2013Vehicles and Mounts forum
Operating a Steadicam mounted on a Segway and managing fall risks
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Segway dismounting becomes complicated with a large camera rig mounted in front, as the standard entry and exit point at the front is blocked by equipment
- Operators who fall from a Segway typically do so because the vehicle hits an obstacle and stops suddenly while the rider's body continues moving forward
- When falling from a Segway while operating a mounted camera, gripping the Steadicam arm can help control the rig's movement and prevent the camera from striking the ground
- Segway Steadicam operations are most practical in controlled environments with low unpredictable hazards rather than in dynamic or chaotic settings
- An experienced operator can manage a Segway-mounted Steadicam system without assistance and control mounting and dismounting from the rear of the vehicle
Depends on
- The discussion involves a small rig specific to one operator's setup and company
- Fall incidents on Segways are described as very rare in controlled work environments like travel and tourism production
- The discussion does not address solutions to the front-access problem or provide systematic safety protocols
- One participant suggests that emergency escape speed could overcome the rig-blocking issue, which is speculative