Ultralight Crane v1

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This crane system was engineered specifically to unlock the full potential of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. It allows for sweeping reveals, high-angle tracking, and floor-to-ceiling jib shots that were previously impossible with such a compact setup.

Whether you are capturing beautiful GVs in the wild, real estate walkthroughs, or creative b-roll, this ultralight build ensures you never have to choose between production value and pack weight.

• Optimized for Pocket 3: Customised geometry for a balanced rig.

• Ultralight Build: Total kit weighs under 1kg (excluding camera/ballast).

• True Portability: Designed to be broken down in seconds and stowed in a standard camera pack.

What You’ll Need to Finish the Crane

• The Pole - 3m carbon fibre selfie stick - I used this one
• Camera Mount - Osmo Pocket adjustable tripod mount 
• 15mm rods - I use 2x 30cm SmallRig bars screwed together
• The Ballast - A 1.5L Nalgene or similar (the mount will fit most bottles, but needs 1.5kg for the counterbalance)

• The Camera - Works perfectly with the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, but also compatible with GoPro and other action cameras.

Tips 

• For the smoothest moves make sure the crane is perfectly balanced, and the camera stops where you leave it. 

• The beauty of this design is that you don't carry heavy steel weights. Simply fill a bottle with water or sand at your filming location to act as your counterweight.

• Don't overtighten the pole clamp on the selfie stick. It could crack the carbon fibre if it's tightened too much. Finger tight is fine