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Get big budget camera moves from a jib (crane) that weighs less than a bottle of soda, fits in a backpack, and sets up in seconds.

The Aviator Travel Jib

Get big budget camera moves from a jib (crane) that weighs less than a bottle of soda, fits in a backpack, and sets up in seconds.
Get big budget camera moves from a jib (crane) that weighs less than a bottle of soda, fits in a backpack, and sets up in seconds.
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502 backers pledged $223,192 to help bring this project to life.
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The first travel tripod for filmmakers

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It's a Hit

We just launched and we've already hit $50,000 towards our funding goal. Here's what people in the know are saying about The International - a travel tripod for filmmakers:

Philip... Read more

Pre Launch is Live - 6 hour head start starts now

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New Film Gear | Pre Launch - 6 hour head start

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Sneak Peek of our new project

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Happy Holidays from Aviator Camera Gear

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The Jib, The Slider, The...?

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Last few hours to get Aviator backer Discount

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New Product | Special Reward | 24 hours only

The new product from Aviator Camera Gear - The Red Rocket is LIVE.

We've got a special level that is open only for the first 24 hrs. Get one of... Read more

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New Product Launch - Limited 24hr offer

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Promo Video and Free Tickets to NAB

We will have a booth at this year's NAB where we'll be showing off our brand new (yet to be announced) product. I'm very excited. I think everyone who has... Read more

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Carbon Fiber Jibs and More

Really quick update:

The remaining jibs (carbon fiber and mag) arrived in our Portland, OR warehouse a few days ago (it's not really "our" warehouse, but we are renting space... Read more

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Jibs are shipping to Kickstarter backers!

Yeeeesh! That felt like it took forever. But at last the first batch of jibs have arrived in Bend, OR USA.

Thank goodness they look and work great. We started... Read more

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Quick shipping update.

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The Factory Trip

Hello Backers!

I'm just back from the factory. You can see several images of The Aviator getting built in this update.

I'm not sure how much everyone wants to hear... Read more

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Surveys Sent - Final QC - Photo Plus

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Carbon Fiber Upgrade - First 25 takers only

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Production schedule update.

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Back from Photokina

Hi Backers,

I am back from Photokina. Phew! Getting there and getting back were rough. Thanks to a fogged in San Fransisco I missed my connecting flight to Germany and... Read more

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Specs Upgrade & See it at Photokina

Hi Everybody,

Thank you all again for your overwhelming support and your patience.We are still on track for November.

We've been working very hard (as we should!) to build you... Read more

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Production schedule.

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Addresses

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International Shipping

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A Huge Thanks!

The Kickstarter has come to a close. The response has been incredible! 

I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who backed, tweeted, facebooked (is facebooked a word?),... Read more

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Successfully raised $223,192 with 502 backers

Less than 48 hours to go!

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My Visit To Kessler Crane

Last week was another exciting week. In addition to all the work we're doing to keep production on schedule, we've been replying to each and every one of the hundreds... Read more

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Keep Calm - Carry On

I just got back from six plane flights in two days. Everything from little puddle jumper prop planes to jumbo jets. I took The Aviator as carry on for each... Read more

Behind the Scenes & Extended Samples From Aviator The Travel Jib

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Behind the scenes shots of The Aviator Travel Jib in action alongside the shots taken with the jib. Extended & uncut so you can see before the move and... Read more

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Thank you for backing The Aviator!

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More Shots Of The Jib

I've had a bunch of emails asking to see more images of the jib. Jib extended. Jib in use. That sort of thing. Some of the images are studio shots,... Read more
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