As you’re aware, we’re a small but determined team.
That’s why we’ve been open to various development projects up to now, embracing the challenges they bring—both the enjoyable and, mostly, the painful ones. Above all, the pain. And the learning. But let’s be honest, the pain ranks first.
Then, one day, Thomson-Reuters reached out to us. A whole new level.
They explained that they needed a system similar to PTZ cameras, with centralized remote control via a local network and a custom control app.
We quickly realized that the best solution was to create a motorized hothead that could mount a camera, offering better quality than a PTZ while cutting down costs compared to purchasing a whole batch of them.
The stakes were raised when they mentioned the system would be used at the World Athletics Championships in Glasgow and the Paris Olympic Games.
This was definitely a step up to the big leagues.
We worked like mad. As the Noxon team, we celebrated every bit of progress, but there were also times we drove each other crazy. Pretty normal, I suppose.
Here’s the final result:
A while ago, we sent out a newsletter saying we’d been part of the World Athletics Championships, but it didn’t really grab much attention. Now, with the Olympics coming up, I hope you’ll take this solution more seriously.
Some people have asked if it’s still in development. No, it’s ready for purchase if you’re interested. The only condition is that you reach out via email so we can evaluate your case—it’s not feasible for us to manufacture a single hothead unit.
We’re also thinking about developing a system to control multiple gimbals using a similar connection setup. Imagine centralized control for a large-scale production!
So, if you’re interested in this wild idea or want to purchase the hothead from the picture, let us know.
