What XD MOTION does

XD MOTION (XD Motion SAS), founded in 2011 and headquartered in France, designs and operates aerial filming and multi-dimensional tracking systems used in live broadcast, sports, film, fashion, automotive, and live-entertainment productions. The company's core technology stack comprises 3-to-6 axis gyro-stabilized camera heads, X fly 1D/2D/3D cablecam systems, ARCAM and IO.BOT robotic camera platforms, tethered drones, and integrated tracks and towers, supported by DGAC C5 and C0 regulatory authorizations for BVLOS and over-people drone operations.

Its commercial model combines equipment rental and sales with operator/crew services for high-value episodic productions, with engagements spanning tier-1 broadcasters (France TV, TF1, NBC Sports, Eurosport, CCTV, TV Globo), sports governing bodies (UEFA, FIFA, Olympic organizers), feature films (World War Z, Jason Bourne), luxury fashion houses (Louis Vuitton, Dior, Givenchy), automotive OEMs (Aston Martin, Nissan, Cupra), and live-entertainment events (Eurovision, Coldplay tours). The company also distributes complementary third-party lines (GSS/Cineflex, Nettmann).

Following its 2025 acquisition by EVS Broadcast Equipment, XD Motion operates as the T-Motion division of EVS and has launched Choreon, an orchestration platform for multi-camera robotic productions, alongside a Live Teleportation capability that integrates XD Motion robotics with remote production pipelines. Geographic presence extends across Europe, Asia (including the Asian Games and CCTV in China), and the Middle East, with Benoît Dentan serving as President.

Name

XD MOTION

Legal name

XD Motion SAS

Website

http://www.xd-motion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadcast Camera Robotics

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro primary industry

Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH)

Keywords

• Robotic camera systems
• Gyro-stabilized camera heads
• Multi-dimensional cablecam systems
• Tethered broadcast drones
• Robotic tracking vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Coignières

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales and Rental: XD MOTION provides aerial filming equipment and multi-dimensional tracking solutions including helicopters, drones, cablecams, gyro-stabilized heads, robotic vehicles, and tracks/towers. Equipment is available for both purchase and rental/service provision at events
2. Professional Services and Event Production: On-site professional filming services for live events, sports broadcasts, concerts, fashion shows, and film productions using XD MOTION equipment and crew
3. Robotic Camera Systems Integration: Following acquisition by EVS Broadcast Equipment in 2025, XD MOTION products (ARCAM, IO.BOT) are integrated into EVS's T-Motion media production robotics solution

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

XD MOTION supplies specialized aerial filming and multi-dimensional tracking equipment for broadcast, live-event, film, and commercial production. Its portfolio includes robotic camera arms, IO.BOT and Choreon control software, X fly cablecams, gyro-stabilized heads, drones, tracking vehicles, and tracks and towers. The company also provides equipment rental and on-site professional filming services with crews for live sports, entertainment, fashion, and film productions.

Product overview

XD Motion is an international company specializing in aerial filming and multi-dimensional tracking solutions for the broadcast, cinema, and live events industries. Its product portfolio spans multiple interconnected categories: (1) Robotic camera systems — ARCAM 6-axis motion control robot arm managed through the IO.BOT software platform; (2) Multi-dimensional cablecam systems — the X fly product line covering 1D (moco), 1D micro, 1D mini, 2D (moco), and 3D cablecams with fiber optic cable-based travelling, motion control, and FreeD protocol integration; (3) Aerial platforms — helicopters (Squirrel, Bell, EC series), microlight aircraft, and tethered/RF/FPV drones; (4) Gyro-stabilized camera heads — GSS/Cineflex brand platforms ranging from 3 to 6 axes, including Flight Head MINI, Stab C Compact, Super G GPS, Proteân XMi, Tyler Minigyro, and XD Cam AR & Moco; (5) Robotic travelling vehicles — U-Crane, U-Crane Dynamic, Mini E-RAM, high-speed tracking vehicles, and 4×6 crane vehicles; (6) Tracks and towers — X track rail systems, X dolly, X tower, Liftarm, and Giant Crane 65 meters; (7) Control software — IO.BOT robotic camera control platform and Choreon unified orchestration layer introduced in 2026. Since 2025, XD Motion operates as the T-Motion division within EVS Broadcast Equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ARCAM / IO.BOT A robotic camera system combining a 6-axis motion-control robot arm, ARCAM, with IO.BOT software for remote and automated camera control in live-broadcast and studio environments.
• X fly 3D Cablecam / Light A three-dimensional cable-based camera-travelling system for broadcast and cinematic production, using fiber-optic lines, compact brushless motors, a three-axis gyro-stabilized head, motion control, obstacle-avoidance software, FreeD protocol integration, and camera payloads up to 25 kg. It has a stated maximum flight speed of 17 m/s and a 250 m × 250 m × 50 m flight envelope.
• X fly 1D Cablecam / Moco A single-axis cablecam system providing one-dimensional camera travel with motion-control capabilities for broadcast, film, and live production.
• X fly 1D Micro Cablecam A compact, micro-sized, single-axis cablecam system for lightweight camera-travelling applications.
• X fly 1D Mini Cablecam A mini single-axis cablecam system, including a high-speed RF variant used for augmented-reality live shooting.
• X fly 2D Cablecam / Moco A two-axis cablecam system providing two-dimensional camera movement with motion-control support.
• Tethered Drone Camera / Light A tethered drone system providing aerial camera and lighting capabilities for live events, with C5 certification for HDR drone operations.
• Inspire 2 RF / Tethered Drone A DJI Inspire 2-based RF-enabled or tethered drone system for aerial filming.
• Hexacam Live RF Drone A multi-camera, RF-enabled drone system for live-broadcast applications.
• FPV Cage RF Live Drone A cage-mounted first-person-view RF live drone with C5 and C0 certification for close-range dynamic aerial capture.
• GSS Cineflex 512 A three-axis gyro-stabilized camera platform from the GSS brand, suitable for helicopter and vehicle mounting.
• GSS Cinema Pro 516 A five-axis gyro-stabilized camera platform in the GSS Cinema Pro series.
• GSS Cinema Pro+ 520 A five-axis gyro-stabilized platform with enhanced stabilization for high-end broadcast and cinema production, mounted on helicopters and vehicles.
• Proteân XMi A proprietary gyro-stabilized camera head in the GSS product range.
• Stab C Compact A compact gyro-stabilized camera head for crane and tracking-vehicle mounting.
• Super G GPS A GPS-enabled gyro-stabilized camera head for aerial cinematography.
• Flight Head MINI A compact gyro-stabilized camera head for vehicle and crane mounting, including use on 4x4 buggies and tracking vehicles.
• XD Cam AR & Moco An XD camera head with augmented-reality and motion-control integration.
• Tyler Minigyro A miniature gyro-stabilized camera head for compact camera setups.
• Squirrel Series Helicopters Écureuil/AStar helicopter series configured for aerial cinematography with gyro-stabilized camera systems.
• Bell Series Helicopters Bell helicopter series configured for aerial filming operations.
• EC Series Helicopters Eurocopter/EC series helicopters configured for broadcast and cinematic aerial filming.
• Microlight Live A microlight aircraft configured for live aerial broadcasting.
• U-Crane A robotic crane-arm vehicle for dynamic camera movement along the ground.
• U-Crane Dynamic An enhanced robotic crane-arm vehicle for high-speed and dynamic camera moves, used for car commercials and high-speed stunt filming with Super Slow Motion Phantom cameras.
• Mini E-RAM A compact robotic camera-travelling system.
• High Speed Tracking Vehicle A high-speed camera-tracking vehicle for following fast-moving subjects, used in Cupra commercial filming.
• 4×6 Tracking Vehicle with Crane A six-wheel-drive tracking vehicle equipped with a crane arm for elevated camera perspectives during tracking shots.
• X track A rail-based camera-travelling system for linear tracking shots.
• X track mini / IO.BOT A compact rail camera-travelling system integrated with IO.BOT robotic camera-control software.
• X dolly / IO.BOT A dolly-style camera-travelling system integrated with IO.BOT robotic control.
• X tower / IO.BOT A tower-based vertical camera-travelling system with IO.BOT robotic-control integration.
• Liftarm A lift-arm system for vertical camera movement and elevation changes.
• Giant Crane 65 meters A large-format 65-meter crane system for high-altitude aerial camera positions, used at venues such as the Louvre.
• IO.BOT Software Robotic camera-control software for managing and orchestrating XD Motion systems, including ARCAM, X track, dolly, and tower products, from a unified interface.
• Choreon A unified robotic-orchestration software platform introduced in 2026 that brings the T-Motion portfolio and third-party systems under one interface for choreographing complex multi-camera movements.
• On-site professional filming services On-site professional filming services providing XD Motion equipment and crews for live events, sports broadcasts, concerts, fashion shows, and film productions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully covered multiple major sports events simultaneously under live production conditions
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• EVS Broadcast EquipmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025EVS Broadcast Equipment completed the acquisition of XD Motion in France in 2025 as one of two acquisitions to establish its T-Motion media production robotics solution. The integration combines XD Motion's robotic camera systems (ARCAM, IO.BOT) with EVS's broadcast infrastructure, creating a comprehensive media production robotics portfolio. The integration was described as fully operational by February 2026.
• GSS/CineflexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSS (Gyro Stabilized Systems) and Cineflex serve as the Europe sales and support partner for XD Motion's gyro-stabilized camera systems, providing regional distribution and customer support services.
• Nettmann SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNettmann Systems serves as the Europe sales and support partner for XD Motion, providing regional distribution and technical support services for the product portfolio.
• ARCAM/IO.botcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARCAM/IO.bot serves as the worldwide sales and support partner for XD Motion's robotic camera systems, handling global distribution and customer support for these products.
• OrangeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerXD Motion participated alongside Orange at OpenTechDays, Orange's research and innovation event, showcasing capabilities including drones, Cablecam X fly, and helicopters for spectacular live images using private 5G networks.
• La French TechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerXD Motion is part of the La French Tech ecosystem, supporting national technology branding and networking initiatives for French technology companies.
• Paris RegionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPowered by Paris Region partnership supporting XD Motion as a regional technology company in the Greater Paris area.
• CNC (Centre National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the French National Center for Cinema supporting the audiovisual and cinema industry.
• Saint-Quentin-en-YvelinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines community supporting local technology companies and innovation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Freefly Systems: Direct peer in camera stabilization gimbals and aerial cinematography drones. Freefly's stabilized camera heads (Mōvi) and professional drones overlap with XD MOTION's gyro-stabilized heads and tethered/FPV drone offering.
• Telemetrics: Direct peer in robotic camera systems for broadcast and live production. Telemetrics was acquired by EVS alongside XD MOTION in 2025 to build out the T-Motion portfolio, making it a sibling competitor within the same parent.
• Mo-Sys Engineering: Direct peer in broadcast robotics and virtual production camera tracking. Mo-Sys's robotic heads, StarTracker, and virtual production tools compete with XD MOTION's ARCAM robotic arms and FreeD-enabled cablecam systems.
• Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC): Direct competitor in robotic camera systems and motion control for broadcast, film, and live events. MRMC's robotic heads, dollies, and broadcast robotics compete with XD MOTION's ARCAM and IO.BOT portfolio.
• Nettmann Systems: Distributor and adjacent peer in stabilized camera systems for broadcast/film. Nettmann is XD MOTION's European sales and support partner but also represents competing stabilized camera brands, making it both a channel and partial competitor.
• Shotover Camera Systems: Direct competitor in gyro-stabilized camera systems for aerial cinematography and broadcast. Shotover builds stabilized camera platforms for helicopters and ground vehicles, overlapping with XD MOTION's GSS/Cineflex product line.

Broad incumbents

• ARRI: Broader incumbent in professional cinematography cameras and camera support systems. ARRI's camera systems (ALEXA, AMIRA) and stabilized platforms complement XD MOTION's gyro heads in film production workflows.
• DJI: Broader incumbent in drones and camera stabilization with much larger scale. DJI's Inspire, Ronin, and broadcast drone products overlap with XD MOTION's tethered drones and stabilized heads but span a much wider consumer and prosumer market.
• Camera Dynamics (Vitec Group): Broad incumbent in camera support, cranes, and robotic camera systems for broadcast. Vitec-owned brands (OConnor, Sachtler, Vinten, Camera Dynamics) compete with XD MOTION's cranes, heads, and robotic tracking vehicles in broadcast and film.
• Panasonic Professional Solutions: Broad incumbent in professional broadcast cameras and remote/robotic camera systems. Panasonic's PTZ and remote cameras compete with XD MOTION's ARCAM and tracking-vehicle robotic offerings in live broadcast workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/motion_xd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-UxNEMqQASPJWMLs6vO5jg
• Facebookfacebook.com/XDmotion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/xd-motion
• Instagraminstagram.com/xdmotion

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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