January 14, 2025
Ross Video Acquires EagleEye from sec.swiss, Expands Cable Camera Portfolio
Ottawa, Canada – January 14, 2025 – Ross Video, a global leader in live video production, is pleased to announce the acquisition of EagleEye from sec.swiss (swiss electronic creation GmbH). This strategic move enhances Ross’ industry leading camera motion systems portfolio with an even broader set of creative solutions and brings immersive cable camera viewpoints to more productions.
Acquisition Highlights
- Expands Product Range: Ross customers and partners gain access to an expanded portfolio of cable-camera systems, complementing Ross’ renowned spidercam series and extending solutions to a broader range of applications.
- Rental or Purchase Options: In addition to the spidercam rental offering, customers will have the ability to purchase systems for fixed installations, studios, and venues.
- Manufacturing Excellence: Systems will be manufactured in Ross’ global manufacturing facility in Canada, benefitting from Ross’ robotic camera expertise and scope & scale of operation.
More Creativity
Over the past years, cable camera systems have been a real game-changer for sports, motion pictures, rock concerts, and other types of video production.
“Cable cameras really bring the audience into the event with camera angles, shots and motion you just can’t achieve in any other way,” commented David Ross, CEO of Ross Video. “Now having EagleEye as part of our portfolio, Ross will be able to offer this creative option to an even broader range of clients.”
More Options for More Applications
Ross’ cable camera portfolio now provides greater production flexibility for motion picture, broadcast, and live event applications for both indoor and outdoor use.
Customers can now access modular 1D, 2D, and 3D systems from Ross tailored to diverse needs:
- 1D Systems for vertical movements in studios.
- 2D Systems for horizontal and vertical shots in sports and events.
- 3D Systems for dynamic aerial footage in complex productions.
“This move amplifies what we’ve built at sec.swiss, combining our expertise with Ross Video’s resources and vision for growth,” says David Ryner, Co-Founder and CEO of sec.swiss. “It’s an exciting future for our customers, partners, and the entire aerial camera industry.”
Rental and Purchase Flexibility
Customers can choose between short-term rental options for event-specific needs or long-term ownership with purchase models, meeting various budget and project requirements.
“This acquisition allows us to address the growing demand for cable camera systems with a versatile offering that can cater to both rental and purchase models,” said Karen Walker, VP of Camera Motion Systems & Managing Director of spidercam at Ross Video. “By integrating sec.swiss’s technology, we’re not only expanding on the spidercam range but also reinforcing our ability to provide scalable solutions for our clients’ most ambitious productions.”
For more information, visit www.rossvideo.com.
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About Ross Video
Ross Video powers live video productions for billions of global viewers daily with the industry’s widest range of high-impact, high-efficiency solutions, and services. Ross makes it easy to create compelling news, weather, and sports broadcasts, engaging content for sports stadium screens, entertainment shows and rock concerts, educational institutions, legislative assemblies, corporate presentations and inspiring content for houses of worship.
About sec.swiss
Founded in 2017, sec.swiss has gained international acclaim for its innovative motion technology, seamlessly integrating software and hardware into unified solutions. Their flagship product, the EagleEye aerial camera system, is a state-of-the-art four-point motion system designed for versatile use in stadiums and studios, both indoors and outdoors.
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