ARM CARS - Asheville, NC

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PORSCHE CAYENNE ARM CAR

Our Porsche Cayenne Twin Turbo is engineered for performance, speed, and stability both on and off-road. It serves as an exceptional platform for our 12-foot Ultra Arm, providing the power and precision required for high-speed camera pursuits while maintaining superior ride comfort and control.

The vehicle is fully customized to accommodate up to five crew members, allowing the complete camera movement team to ride together for maximum efficiency, communication, and workflow during complex tracking or chase sequences.

​Specs:

  • Top Speed: 120 mph

  • Payload w/ Remote Head: 70 lbs

  • Remote Head: MoVI XL

  • 5 sec 360º Swing

  • 3 Sec 90º deg Lift

  • Operating Temp: MIN: -30ºF/ -34ºC, MAX: 110ºF/ 43ºC

  • Motor Torque: Tilt axis, 1050ft-lbs peak torque, Swing axis 420ft-lbs peak torque

  • Passive Arm Dampening: 14" Z-Axis, 45º Pitch and Roll Dampening (Adjustable dampening)

  • Weather Rating: Water Resistant (IP65) 

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SALEEN MUSTANG ARM CAR

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Our custom 650-horsepower Saleen Mustang is a purpose-built race and camera car, designed to deliver unmatched performance on the track. Combining raw speed, precision steering, and exceptional handling, this one-of-a-kind vehicle is engineered specifically for dynamic, high-speed cinematography.

Bringing Ford performance to a new level of cinematic excellence, our Saleen is equipped with a 12-foot Ultra Arm and a MōVI XL remote head, providing filmmakers with smooth, stable, and agile camera movement at any speed. For extreme conditions, we offer additional configurations such as a Black Arm system for enhanced stabilization or hard-mounted camera setups for maximum velocity shots.

The Saleen’s interior has been custom-outfitted to accommodate up to five crew members, enabling a full camera movement team to operate together efficiently and communicate seamlessly throughout the shoot — ensuring precision, safety, and speed in every take.

Specs:

  • Top Speed: 120 mph

  • Payload w/ Remote Head: 65 lbs

  • Remote Head: MoVI XL

  • 5 sec 360º Swing

  • 3 Sec 90º deg Lift

  • Operating Temp: MIN: -30ºF/ -34ºC, MAX: 110ºF/ 43ºC

  • Motor Torque: Tilt axis, 1050ft-lbs peak torque, Swing axis 420ft-lbs peak torque

  • Passive Arm Dampening: 14" Z-Axis, 45º Pitch and Roll Dampening (Adjustable dampening)

  • Weather Rating: Water Resistant (IP65) 

Arm Car Asheville, NC — U-Crane / Russian Arm Camera Vehicle Services

Dynamic Camera Vehicles for High-Speed Cinematography in Asheville

At VidMuze Cinema, we specialize in arm car services in Asheville, NC, offering industry-leading U-Crane (formerly Russian Arm) camera vehicles for precision, power, and cinematic movement. Our pursuit vehicles are engineered for smooth, high-speed tracking shots that bring your production to life. Whether filming car chases, action sequences, or automotive commercials in the Blue Ridge Mountains, our team delivers cinematic motion that’s fast, stable, and creatively unmatched.

What Is an Arm Car / U-Crane?

An arm car—also known as a camera car, Russian Arm, or U-Crane—is a custom pursuit vehicle fitted with a remote-controlled, gyro-stabilized crane arm. This system allows the camera to move freely in 3D space—rotating, swinging, and tracking in perfect sync with the action.

The U-Crane, created by Filmotechnic, offers compact installation, low profile, and flexible mounting—ideal for Asheville’s diverse filming environments, from mountain roads and parkways to downtown city streets.

Why Use an Arm Car for Your Asheville Production?

  1. High-Speed Cinematic Motion
    Capture breathtaking movement at speed. Our arm car allows cameras to chase or orbit vehicles while maintaining perfect stabilization and fluid motion.

  2. Full 360° Creative Freedom
    The robotic crane arm enables unlimited pan, tilt, and roll—ideal for sweeping shots through curves, tunnels, and scenic roads in and around Asheville.

  3. Unmatched Stability & Control
    Our gyro-stabilized system absorbs vibration, road imperfections, and speed transitions to ensure every frame stays smooth and cinematic.

  4. Safety & Precision Coordination
    All movements are executed by trained arm operators using preset motion limits and safety parameters, ensuring total control and repeatable performance across takes.

Why Choose VidMuze Cinema for Arm Car Services in Asheville, NC?

Camera Movement Specialists
VidMuze Cinema isn’t a simple rental company—we’re a team of professional camera movement specialists. Our work spans film, TV, and commercial productions nationwide, integrating arm cars, drones, cable cams, FPV drones, and MoVI gimbals to achieve stunning results on every project.

Cinematic Pursuit Vehicles

  • Saleen Mustang (650 HP) – Designed for racetrack agility, tight corners, and high-performance handling.

  • Porsche Cayenne Twin Turbo – Perfect for high-speed chases with superior comfort for your crew.

Each pursuit vehicle is equipped with our 12′ Ultra Arm, MōVI XL remote head, and optional Black Arm / hard-mount systems to ensure maximum flexibility and smooth motion.

Crew-Focused Design
Our arm cars accommodate up to five crew members for real-time communication and efficient coordination between the arm operator, driver, and camera team.

Safety, Rigging & Motion Control Expertise
We bring full system integration, including pre-rigging, safety protocols, and motion control programming. Our operators can define in/out limits and replicate complex movements for consistent takes.

Asheville-Based & Southeast Reach

Headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, VidMuze Cinema proudly serves productions across the Southeast—covering Asheville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Charleston, and Wilmington. Our team provides full deployment, logistics, and planning for arm car operations both locally and nationwide.

Technical Highlights

  • Top Speed (vehicle + rig): ~120 mph

  • Camera Payload: 60–70 lbs

  • 360° Swing: ~5 seconds

  • 90° Lift: ~3 seconds

  • Vibration Isolation: Advanced damping system

  • Weather-Ready Operation: Reliable across wide temperature ranges and light rain

Perfect for Asheville Productions Including:

  • Automotive commercials and performance driving scenes

  • Film and television chase sequences

  • Music videos requiring stylized movement

  • Tracking or orbiting shots on mountain roads or city streets

  • Drone-restricted environments or nighttime cinematography

Book Arm Car Services in Asheville, NC

Bring your next production to life with VidMuze Cinema’s arm car and U-Crane camera vehicle services in Asheville, NC.
We combine speed, precision, and creative expertise to deliver stunning cinematic motion—safely and professionally.

Contact VidMuze Cinema today to book our arm car for your upcoming Asheville film, TV, or commercial shoot.