

	Wescam systems are perfect for any ATV shooting application
	smooth shots for ground-based shooting of field events and sideline coverage

Fixed Wing Aircraft

	Wescam Stealth, Cessna 182, Cessna 206
	lower operating cost than a helicopter
	image quality as high as images from helicopter
	fully equipped with a suite of reliable equipment and personnel
	lurks silently and unobtrusively, a perfect solution for noise sensitive sports (such as golf, tennis, equestrian events) and for close action shots for reality TV shows, concerts and events

Airship/Blimp

	used by Fuji, Good-Year and Budweiser
	provides a nearly silent and very stable aerial platform when paired with the Wescam
	has very good endurance capabilities
	maximum aircraft speed 60 mph

Tether Ballon

	smaller version of a blimp
	attached to a ground cable
	suspended above stadiums, golf courses and motor races
	provides aerial shots for sponsorship applications

Custom

In Wescam's extensive experience with sports, film, commercials, and music videos, we have worked with innumerable directors, DPs and producers in creating custom mounts for specialized shots. We pride ourselves in accommodating the creative needs of our customers. Our experienced and trained technicians work with you to advise on the best possible way to make your vision a reality. Some examples of Wescam's custom work can be seen on a variety of commercials for Eric Saarinen and Plum Productions, James Cameron's Titanic and John Frankenheimer's Island of Dr. Moreau.