Rail & Tracking Systems

Cameras in Motion

RTS TrackRunner rail system with camera dolly

TrackRunner

Computer-controlled rail system with an ultra-light camera dolly and integrated cable management for outstanding smoothness — no radio links, no batteries required. Equally at home in studios and outdoor venues over distances up to 150 m, compatible with curved track, CamTower and LiftArm.

Rail200 × 38 × 17 cm (L×W×H), 22 kg, aluminium
Total Length150 m with / 400 m without cable management
Speed12.5 m/s with / up to 22 m/s without cable management
RTS TrackRunner ENT rail system with powered dolly

TrackRunner ENT

Rail system with powered dolly for studio and stage — precision black rails with versatile special dollies and energy chain cable management. Optional slot adapter for discreet mounting; can be operated hanging or standing.

Rail (Standard)200 × 38 × 17 cm (L×W×H), 22 kg, aluminium
Rail (Wide)200 × 63 × 17 cm (L×W×H), 26 kg, aluminium
Total Length70 m+
Speed4.5 m/s
RTS TrackRunner Mini compact rail system

TrackRunner Mini

Compact rail system for unobtrusive setups on show stages — miniaturised version of the TrackRunner with an award-winning cable management system. Compatible with Shotover G1, Newton, Peepod and Micro Scorpio.

Rail200 × 16 × 8 cm (L×W×H), aluminium
Total Length35 m
Speed3.5 m/s
RTS LiteTrack miniature rail system

LiteTrack

Miniature rail system originally designed as a back-gate camera — small and handy, can also be operated vertically. Total length up to 10 m, hanging or standing.

Rail200 × 9 × 10 cm (L×W×H)
Total Length10 m+
Speed3 m/s
RTS ARTIS camera movement system with robotic arm

ARTIS

Autonomous camera movement system with a robotic arm and precision four-wheel steering — spins 360° on the spot, follows magnetic tape routes and moves freely through any space. Lens height is continuously adjustable from 20 to 240 cm; LiDAR and certified emergency-stop components ensure maximum operational safety.

Dimensions120 × 80 × 80 cm (L×W×H)
Lift220 cm
Lens Height20 – 240 cm
Max. Speed2.6 m/s
Weight170 kg
Payload20 kg

RopeClimber

A unique rail-winch system enabling two-dimensional camera movement — up to 100 m horizontally along a hanging rail and up to 20 m vertically, without sag and unobtrusive even in low-ceiling spaces. Fully hard-wired and redundantly designed for extreme smoothness and maximum operational reliability.

Rail200 × 38 × 17 cm (L×W×H), 22 kg, aluminium
Max. Height20 m
Total Length100 m with cable management
Speed2.5 m/s vertical / 8 m/s horizontal
RTS MagCam dolly system

MagCam

Intelligent dolly system that precisely follows routes defined by a thin magnetic tape strip, with instant switching to free-drive mode — control, telemetry, audio and up to 4K video are transmitted wirelessly. Emergency-stop sensors and a surrounding safety frame prevent collisions in any environment.

Dimensions110 × 80 × 130 cm (L×W×H)
Lift70 cm
Turning Radius1.8 m
Lens Height110 – 180 cm

SpeedWinch

High-speed winch system for spectacular vertical camera moves at up to 6 m/s — the image stays perfectly stable even at full speed. Safety-certified, fully hard-wired with optional fibre optic connectivity and designed for film, sport and live events.

Ropeup to 1,000 m
Speed6 m/s
Payload60 kg
RTS CamTower telescopic lift column

CamTower

Remote-controlled telescopic lift column available in five sizes (S to XXL) for vertical camera movement up to 10.5 m — whisper-quiet and smooth at speeds of up to 1.3 m/s. Soft start and stop ramps are freely programmable via the computer controller.

SizesS / M / L / XL / XXL
Max. Height3 / 4.5 / 6 / 7.5 / 10.5 m
Rated Load40 kg
Speedup to 1.3 m/s
RTS LiftArm lift system

LiftArm

An ultra-low lift system for use directly at the stage edge — combined with the TrackRunner ENT, the LiftArm descends to a minimum lens height of just 90 cm. Its hub range of 0.4 to 1.8 m at 0.8 m/s enables precise, quiet vertical camera movement on straight and curved track.

Rail200 × 38 × 17 cm (L×W×H), 22 kg, aluminium
Adapter Height min.0.4 m
Adapter Height max.1.8 m
Lift Speed0.8 m/s
RTS Shotover G1 3-axis carbon remote head

Shotover G1

3-axis stabilised remote head made from carbon fibre — designed for multicopter use but equally at home on the TrackRunner, RopeClimber and other systems. Signal and control transmitted by cable or wirelessly; supports cameras up to the Alexa Mini.

Weight5.7 kg
Stabilisation3 axes
Pan360° (100°/s)
Tilt185° (100°/s)
Roll±65° (100°/s)
Controlcable or wireless
Camera Supportup to Alexa Mini
Intuitive Aerial NEWTON 3-axis remote head

NEWTON

3-axis stabilised remote head by Intuitive Aerial in a compact form factor — purpose-built for rope and rail systems. Angular speeds of up to 180°/s deliver precise, dynamic camera moves in any shooting scenario.

Weight6.5 kg
Stabilisation3 axes
Pan360° (180°/s)
Tilt180° (180°/s)
Roll±45° (180°/s)
Controlcable or wireless
Nettmann Stab-C Compact 5-axis camera head

Nettmann Stab-C Compact

5-axis stabilised camera head with whisper-quiet operation and rugged construction — highest payload in its class for heavy cinema cameras. Control via RF or fibre optic; fully HD-capable.

Weight39 kg
Payloadmax. 39 kg
Stabilisation5 axes
Pan360° (100°/s)
Tilt123° (60°/s)
Roll±50° (60°/s)
Controlcable or wireless
Nettmann Mini C 5-axis remote head

Nettmann Mini C

5-axis stabilised remote head for film, video and HD cameras — completely eliminates motion vibration regardless of mount orientation. Rugged construction for the most demanding film and broadcast environments.

Weight29 kg
Payloadmax. 23 kg
Stabilisation5 axes
Pan360° (100°/s)
Tilt123° (60°/s)
Roll±10° (60°/s)
Grass Valley LDX C98 4K UHD studio camera

Grass Valley LDX C98

Native 4K UHD studio camera with standard native HDR and Wide Color Gamut supporting the ITU-R BT.2020 standard — delivers crisp 4K UHD as well as native 3G/HD image capture. Whether it's 3× or 6× super slow-motion, or 4K UHD down the road, the LDX C98 is ready for whatever your productions demand, with a standard 1× live output alongside the high-speed output.

ResolutionNative 4K UHD
HDR / WCGITU-R BT.2020
Slow-Motion3× / 6× Super Slow-Motion (optional)
Grass Valley LDX C86N WorldCam 4K studio camera

Grass Valley LDX C86N WorldCam

Top-of-the-line compact 4K studio camera for live productions in tight mounting situations — ideal on the TrackRunner or MagCam. Delivers razor-sharp 4K images with broadcast-grade colour reproduction directly from the rail.

Resolution4K
Grass Valley LDX C80 WorldCam HD studio camera

Grass Valley LDX C80 WorldCam

HD studio camera for live deployment on rail and dolly systems — broadcast-quality performance in a compact form factor. Proven Grass Valley imaging technology for sports productions, shows and events.

ResolutionHD (1920 × 1080)
Canon CJ12ex4.3B IASE S broadcast lens

Canon CJ12ex4.3B IASE S

4K-capable compact broadcast lens with 12× optical zoom — lightweight and short, ideal for all RTS rail and dolly systems. High maximum aperture of f/1.8 enables shooting even in challenging lighting conditions.

Resolution4K
Zoom12× (4.3–52 mm)
Extender2× (8.6–104 mm)
Max. Aperturef/1.8 (up to 40 mm) / f/2.4 (52 mm)
Field of View96.3° × 64.2° to 10.5° × 5.9°
Dimensions163.5 × 108 × 247.8 mm
Weight2.1 kg
Canon HJ14ex4.3B IASE broadcast lens

Canon HJ14ex4.3B IASE

HD broadcast lens with 14× optical zoom for everyday studio use — light, compact and precise. Proven optics with excellent sharpness and minimal distortion for professional live productions.

ResolutionHD (1920 × 1080)
Zoom14× (4.3–60 mm)
Extender2× (8.6–120 mm)
Max. Aperturef/1.8 (up to 40 mm) / f/2.7 (60 mm)
Field of View96.3° × 64.2° to 9.1° × 5.2°
Dimensions163.5 × 110.8 × 247.8 mm
Weight2.07 kg
RTS Special Systems

Special Systems

Custom-engineered solutions for individual requirements — from turntables for 360° rotations to gyroscopically stabilised 3D and 360° rigs for helicopters and bespoke curve radii for rail systems. RTS develops special solutions tailored to the technical demands of every production.