Overview
What it is.
The AutoPod is a remote-controlled, programmable telescopic elevation unit made by Polecam. It can carry a PTZ camera, a gyro head, or a prompter, and raises it smoothly on cue from a compact base. Two units stack to roughly double the height and still keep a low profile. Ours go out with the required technicians, here in LA and on the road.
- Maker
- Polecam
- Type
- Telescopic elevation unit
- Single column
- 2'1" – 4'6" (0.64 – 1.37 m)
- Double column
- 4'4" – 8'9" (1.32 – 2.67 m)
- Carries
- PTZ camera, gyro head, or prompter
- Operation
- Remote-operated, programmable
Heights
Single and double column
Run a single column for a low rise that's easy to hide, or stack two for more height.
Single column
One AutoPod for a low-profile rise that tucks into a set.
- Min height
- 2'1" (0.64 m)
- Max height
- 4'6" (1.37 m)
Double column
Two AutoPods stacked for more rise.
- Min height
- 4'4" (1.32 m)
- Max height
- 8'9" (2.67 m)
- Build
- Two units stacked
Use cases
What it's for
Low, hidden rises
The low profile tucks into a set or an audience where a full towercam or an operator would be in the way.
Award shows & live TV
Smooth, repeatable PTZ vertical moves that stay out of sight of the room and the other cameras.
Tight spaces
A compact base gets a moving camera into spots a larger tower can't reach, like an orchestra pit or the edge of a stage.
FAQ
Common questions.
What is an AutoPod?
A remote-controlled telescopic elevation unit made by Polecam. It raises a PTZ camera, a prompter, or a gyro head smoothly on cue, and two units stack for more height.
How high does an AutoPod go?
A single AutoPod rises from 2 ft 1 in to 4 ft 6 in. Two stacked reach from 4 ft 4 in up to 8 ft 9 in.
Who makes the AutoPod?
Polecam makes it. We own ours, and it always goes out with the required technicians.
Can AutoPods be stacked?
Yes, two stack into a double column.
Book it
How much rise do you need?
Give us the position and the height you need. A single column reaches 4'6". Two stacked reach 8'9". Above that, ask us about towercams instead.