The upgraded version of the JibONE can be collapsed to just 24-inches in length, allowing it to squeeze into a larger backpack for storage and travel. But when set up and attached to a tripod, it offers almost 20 inches of travel either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. Assuming your camera weighs under 11lbs, of course.
Other upgrades include improved wireless capabilities, as the JibONE v2 can be controlled or programmed using a free mobile app running on a smartphone or tablet. You can also now cable connect the crane to other hardware, including laptops and remotes, for users who find the wireless connectivity less reliable or less convenient.
The JibONE v2 is available now through Edelkrone’s website for $999, which actually includes an introductory $300 discount until May. Come May 1, the price will increase. But you may want to increase your budget even further, as the crane is designed to work alongside other Edelkrone camera control accessories, including moving head and face-tracking hardware that adds further complexity to shots without needing any dedicated operators. Edelkrone offers accessory bundles that push the price past $3,000, and while that may seem expensive if you’re just filming grandma’s birthday party, that’s still far cheaper than the gear Hollywood has to pay for.